TWICE 「Talk that Talk -Japanese ver.-」Member Selfie Movie

Apr 15, 2025 | News On Japan

Apr 15, 2025 (TWICE JAPAN OFFICIAL YouTube Channel) - 'Talk That Talk (Japanese Ver.)' is the Japanese-language rendition of TWICE's 2022 Korean hit originally featured on their 11th mini-album, Between 1&2.

The original Korean track is characterized by its retro-inspired synth-pop sound, drawing influence from early 2000s aesthetics. It was composed by Lee Woo-min "Collapsedone" and Like (Mrch), with lyrics penned by Danke. The song's theme revolves around encouraging open communication in a relationship, urging the other person to express their true feelings.

TWICE is a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015, comprising nine members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. The group debuted on October 20, 2015, with the single "Like Ooh-Ahh" and quickly rose to prominence with hits like "Cheer Up" and "TT."

TWICE made their official Japanese debut on June 28, 2017, under Warner Music Japan with the compilation album #Twice. The album achieved significant success, debuting at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart and earning platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Their first original Japanese single, "One More Time," released in October 2017, also received platinum certification, making TWICE the first Korean girl group to earn a platinum certification in Japan for both an album and a CD single in the same year.

Since their debut, TWICE has released several Japanese albums, including BDZ (2018), &Twice (2019), Perfect World (2021), Celebrate (2022), and Dive (2024). Their Japanese releases have consistently performed well on the Oricon charts, with multiple albums and singles achieving platinum status. Notably, their single "Hare Hare," released in May 2023, was written for their first stadium performances in Japan and debuted at number two on the Oricon chart.

TWICE's popularity in Japan is bolstered by the presence of three Japanese members: Momo, Sana, and Mina. Their success has contributed to the resurgence of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) in Japan, with local media attributing their appeal to their relatable image and engaging performances.

In 2019, TWICE became the first Korean girl group to embark on a Japanese dome tour, performing in major venues across the country. Their influence continues to grow, with plans to release their fifth Japanese compilation album, #Twice5, on May 14, 2025, and to embark on their sixth world tour, including performances at prominent venues like Nissan Stadium.

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