Global K-pop sensation TWICE has officially released their highly anticipated special anniversary album to commemorate a decade since their debut. The nine-member girl group dropped "Ten: The Story Goes On" on Friday, marking exactly ten years since they first entered the music scene and captured hearts worldwide.
JYP Entertainment, the group's management agency, announced that this special release serves as a heartfelt tribute to ONCE, TWICE's incredibly devoted fanbase that has provided unwavering support throughout the past ten years. The album represents more than just a musical milestone—it's a celebration of the extraordinary journey shared between the group and their global community of fans.
The agency emphasized that "Ten: The Story Goes On" carries profound symbolic meaning, directly connecting to TWICE's original 2015 debut album titled "The Story Begins." This deliberate naming choice reinforces the message that TWICE's remarkable story, which started nearly a decade ago, continues to evolve and flourish in the present day. The album serves as both a reflection on their incredible achievements and a promise of continued growth and creativity.
"Ten" features an impressive collection of ten carefully curated tracks, showcasing the group's artistic maturity and individual talents. The album includes the lead single "MeU" alongside solo songs from each of the nine members, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the unique vocal styles and personalities of Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu as individual artists.
The lead single "MeU" represents a sophisticated evolution in TWICE's musical style, blending R&B and pop elements to create a smooth yet energetic track. The song features a seamless combination of melodic smoothness and fresh, contemporary groove that showcases the group's vocal versatility. According to JYP Entertainment, the lyrics of "MeU" express TWICE's sincere promise of eternal friendship—both among the nine members themselves and with their beloved ONCE fanbase.
The creative process behind "MeU" involved significant input from the TWICE members themselves, who actively contributed ideas for the song's meaningful lyrics. The track also features the expertise of Kenzie, a highly respected and noted K-pop producer known for her work with numerous successful artists in the industry. This collaboration between the members' personal insights and professional production expertise has resulted in a deeply personal yet commercially appealing track.
This album release comes at a particularly busy time for TWICE, as the group is currently in the midst of their sixth world tour titled "This Is For." The massive international tour demonstrates their global appeal, featuring an ambitious schedule of 63 concerts spanning across 42 different countries and regions worldwide. This extensive tour further solidifies TWICE's position as one of the most internationally successful K-pop acts, bringing their music directly to millions of fans across diverse cultures and continents.
