TWICE Releases Japanese Rock Anthem ‘ENEMY’ Fans Have Been Waiting For

Look, if you’re a ONCE (aka a devoted TWICE fan), July 30th probably felt like Christmas, New Year’s, and your birthday all rolled into one with the release of ‘ENEMY’. Why? Because TWICE just pre-released a single from their upcoming 6th Japanese album of the same name, and guess what? It’s a certified bop.

What’s the deal with ‘ENEMY’?

This isn’t just another K-pop earworm (though, trust me, it will get stuck in your head). ‘ENEMY’ is a polished rock anthem with a message that cuts deep. Imagine a song designed to hold your hand on one of those “nothing’s going right” days. Yup, this is your new get-up-and-slay anthem.

The track’s core message? Facing your toughest battles and realizing that your biggest “enemy” is often yourself. Yeah, TWICE went straight for the feels this time.

Here’s the kicker, though, the music video doesn’t just tell; it shows. Picture this: each TWICE member confronting their own struggles and coming out stronger, like some sort of resilience glow-up. It’s art, okay? It hits differently when you’re lying in bed questioning life decisions.

Why this release is HUGE

For starters, this marks the FIRST pre-release single from their upcoming Japanese album ‘ENEMY’, which drops August 27th. That’s right, the entire album is helmed by none other than Jihyo herself.

The TWICE leader didn’t just lend her vocals; she directed, big-brained, and emotionally rollercoastered the entire project. Control freak? Maybe. Genius? Absolutely.

But there’s more. The ‘ENEMY’ track already debuted live in front of 100,000 screaming fans at TWICE’s 360-degree Osaka Dome concerts last week. If those concerts didn’t clue us in that TWICE is here to dominate the rest of 2025, this single certainly does.

TWICE’s unstoppable momentum 

K-pop’s global queens are booked, busy, and breaking records. Remember last year’s Japanese album ‘DIVE’? Well, it’s been nearly a year, and the ‘ENEMY’ era promises… well, twice the hype (pun TOTALLY intended).

Outside the Japanese scene, TWICE’s Korean track ‘TAKEDOWN’ climbed to #76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Paired with their OST contribution to Netflix’s animated feature ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters,’ their recent works are solidifying their global credentials across markets. Yes, they’re playing chess while others are playing checkers.

Of course, we can’t not mention Chicago’s Lollapalooza this past weekend on August 2nd. TWICE headlined, making them the first K-pop girl group to do so. Global domination? Just another Tuesday for TWICE.

One More Time for the Fans

With ‘ENEMY,’ TWICE isn’t just offering music; they’re giving us a mood, a mantra, and a jacket-pocket-ready slice of courage. If you haven’t streamed it yet, correct that immediately. Because even if you’re not in Japan this August, this track will have you feeling like you can conquer your personal Kyocera Dome moment.

What’s next for TWICE? Global festivals, Billboard records, and, probably, your end-of-year Spotify Wrapped. Seriously, if your playlists haven’t been blessed yet, ‘ENEMY’ just changed the game. You’re welcome.