Editing Twins (group) (section)

==History==

===2001–2003: Debut and first albums===
[[Gillian Chung]] had also worked as a part-time model during one of her summer vacations in Hong Kong. Similar to her erstwhile partner, [[Charlene Choi]] was also a part-time model who had appeared in several [[Advertising|advertisements]]. She became famous after her participation in the [[RTHK|Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK)]] television program ''Y2K''.<ref name="offweb1">EEGmusic. "[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=other_info EEGmusic] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325025943/http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=other_info |date=25 March 2008 }}." ''Other information.'' Retrieved on 9 March 2008.</ref> Both caught the attention of [[Emperor Entertainment Group|EEG]] manager Mani Fok (霍汶希).<ref>[[Be My Guest (talk show)|Be My Guest]], 2007 episode featuring Mani (霍汶希).</ref> They subsequently auditioned for and later formed the duo known as "Twins".

Twins signed to [[Emperor Entertainment Group]] and were formed on 18 May 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/688598/twins-history-teenybop-sensation|title=Twins: a history of the teenybop sensation|date=2 August 2009|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=27 March 2019|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327222004/https://www.scmp.com/article/688598/twins-history-teenybop-sensation|url-status=live}}</ref> According to Mani Fok, EEG's plan for Twins was to emulate the success of the Japanese duo [[KinKi Kids]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/article/419319/double-happiness|title=Double happiness|last=Kwok|first=Ben|last2=Scott|first2=Matthew|date=22 June 2003|website=South China Morning Post|language=en|access-date=27 March 2019|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327191554/https://www.scmp.com/article/419319/double-happiness|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2001, they released their debut [[extended play]] [[Twins (AVEP)|''Twins'' (AVEP)]] with hit single "Open Love, Secret Love, Tutoring Institute". This EP contained 3 music videos and 6 songs. As part of album promotions, Twins collaborated with [[MSN]] to make personal pages and web games.<ref name="offweb1" /> In addition, EEG bundled gifts and coupons with the EP, so that teenage album owners got more value from their purchase by receiving things like hair care products and vouchers for dance courses.<ref>{{Cite book|jstor=j.ctt1rfzz86|title=Hong Kong Cantopop: A Concise History|last=Chu|first=Yiu-Wai|date=1 September 2017|publisher=Hong Kong University Press|isbn=9789888390298|edition=1|pages=163|doi=10.2307/j.ctt1rfzz86|chapter=A Concise History}}</ref> It went [[Platinum album|platinum]] in its first week of selling. In November, Twins released their second EP ''[[Twins' Love]]'', which contained 8 songs and 1 music video for the lead single, "Slam Drunking Love".

In January 2002, Twins released their third EP [[Twins (2002 EP)|''Twins'']]. The EP contained one CD with five new songs, and a VCD, with 2 music videos. Since it was near [[Chinese New Year]], the single "Ma Bao 668" was a greeting song for Chinese New Year. In May 2002, Twins finally released their debut album ''[[Our Souvenir]]'' with two discs. Disc one, CD contained 10 tracks with single "Er Ren Shi Jie Bei". Disc two was a VCD, with two music videos. Their debut album (just like a debut EP) was a great success. In August 2002, Twins released second album ''[[Amazing Album]]'', consisted of two discs, CD with 11 songs, and a DVD with three videos. In 2002, Twins had their first concert ever, and three more in 2003 (which were held in Guangzhou).

Between 2001 and 2003, the duo received a total of 72 total awards.<ref name="offweb2">EEGmusic. "[http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=awards EEGmusic] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325105034/http://www.eegmusic.com/artists/details.aspx?CTID=c89c4103-ee23-49c5-b8e2-1a80751f9521&detail_type=awards |date=25 March 2008 }}." ''Awards.'' Retrieved on 9 March 2008.</ref> By 2003, they have received a large number of awards from the four major Hong Kong media organizations of [[RTHK]], [[Commercial Radio Hong Kong]], [[Metro Broadcast Corporation Limited|Metro Radio]] and [[TVB]].<ref name="offweb2" /> In April 2003, they released third album, ''[[Touch of Love (album)|Touch of Love]]''. It contained two discs, CD and DVD. Two months later, in June 2003, the second version of the album was released with a new single and its music video "Bian Bian Bian". The song was theme for their movie ''[[The Twins Effect]]'' and sung by Twins and [[Jackie Chan]]. With the brand new look, Twins released 1 disc 10 track fourth album named [[Evolution (Twins album)|''Evolution'']] in September 2003.

===2004–2005: Continued success with Cantonese releases, ''Singing in the Twins Wonderland'' albums and Mandarin debut===
In 2004, Twins had released four volumes of their children albums ''Singing in the Twins Wonderland'', which were released for little children and it contained English nursery rhymes and stories. In January 2004, Twins released fifth studio album [[Magic (Twins album)|''Magic'']], consisted of eleven songs. It was called Magic to emphasis their new musical style and the theme of the album. The Twins' ''[[Girl Power (Twins album)|Girl Power]]'' was the Olympic-themed album released in June 2004. It came in a special edition package. Included are:
Six mini posters measuring 15" x 20"
Twins Effect 2 beverage coaster
Lucky draw scratch-and-win card for the music VCD. Similar to their previous albums, this album was larger than usual, using a large cardboard book-like package to carry the AVCD and posters. There were six different colored fabric bands wrapped around the package. Included is the theme song for Twins Effect II, (Love Is Invincible, seventh track).

In early 2005, Twins released their debut Mandarin album ''[[Trainee Cupid]]''. In June 2005, one year after the last Cantopop album, Twins released their sixth studio album [[Samba (album)|''Samba'']] with the singles "Samba Queen" and "Pink Guitar". Their seventh studio album ''The Missing Piece'', was released in December 2005, after their album ''36 Stratagems''. They made a popular concert with the same name where they hugged each other and released a live/video album "Twins: The Missing Piece Concert".

In December 2005, a rumor mentioned the splitting of the two singers.<ref>China Daily. "[http://www.chinadaily.net/english/doc/2005-12/03/content_500141.htm China Daily] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060502103104/http://www.chinadaily.net/english/doc/2005-12/03/content_500141.htm |date=2 May 2006 }}." ''HK pop Duo Twins to split?'' Retrieved on 11 March 2008.</ref> However, they attended the May 2006 [[MTV]] Asia Awards in [[Thailand]] together. They were nominated for and won the ''Hong Kong Favorite Artist Award''.<ref>MTV asia awards. "[http://www.mtvasiaawards.com/Singapore/html/News/winnerslist.html MTV asia awards] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221224557/http://www.mtvasiaawards.com/Singapore/html/News/winnerslist.html |date=21 December 2007 }}." ''The winners of the MTV Asia Awards 2006.'' Retrieved on 14 March 2008.</ref>

===2006–2009: Final albums, touring and disbandment===
[[File:Twins (band).jpg|thumb|266x266px|Twins in 2006]]
In June 2006, they released their second mandarin album ''[[Around the World with 80 Dollars]]'' which was a great success. Tracks "One Time Not Twice" and "I Really Want to Love Him" were nominated, and album ''Around the World with 80 Dollars'' won Top 10 Gold Songs at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station [[TVB8]], in 2006. The eighth album ''[[Ho Hoo Tan]]'' was released in September 2006. It consisted of a CD and a DVD with music videos. At the 2006 Hong Kong Entertainment Awards ceremony Choi tearfully acknowledged that there have been criticisms of the Twins' singing abilities and that she hoped that they could better improve in the coming year.

In February 2007, they celebrated their sixth year together in the [[Music of Hong Kong|Hong Kong music industry]]. They released a special Sixth Anniversary New + Best Selection CD/DVD. In September of the same year, Twins embarked on a multi-city [[North America]]n concert tour, with special guests [[Boy'Z|Sun Boy'Z]]. International stops included [[San Francisco]], [[Toronto]], and [[Atlantic City]].<ref name="concert07">Yahoo. "[https://archive.today/20130105113741/http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/hkchineseconcertsinsfbayarea/message/835 Groups.yahoo.com]." ''Article.'' Retrieved on 14 March 2008.</ref> It was their first time performing on a major tour across several North American cities. In 2007, Twins released their ninth studio album ''[[Twins Party]]''. The album was a success. It was released in three versions: Twins version, Gillian solo version and Charlene solo version.
[[File:Twins2007.jpg|left|thumb|Twins in 2007]]
In early January 2008, Twins won two major awards at the [[2007 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 Awards|2007 Jade Solid Gold Top 10]]. They earned the most popular group award as well as the most popular [[Asia Pacific]] region female artist award.<ref>Jade solid gold. "[http://tvcity.tvb.com/jsg/awards/awards_5048485516822816576188250182181.html Jade solid gold] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220115053/http://tvcity.tvb.com/jsg/awards/awards_5048485516822816576188250182181.html |date=20 February 2008 }}." ''2007 additional awards.'' Retrieved on 18 February 2008.</ref> That year, Twins released their third Mandarin and final album before their hiatus, titled ''[[Twins Language]]''. The group was dragged into the fray when Gillian was involved in the [[Edison Chen photo scandal]]. Her private images were among those which found their way onto the internet at the end of February 2008. With Gillian deciding to duck out of the public eye, Twins announced its "temporary dissolution" in July 2008. Charlene said she was highly optimistic that they would reunite some day in the future.<ref name="Clara Mak"/>

On 16 January 2009, during a TVB interview on ''My 2008'' (我的2008), Choi talked about how she handled the media. During the [[31st RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs Awards]] hosted in January 2009, Choi said Twins would return.<ref name="Sina.com.tw">Sina.com.tw. "[http://ent.sina.com.tw/music/news/content/18747 Sina.com.tw] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204145907/http://ent.sina.com.tw/music/news/content/18747 |date=4 February 2009 }}." ''Twins要回來了！　阿Sa坦言沒有阿嬌不想唱.'' Retrieved on 22 January 2009.</ref>

===2010–2016: Reunion, ''3650'', ''2 Be Free'' and #LOL===

Two years after the split, many wondered whether Twins had become a myth.<ref name="mingpaotw1">Mingpao.com. "[http://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100224/sac02/mze1.txt Mingpao.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327195420/https://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100224%2Fsac02%2Fmze1.txt |date=27 March 2019 }}." ''Twins新蔡卓妍.'' Retrieved on 4 March 2010.</ref> In February 2010, Charlene Choi talked to the media about her experience in going solo. She summed up the experience by describing the name of her song ''"Two without one"'' (二缺一).<ref name="mingpaotw2">Mingpao.com. "[http://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100224/saa03/mze2.txt Mingpao.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327195435/https://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100224%2Fsaa03%2Fmze2.txt |date=27 March 2019 }}." ''Twins永不拆伙.'' Retrieved on 4 March 2010.</ref> She said that Twins was a symbol for their generation, and that they would never break up.<ref name="mingpaotw2" />

On the night of 27 February 2010 the "EEG 10th anniversary concert" was held at [[The Venetian Macao]] luxury hotel.  A number of singers were present including EEG and non-EEG representatives. Some notables include [[Joey Yung]], [[Nicholas Tse]], [[Leo Ku]], [[Vincy Chan]], [[William Chan]], [[Yumiko Cheng]], [[Anthony Wong Yiu-Ming|Anthony Wong]] and many more.<ref name="Yahooanniversary">Yahoo.com. "[http://hk.movies.yahoo.com/news_detail.html?id=4b7a8339830ca1a3a73122e1b67a82b7 Yahoo.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120220051146/http://hk.movies.yahoo.com/news_detail.html?id=4b7a8339830ca1a3a73122e1b67a82b7 |date=20 February 2012 }}." ''英皇盛世10年騷 紅白對決 Twins首度復合表演手心冒汗.'' Retrieved on 3 March 2010.</ref> [[Gillian Chung]] and [[Charlene Choi]] appeared on stage together for the first time in two years to do a small performance for the anniversary concert.  They sang (風箏與風), (下一站天后), (女校男生), (飲歌), (戀愛大過天) and (人人彈起).<ref name="Yahooanniversary" />

A few days later on 3 March, Twins appeared in public at the Harbour plaza after parading around in a purple [[Porsche]].<ref name="Mop.com">Mop.com. "[http://ent.mop.com/music/3132802.shtml Mop.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100306082328/http://ent.mop.com/music/3132802.shtml |date=6 March 2010 }}." ''Twins合体为下月个唱造势 跑车接驾兴奋弹起.'' Retrieved on 4 March 2010.</ref> A public announcement was made that Twins would reunite to perform in a three-day "[[Nokia]] Twins 2010 concert" from 16 to 18 April at the [[Hong Kong Coliseum]] in [[Hung Hom]]. The last time they performed at the same stage was four years previously.<ref name="Startribune1" /><ref name="Mingpao.com">Mingpao.com. "[http://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100304/saa01/map1.txt Mingpao.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303194539/http://ol.mingpao.com/cfm/Archive1.cfm?File=20100304%2Fsaa01%2Fmap1.txt |date=3 March 2016 }}." ''Twins 互擋緋聞有默契.'' Retrieved on 4 March 2010.</ref>

In 2011, Twins released their comeback Mandarin album ''3650''. They released it as a celebration of 10th anniversary of their first project. The album had many covers, which were their photos (like "Our Souvenir" album cover) that were re-taken in 2011. In March 2012, Twins released their new, twelfth studio album titled ''2 Be Free''. Album contained one disc with ten new songs and a DVD with 3 new music videos.

After their album ''2 Be Free'' was released, Chung and Choi focused on their solo careers again. Chung released two studio albums ''Vernicia Flower'' (2013) and ''Wholly Love'' (2014). Choi also released albums ''Montage'' (2012) and ''Blooming'' (2013). However, they reunited at 2015 Emperor Group Annual Celebration & Emperor Entertainment Group 15th Anniversary Ceremony on 1 February 2015 in Beijing, China. Twins performed in the Hong Kong Coliseum on the last day of 2015, as well as the first day of 2016 until 4 January. Their last performance was said to be filmed for their upcoming concert DVD and it lasted for 3.5 hours where their last encore was a full hour.{{Citation needed|date=March 2019}}