Introduction to TWICE

“One in a Million! Hello, we are TWICE!”

TWICE (트와이스) is a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment. They were formed through the competition reality show SIXTEEN and officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with the mini album The Story Begins.

In 2015, Park Jin Young announced that the new JYP girl group will be formed by the survival reality show SIXTEEN, where sixteen JYP trainees would compete to debut in the seven-member girl group TWICE. The show started on May 5 and ended with Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Dahyun, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, and Chaeyoung. During the finale, Park announced that he will add two more members into the group, making it a nine-member girl group. By audience vote, Tzuyu was added, and by Park’s choice, Momo was added, thus starting the beginning of TWICE.

On October 7, 2015, JYP launched the group’s official website and announced on social media that the group would debut with the mini album The Story Begins with “Like Ooh-Ahh” as the title track. On October 20, the album and the song’s music video were released online on October 20 and through the Naver “V LIVE” App. The group held their debut showcase the same day, where they performed “Like Ooh-Ahh” along with dance tracks “Must Be Crazy” and “Do It Again”. The title track’s music video hit 50 million views within five months of their debut and became the most-viewed debut music video for any K-pop group, later becoming one of the first K-pop group to have their debut music video pass 100 million views.

TWICE rose to fame in 2016 with their single “Cheer Up”: the song charted at #1 on the Gaon Digital Chart and became the best performing single of the year. TWICE made their Japan debut on June 28, 2017 and became the first Korean girl group that earned Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

TWICE made history as the first female Kpop to hold a Japanese dome tour, named Twice Dome Tour 2019 “#Dreamday”. with a total audience of 220,000 during five shows in Osaka, Tokyo and Nagoya was held in March and April 2019. On April 22 2019 they released their seventh EP “Fancy You”. The release of Fancy You made Twice the best-selling Korean girl group of all time with a total of 3,750,000 copies sold from their twelve Korean releases, surpassing the twenty-year-old record of S.E.S.

The group released their first official English-language single, “The Feels”, on October 1. “The Feels” debuted at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking the group’s first appearance on the chart. The song also made its way to the UK Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 80. The group’s third Korean studio album, Formula of Love: O+T=

Current State: Active

Debut: October 20, 2015

Debut to 1st win: 198 days

Active years: 2015 - present

Country: South Korea

Fandom: ONCE

Twice Members Profile:

Nayeon                      

Stage Name: Nayeon (나연)

Birthname: Im Na Yeon (임나연)

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Face of the Group

Birthday: September 22, 1995

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Height: 163 cm (5’4”)

Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ISTP-A

Nayeon Facts

– Nayeon has a younger sister named Im Seo-Yeon.

– When she was a kid, Nayeon entered a child model contest and got cast by JYP. At the time, her mom refused, but 10 years later, in 2010, she secretly entered a JYP open audition and passed.

-She is the oldest member.

– Nayeon was chosen for JYP’s girl group 6mix but they disbanded and never debuted.

– She was the first Sixteen member to be announced and also the first member to be confirmed in Twice.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Sky Blue.

– Nayeon cannot eat sushi that isn’t salmon sushi, and also cannot eat chicken feet.

– She likes jellies. She likes sweet foods.

– Nayeon’s favorite color is purple (vLive).

– Nayeon chose 9 as her favorite number, because TWICE has 9 members.

Nayeon’s left leg is weak due to her being in a car accident when she was still in her childhood days.

– Nayeon and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Jennie are very close friends.

– She starred in San E‘s “Please Don’t Go” MV, GOT7‘s “Girls Girls Girls” MV, Jun.K‘s “No Love” (Japanese) MV, miss A‘s “Only You” MV and Jun.K “Your Wedding” MV.

– Nayeon is the MC of Idol Star Athletics Championship 2018 Chunseok Special.

– Nayeon is ranked 82nd on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

– Nayeon’s ideal type: “I don’t have a particular ideal type, but… Someone trustworthy and dependable; Someone who can take care of me well; Someone who can handle technology well”

Jeongyeon  

Stage Name: Jeongyeon (정연)

Birthname: Yoo Kyung Wan (유경완), but she legalized her name to Yoo Jeong Yeon (유정연)

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Vocalist

Birthday: November 1, 1996

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Official Height: 169 cm (5’7”) / Real Height: 167 cm (5’6”)

Weight: 49.1 kg (108 lbs)

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: ISFJ

Jeongyeon Facts:

– She was born in Suwon, South Korea.

– Jeongyeon’s birth name is Yoo Kyung Wan. She changed her name in 3rd grade because she was teased because her name sounded like a boy’s name.

– Her father, Yoo Chang-joon, is a popular Korean traditional chef.

– She has 2 older sisters: Gong Seungyeon (actress) and Seo Yeon (office worker).

– It was revealed that she is a distant relative of K.A.R.D.‘s Somin

– When Jeongyeon was young, she failed the JYP audition. She became a trainee after passing the JYP Entertainment’s 6th Open Audition on March 1, 2010.

– Jeongyeon was accepted into JYP and SM in the same day, but chose JYP.

– The leader of Twice was decided by anonymous voting. Jeongyeon was in 2nd place.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Yellow-Green.

– Jeongyeon likes ddeokbokki, meat, and golbangee muchim. She doesn’t like lotus, though.

Jeongyeon chose 0 as her favorite number, because she doesn’t actually have a favorite number.

– The happiest part of Jeongyeon’s day is taking off her contact lenses.

– Jeongyeon is ambidextrous. (Twice Showtime)

– Jeongyeon is in charge of cleaning the dorm. She likes cleaning.

– Jeongyeon is ranked 66th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

– She appeared in GOT7‘s “Girls Girls Girls” MV and miss A‘s “Only You” MV.

– On October 17, 2020 JYP Ent. announced that Jeongyeon will take a break due to psychological anxiety.

– She returned for “Alcohol-Free” promotions, but on August 19, 2021 it was announced she will go on hiatus again due to panic and psychological anxiety.

– Jeongyeon’s ideal type: “Someone who makes me feel comfortable; Someone funny who can amuse me.”

Momo

Stage Name: Momo (모모)

Birth Name: Hirai Momo (平井 もも)

Nationality: Japanese

Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper

Birthday: November 9, 1996

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Official Height: 167 cm (5’6”) / Real Height: 163 cm (5’4”)

Weight: 48.5 kg (106 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: INFP-T

Momo Facts:

– She was born in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan.

– She has an older sister, named Hana. (2 years older than Momo)

– She was scouted by JYP Entertainment after they saw a dance video of her and her older sister.

– She passed the audition on April 13, 2012. Her sister didn’t make it though.

– Momo was eliminated in ep 6 of SIXTEEN, but J.Y.Park decided to add her as a member of Twice, because of her dancing skills.

Momo means Peach in Japanese.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Pink.

– Momo has the most confidence in dancing to urban. She also likes dancing to hip-hop.

– She started taking dancing lessons when she was 3 years old because she wanted to follow her older sister.

– She is a big food lover. She especially likes jokbal (a Korean dish consisting of pig’s trotters cooked with soy sauce and spices).

– Momo chose 64 as her favorite no., because it’s the number on her father’s shirt when he plays football.

– She likes dolls/stuffed-toys.

– Momo and GOT7’s BamBam both have moms who are big fans of Rain.

– Momo’s family have 3 dogs, who are named Petco, Pudding, and Lucky (they are all females).

– She appeared in GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It” MV, Junho’s “Feel” (Japanese) MV, miss A‘s “Only You” MV, Wooyoung‘s “Rose” (Japanese) MV, Heechul‘s and Min Kyung Hoon‘s “Sweet Dream” MV.

– In January 2020, it was announced that Momo is dating Heechul of Super Junior.

– Momo is ranked 34th on TC Candler The 100 most beautiful faces of 2020.

– On July 8, 2021, Momo and Heechul were confirmed to have broken up due to their busy work schedules.

– Momo’s ideal type: Someone who eats well (but not overweight); Someone who loves JokBal (Pig’s feet dish)

Sana

Stage Name: Sana (사나)

Birth Name: Minatozaki Sana (湊崎 紗夏)

Nationality: Japanese

Position: Sub Vocalist

Birthday: December 29. 1996

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Official Height: 168 cm (5’6”) / Approx. Real Height: 163 cm (5’4”)

Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)

Blood Type: B

MBTI Type: ENFP

Sana Facts

– She was born in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan.

– Sana is an only child.

– Sana got cast while she was shopping with her friends. – She passed the audition on April 13, 2012.

– – Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Purple.

– Sana’s specialty is calligraphy. She learned it in primary school.

– Sana is very clumsy.

– She has an optimistic personality.

– Sana’s hobbies are collecting perfumes and body mists.

– Sana likes the colors purple, pink, white, black, and beige. But she doesn’t like purple clothing.

– She is close with Miyeon of (G)I-DLE

– Sana chose 12 as her favorite number (her birthday month), because Mina took the number 37.

– She was in GOT7‘s “A” MV, Junho‘s “Feel” (Japanese) MV and Junho‘s “Candy” (Japanese) MV

– Sana is ranked 46th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

– Sana ranked 48 in “Most beautiful faces of 2019”.

– Sana is ranked 29th on TC Candler The most beautiful faces of 2020.

– Sana’s ideal type: “Someone who treats his parents well. Someone who works hard in his career; Someone professional”

Mina

Stage Name: Mina (미나)

Birth Name: Myoui Mina (名井 南)

Nationality: Japanese (She used to have American citizenship but she gave it up

Position: Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist

Birthday: March 24, 1997

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Height: 163 cm (5’4″)

Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ISFP-T

Mina Facts

– She was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States; her parents are both Japanese.

– She has an older brother, named Kai.

– She moved to Kobe, Japan, when she was a toddler.

– Her father, Akira Myoui, is a clinical professor at Osaka University Hospital.

– She used to have American citizenship but she gave it up as of 2019.

– Mina got cast while shopping with her mom.

– She auditioned for a JYP audition in Japan and joined the trainee program in South Korea on January 2, 2014.

program in South Korea on January 2, 2014. – She is the member who had the shortest training period before debuting as a member of Twice.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Mint.

– She got into K-Pop when she did a cover with her friend using a song by Girls Generation.

– She learned ballet for 11 years.

– She’s a really quiet person in public.

– Her hobbies are looking up restaurants online and shopping.

– Mina chose 37 as her fav. no., because “37” in Japanese it’s pronounced as “Mi” or “San” (3) and “Nana” [often shortened to Na] (7).

– Mina’s favorite sentence in Japanese is “The opposite of love is not hate, but indifference.“

– She appeared in Junho‘s “Feel” (Japanese) MV, GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It” MV, Wooyoung‘s “Rose” (Japanese) MV, and miss A‘s “Only You” MV. – Mina ranked 91 in “Most beautiful faces of 2019”.

– Since July 2019 she has been in hiatus for a few months, due to anxiety. She is recovered now.

– Mina’s ideal type: “Someone who is kind, well-mannered, and playful; Someone who can lead me; Someone decisive.”

Dahyun

Stage Name: Dahyun (다현)

Birth Name: Kim Da Hyun (김다현)

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Rapper, Sub Vocalist

Birthday: May 28, 1998

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Official Height: 165 cm (5’5″) / Real Height: 161 cm (5’3″)

Weight: 48.9 kg (108 lbs)

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: ISFJ-T

Dahyun Facts

– She was born in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.

– Dahyun has an older brother, Myung Soo.

– In middle school, she performed a solo in a youth dance festival and was scouted by JYP Entertainment.

– She passed the audition on July 7, 2012, and officially became a trainee.

– She auditioned for SM, JYP, and YG as the same time and got accepted by all 3 companies, but she chose JYP.

– Her representative color is White.

– Dahyun is scared of animals (cats, dogs, etc.).

– Pre-debut she was very popular due to her Eagle dance video which went viral in South Korea.

– Her nickname is ‘Tofu’ because of her white skin.

– She was the most popular during Sixteen.

– Dahyun chose 7 as her fav. no., because she became a TWICE member on July 7th and because she’s the 7th oldest in TWICE.

– Dahyun’s favorite drink is chocolate milk. She likes all sorts of milk.

– Dahyun is a Christian (Weekly Idol, according to Sunggyu).

– She and Chaeyoung are in charge of washing the dishes at the dorm.

She appeared in GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It” MV and Wooyoung‘s “Rose” (Japanese) MV.

– Dahyun ranked 73 in “Most Beautiful Faces of 2019”.

– Dahyun’s ideal type: “There’s too many…but someone who’s dependable like a father; Someone nice to his parents; Someone who loves me a lot”

Chaeyoung

Stage Name: Chaeyoung (채영)

Birth Name: Son Chae Young (손채영)

Nationality: Korean

Position: Main Rapper, Sub Vocalist

Birthday: April 23, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Official Height: 163 cm (5’4″) / Real Height: 158.9 cm (5’3″)

Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)

Blood Type: B

MBTI Type: INFP-T

Chaeyoung Facts

– She was born in Seoul, South Korea.

– Chaeyoung has a younger brother, Jeong Hun, which is an aspiring model.

– She passed the audition on June 6, 2012.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Red.

– She loves to draw.

– Chaeyoung chose 29 as her fav. no., because 2 (TWICE) and 9 (Number of members).

– She doesn’t like beans. Nayeon makes fun of her because of that.

– She and Dahyun are in charge of washing the dishes at the dorm

– Chaeyoung likes healthy foods like veggies but doesn’t like sweets. She says this is because she grew up with her grandmother when she was young.

– Chaeyoung is good at making certain sounds like wild-duck-quacking sound or window-wiping sound

– Chaeyoung and Tzuyu often sing PPAP. (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen – PPAP Song)

– Chaeyoung and BLACKPINK’s Chaeyoung (Rosé) are close.

– She appeared in GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It” MV and miss A‘s “Only You” MV

– Chaeyoung is ranked 66th on TC Candler’s “The most beautiful faces of 2020”

– Chaeyoung’s ideal type: Someone who takes care of me well; Someone who loves me a lot; Someone who dresses well.

Tzuyu

Stage Name: Tzuyu (쯔위)

Birth Name: Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜)

Korean Name: Chou Tzu Yu (저우쯔위/주자유)

English Name: Sally

Nationality: Taiwanese

Position: Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Maknae

Birthday: June 14, 1999

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Height: 170 cm (5’7″)

Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)

Blood Type: A

MBTI Type: ISFP-A

Tzuyu Facts

– She was born in Tainan, Taiwan.

– She is the tallest member.

– Tzuyu has an older brother.

– She comes from a wealthy family, Tzuyu’s parents own a chain of dermatology clinics in southern Taiwan, her mom also owns 2 coffee shops.

– She was discovered by JYP at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan in 2012 and went to South Korea on November 15 to start her training.

– Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu appeared in J.Y. Park‘s “Fire” M/V.

– Her representative color is Blue.

– Her nicknames are “Chocolate” because of her dark skin, “Chewy” and “Yoda”.

– Tzuyu likes Yoda (“Star Wars”) and can impersonate him well, that’s why her nickname is Yoda.

– Tzuyu’s family has a dog named Gucci, her mom’s friend named it after the brand.

– Tzuyu likes tonkatsu and kimbap.

– Tzuyu’s favorite number is 25, because she thinks it is a cool number.

– The body parts that Tzuyu has the most confidence in are her eyes and chin.

– Tzuyu is close to Rosé (BLACKPINK) and CLC‘s Elkie.

– She is also friends with (G)I-DLE‘s Shuhua.

– She starred Miss A‘s “Only You” MV

– Tzuyu is ranked 2nd on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”

– Tzuyu ranked 1st in “Most Beautiful Faces of 2019”

– Tzuyu is ranked 4th in TC Candler “The most beautiful faces of 2020”

– Tzuyu’s ideal type: “Someone who understands the importance of filial piety; Someone who loves me more; Someone who likes puppies; Someone who eats well; Someone who can approach me first”