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I’ve always been a casual K-pop fan since the 2nd generation, but when TWICE appeared, everything changed.
I first noticed them on Weekly Idol — I was completely amazed by Momo’s dance skills when she covered Call Me Baby. Then I found out they came from the survival show Sixteen. Watching all their struggles and growth made me root for them deeply, even though I already knew the final lineup.
After that, I started watching every video they released — from V Lives to variety shows. Every night, I’d search for updates on Twitter. Around that time, I was also struggling with my studies. (If you know about ACCA, you’ll understand how hard it is to pass!) During those tough days, it was always just two things for me: TWICE and my studies.
I never missed an award show and always cheered when they won a Daesang. Their success motivated me to keep going, and eventually, I passed all my papers. By that time, TWICE had already reached their peak, and it felt like our journeys were somehow aligned.
Then my career began. I thought everything would finally go smoothly, but reality wasn’t what I expected. At the same time, TWICE also started facing challenges — members taking breaks, and the pandemic slowing everything down. During that period, I also started to step back a little and focus on my real-life goals.
For the past five years, I’ve been a more casual ONCE — watching their MVs and listening to their albums, but not as closely as before.
When they announced their tour and included Malaysia, I decided to go — thinking it would be my “retirement concert” as a ONCE. But yesterday’s concert reignited something in me. It reminded me of why I fell in love with them in the first place. It was, without a doubt, the happiest day of my year.
And when that fan video played at the end — it hit me deeply. The story felt exactly like mine. When the message appeared asking TWICE, “Are you happy with everything that has happened? Or is your heart still yearning for more?” — it truly touched my heart.
Because just like them, I’ve been wondering the same thing. I’ve achieved what I once dreamed of, but I still find myself asking, “What’s next?”
TWICE is more than just a K-pop group to me — they’ve been a part of my life. Someday, I might stop following them as closely, but I want them to know: they’ve been my inspiration, my comfort, and my motivation through every chapter of my life.
Sorry for the long rant, haha. I just didn’t know who else to talk to about this. Sometimes people might think it’s weird to feel this deeply about a group — but I believe there are other ONCEs who feel the same way too.
by WorkingArt4690