The K-Pop phenomenon lands in Barcelona with the concert by the group Twice

What comes from Korea is in fashion: its beauty, its styles, the way of dressing, and its music. That’s why, in recent years, more and more K-Pop groups—modern popular music from Corea del Sur that blends pop, hip hop, R&B, and electronic—are stopping off in Barcelona for festivals and concerts.

TWICE is one of these groups, a girl band with nine members (all girls) who attract girls, teenagers, and also older audiences thanks to their style, choreography, and the strong personality of each member. The group was formed in a talent show, like the popular Spanish contests such as Operación Triunfo, as this is how most groups in the K-Pop de Corea phenomenon, like BTS or Blackpink, are chosen. They debuted in 2015 at JYP Entertainment with the song Like OOH-AHH. Among their best-known tracks are Cheer Up, TT, Fancy y What Is Love?

TWICE will bring K-Pop culture to Barcelona

The group consists of nine members: Im Nayeon, Yoo Jeongyeon, Hirai Momo, Minatozaki Sana, Park Jihyo, Myoui Mina, Kim Dahyun, Son Chaeyoung y Chou Tzuyu. While most are Korean, three members—Momo, Sana y Mina—are Japanese, which is also common in K-Pop groups formed by members born in other countries such as Australia or Estados Unidos, though of Asian descent. As a curiosity, the three Japanese singers created a subunit called MiSaMo, which is also recognised by fans.

According to information from their tour, the group has sold around 20 million albums over their career, with seven albums reaching the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart, and they have also received multiple gold certifications from the RIAA.

The TWICE concert is highly anticipated. Tickets sold out in seconds in Barcelona, and prices, which are quite high, range from 100 to 400 euros depending on the seat type and VIP pass. It will take place on 12 May 2026 at 8:00 pm at the Palau Sant Jordi, with doors usually opening 1.5 to 2 hours earlier (approx. 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm).

The This is For World Tour

The group’s tour visits various cities around the world, including Europe and a stop in Barcelona. Such is their importance that, in 2023, TWICE was the first female K-Pop group to headline a stadium concert in Estados Unidos and received the Breakthrough Artist Award at Billboard’s Women In Music event that same year.

Their fifth world tour, between 2023 and 2024, was Ready To Be and brought together 1.5 million fans across 51 concerts in 27 cities. In 2025, their fourth album, This is For, gives its name to their world tour, which continues through spring 2026.

Their concert is 360º, with a central, rotating stage, lights, screens, and plenty of choreography. It’s a show where they are the protagonists, with costume changes, dances, different looks, and close interaction with the audience, as the unstoppable K-Pop phenomenon continues worldwide.

Some curiosities about TWICE

The group recently made a documentary, which was shown in cinemas—including in Barcelona—explaining the life of each member: when they debuted, their tastes, travels, friendships, and also what they usually do beyond singing and dancing. Some are popular on social media, have become influencers, and are the face of certain fashion and beauty brands.

These are the members of TWICE: Nayeon is from Korea and was the first member to debut solo. Jeongyeon, also from Korea, is known for her deep voice, while Momo, from Japan, stands out as an excellent dancer. Sana, Japanese, is very charismatic, and Jihyo, Korean, is the group’s leader (meaning she has been with the record label the longest).

Mina is also Japanese, elegant and calm; Dahyun, from Korea, is famous for her sense of humour and is also known as an actress; Chaeyoung, from Korea, is creative and artistic; and Tzuyu, from Taiwan, is the youngest and very popular among fans.