TWICE Brings K-Pop Fever to Boston

Tech staff writer recounts the energy and excitement of attending the K-pop group's sold-out concert at TD Garden

Apr. 16, 2026 at 4:03am

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An abstract close-up image of shimmering sequins and shattered glass, capturing the glitz and excitement of a K-pop concert through dramatic lighting and texture.The vibrant energy and high-fashion glamour of a TWICE concert in Boston reflects the global popularity of K-pop music.Boston Today

On April 3 and 4, 2026, the popular K-pop girl group TWICE held two back-to-back concerts at TD Garden in Boston. Tech staff writer Shelly Yang, who initially was not a huge TWICE fan, ended up having a great time at the concert after a friend invited her to join. Yang describes the high-energy performance, impressive production values, and the enthusiastic crowd of ONCE (TWICE's fan base).

Why it matters

TWICE's concerts in Boston highlight the growing global popularity of K-pop music and the dedicated fan bases these groups cultivate. The sold-out shows also showcase how major music acts are able to draw large crowds to venues like TD Garden, boosting the local economy and entertainment scene.

The details

Yang attended the TWICE concert on April 4th after her a cappella group Syncopasian had a performance earlier that day, which helped warm up her voice for the evening. She wore a blue top to match the group's concept for their 'THIS IS FOR' world tour. At the venue, Yang ran into both hallmates also attending the show as well as the Tech's editor-in-chief, Grace Zhang.

  • TWICE held two concerts at TD Garden in Boston on April 3 and 4, 2026.
  • Yang's a cappella group Syncopasian had a performance earlier on April 4, 2026 before the TWICE concert.

The players

TWICE

A popular K-pop girl group known for hits like 'THIS IS FOR,' 'Strategy,' and 'TT'.

Shelly Yang

A staff writer for The Tech who attended the TWICE concert in Boston despite not being a huge fan of the group beforehand.

Grace Zhang

The editor-in-chief of The Tech, who Yang ran into at security before the TWICE concert.

Syncopasian

The a cappella group that Yang is a part of, which had a performance earlier on the day of the TWICE concert.

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What they’re saying

“Although I was initially not a huge TWICE fan, I was still blown away by their performance. My other friends were much more into the group than I was, which elevated the experience for me.”

— Shelly Yang, Tech staff writer

What’s next

TWICE is expected to continue touring globally in support of their 'THIS IS FOR' world tour, with potential stops in other major U.S. cities in the coming months.

The takeaway

This concert showcases the growing global appeal of K-pop music and the dedicated fan bases these groups are able to cultivate, even among those who may not have been familiar with the group beforehand. The high-energy performance and impressive production values highlight why TWICE has become one of the most popular K-pop acts worldwide.