TWICE Members: Age, Nationality, and Roles

For anyone who has followed K-pop over the past decade, the name TWICE is almost impossible to miss. But behind the viral hits and record-breaking tours are nine distinct individuals, each with their own story.

Members: 9 ·
Debut: October 20, 2015 ·
Agency: JYP Entertainment ·
Origin: Seoul, South Korea ·
Formation Show: SIXTEEN

Six key facts, one pattern: all nine members are still active and together — a rare stability in K-pop.

Does TWICE have 8 or 9 members?

How many members are in TWICE?

TWICE has always been a nine-member group since its debut in 2015. The lineup was selected through the survival show SIXTEEN and has remained unchanged. No member has ever left the group permanently. The official JYP Entertainment profile lists all nine members (JYP Entertainment (official agency profile)).

The current TWICE lineup

• Nayeon (born September 22, 1995) – Lead Vocalist, Center (TWICE Official Site Japan (official profile))
• Jeongyeon (born November 1, 1996) – Lead Vocalist
• Momo (born November 9, 1996) – Main Dancer
• Sana (born December 29, 1996) – Lead Dancer
• Jihyo (born February 1, 1997) – Leader, Main Vocalist
• Mina (born March 24, 1997) – Main Dancer
• Dahyun (born May 28, 1998) – Lead Rapper
• Chaeyoung (born April 23, 1999) – Main Rapper
• Tzuyu (born June 14, 1999) – Lead Dancer, Visual

The implication: reports of an 8-member lineup are false — all nine remain active and under contract.

Which TWICE member is not Korean?

Nationalities of TWICE members

Five members are South Korean, three are Japanese, and one is Taiwanese. The non-Korean members are:

• Momo – Japanese (Koreandrama.org (K-pop resource))
• Sana – Japanese
• Mina – Japanese (some sources note her U.S. birth, but her nationality is Japanese) (JYP Nation Wiki (fan wiki))
• Tzuyu – Taiwanese

The remaining members — Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Jihyo, Dahyun, Chaeyoung — are all South Korean.

Non-Korean members: Momo, Sana, Mina, Tzuyu

These four members give TWICE a unique international flavor. Their Japanese and Taiwanese backgrounds have helped the group build a massive following across Asia and beyond.

The pattern: TWICE is one of the most nationally diverse top-tier K-pop groups, with 44% of its members from outside South Korea.

What members left TWICE?

Has any member left TWICE?

No member has permanently left TWICE. The group has maintained its original nine-member lineup since debut. In 2021, Jeongyeon took a temporary hiatus due to an anxiety disorder, but she returned to group activities later that year. JYP Entertainment issued an official statement at the time confirming her diagnosis and the temporary nature of the break (JYP Entertainment (official agency statement)).

TWICE member departures

Rumors of member departures often stem from Jeongyeon’s hiatus, but she is fully active again. All nine members renewed their contracts with JYP Entertainment in 2023, committing to the group for the foreseeable future.

The catch: the “8 members” confusion comes from a misunderstanding of a temporary break — not a permanent departure.

TWICE members age and birthday

Oldest to youngest TWICE members

Nayeon (born 1995) is the oldest, followed by Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana (all born 1996), Jihyo and Mina (1997), Dahyun (1998), and Chaeyoung and Tzuyu (1999). The age gap is about four years between the oldest and youngest.

TWICE members birthday list

• Nayeon – September 22, 1995 (TWICE Official Site Japan (official profile))
• Jeongyeon – November 1, 1996
• Momo – November 9, 1996
• Sana – December 29, 1996
• Jihyo – February 1, 1997
• Mina – March 24, 1997 (official profile varies by site; confirmed via JYP profile) (KpopTest (secondary source))
• Dahyun – May 28, 1998
• Chaeyoung – April 23, 1999
• Tzuyu – June 14, 1999

Why this matters: the members were all teenagers at debut, and they have grown up together in the public eye — a factor that has strengthened the group’s bond.

TWICE members roles and position

Leader of TWICE

Jihyo is the leader of TWICE. She was chosen by the members and JYP Entertainment after debut. She is also the main vocalist.

Main vocalist, lead dancer, etc.

• Jihyo – Leader, Main Vocalist (JYP Nation Wiki (fan wiki))
• Nayeon – Lead Vocalist, Center
• Jeongyeon – Lead Vocalist
• Momo – Main Dancer
• Sana – Lead Dancer
• Mina – Main Dancer
• Dahyun – Lead Rapper
• Chaeyoung – Main Rapper
• Tzuyu – Lead Dancer, Visual

The trade-off: having multiple main dancers and vocalists gives TWICE flexibility in performances, but it also means some members compete for the same spotlight.

Timeline

1. 2015 – TWICE debuts with 9 members after the survival show SIXTEEN. (Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia))
2. 2017 – Group gains massive popularity with “Likey” and “TT”.
3. 2021 – Jeongyeon takes a temporary hiatus due to anxiety; later returns.
4. 2023 – All 9 members renew contracts with JYP Entertainment.

Clarity: confirmed vs. unclear

Confirmed facts

• All 9 current members: Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, Tzuyu.
• Jihyo is the leader.
• Momo, Sana, and Mina are Japanese; Tzuyu is Taiwanese.

What’s unclear

• Net worth rankings of individual members (no verified public data).
• Details on who in the group is currently dating.

Quotes

“TWICE is a nine-member girl group formed by JYP Entertainment through the survival program Sixteen.”

— Wikipedia (community-edited encyclopedia)

“Jeongyeon is taking a break due to psychological anxiety. We ask for your support and understanding.”

— JYP Entertainment (official agency statement)

Summary

TWICE stands as one of the few K-pop groups to keep its original nine-member lineup for over a decade. For ONCEs, the stability of the group is a rare luxury in an industry known for frequent departures. The implication is clear: any fan looking for up-to-date information on TWICE members should consult official JYP and TWICE Japan profiles, which remain the most reliable sources for ages, birthdays, and roles. For new fans, the group is intact and active — and the answer to the most common question is yes, all nine are still here.

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