Tzuyu

Tzuyu, born Chou Tzuyu on June 14, 1999, in Tainan, Taiwan, is a Taiwanese singer and dancer based in South Korea. She rose to prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2015 reality show Sixteen. Trained in Korea after auditioning in Taiwan in 2012, she debuted with Twice in October 2015 with The Story Begins. The group achieved international popularity with hits such as Like Ooh-Ahh, Cheer Up, TT, and Fancy, and has released multiple successful albums and headlined tours.

Within Twice, Tzuyu is widely recognized for her visual presence and performance skills and has contributed as a dancer and vocalist. She is multilingual, speaking Mandarin and Korean and conversational Japanese, and has appeared in variety programs, television dramas, and endorsement campaigns.

In 2016, a controversy in Mainland China arose over the display of a Taiwan flag during a promotional event; JYP Entertainment issued an apology and the incident was addressed by media and fans, after which she continued activities with Twice.

Beyond music, Tzuyu has engaged in philanthropic and promotional activities and has been cited as one of the most globally recognized K-pop idols, contributing to Twice’s international popularity and JYP’s global strategy.