{"id":150913,"date":"2026-03-03T13:18:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/150913\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T13:18:09","slug":"twice-takedown-new-york-with-three-nights-at-ubs-arena","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/150913\/","title":{"rendered":"TWICE \u2018TAKEDOWN\u2019 New York with three nights at UBS Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TWICE played a three-night run of shows at UBS Arena.<\/p>\n

Photo by JYP Entertainment: Sarah Waxberg<\/p>\n

The queens of K-pop reigned supreme in Belmont Park last week as TWICE electrified the UBS Arena with three jam-packed shows on their World Tour, proving why the nine-member powerhouse remains at the top of the global pop game.<\/p>\n

Featuring NAYEON, JEONGYEON, MOMO, SANA, JIHYO, MINA, DAHYUN, CHAEYOUNG, and TZUYU, the veteran girl group is riding high following their 10-year anniversary celebration in October, a milestone marking a decade of chart-topping hits, era-defining concepts, and a plethora of firsts for a female K-Pop act.\u00a0<\/p>\n

world tour arrives at a moment when TWICE\u2019s artistry feels sharper and more self-assured than ever. With a catalog that spans bubblegum pop anthems to rocking head bangers, the group delivered an immersive 30-plus song set enhanced by a 360-degree stage design this month, ensuring every seat in the house got the coveted K-pop \u201ceye contact\u201d experience.<\/p>\n

amNewYork caught up with TWICE to talk about the tour, their evolution, and the bond they share with fans.
\n\"TWICE<\/a>TWICE played a three-night run of shows at UBS Arena.Photo by JYP Entertainment: Sarah Waxberg\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIt might sound obvious, but we would choose \u2018THIS IS FOR,\u2019\u201d NAYEON said of the song that best represents this era. \u201cNot simply because it\u2019s the tour title, but because it represents where TWICE is right now. We\u2019ve always wanted to return to our fans with something new \u2014 new sounds, new colors, new energy. It shows a different style and vibe compared to what we\u2019ve done before, and that spirit of growth is exactly what this tour is about.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since debuting in 2015, TWICE has consistently shattered ceilings by becoming the first female K-pop group to headline North American stadiums, including SoFi Stadium and MetLife Stadium, the first K-pop girl group to headline Lollapalooza, and the first K-pop act honored at the Billboard Women in Music, where they received the Breakthrough Award.<\/p>\n

But behind the accolades lies a sisterhood forged in rehearsal rooms and under arena lights. Having spent their formative years together, the members say their bond is deeper than most.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been together for more than ten years if we include our training period,\u201d MINA shared. \u201cWhen we think about it, we\u2019ve actually spent more time with each other than with almost anyone else \u2014 even our own families. So, when we say we are family, we truly mean it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TWICE<\/a>TWICE played a three-night run of shows at UBS Arena.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we\u2019ve learned over the years is the importance of respect and consideration for one another,\u201d JEONGYEON added. \u201cDespite our different personalities and backgrounds, we always try to understand, support, and look out for each other. That mindset naturally shows in our performances, and we believe it\u2019s one of the reasons our chemistry feels genuine.\u201d<\/p>\n

Demand in the New York area was so overwhelming that TWICE added a third show at UBS Arena (Feb. 18, 20, and 21), turning Belmont Park into a sea of ONCE, the devoted fandom that has grown alongside them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When asked what they hope ONCE takes away from the experience, JIHYO and SANA emphasized connection above all else.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cMore than anything, we want fans to leave our concerts feeling fulfilled and happy,\u201d TWICE Leader JIHYO said. \u201cEach tour, we try to find new ways to show different sides of ourselves, so the experience feels fresh and memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOur strongest connection with ONCE often comes from small, shared moments,\u201d SANA added. \u201cWhen the entire crowd moves together, when we make eye contact with fans, or when everyone sings along as one \u2014 those are the moments that remind us how special this relationship is.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TWICE<\/a>TWICE played a three-night run of shows at UBS Arena.Photo by JYP Entertainment: Sarah Waxberg<\/p>\n

The setlist reflected that shared history, opening with the tour\u2019s namesake \u201cTHIS IS FOR\u201d and weaving through fan favorites including \u201cStrategy,\u201d \u201cI CAN\u2019T STOP ME,\u201d \u201cMOONLIGHT SUNRISE\u201d and \u201cCRY FOR ME.\u201d They also performed \u201cTAKEDOWN,\u201d their high-energy collaboration featured in Sony Pictures Animation\u2019s \u201cK-Pop Demon Hunters,\u201d further expanding their pop culture footprint and bringing awareness to Korean culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n

New York City has become a meaningful stop in TWICE\u2019s story. From a past appearance on the Today Show and a visit to the Empire State Building to signing albums at Barnes & Noble, the group has steadily built a presence in the Big Apple. This time around, in tandem with the tour, they made a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause the city moves so fast and the energy is so intense, the audience reaction feels very direct and honest,\u201d CHAEYOUNG said. \u201cFans in New York are incredibly expressive \u2014 you can feel their energy immediately, and that creates a very dynamic atmosphere on stage.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s also a place where we\u2019ve had many memorable moments throughout our career,\u201d TZUYU added. \u201cComing back feels both nostalgic and motivating at the same time. Every New York show feels like adding another meaningful chapter to our story.\u201d<\/p>\n

TWICE\u2019s next stop will be in Montreal at the Bell Centre on March 3.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TWICE played a three-night run of shows at UBS Arena. Photo by JYP Entertainment: Sarah Waxberg The queens…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":150914,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[6037,2538,9,24,55,54,56,63113,33855],"class_list":{"0":"post-150913","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-york-city","8":"tag-k-pop","9":"tag-music","10":"tag-new-york","11":"tag-new-york-city","12":"tag-new-york-city-headlines","13":"tag-new-york-city-news","14":"tag-ny","15":"tag-twice","16":"tag-ubs-arena"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150913"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150913\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}