TWICE - Concert Paris
For their great return to the French capital, the nine members of the global group TWICE took over the Accor Arena in Bercy for the first of their two exceptional dates.
Masterfully organized by Live Nation, this grandiose show dubbed “THIS IS FOR” pushed all the limits of staging, offering ONCEs an absolutely unprecedented immersive experience.
Upon entering the arena, the public was able to discover an extraordinary scenic setup: no less than three distinct stages, including a 360-degree central stage. This meticulously thought-out structure allowed the entire room to enjoy a rare proximity and to see the artists from the front, no matter the location. To perfect this imposing scenic presence, 12 elite dancers (women and men) accompanied the group throughout the evening.
When the lights went out, the energy of the ONCEs literally made the walls of Bercy vibrate. The kickoff was given with a memorable first part chaining the tracks “This is for”, “Strategy”, “Make me go”, “Set me free”, “I can’t stop me”, and “Moonlight sunrise”. It was at this moment that the public discovered that DAHYUN, although injured, had insisted on ensuring the show. Seated on a chair, she interpreted the entirety of her vocal lines with remarkable professionalism.
On the musical side, the audience had the surprise of rediscovering certain tracks sublimated by resolutely rock arrangements. The strength of this opening also lay in a millimeter-precise choreographic synchronization, integrating various dynamic rotations to harmoniously exploit the 360° stage.
After this first volley, NAYEON, SANA, MOMO, JIHYO, CHAEYOUNG, MINA, JEONGYEON, TZUYU, and DAHYUN took the time to warmly greet the crowd. Expressing their immense joy to return to Paris (some not having returned since the “READY TO BE” tour in 2023), they highlighted their artistic evolution through a strong slogan shared with the audience: “This is one -> This is Twice !”.
The second act radically changed atmosphere to shift into a 100% feminine concept, powerful and deeply “badass”. Surrounded by their 12 female dancers, the nine members took total control of Bercy with impactful anthems like “Mars”, “The feels”, “Gone”, “Cry for me”, “Hell in heaven”, and “Right and girl”.
The transition to the rest of the show was ensured with brilliance by the musicians of the group. The latter delivered an explosive rock instrumental cover of “Right and girl”, rhythmically punctuated by impressive flame effects bursting on the giant screens, leaving the group time to prepare the rest of the festivities.
The third part allowed each member to shine individually during striking solo performances, exploiting all of the stages sometimes simultaneously:
- TZUYU set the tone with “Run away” in a sumptuous burgundy outfit.
- MINA dazzled the room on “Stone cold”, sparkling like a precious stone in her luminous dress.
- NAYEON opted for a casual and energetic vibe on “Meeeeee”, sporting a striking red ensemble.
- JEONGYEON warmed up the atmosphere on “Fix a drink”, instantly transporting Bercy into a warm atmosphere with Texan accents.
- DAHYUN offered a double artistic demonstration on “Chess”, settling first at the piano before confirming her undeniable talent for rap.
- CHAEYOUNG immersed the public in her graphic and colorful universe on “Shoot (firecracker)” with a unique outfit.
- JIHYO triggered an earthquake of decibels with “Atm”, a moment expected steadfastly by the fans who took up the track in unison.
- SANA enchanted the crowd on “Decaffeinated” thanks to a perfectly poised voice and a highly glamorous choreography.
- MOMO closed this series of solos in a masterful way with “Move like that”, dressed in a leopard dress and displaying a millimeter-precise choreographic precision.
The transition continued on a note of collective euphoria with the surprise return of the trio JIHYO, CHAEYOUNG, and JEONGYEON to interpret the hyper-energetic track “Takedown”, from the famous Netflix animation “K-POP DEMON HUNTER”.
Nostalgic throwback and communion with the French public
The last section of the concert offered a major nostalgic parenthesis thanks to a chaining of their cult classic tracks: “Fancy”, “What is love?”, “Yes or yes”, and the festive “Dance the night away”.
There followed a long moment of exchange with the audience, where the members said they were blown away by the level of the French ONCEs. They expressed their admiration facing their capacity to sing entirely in Korean and to execute the fanchants to perfection, before definitely setting fire to the room on the energetic “One spark”.
While the group was changing outfits for the encore, the spectators were able to participate in the “TWICE TV Dance cam”, an interactive animation randomly projecting fans on the screen to take up iconic choreographies of the group. An unprecedented game that delighted the crowd and maintained an electrical atmosphere.
For the grand final, the nine members returned dressed in a personalized version of the official t-shirt of the tour. After the traditional souvenir photo with the arena in the background, TWICE closed this magical night in apotheosis with the emblematic “Feel special” and “Hare hare”. A triumphant Parisian return that will remain engraved in the history of the Accor Arena.
The word from our reporter: “I found this concert innovative, the means used whether it was the different stages, platforms, the light plays and above all the incredible work of TWICE at the vocal and choreographic level made this concert unique and magical !”
Reporter: Océ J
Translator: Shawn
Source: KSTATION TV, Live Nation
