K-pop girl group TWICE take over TD Garden for their Boston debut
In 2022, TWICE turned the primary K-pop girl group to headline a stadium present within the United States on their “III” tour. The reveals, which supported their 2021 album “Formula of Love: O+T=<3,” introduced members Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu to venues like Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium (now known as BMO Stadium) and New York’s UBS Arena. More historical past adopted in 2025 — the group’s tenth anniversary — when TWICE turned the primary K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza in Chicago.
Now, as a part of their 78-date “This Is For” tour, TWICE carry a 360-degree stage throughout the United States, marking one other first amongst K-pop girl teams. TWICE make their Boston debut this month with two reveals at TD Garden, April 3-4. (Unfortunately, Dahyun was compelled to halt dwell performances due to an ankle fracture she sustained throughout a present in Seattle, and won’t seem in Boston.)
“[The 360-degree stage] “Preparing for it made us rethink many parts of the performance, especially the choreography, because we wanted fans from every direction to feel included. “It pushed us to be more creative and aware of the entire space, but at the same time, it made the performance feel more immersive and exciting.”
Sana added that each element of the efficiency was designed in order that the tour would really feel “more open and personal — not just visually dynamic, but emotionally close.”
At the Boston reveals, audiences can count on to listen to hit songs reminiscent of “Strategy” and “What Is Love?,” which showcase TWICE’s shiny, high-energy pop sound, in addition to glowing tunes from the group’s 2025 album, “This Is For,” like “OPTIONS” and “RIGHT HAND GIRL.”
TWICE’s reputation speaks to K-pop’s growing influence. Coldplay tapped the group because the opening act for their six sold-out reveals in April 2025 on the 41,000-capacity Goyang Stadium in Seoul. That month, Coldplay launched a “TWICE version” of their widespread single “WE PRAY,” including the group to an already-stacked single that featured artists from numerous genres: Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy, British rapper Little Simz, Argentine reggaeton singer TINI, and Palestinian pop act Elyanna.
“What impressed us most was how Coldplay has continued to meet and connect with fans all around the world for so many years,” stated Jihyo. “Seeing that kind of global relationship with fans made us think a lot about the kind of artists we want to become.”
In addition to their profitable profession as a group, members of TWICE have explored different artistic ventures as subunits. Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung have been concerned with the soundtrack for the animated Netflix film “KPop Demon Hunters.” They carried out the music “TAKEDOWN,” which has accrued over 300 million streams on Spotify.
“Projects like this can introduce K-pop to people who might not usually listen to the genre, so it feels meaningful to contribute to something that helps share K-pop with a wider audience,” mirrored Chaeyoung.
TWICE carried out “TAKEDOWN” dwell throughout their headlining slot at Lollapalooza in Chicago final yr, and have since integrated it into their setlist.
The Japanese members of the group — Mina, Sana, and Momo — additionally shaped their personal subunit, known as MISAMO, and launched their first Japanese full album, “PLAY,” earlier this yr.
“With ‘PLAY,’ we wanted to show a different side of MISAMO,” stated Momo. “Up until now, we’ve released a lot of refined and mature songs, but this time we wanted something brighter and more playful.”
Splitting into new configurations and making an attempt new kinds has been key to protecting TWICE contemporary, Nayeon stated.
“Whether it’s through different musical styles, performances, or creative projects, we want to continue evolving while still keeping the essence of what makes TWICE special,” she famous.
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At TD Garden, 100 Legends Way, Boston, Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, 8 pm Tickets $53 and up. TDGarden.com
