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TWICE (트와이스) Members Guide

Meet all 9 members of TWICE (트와이스): Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana and more.

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Nayeon — Lead Vocalist / Center

**Nayeon** (임나연 (Im Nayeon)) serves as the group's Lead Vocalist / Center. Nayeon is TWICE's eldest and their unofficial center — her bunny teeth, cheerful energy, and bright vocals define TWICE's front-row image. She is known for being energetic, occasionally dramatic, and having genuine sisterly warmth toward all members. Fans affectionately call them "Nayeonnie, Bunny, Im Nayeon". Fan Highlights: Bunny Nayeon — Her prominent front teeth inspired endless bunny comparisons. She has fully embraced this — it's part of her brand.

  • ·Charm Points: Bunny teeth that are universally beloved — has become her signature visual trait | Bright, energetic stage presence that makes her impossible to miss | Lead vocals carry a distinctive bright tone that anchors TWICE's sound | Her solo 'POP!' was one of the most successful K-pop girl group solos
  • ·Famous Quote: ""I'm happy when I'm performing.""
  • ·Oldest TWICE member
  • ·Was trainee under JYP for several years before TWICE
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Jeongyeon — Lead Vocalist

**Jeongyeon** (윤정연 (Yoo Jeongyeon)) serves as the group's Lead Vocalist. Jeongyeon is known for her distinctive short haircut, tomboyish charm, and strong, clean vocal tone. She has faced health challenges during TWICE's career, requiring periodic hiatuses that the group and ONCE navigated together. Her return from each hiatus has been celebrated passionately. Fans affectionately call them "Jeongyeonie, Short Hair, Yoo". Fan Highlights: Jeongyeon's Hair — Her short hair became a K-pop style icon. Many fans cut their hair short after her pixie cut era.

  • ·Charm Points: Short hair style that defined a look and proved you don't need long hair to be feminine in K-pop | Strong, clean vocal tone that adds texture to TWICE's harmonies | Genuine, direct personality — does not perform softness she doesn't feel | Resilience through health challenges — ONCE treasure her comebacks
  • ·Famous Quote: ""I want to be someone the members can rely on.""
  • ·Her older sister is actress Gong Seung-yeon
  • ·Has taken multiple hiatuses due to health reasons
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Momo — Main Dancer / Sub-vocalist

**Momo** (히라이 모모 (Hirai Momo)) serves as the group's Main Dancer / Sub-vocalist. Momo is TWICE's main dancer and passionate food lover. Her dancing is considered exceptional — clean, powerful, and versatile. She is known for a cheerful, food-obsessed personality and has a legendary connection with her fans. Her relationship with Heechul (Super Junior) was one of K-pop's most publicized celebrity romances. Fans affectionately call them "Momoring, Peach Momo, Food Queen". Fan Highlights: Momo Eating — Momo's love of food is a core part of her identity. She is always eating, always hungry, always excited about food. Content showing this goes viral constantly.

  • ·Charm Points: Dancing skill is undeniable — consistently ranked among girl group best dancers | Love of food is genuine and constant — she is always eating something | Charming Japanese accent in Korean that fans find endearing | Her powerful dancing presence makes her impossible to ignore in group stages
  • ·Famous Quote: ""Food is my first love.""
  • ·From Kyoto, Japan
  • ·Was eliminated from SIXTEEN but brought back due to fan petitions
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Sana — Sub-vocalist

**Sana** (미나토자키 사나 (Minatozaki Sana)) serves as the group's Sub-vocalist. Sana is TWICE's charismatic Japanese member known for her playful, flirtatious charm that translates universally across cultures. Her 'shashasha' aegyo and natural cuteness have made her viral content material for years. She has a warmly naughty humor that is completely genuine and not performed. Fans affectionately call them "Sana-chan, Shashasha, Playful". Fan Highlights: Shashasha — Sana's viral aegyo catchphrase. Has been referenced in memes, TV shows, and social media for years. Anyone who knows K-pop knows 'shashasha'.

  • ·Charm Points: 'Shashasha' — her viral aegyo moment that has been referenced and copied millions of times | Natural charm that reads as genuinely playful rather than performed | Big, expressive eyes that make her expressions extremely readable on camera | Very quick wit — her Korean has improved to the point where her comedy is fluent
  • ·Famous Quote: ""Shashasha!""
  • ·From Osaka, Japan
  • ·Was discovered after her friend submitted an audition without telling her
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Jihyo — Leader / Main Vocalist

**Jihyo** (박지효 (Park Jihyo)) serves as the group's Leader / Main Vocalist. Jihyo is TWICE's vocal powerhouse leader who trained at JYP for 10 years before debut. She has one of the strongest raw vocal abilities in K-pop girl groups and a natural leadership quality that earned her the captain title. She is known for emotional ballad performances that show the full range of her voice. Fans affectionately call them "God-Jihyo, Captain, Jiji". Fan Highlights: Captain Jihyo — Her leadership role and longest-training history make her the authority on all things TWICE. 'Captain Jihyo says so' ends debates.

  • ·Charm Points: 10 years of JYP training before debut — her professionalism is unmatched | Vocal power is exceptional — her belts are considered among girl group bests | Leadership that balances authority with genuine care for members | Her solo 'Killin' Me' was praised critically as a mature, powerful release
  • ·Famous Quote: ""I trained for 10 years. Every year taught me something.""
  • ·Was a JYP trainee for 10 years before TWICE debuted
  • ·Her stage name Jihyo was given by JYP's Park Jinyoung
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Mina — Vocalist / Lead Dancer

**Mina** (모야마 미나 (Myoui Mina)) serves as the group's Vocalist / Lead Dancer. Mina is TWICE's elegant, ballet-trained member known for her graceful, precise dancing and quiet, reserved personality. Her presence in TWICE is described as a 'black swan' — serene and otherworldly on stage. She has been candid about her anxiety struggles, which made her relatably human to fans who deal with similar issues. Fans affectionately call them "Myoui Mina, Black Swan, Ballet Princess". Fan Highlights: Black Swan Mina — Her elegant, precise dancing is consistently compared to ballet. 'Mina Black Swan' is a fan label that stuck.

  • ·Charm Points: Ballet training that gives her dance a uniquely graceful quality | Called 'Black Swan' of TWICE — her stage presence is ethereal and precise | Quiet, reserved personality that makes her moments of expression more impactful | Her openness about anxiety helped destigmatize mental health discussion in K-pop fan communities
  • ·Famous Quote: ""I find my peace in dancing.""
  • ·Born in San Antonio, Texas, USA
  • ·Has formal ballet training from childhood
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Dahyun — Lead Rapper / Sub-vocalist

**Dahyun** (김다현 (Kim Dahyun)) serves as the group's Lead Rapper / Sub-vocalist. Dahyun is TWICE's comedic spirit — the member who keeps the group laughing through everything. Known for her 'tofu' white skin, chicken love, and variety show talent. Her 'god Dahyun' moments — where she perfectly executes a difficult situation with flawless timing — are legendary in ONCE culture. Fans affectionately call them "Dubu (tofu), God Dahyun, Chicken Lover". Fan Highlights: God Dahyun — When Dahyun saves an awkward live moment with perfect comedy. Fans document these instances and the 'God Dahyun' title is sincere.. Tofu Dahyun — Her very pale skin is called 'tofu skin'. Fans use this affectionately.

  • ·Charm Points: Comedic timing that has made her a variety show star | Extreme paleness ('tofu skin') that has become her visual signature | Famous love of chicken — her appetite and enthusiasm are endearing | 'God Dahyun' moments where she saves difficult live situations with perfect reactions
  • ·Famous Quote: ""Chicken is life.""
  • ·Was discovered after a video of her doing a traditional Korean drum performance went viral
  • ·Extremely pale skin — called 'tofu' by fans
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Chaeyoung — Main Rapper / Sub-vocalist

**Chaeyoung** (손채영 (Son Chaeyoung)) serves as the group's Main Rapper / Sub-vocalist. Chaeyoung is TWICE's artistic, tattooed youngest-of-Korean-line rapper with an aesthetic sensibility that sets her apart. She draws, paints, and has a fashion individuality that is genuinely her own. Her tattoo collection is notable in a K-pop context and she is increasingly being recognized as a visual artist beyond her idol role. Fans affectionately call them "Chaeng, Mini, Tattoo Artist". Fan Highlights: Mini Chaeyoung — She is one of TWICE's shortest members but her presence is outsized. 'Tiny but mighty' applies completely.

  • ·Charm Points: Visual art talent — her drawings and paintings are genuinely impressive | Tattoos that are notable in a K-pop context — self-expression taken seriously | Small stature with enormous personality and fierce rap delivery | Fashion sense that goes beyond stylist direction — she has genuine individual taste
  • ·Famous Quote: ""Art is how I understand myself.""
  • ·Has multiple tattoos — her collection grows gradually
  • ·Is a serious visual artist — her artwork has been displayed
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Tzuyu — Vocalist / Visual / Maknae (Youngest)

**Tzuyu** (저우쯔위 (Chou Tzuyu)) serves as the group's Vocalist / Visual / Maknae (Youngest). Tzuyu is TWICE's Taiwanese youngest member and the group's visual — her tall, elegant, classically beautiful features have made her one of K-pop's most discussed visual members since debut. She had a major political controversy early in her career involving Taiwan-China relations that she navigated at 16. She is known for quiet dignity and stunning presence. Fans affectionately call them "Tzu, Princess, Taiwan's Daughter". Fan Highlights: Tzuyu Archery — She takes archery seriously as a hobby and is genuinely good at it. Content of her practicing archery always goes viral.. Visual Queen — Tzuyu's visuals are referenced constantly in K-pop visual discussions. 'Tzuyu level visuals' is an actual benchmark.

  • ·Charm Points: Classical beauty that is immediately striking — tall, angular, elegant features | Archery hobby that has become a running charm point | Quiet dignity that reads as royal — fans call her a 'princess' sincerely | Youngest member who matured gracefully through the Taiwan flag controversy
  • ·Famous Quote: ""I am Taiwanese. I am proud of where I'm from.""
  • ·Was scouted in Taiwan while performing in a school dance performance
  • ·Involved in a Taiwan-China political controversy at age 16 that required a public apology

Tips

  • 💡TWICE (트와이스) has 9 members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu
  • 💡Each member has a unique role — finding your "bias" (favorite) is part of the K-pop experience
  • 💡Follow members on their individual social media accounts for personal updates
  • 💡Members' birthdays are celebrated by fans worldwide — mark your calendar!
  • 💡Watching their variety show appearances is the best way to see their real personalities

Last updated: March 29, 2026