TWICE explains the excessive use of English lyrics in their music.

"Jigeum jigeum jigeum jigeum jigeum" ['jigeum' is 'now' in Korean]

"Yes" "It's still two syllables"

"Why use English instead of Korean?"

"The part you are referring to is sung with a high pitch"

"If I say now now now now [in Korean]"

""at this part, I'd get stuck/trip up"

Original post TWICE explains to Jung Hyung-don why they use English lyrics instead of Korean.

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[+54,-0] But Dahyun explaining this was a little...

            - [+0,-0] It would have been better if Nayeon or Jihyo said it...

[+4,-0] That is plausible. 'Now' is one syllable, and '지금' ['jigeum'='now' in Korean] is two syllables, so the number of syllables is more. Using '지금' would feel forced and doesn't work well.

[+1,-0] Oh, makes sense now.

[+0,-3] Overall singing in English is better; it's easier to hit high notes and it sounds better.

[+0,-1] Yes, this is why songs sung in English sound better. People all over the world include English phrases in their music for this very reason. Of course, it's also because most popular songs have pop elements mixed in.

[+4,-0]Who are theses Korean musical acts that can pull off solid high notes with Korean lyrics?

            - [+0,-0] Even musical actors or classical singers typically modify pronunciations                     slightly for easier vocalization."