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K-Pop Vocalist, Global Superstar & Core Member of TWICE • South Korea
1996 — Living Icon
Jeongyeon
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Yoo Jeong-yeon is a renowned South Korean singer and lead vocalist of JYP Entertainment's record-breaking girl group TWICE, selling over 15 million albums worldwide and inspiring millions through mental health advocacy.
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Jeongyeon: Biography, Historical Legacy, and Impact on November 1
Yoo Jeong-yeon is a renowned South Korean singer and lead vocalist of JYP Entertainment's record-breaking girl group TWICE, selling over 15 million albums worldwide and inspiring millions through mental health advocacy.
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Yoo Jeong-yeon was born on November 1, 1996, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. After passing JYP Entertainment's open auditions in 2010, she trained relentlessly for five years in vocal control, harmony, and stage choreography.
In 2015, Jeongyeon competed on the survival television show 'Sixteen', earning a coveted spot as a core member of TWICE. The group catapulted into global superstardom with consecutive mega-hits including 'Cheer Up', 'TT', 'What Is Love?', and 'Fancy', dominating global Billboard charts and becoming the first foreign female act to hold a three-day Tokyo Dome concert series.
Admired for her rich, stable vocal timbre, charismatic boyish charm, and compassionate leadership, Jeongyeon has also inspired worldwide fans (ONCE) through her courage, speaking candidly about mental health and recovery while remaining a beacon of resilience.
In 2015, Jeongyeon competed on the survival television show 'Sixteen', earning a coveted spot as a core member of TWICE. The group catapulted into global superstardom with consecutive mega-hits including 'Cheer Up', 'TT', 'What Is Love?', and 'Fancy', dominating global Billboard charts and becoming the first foreign female act to hold a three-day Tokyo Dome concert series.
Admired for her rich, stable vocal timbre, charismatic boyish charm, and compassionate leadership, Jeongyeon has also inspired worldwide fans (ONCE) through her courage, speaking candidly about mental health and recovery while remaining a beacon of resilience.
Notable Works / Milestones:
- Lead vocalist of global K-pop sensation TWICE since their 2015 debut
- Sold over 15 million physical albums worldwide and accumulated billions of streams
- First female group in K-pop history to hold sold-out stadium world tours across North America and Asia
- Co-hosted SBS Inkigayo, winning the SBS Entertainment Award for Best Newcomer (2016)
- Global ambassador for resilience, mental health destigmatization, and animal welfare
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Key Historical Details
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Birthday:
November 1
(1996)
Birthplace:
Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Profession:
K-Pop Vocalist, Global Superstar & Core Member of TWICE
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