Jeongyeon (정연) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop girl group “TWICE” under JYP Entertainment.
Jeongyeon (TWICE) Profile
Stage Name | Jeongyeon (정연) |
Birth Name | Yoo Kyung Wan (유경완) |
Occupation | Singer |
Birthday | November 1, 1996 |
Active Years | 2015–present |
Age | 27 years old (in Nov 2023) |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Height | 167 cm (5’6″) |
Weight | 50 kg (110 lbs) |
Nationality | Korean |
Blood Type | O |
MBTI | ISFJ |
Jeongyeon (TWICE) Facts:
Early Life
– She hails from Jeonja-dong-gu, Jangan, Suwon, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
– She went to Jeongja Elementary School and Imok Middle School.
– She graduated from Apgujeong High School.
Personal Life
– She wears glasses. (WIRED)
– She wanted to open her own bakery and almost quit being a trainee because of that.
– She is friends with Somin from Kard.
– She appeared in several reality shows including “Sixteen”, “Muscle Queen Project”, and “Law of the Jungle”.
– Her official height is around 169 cm (5’7″).
– She suits the role of a police officer or an action star according to the members. (GQ)
– She changed her name from Yoo Kyung Wan because people made fun of her old name because it sounded like a boy’s name in 3rd grade.
– Her dream collaboration is with Post Malone. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Jeongyeon has two older sisters: one is an actress “Gong Seungyeon” and the other works in an office “Seo Yeon”
– Her hobbies include eating and watching videos, and her specialty is playing mobile phone games.
– Her dad was a chef for a president and head chef of the Seoul Plaza Hotel for more than 20 years, and her mom works at a Japanese restaurant owned by her aunt.
– She wore red jeans when colorful jeans used to be a trend. (Seventeen)
– She tried to become a singer but failed once, but she made it after trying again on March 1, 2010.
– She had a choice between two companies, JYP and SM, and she chose JYP.
– She thinks that “You In My Heart” is Twice’s most underrated song. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Her representative color is Yellow-Green.
– Her go-to makeup removal products are oil cleanser, cleansing milk, and cleansing foam. (allure)
– She can play the saxophone and learned to play the guitar.
– She always carries a tissue pack with her.
– She can use both hands equally well.
– She’s responsible for cleaning their shared home.
– She is afraid of horses.
– Her mother makes her a detox juice every day.
– She would like to visit Fuji-Q Highland if she goes to Japan alone.
– She doesn’t use regular perfume, but she likes body mist.
– She’s the bug-catcher in her home.
– She has a pet Poodle named Nanan.
– She’s most confident about her legs and teeth.
– The concepts she wants to try next are sexy and rock. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She wanted to be a model before becoming a singer.
– She decided to grow her hair out in 2017.
– She shares a room with Momo in their dorm.
– The first piece of music that she bought was Charlie Puth’s Nine Track Mind album on vinyl. (Billboard)
– She took a break on August 19, 2021, from her activities due to anxiety but is back now.
– Jeongyeon’s ideal type is someone who’s funny and makes her feel comfortable.
– The advice she would like to give to the newly debuted Twice is “Let’s reduce the time we spend on makeup”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
Career
– Jeongyeon holds the position of Lead Vocalist in TWICE.
– She was set to debut in 6mix but it got disbanded before debut.
– She appeared in some music videos for other groups including GOT7’s “Girls Girls Girls” MV and miss A’s “Only You” MV.
– She was considered one of the most beautiful faces by ranking 66th in 2018 according to TC Candler.
Likes & Dislikes
– She likes to watch mukbangs.
– She enjoys playing with Nanoblocks and Legos.
– She really likes the winter season.
– Her favorite snack is V-Corn. (First We Feast)
– She likes sweet scents such as coconut and vanilla. (interviewmagazine)
– She likes Tteokbeokki, meat, and golbangee muchim.
– She really likes melon bread.
– She doesn’t like lotus.
– She loves strawberries.
– She loves the feeling of taking off her contact lenses.
– She likes to wear T-shirts and checkered shirts.
– She enjoys buying things that make life easier.
– She loves the landscape of America and how pretty houses are lined up. (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: jy_piece
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Jeongyeon (TWICE) Photos
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