TWICE: THIS IS FOR WORLD TOUR

AMERICAN Airlines Center
Dallas, Texas
January 31 & February 1, 2026

Written by Eduardo Martinez
February 3, 2026

Photo credit: JYP ENTERTAINMENT, BAILEY ORR

If you’ve never been to a K-Pop show, I highly recommend you change that. More specifically, if you’ve never been to a TWICE show, you’re seriously missing out.

One of the coolest things about TWICE is the sheer scale of the group. The nine members—Jihyo, Dahyun, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Sana, Tzuyu, Momo, Mina, and Chaeyoung—played two incredible, back-to-back shows at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on January 31st and February 1st, and they absolutely delivered.

Right off the bat, the stage design had my full attention. This was something I’d honestly never seen before. The main stage was positioned dead center in the arena—a massive square with two identical catwalks extending out to two B-stages. What made it even smarter was that the catwalks weren’t centered; they were offset, which meant GA floor fans had great sightlines no matter where they stood. And for everyone seated? Perfect views all around.

Above the stage, screens faced every direction so even the smallest details were visible from anywhere in the venue. At 8:10 PM, the entire arena lit up—fans’ light sticks flashing blue and orange as the screens lowered and a cinematic intro video played. The crowd went absolutely feral. Then the screens lifted, the band kicked in, and there they were—TWICE, standing in full hero poses like something straight out of a superhero movie. Very cool. 

“This is for all my ladies”—and instantly the crowd was singing along. Such a high-energy way to open the show. For all the K-Pop Demon Hunters fans, “Strategy” followed next, and I gotta admit—even I was singing along. Let’s be real, who doesn’t know that song by now? There’s a reason it’s second on the setlist.

Photo credit: JYP ENTERTAINMENT, BAILEY ORR

By the third song, it was clear what kind of night this was going to be. The stage began transforming, new platforms rose to create multiple levels, and eight male dancers joined in. At that point, you realize this isn’t just about vocals and choreography—this is a full production. Moving screens, evolving stage design, dancers, a live band… the whole package.

Quick shoutout to whoever handled wardrobe—clean, simple, effective. The ladies in white, the dancers in black. Such a nice visual contrast. And let’s talk about the band for a second because they deserve it. They were locked in. Drummer was deep in the pocket, bassist was grooving nonstop, guitarist had a killer tone and knew exactly when to shred, and the keyboard player filled space perfectly—stepping forward when needed and pulling back when it mattered. Super tight all around.

“I Can’t Stop Me,” the fifth song of the night, was easily one of my favorite moments. Ten dancers flooded the B-stages and catwalks while platforms rose on the main stage. CO₂ blasted, confetti rained down—it was one of those moments that reminds you why live music is special. Right after, the members introduced themselves, giving fans a chance to cheer for each of them individually. You could feel the love in the room.

Sadly, Dahyun performed most of the show seated due to an injury. She reassured fans that she’s recovering and told everyone not to worry. The crowd responded with nothing but love. Even while seated, she sang flawlessly, performed choreo with her upper body, waved to fans, and kept an incredible attitude. With nine members, the show never missed a beat—but her presence was still felt the entire time.

One of the most fun, uniquely TWICE moments is their crowd call-and-response. A member shouts, “This is for ONCE!” and the crowd fires back, “THIS IS FOR TWICE!” Immediately followed by “Options.” Such a cool connection between artist and fans.

Then the screens dropped—the first intermission. While the girls got a breather and wardrobe changes, the dancers took over one of the B-stages and absolutely killed it. When the call returned—“This is for ONCE”—I was ready. “THIS IS FOR TWICE!” Yeah, I was locked in.

Red lighting hit. A slick camera move landed on the B-stage to my right as “Gone” started playing, and wow… this song was life-changing. Soft verses, delicate vocals, and that huge snare reverb filling the arena—spine-chilling in the best way. Arena reverb just hits different.

Then BOOM—the chorus drops. “I see the lies on the tip of your tongue.” The band explodes in, guitars adding a rock edge that tied everything together. The groove was insane. I couldn’t stop bopping my head. The guitarist threw down a tasty tap solo during the bridge, and right before the final chorus, everything dropped out—just vocals and harmony. I literally squealed. Those moments, when a song strips back and hits you emotionally before the final payoff? Yeah, that’s the stuff. Lasers kicked in, the choreo snapped, and they ended in a full hero pose with a wide shot on the screens—pure action-movie energy. Just my cup of tea. 

Okay—real quick pause to give credit where it’s due: the gimbal camera operator on stage deserves his own round of applause. That dude was a machine. Walking backward, spinning, dodging dancers, never missing focus, never tripping, never breaking energy. Anyone who’s ever done live video knows how insanely hard that is. Mad respect dude.

The third act gave each member their moment, with shortened versions of their solo songs that really showed off their personalities. But the standout? “TAKEDOWN.” Yes—that “TAKEDOWN” from K-Pop Demon Hunters, performed by Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung. The energy in the room was ridiculous. Everyone was jumping nonstop—I genuinely thought the floor might collapse. Absolute chaos in the best way.

Photo credit: JYP ENTERTAINMENT, BAILEY ORR

The final act (before the encore) leaned into pure fun with “What Is Love?”, “YES or YES”, “Dance the Night Away”, and “One Spark.” Less heavy choreography, more connection—just vibes, voices, and smiles. After one last video intermission, the encore wrapped everything up perfectly with “Feel Special” and “Doughnut.”

I don’t go to many K-Pop shows, but TWICE made me want to change that. Nights like this are proof of why music connects people across cultures and languages. I didn’t understand half the lyrics—but it didn’t matter. I understood the emotion. I felt connected to everyone in that arena.

Music brings people together, and TWICE does that at the highest level.