After the success with their career in South Korea, the girl group under JYP Entertainment that debuted in 2015, Twice, also made their debut in Japan. And even though they had released many songs in Japanese, some of the songs were also released again for the Korean version. One of the songs that have two versions, a Japanese and a Korean version, is titled “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” which was released on September 23rd, 2019, by JYP Entertainment. Here is the full audio version of Twice’s “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” that has been uploaded on Twice’s Official YouTube Account.
Background of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.”
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” By Twice was first pre-released digitally for the Japanese single on June 12th, 2019, by Warner Music Japan. Then, three months later, Twice released another extended play titled Feel Special on September 23rd, 2019, where “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” was included as the seventh track which was given as a special gift that Twice presented their fans, Once’s. Unfortunately, when “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice was released for their 8th EP on September 23rd, 2019, one of the Japanese members, Mina, could not join the comeback stage with the other members for promotional activities and had to take a hiatus because of anxiety concerns. But, she had finished all the recording and production of the EP including filming for the music video for the lead single, “Feel Special”. Also, when Twice held their first promotional showcase, the leader, Jihyo, performed while sitting in a chair, not doing the choreography because she had a minor neck injury. Here are some of the photo teasers from Twice’s 8th extended play Feel Special where “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” is included.
Chaeyoung, Nayeon, and Momo
Mina, Jeongyeon, and Sana
Dahyun, Tzuyu, and Jihyo
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dahyun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
Story of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.”
Released by JYP Entertainment, “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” was composed and arranged by Jan Baars, Rajan Muse, and Ronnie Icon. The lyrics of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice that was released on September 23rd, 2019, as part of Twice’s 8th extended play Feel Special were written by Olivia Choi. Intended as a special gift from Twice to their fans, Once, through this song, Twice want to continue to be strong and survive in facing all the problems that are coming their way. No matter how heavy the problem is, try to face it and do not run away, because you are not alone. There are those of us here who will always faithfully wait and support you. No matter what people say, we will never give up even when being compared to others.
MV of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.”
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice was originally released as part of the Japanese single by JYP Entertainment, but then three months later, JYP Entertainment released the Korean version as the seventh track of the Korean EP without making an MV. So, if you want to watch the official MV for “Breakthrough”, you can watch the Japanese Ver., while for the lyrics version, we have prepared the Korean Ver. The Full MV of “Breakthrough Japan Ver.” that has been uploaded on Twice Japan’s Official YouTube Channel.
Here are the lyrics of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” Performance
Even though “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice was only released as the seventh track, still, Twice have performed this song live at some events. Here is the list of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” live performance videos that you can watch. “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice – Live Stage in KBS Song Festival
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice – Live Stage at the M2 X Genie Music Awards
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” by Twice – Live Stage at a Fan Meeting (Fancam Version)
“Breakthrough Korean Ver.” Achievements
As always, every time Twice releases a song, it always manages to achieve some things on charts, and such is the case with “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” that was released on September 23rd, 2019. Here are the details of “Breakthrough Korean Ver.” Achievements: Song Charts Song Charts
