TWICE MEMBERS PROFILE

TWICE (트와이스) is a prominent South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment. The group consists of nine members:

Nayeon (임나연)
Jeongyeon (유정연)
Momo (히라이 모모)
Sana (湊崎紗夏)
Jihyo (박지효)
Mina (名井南)
Dahyun (김다현)
Chaeyoung (손채영)
Tzuyu (周子瑜)

Group History

TWICE was formed through the survival reality show SIXTEEN, which aired in 2015. The show featured sixteen trainees competing for a spot in the new girl group. The final lineup was decided through audience votes and JYP’s selection, leading to the formation of a nine-member group instead of the initially planned seven. They officially debuted on October 20, 2015, with their first mini-album, The Story Begins, featuring the hit single “Like Ooh-Ahh” .

Rise to Fame

TWICE quickly gained popularity, particularly with their 2016 single “Cheer Up,” which topped the Gaon Digital Chart and became the best-performing single of that year. Their debut music video set records, becoming one of the most-viewed debut music videos in K-pop history by surpassing 100 million views within five months .In June 2017, TWICE made their Japanese debut and became the first Korean girl group to earn Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan . Over the years, they have released numerous chart-topping hits and established themselves as one of the leading K-pop groups globally.

Current Status

As of 2024, TWICE continues to be active in the music industry, with members participating in various solo projects alongside their group activities. Their official fandom name is ONCE, symbolizing that if fans love them once, they will repay that love twice .

Member Profiles

Member	Birth Name	Position	Birthdate	Nationality
Nayeon	Im Na-yeon	Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer	September 22, 1995	Korean
Jeongyeon	Yoo Jeong-yeon	Lead Vocalist	November 1, 1996	Korean
Momo	Hirai Momo	Main Dancer, Vocalist	November 9, 1996	Japanese
Sana	Minatozaki Sana	Vocalist	December 29, 1996	Japanese
Jihyo	Park Ji-hyo	Leader, Main Vocalist	February 1, 1997	Korean
Mina	Myoui Mina	Main Dancer, Vocalist	March 24, 1997	Japanese
Dahyun	Kim Da-hyun	Lead Rapper, Vocalist	May 28, 1998	Korean
Chaeyoung	Son Chae-young	Main Rapper, Vocalist	April 23, 1999	Korean
Tzuyu	Chou Tzu-yu	Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist	June 14, 1999	Taiwanese

Official Information

Official Colors: Apricot and Neon Magenta
Official Greeting: “One in a million! Hello, we are TWICE!”
Social Media:
- Instagram: @twicetagram
- Twitter: @JYPETWICE
- YouTube: TWICE

TWICE remains a significant force in K-pop with a dedicated fanbase and a consistent output of music and performances. Their journey from a survival show to international stardom showcases their talent and hard work in the competitive music industry.