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- Stage name
- Momo
- Birth name
- Hirai Momo
- Born
- Nov. 9, 1996
- Hometown
- Japan
- Position
- Main Dancer, Singer, Rapper
- Agency
- JYP Entertainment
- Fandom
- ONCE
- Debut
- 2015
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Momo is a Japanese dancer, singer and rapper in the nine-member group TWICE, where she holds the main dancer role. She debuted with the group on October 20, 2015, after being cut on the survival show Sixteen and then brought back into the lineup. TWICE went on to become one of the biggest girl groups in K-pop, selling out U.S. arenas and stadiums. In 2023 she also debuted in the Japan-focused trio MISAMO, and she stays with JYP Entertainment.
Birth details: nolae.eu
In their own words
“I can't remember the exact age, but I do remember being very young when I started to dance and listen to music.”
“My favorite is our song "TT." It's fun to sing along with fans.”
“I like to watch our fans' reactions when we perform.”
Timeline
- 2008Early Korean exposure
Appeared in a music video for Lexy.
- 2011JYP audition and trainee move
Passed the JYP Japan audition after being scouted from her dance studio, then moved to South Korea as a trainee. She also appeared on Superstar K that year.
- 2015Sixteen and TWICE debut
Eliminated from the survival show Sixteen, then added to TWICE by JYP. The group debuted on October 20, 2015.
- 2018MAMA performance
Named the group's 2018 MAMA performance as a personal favorite for its outfits and choreography.
- 2019Feel Special solo teaser
Starred in her own solo teaser video ahead of the Feel Special mini album, released September 23.
- 2022U.S. stadium milestone
TWICE became the first K-pop girl group to play stadium shows in North America on the III world tour, and all members renewed their JYP contracts.
- 2023MISAMO debut
Debuted in the TWICE Japanese subunit MISAMO on July 26, 2023.
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- nolae.eu: Momo (Twice) Profile
- today.com: TWICE Opens Up on Mental Health, Sisterhood, New Album
- grammy.com: TWICE Detail Their “Absolutely Magical” Growth And How ' ...
- upi.com: Twice's Momo stars in solo teaser for 'Feel Special' - UPI.com
- kpopping.com: Momo (TWICE) profile, age, MBTI & facts
- interviewmagazine.com: Meet TWICE, The All-Girl K-Pop Group That Proves More Is ...
- billboard.com: K-Pop Queens TWICE on Breaking Through in the U.S.
Fan sites
- Kpopping profile for MomoFan-run profile with biography, facts and photo gallery.
- Nolae profile for MomoProfile page with biography, fun facts and an interview recommendation. Hosted on a retailer's blog.
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026