TWICE (트와이스) is a 9-member South Korean girl group under the agency JYP Entertainment. The members are Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. Formed through the survival show SIXTEEN, TWICE debuted on October 20, 2015 with the mini-album The Story Begins. Their name means that they touch the audience "twice": once through hearing and once through sight.
Presentation of the TWICE Group
- Group name: TWICE (트와이스)
- Number of members: 9 (Jihyo, Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu)
- Agency: JYP Entertainment
- Official debut: October 20, 2015 with the album The Story Begins
Fandom
- Name: ONCE (원스)
- Meaning: “Love us once, we will return our love to you TWICE.”
- Official colors: Apricot and Neon Magenta
Official social networks
Member Profiles
Jihyo
- Full name: Park Ji-hyo (박지효)
- Position: Leader, lead singer
- Birthday: February 1, 1997
- MBTI: ESFP-T
- Emoji: 🦄
Jihyo Facts
- She legally changed her name from Park Jisoo to Park Jihyo before participating in SIXTEEN.
- She was a trainee for 10 years, the longest training time among the members.
- She was elected leader by an anonymous vote of the group members.
- It is ambidextrous.
- She made her solo debut with the album ZONE in August 2023.
Nayeon
- Full name: Im Na-yeon (임나연)
- Position: Lead singer, secondary dancer, center
- Birthday: September 22, 1995
- MBTI: ISFP
- Emoji: 🐰
Nayeon Facts
- She is the oldest member of TWICE.
- She survived a car accident as a child, which weakened her left leg.
- She is close to BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Jennie.
- She made her solo debut with the album IM NAYEON in June 2022.
- Her favorite number is 9, in homage to the 9 members of TWICE.
Jeongyeon
- Full name: Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연)
- Position: Secondary singer
- Birthday: November 1, 1996
- MBTI: ESFJ
- Emoji: 🐶
Jeongyeon Facts
- She changed her name from Yoo Kyungwan to Yoo Jeongyeon due to teasing about her first name.
- Her father is a renowned chef of traditional Korean cuisine.
- She is ambidextrous and likes to clean, which made her responsible for cleaning at the dorm.
- She is a distant relative of Somin from the KARD group.
- She prefers the number 0, because she doesn't have a specific favorite number.
Momo
- Full name: Hirai Momo (平井 もも)
- Position: Main dancer, secondary singer
- Birthday: November 9, 1996
- MBTI: INFP-T
- Emoji: 🍑
Momo Facts
- She was drafted to join TWICE despite her elimination in episode 6 of SIXTEEN.
- Its name means "peach" in Japanese.
- She was spotted by JYP Entertainment through a dance video.
- She is a big fan of food and loves jokbal (pig's trotters).
- She has three dogs named Petco, Pudding and Lucky.
Sana
- Full name: Minatozaki Sana (湊崎 紗夏)
- Position: Secondary singer
- Birthday: December 29, 1996
- MBTI: ENFP
- Emoji: 🐹
Sana Facts
- She was spotted by JYP while shopping with her friends.
- She is allergic to pollen.
- She likes spicy foods.
- Her favorite color is purple, but she doesn't like clothes in that color.
- She is close to Miyeon from (G)I-DLE.
Mina
- Full name: Myoui Mina (名井南)
- Position: Main dancer, secondary singer
- Birthday: March 24, 1997
- MBTI: ISTP
- Emoji: 🐧
Mina Facts
- She was born in San Antonio, Texas, but raised in Japan.
- Her father is a renowned clinical professor in Osaka.
- She joined JYP Entertainment after auditioning in Japan in 2014.
- She loves the Japanese phrase: "The opposite of love is not hatred, but indifference."
- She gave up her US citizenship in 2019.
Dahyun
- Full name: Kim Da-hyun (김다현)
- Position: Main rapper, secondary singer
- Birthday: May 28, 1998
- MBTI: ISFJ-T
- Emoji: 🤍
Dahyun Facts
- She was spotted at a dance festival where she performed solo.
- She is known for her unique and charming facial expressions.
- She loves chocolate and says she can't live without it.
- She is afraid of animals like cats and dogs.
- She was the most popular during the show SIXTEEN.
Chaeyoung
- Full name: Son Chae-young (손채영)
- Position: Main rapper, secondary singer
- Birthday: April 23, 1999
- MBTI: INFP-T
- Emoji: 🍓
Chaeyoung Facts
- She is passionate about drawing and loves creating works of art.
- She is close to Rosé from BLACKPINK.
- She chose number 29 as her favorite to represent TWICE (2) and its 9 members.
- She debuted as a lead rapper despite her singing talents.
- She shares household chores with Dahyun at the dormitory.
Tzuyu
- Full name: Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜)
- Position: Main dancer, secondary singer, visual
- Birthday: June 14, 1999
- MBTI: ISFP-A
- Emoji: 🦌
Tzuyu Facts
- She was discovered in Taiwan by JYP Entertainment in 2012.
- She is the youngest and tallest member of TWICE.
- She is close to Shuhua ((G)I-DLE) and Elkie (ex-CLC).
- Her family has a dog named Gucci.
- She made her solo debut with the album aboutTZU in September 2024.
Anecdotes
- Name and Slogan: TWICE means touching hearts “twice”. Their official greeting is: “One in a million!”
- Records: First female K-pop artist to exceed 10 million cumulative physical sales.
Recommended Music
Like OOH-AHH (2015)
Their energetic debut song that mixes pop and electro elements.
Cheer Up (2016)
Worldwide hit with the famous phrase “Shy, Shy, Shy” by Sana.
TT (2016)
An addictive pop song with iconic dance moves.
