Alright, ONCEs. Let’s get real.
We all know the TWICE stage is straight-up magic—glitter, choreography so tight it hurts, vocals for days, and enough energy to light up a small city.
But you know what really hits different?
The moments we don’t see in the spotlight—the unfiltered, chaotic, emotional, behind-the-scenes (BTS) stuff that reminds us these global queens are also just… nine hilarious, hard-working, adorable humans.
Whether it’s a backstage prank, a surprise birthday meltdown, or a mic-drop moment of sisterhood, TWICE’s tour life is packed with moments that deserve their own documentary (again).
So here it is: the top behind-the-scenes moments from TWICE’s most recent tour that made us laugh, cry, and scream “HOW ARE THEY SO PERFECT?!”
1. Nayeon’s Soundcheck Shenanigans
Okay, so picture this: Nayeon steps onto the soundcheck stage, mic in hand, big bunny smile on her face… and instead of singing the setlist, she starts doing vocal warmups in dolphin noises.
Yep. Real thing.
Jihyo’s reaction? Pure “maknae-what-are-you-doing” chaos.
Fans in the pre-show check-in were crying with laughter, and this isn’t the first time Nayeon’s treated the soundcheck like her personal comedy hour.
Let’s just say—girl doesn’t need a variety show. She is the variety show.
2. The Great Ramen War (a.k.a. Momo vs Dahyun)
During a stop in Osaka, Momo was not playing around when it came to protecting her midnight ramen stash.
Cue Dahyun sneaking into the greenroom, grabbing a cup, and filming a dramatic soap-opera style confession: “Forgive me, Momo… but the ramen chose me.”
Momo found out immediately, posted a “Missing Ramen” meme to the group chat, and turned it into a full-on fake investigation. Sana played the detective.
Spoiler alert: Dahyun replaced the ramen with three extra cups the next day and wrote a sticky note apology in three languages. Iconic.
3. Birthday Tears: Tzuyu Edition
We’ve seen Tzuyu being cool, calm, and composed… but when the staff surprised her with a birthday cake mid-hair & makeup? She melted.
No script. No rehearsed speech. Just raw, happy tears, hugs from all the members, and a staff member holding a “Happy Tzu-Day” sign upside-down. (Bless them.)
Jeongyeon gave a speech that had everyone sobbing backstage, including the stylists.
Tzuyu, wiping her tears: “I wasn’t ready for this, and now my eyeliner is gone.”
10/10 would cry again.
4. Mina’s Pre-Stage Ritual: Ballet, Calm, and Bubble Tea
You know how some artists hype themselves up before a show?
Mina? She floats. Literally. Backstage before every performance, she finds a quiet corner and does a mini ballet routine in her sneakers. No music, just movement.
It’s calming, elegant, and totally Mina.
Staff shared she also drinks the exact same bubble tea (half sugar, extra pearls, taro) before every show. Talk about a ritual.
Also, Chaeyoung tried to copy the ballet thing once… and tripped over her mic pack.
5. Jihyo: The Momager We All Need
Our leader doesn’t just slay onstage—she literally runs the room backstage.
Caught on candid camera:
- Making sure everyone drinks water
- Checking if Tzuyu got her contact lenses in
- Confirming mic battery levels
- Comforting Mina when she looked anxious
- Still managing to re-curl her own hair in 30 seconds flat
We don’t say it enough, but: Jihyo is the glue. The captain. The CEO. The fairy god-leader.
She’s the person you want in your corner when chaos hits, and every tour moment just proves it more.
6. Jeongyeon’s Comeback Glow
This tour meant something extra special—Jeongyeon was back in full force after her break, and the behind-the-scenes footage showed us all the feels.
The best part? Watching the other members lowkey cheer her on from the wings during her solo parts. Momo visibly mouthing her lyrics. Dahyun clapping like a proud auntie.
Jeongyeon’s energy was radiating. That smile? Back. That power stance during “Feel Special”? Back. That lowkey sass when staff brought the wrong shoes? Back.
Also: she started a tradition where each member writes her a silly “performance rating” after every show. Day one: “10/10 for hair flips. 3/10 for snack sharing.”
7. Chaeyoung’s Secret Doodle Diary
Behind every stage outfit is… a tiny, adorable artist scribbling on her tour diary.
Chaeyoung keeps a sketchpad backstage, filled with:
- Doodles of the fans
- Food she misses
- Inside jokes with the members
- A cartoon version of her pre-show anxiety monster (yes, really)
One day, she left it out. Sana found it. The next day, everyone added their own doodles to it—and now it’s a full-blown group sketchbook with scribbles, messages, and the weirdest drawing of Nayeon riding a dolphin.
8. Sana’s Chaos & Comfort Combo
No backstage list is complete without Sana’s duality:
One minute, she’s playfully screaming because her shoes don’t match her outfit.
The next? She’s holding Mina’s hand through a pre-show anxiety spike and whispering affirmations like a pro therapist.
Highlights include:
- Starting random English conversations with staff just to practice
- Doing TikTok dances half-dressed backstage
- Surprising Tzuyu with hand warmers taped to her water bottle
- Whispering “You got this. We slay.” before every opening number
Queen of comfort and chaos. That’s the Sana Way™.
9. That One Time the Power Went Out
Yes. It happened. Mid-prep, lights gone. Sound? Out. Total blackout backstage.
Everyone froze… except TWICE.
Jihyo calmly whipped out her phone flashlight. Dahyun immediately did a “ghost story” bit. Chaeyoung started playing acoustic guitar with her mouth.
Tzuyu and Momo started clapping a beat and dancing. Staff panicked. TWICE? Just vibed.
Power came back after five minutes—but the video of the members improvising a song about fried chicken during the blackout? Legendary.
Bonus: The Mystery Gifter
Fans noticed it too—members kept posting pics of tiny thoughtful gifts backstage. A bracelet. A note. A favorite snack. A photo from their trainee days.
Turns out, one member was secretly leaving these every show. Who?
Chaeyoung. Confirmed by Momo on live after the tour wrapped.
Why?
“She said we’ve been through a lot and she wanted to make everyone smile before going onstage.”
WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS RIGHT NOW?!
Final Thoughts: TWICE Off-Stage = Peak TWICE
The glitter, the precision, the vocals—that’s the TWICE we see onstage. But behind it all is a family. A team. Nine hearts beating together.
They hype each other up, hold each other down, and never stop having fun—no matter how tired, sore, or homesick they are.
Being a TWICE fan isn’t just about the music. It’s about watching real friendship in action.
And these behind-the-scenes moments? They’re the heartbeat of it all.