TWICE's docu 'ONE IN A MILL10N' is a career lap

TWICE is an anomaly in the K-pop world, having remained active for ten years with all of its original members intact. It's a rare feat for a girl group, especially since their success has continued to grow globally, from headlining music festivals to expanding their fanbase.

- By JANUAR JUNIOR AGUJA

I became a ONCE at the right time during the pandemic, when the group began moving away from their cute concepts toward mature ones that still maintained the wholesome, upbeat image that has largely defined their appeal.

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the nine-member group - Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu - released their documentary "ONE IN A MILL10N" in theaters on October 20, exactly ten years after their debut.

It revisits TWICE's journey from their debut to the present, delving into the members' individual stories and struggles as they continue to shape their artistry within and beyond the group.

For context, TWICE was formed through the reality survival series "SIXTEEN," where 16 trainees from JYP Entertainment competed to become the agency's next girl group after Wonder Girls and Miss A.

The lineup was initially set at seven members, but two more were added: Tzuyu through public vote, and Momo through the decision of JYP founder Park Jin-young, after she was previously eliminated.

While TWICE had a strong debut with "Like OOH-AHH," it was hits like "CHEER UP" and "TT" that made them household names. They continued their streak with bubblegum pop tracks such as "KNOCK KNOCK," "SIGNAL," "LIKEY," "What Is Love?", "Dance the Night Away" and "YES or YES" all met with similar success.