After nearly a decade away from performing in his hometown, TWICE’s youngest member Chou Tzuyu has made a historic and deeply emotional comeback that has captivated fans across Asia. His comeback was not only personal, but also marked a milestone in the history of K-pop tours in Taiwan.
From March 20 to 22, TWICE held three consecutive shows at the Taipei Dome, attracting a total of 120,000 attendees and generating approximately $18.7 million in revenue. Previously, two shows in Kaohsiung in November 2025 attracted an additional 110,000 fans. With a grand total of 230,000 attendees over five evenings, the THIS IS FOR The world tour became the largest concert series ever held in Taiwan, setting new records in both attendance and revenue.
The group also made history as one of the few K-pop artists to have successfully headlined both of the region’s largest stadiums using a 360-degree stage, with each show completely sold out.
Much of this success has been attributed to Tzuyu, who is widely seen as the emotional bridge between TWICE and local audiences. Since her first comeback in November 2025, the 1999-born idol has generated huge excitement in her hometown. Public spaces filled with its signature color and crowded airport scenes highlighted its enduring popularity despite years of absence.
During the final night of the concert on March 22 at the Taipei Dome, Tzuyu burst into tears on stage, overcome with emotion. The moment quickly went viral, becoming one of the most shared clips among TWICE fans. After nearly 10 years of limited activity in his home region due to past controversies, taking the stage and completing a series of record-breaking concerts had meaning far beyond the numbers.
Tzuyu, whose full name is Chou Tzuyu, joined JYP Entertainment in 2012 and debuted with TWICE in 2015 through the survival show Sixteenwhere it ranked first thanks to the overwhelming public vote. As the youngest and most visual member of the group, she quickly rose to fame as one of the faces that define third generation K-pop.
Its beauty has long been recognized globally. In 2019, Tzuyu topped the charts “The 100 most beautiful faces in the world” list by TC Candler, surpassing many global stars and maintaining its presence on the list for years. The title “the most beautiful woman in the world” it has since become closely associated with his name.
After years of group activity, Tzuyu made her solo debut in September 2024 with the mini album about TZU and its title track Run awaybecoming the third member of TWICE to launch a solo project. She also completed an online master’s degree in applied psychology around the same time, reflecting that Balanced focus on both career and education.
In 2016, Tzuyu was involved in a sensitive controversy that led to a strong backlash in the Chinese market and severely limited its activities in its hometown for years. It wasn’t until late 2025, when TWICE performed in Kaohsiung, that they officially returned to large-scale performances in Taiwan after nearly a decade.
During her recent concerts, Tzuyu received praise for her improved stage presence, expressive performance and stronger connection with the audience. After years of absence and challenges, she is now back stronger than ever, helping TWICE set new heights and rewrite the history of K-pop in Taiwan.
Sources: K14
