Fans around the world were left emotional after seeing TWICE’s Sana burst into tears during the final concert of their THIS IS FOR world tour.
Sana bursts into tears during the performance
On the evening of July 12, TWICE concluded the final Seoul show of their THIS IS FOR world tour at the KSPO Dome. The concert concluded the group’s three consecutive sell-out performances in the Korean capital, held from July 10 to 12. However, the moment that spread across social media after the show wasn’t a spectacular sight, it was Sana’s emotional tears.
According to numerous videos recorded by fans, Sana was suddenly overcome with emotion What is love? he began to play. Even though she continued to perform with the rest of the group, tears streamed down her face throughout the song. He repeatedly covered his face, wiped away his tears, and quickly returned to the choreography without losing his place.
The touching moment resonated with fans as Sana continued to smile through her tears as she tried to give the audience her best performance. At one point, she briefly turned to compose herself before continuing to sing and interact with the other members. Once the rest of TWICE noticed her emotions, they naturally gathered around her on stage to offer her silent support.
Within hours, clips of Sana crying had gone viral on social media. Many fans said they were especially moved to see one of TWICE’s brightest and most energetic members unable to hold back his emotions as the group’s nearly year-long tour came to an end. Even with red eyes filled with tears, viewers observed that Sana remained incredibly beautiful during the touching moment.
The Seoul concert marked not only the end of TWICE’s performances in Korea but also the conclusion of the THIS IS FOR world tour. Starting in July 2025, the tour spanned 44 cities and featured a total of 81 concerts over the course of 359 days. Throughout the year, the nine members continuously traveled through Asia, North America, Europe and many other regions.
The North American leg alone attracted approximately 550,000 spectators. In Japan, TWICE once again demonstrated their enormous popularity by packing stadiums, including three concerts at Tokyo National Stadium that attracted approximately 240,000 fans and approximately 80,000 attendees each night.
After the finale in Seoul, TWICE officially completed their demanding 359-day tour schedule and are expected to take a break for the rest of the year before returning with new projects. Sana’s emotional moment, wiping away her tears before rejoining the band, has already become one of the defining images of the end of the tour.
The TWICE member known for his bright smile and soft heart
Born in Osaka, Japan in 1996, Sana moved to South Korea as a teenager to train with JYP Entertainment before competing in the survival program. Sixteen. In October 2015, she officially debuted as a member of TWICE alongside Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu.
A few months after debuting, Sana became one of the group’s most recognizable members thanks to her icon “shy shy shy” line inside Rejoice. The memorable phrase quickly became a viral sensation, referenced by celebrities and television shows alike, helping TWICE cement their place as one of Asia’s biggest girl groups.
Known for her expressive facial expressions, vibrant stage presence, and ability to alternate between cute and charismatic concepts, Sana has also earned international recognition for her imagery, appearing multiple times in TC Candler’s annual list of the world’s most beautiful faces.
Outside of TWICE, Sana is also active as part of the Japanese subunit MISAMO alongside Mina and Momo. The trio released original music and promoted it widely in Japan. Sana has also become a familiar face at global fashion events, luxury brand campaigns and international advertising projects.
Her personal Instagram account now boasts more than 12.8 million followers, with her fashion updates, behind-the-scenes content and everyday moments regularly generating millions of interactions and maintaining her strong individual popularity.
Despite her cheerful public image, longtime fans know Sana as one of TWICE’s most exciting members. He openly shed tears on numerous occasions while talking about his fellow members, ONCE, or significant milestones throughout the group’s career. The members themselves have often joked that Sana can go from laughing to crying in an instant whenever emotions are strong. For this reason, while her tears during the Seoul concert moved countless fans, ONCE were not entirely surprised to see her showing her heart openly once again.
In addition to the emotional conclusion of the world tour, discussions about renewing TWICE’s contract with JYP Entertainment have also become a major topic among fans. The agency confirmed that all nine members are currently engaged in positive discussions about the future of the group. While speculation continues to circulate about each member’s individual plans, JYP said official announcements will be made once negotiations are concluded.
Sources: K14
