The girls of TWICE are getting ready to pause all group activities for the very first time since the time they debuted in 2015. During a recent live stream, the leader of the group, Jihyo, shared news that they have planned to take a temporary break after completing the ongoing world tour, so that each of them can get some rest and concentrate on their individual schedules. For fans, this news came as a shock, as TWICE has always been one of the most active groups in K-pop for the past decade. Although they will not be doing any promotions together in the remaining part of the year, Jihyo made it clear that this is a temporary phase and they do not plan to break up.

Jihyo Confirms TWICE's First Group Hiatus

In one of her live streams, Jihyo announced that the members have been considering having a break once their current tour ends. She pointed out that it will be their first break ever since their debut, saying that they have always been active by releasing music, touring, and promoting throughout the years, which was for more than 11 years already. This break is meant to help the members to rest from all the things that they did for a very long time and also do their personal projects.

Members Will Focus on Solo Activities

While the promotion activities by the members of TWICE as a whole will come to a halt for some time, there will be opportunities for the members to engage in individual pursuits like music, acting, endorsing products, television appearances on various talk shows, and more. According to Jihyo, the bond among the members of TWICE is very strong, and they are all devoted to TWICE as a group and see the upcoming hiatus only as a much-needed break.

Fans React With Support and Understanding

After Jihyo’s statement, ONCEs immediately flooded their social media accounts with encouraging messages. Although there were several who said that they will be missing seeing the group in action, they also acknowledged that the members have done enough to be able to take things easy. Their consistency since their debut was one reason for praise, considering the fact that they have not gone on long hiatuses despite the number of albums they have released and world tours they have held.

What Comes Next for TWICE?

Until then, TWICE is going to stay committed to finishing its world tour before embarking on their much-needed hiatus. Jihyo made sure fans were aware that the members plan to come back together once they are done resting and developing as individuals. There is no definite timeline when it comes to their comeback, but what is certain is that the hiatus is going to be a brand-new start for one of the most successful girl groups in the K-pop industry. The fans just have to wait until they comeback as a whole.

Final Take

This break taken by TWICE is not the end but actually signifies the beginning of something new for the group. It will enable the members of the group to relax and rejuvenate themselves after spending a number of years with no breaks in their promotional activities. There are many things to look forward to in the future for the fans of this group.