Jeongyeon’s Comeback Masterpiece – The Untold Story Behind TWICE’s ‘Bloom’

If you’re a Jeongyeon fan, you already know she’s more than just a powerhouse vocalist in TWICE – she’s strength wrapped in softness, resilience behind every smile. And if there’s one song that captures her quiet determination and emotional depth, it’s “Bloom.”

Released on TWICE’s Between 1&2 album, Bloom might seem like just another B-side to casual listeners – but for ONCE, and especially Jeongyeon fans, it’s a hidden gem with a powerful backstory.

What makes it so special? Jeongyeon co-wrote the lyrics – and she did it while climbing her way out of one of the toughest chapters in her life.

Let’s rewind.

Between 2020 and 2022, Jeongyeon took two extended breaks from TWICE activities due to serious health issues – first from a neck injury and later from intense anxiety and panic attacks. It was a time of fear, uncertainty, and silence. While the group kept going, Jeongyeon was quietly fighting battles most couldn’t see. And during this time, music became her lifeline.

Enter Bloom.

The song was composed by collapsedone – a longtime JYP collaborator known for hit tracks like Knock Knock and Heart Shaker. But unlike those bright, bouncy songs, Bloom is softer – more introspective. It feels like a deep breath, a sunrise after a storm.

And that’s where Jeongyeon’s voice – not just her singing voice, but her emotional voice as a writer – takes centre stage.

Lyrically, Bloom speaks of growth, healing, and gentle transformation. It’s not your typical love song. It’s a metaphor for recovery. The words she wrote are like petals unfolding slowly after a long winter:

“I was afraid at first, but I slowly opened up to the light…”

That line alone? Goosebumps – especially when you know what she was going through. This wasn’t just a song. It was Jeongyeon telling her own story, wrapped in melody and metaphor.

For fans who followed her journey – who held their breath every time her name trended during her hiatus – Bloom feels like a personal message. It’s a thank you, a promise, and a declaration: I’m still here. I’m still blooming.

It didn’t need to be the title track. It didn’t need flashy choreography. Jeongyeon let her pen do the dancing. And honestly? That made it hit even harder.

So next time you play Bloom, don’t just listen – feel it. Feel her strength. Feel her quiet comeback. And remember: behind every soft petal is a root that never gave up.

Jeongyeon didn’t just write lyrics. She wrote herself back into the light.