What makes Doughnut by Twice notable?

Doughnut quickly gained traction, debuting at number one on the Gaon Digital Chart and achieving high streaming numbers across various platforms. The song's cheerful vibe resonated with fans, contributing to Twice's ongoing influence in both the J-pop and K-pop scenes as they continue to set records for girl groups. Released on December 15, 2021, Doughnut marked Twice's return to music following their successful third studio album, Formula of Love: O+T=<3. This single showcases their continued evolution as a dominant force in the K-pop landscape, maintaining their vibrant sound while exploring new thematic territory.

How many songs are on Doughnut?

Doughnut has 4 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Doughnut

Q: What does Doughnut sound like?

Bright, effervescent melodies dance atop polished production, creating a whimsical celebration of joy and optimism. Rooted in J-pop and K-pop.

Q: How many songs are on Doughnut?

Doughnut has 4 tracks, running approximately 15 minutes.

Twice · 2021

15 min · 4 tracks · J-pop

Bright, effervescent melodies dance atop polished production, creating a whimsical celebration of joy and optimism.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Doughnut — The title track encapsulates the album's joyful theme with an infectious melody and upbeat instrumentation that highlights Twice's signature sound.
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Wonderful Day — This track reinforces the optimistic spirit of the album with its bright arrangement and uplifting lyrics about celebrating life's simple moments.
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Doughnut (instrumental) — The instrumental version allows listeners to appreciate the intricate production elements and arrangements that support the main vocal performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid pop writing and production but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The title track 'Doughnut' features a bright, upbeat tempo with layered vocal harmonies that create a rich sound.
The second track, 'Wonderful Day', shifts to a more relaxed groove while maintaining the same melodic themes introduced in the first track.
Both tracks are followed by instrumental versions, allowing listeners to appreciate the arrangement and production without vocals.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid single that showcases their evolving sound but isn't a major standout in the catalog.
Themes: whimsical celebration· bright arrangements· life's simple joys
Career context: Released on December 15, 2021, Doughnut marked Twice's return to music following their successful third studio album, Formula of Love: O+T=<3. This single showcases their continued evolution as a dominant force in the K-pop landscape, maintaining their vibrant sound while exploring new thematic territory.
Stylistic neighbors: Itzy· Red Velvet· Blackpink