TWICE (트와이스; debuted Oct 20, 2015) is a nine-member South Korean girl group formed through the survival show Sixteen under JYP Entertainment. The nine members of Twice are: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. They debuted on October 20, 2015.
The name TWICE means that the group will touch people twice, once through the ears and once through the eyes. The official fandom name of Twice is ONCE, meaning that if fans love the group even once, the members will repay them with twice their love.
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- No. Members: 9
- Members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu
- Oldest Member: Nayeon (born Sep 22, 1995)
- Youngest Member: Tzuyu (born Jun 14, 1999)
- Leader: Jihyo
- Debut: Oct 20, 2015
- Company: JYP Entertainment
- Fandom: Once
TWICE Member Ages
TWICE Age Ranking
Ranked from oldest to youngest.
| Member | Birthday | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nayeon | Sep 22, 1995 | 29 years old |
| 2. Jeongyeon | Nov 01, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 3. Momo | Nov 09, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 4. Sana | Dec 29, 1996 | 28 years old |
| 5. Jihyo | Feb 01, 1997 | 27 years old |
| 6. Mina | Mar 24, 1997 | 27 years old |
| 7. Dahyun | May 28, 1998 | 26 years old |
| 8. Chaeyoung | Apr 23, 1999 | 25 years old |
| 9. Tzuyu | Jun 14, 1999 | 25 years old |
TWICE Member Heights
TWICE Height Ranking
Ranked from tallest to shortest.
| Member | Height |
|---|---|
| 1. Tzuyu | 1.70 m (5’7″) |
| 2. Jeongyeon | 1.69 m (5’7″) |
| 3. Sana | 1.68 m (5’6″) |
| 4. Momo | 1.67 m (5’6″) |
| 5. Dahyun | 1.65 m (5’5″) |
| 6. Nayeon | 1.64 m (5’5″) |
| 7. Mina | 1.63 m (5’4″) |
| 8. Jihyo | 1.62 m (5’4″) |
| 9. Chaeyoung | 1.61 m (5’3″) |
Members
Twice is composed of nine members born between 1995 and 1999. Their names are: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu.
Twice members’ ages ranged from 19 to 16 years old at the time of their debut in October 2015. The oldest member is Nayeon (born Sep 22, 1995). The youngest member (maknae) is Tzuyu (born Jun 14, 1999).
In terms of ethnicity and nationality, five of the members are Korean and four are foreigners. The Korean members are: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Dahyun, and Chaeyoung. The four foreign-born members are: Tzuyu (Taiwanese) Momo (Japanese), Sana (Japanese), and Mina (Japanese born in America).
Positions
The official position of leader is held by Jihyo. She is also the main vocalist of the group. The main rapper is Chaeyoung and the main dancer is Momo. The members also have other positions as lead/sub vocalists, dancers, and rappers.
Here are the positions of each of Twice’s members:
| Member | Position(s) |
|---|---|
| Nayeon | lead vocalist, lead dancer, center |
| Jeongyeon | lead vocalist |
| Momo | main dancer, rapper |
| Sana | vocalist |
| Jihyo | leader, main vocalist |
| Mina | main dancer, vocalist |
| Dahyun | lead rapper, vocalist |
| Chaeyoung | main rapper, vocalist |
| Tzuyu | lead dancer, vocalist, visual, maknae |
Nationalities
| Member | Nationality |
|---|---|
| Nayeon | Korean |
| Jeongyeon | Korean |
| Momo | Japanese |
| Sana | Japanese |
| Jihyo | Korean |
| Mina | Japanese |
| Dahyun | Korean |
| Chaeyoung | Korean |
| Tzuyu | Taiwanese |
Fun Facts and Trivia
- The oldest member of Twice is Im Na Yeon (born Sep 22, 1995).
- The youngest member (maknae) of Twice is Tzuyu (born Jun 14, 1999).
- The tallest member of Twice is Chou Tzuyu with a height of 170 cm (5’7”).
- -The shortest member of Twice is Chaeyoung with a height of 161 cm (5’2′).
- Twice has four foreigners in the group. Chou Tzuyu is Taiwanese. Hirai Momo, Minatozaki Sana, and Myoui Mina are Japanese.
- English speakers: None of Twice members are known to be able to speak English fluently; however, Mina and Jihyo appear to be the ones that speak with the most fluency.
- Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, and Sana were JYPE trainees that were set to debut with other 2 JYPE trainees (Lena and Cecilia) as part of a group called 6MIX. After Lena and Cecilia left the company, the group’s debut was cancelled. The other 4 members that stayed waited another year to participate in the show Sixteen and eventually debuted with Twice.
- Siblings: Momo has an older sister (Hana). Chaeyoung has a younger brother (Jeong Hun). Dahyun, Mina, and Tzuyu have an older brother. Jihyo has two younger sisters. Nayeon has a younger sister. Jeongyeon has an older and a younger sister. Sana is the only Twice member with no siblings.
Members’ Profiles
1. Nayeon
Nayeon is the oldest member of Twice. She is also the lead vocalist, lead dancer, and center of the group. Nayeon joined JYP by secretly attending a JYP Entertainment audition. She passed and officially became a trainee in 2010.
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- Stage Name: Nayeon
- Full Name: Im Na Yeon
- Korean Name: 임나연
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Birthday: Sep 22, 1995
- Height: 164 cm (5’5”)
- Weight: 47kg (104 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
2. Jeongyeon
Jeongyeon is one of the tallest members of Twice with a height of 169 cm (5’7”). Jeongyeon was born as Yoo Kyung Wan. She has two older sisters. Her position in Twice is lead vocalist.
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- Stage Name: Jeongyeon
- Full Name: Yoo Jeong Yeon
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Birthday: Nov 1, 1996
- Height: 169 cm (5’7”)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
3. Momo
Momo is Twice’s main dancer and rapper. She is Japanese. Momo started dancing at the age of 3 with her older sister Hana. She dated Heechul from Super Junior.
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- Stage Name: Momo
- Full Name: Hirai Momo
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Birthday: Nov 9, 1996
- Height: 167 cm (5’6”)
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
4. Sana
Sana is one of Twice’s three Japanese members. She was scouted by a JYP talent agent while shopping with her friends. Her hobbies are collecting body mists and perfumes, eating, shopping. Sana’s position in Twice is vocalist.
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- Stage Name: Sana
- Full Name: Minatozaki Sana
- Country of Birth: Japan
- Birthday: Dec 29, 1996
- Height: 168 cm (5’6”)
- Weight: 47 kg (104 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
5. Jihyo
Jihyo is the main vocalist of Twice. She is also the leader of the group. Jihyo trained for 10 years with JYP Entertainment. She is the Twice’s member with the longest trainee time. She dated Kang Daniel from SM Entertainment.
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- Stage Name: Jihyo
- Full Name: Park Ji-hyo
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Birthday: Feb 1, 1997
- Height: 162 cm (5’4”)
- Weight: 56kg (123 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
6. Mina
Mina is one of Twice’s Japanese members. She was born in San Antonio, Texas in the United States. Similar to Sana, Mina was also scouted by a JYP talent agent while shopping with her mom. She practiced ballet for 11 years. Mina is a lead dancer and vocalist in Twice.
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- Stage Name: Mina
- Full Name: Myōi Mina
- Country of Birth: USA
- Birthday: Mar 24, 1997
- Height: 163 cm (5’4”)
- Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
7. Dahyun
Dahyun is the lead rapper of Twice. She is known for her extreme flexibility and her white skin. In fact, she was nicknamed Tofu because of that. Dahyun was accepted by all three major entertainment agencies (SM, JYP and YG) but she selected JYP.
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- Stage Name: Dahyun
- Full Name: Kim Da Hyun
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Birthday: May 28, 1998
- Height: 165 cm (5’5”)
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Blood Type: O
8. Chaeyoung
Chaeyoung is Twice’s main rapper. She was born in Soul, South Korea. She is good friends with Blackpink Rose. Her favorite number is 29 because 2 = Twice; 9 = members.
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- Stage Name: Chaeyoung
- Full Name: Son Chae Young
- Country of Birth: South Korea
- Birthday: Apr 23, 1999
- Height: 161 cm (5’2”)
- Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
- Blood Type: B
9. Tzuyu
Tzuyu is the youngest member of Twice. She is the only member born in Taiwan. She is known for her astonishing visuals. Despite being the youngest, she is the tallest member standing at 170 cm (5’7″).
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- Stage Name: Tzuyu
- Full Name: Chou Tzuyu
- Country of Birth: Taiwan
- Birthday: Jun 14, 1999
- Height: 170 cm (5’7”)
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Blood Type: A