Momo (모모) is a Japanese singer and a member of the K-pop girl group “TWICE” under JYP Entertainment. She is also a member of a subunit of TWICE “MiSaMo”.
Momo (TWICE) Profile
| Stage Name | Momo (모모) |
| Birth Name | Hirai Momo (平井 もも) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | November 9, 1996 |
| Active Years | 2015–present |
| Age | 28 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 163 cm (5’4″) |
| Weight | 48.5 kg (106 lbs) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Blood Type | A |
| MBTI | INFP-T |
Momo (TWICE) Facts:
Early Life
– She was born in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, Japan.
– She went to Kyotanabe City Tanabe Elementary and Middle School.
– She also passed her Japan High School Graduation Level Certification Test.
Personal Life
– Her official height is 167 cm (5’6″).
– She has an elder sibling named Hana, who is two years older than her.
– She can never resist dancing to the song “The Feels”. (Vanity Fair)
– JYP Entertainment discovered her when they came across a dance video featuring her and her older sister, leading to her audition on April 13, 2012. However, her sister didn’t make it through.
– Her hobbies are eating, looking at food photos when dieting, shopping , watching movies and dramas, and nail art .
– The name “Momo” translates to “Peach” in Japanese.
– Her life motto is “If you work hard, you can eat delicious food”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Her representative color within the group is Pink.
– She excels in urban dance and has a fondness for hip hop as well.
– Her specialty is doing waves with her stomach.
– She commenced her dance lessons at the age of 3, inspired by her desire to follow in her older sister’s footsteps.
– Her favourite song is Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again”. (Teen Vogue)
– Apart from being known as the “dancing machine,” she is also called the “eating machine.”
– She is good at making Oyakodon.
– To alleviate her sleeplessness, she turns to watching dramas.
– Mina and her nails the choreography quickly. (BuzzFeedVideo)
– She is the owner of three female dogs: Petco, Pudding, and Lucky, although she is allergic to dogs.
– Her and her mother are avid fans of Rain.
– She is scared of hospitals.
– She has a fear of heights and needles.
– During the winter, she recommends visiting Arima Onsen, a famous hot spring in Japan.
– If she could switch her body with another member, then it would be Jeongyeon.
– She has a habit of sleeping without drying her hair, a task that Jeongyeon takes on for her.
– She tends to avoid rides like roller coasters.
– She loves dishes made by Mina. (Cosmopolitan Korea)
– A distinctive habit of her is opening her mouth at unexpected moments.
– According to Sana, she always says “Should I pierce my ear?” but won’t do it. (Popteen)
– She mentioned that she resembles a raccoon.
– In January 2020, it was officially confirmed that she was in a relationship with Heechul of Super Junior. However, on July 8, 2021, it was confirmed that she and Heechul had broken up due to their demanding work schedules.
– Her nickname is Momoring.
– Momo’s ideal type is someone who enjoys eating but is not overweight, and someone who shares her love for jokbal, the pig’s feet dish.
Career
– Momo is the Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, and Sub Rapper in TWICE.
– She appeared in several reality shows including “SIXTEEN”, “Hit The Stage”, and “NIZI Project”.
– She was previously a member of the Japanese idol group Lilysic Gakuen in the early days of the group.
– She participated in the show “Hit the Stage.”
– Despite her elimination in episode 6 of the show SIXTEEN, J.Y.Park decided to include her in the group TWICE because of her exceptional dancing abilities.
– She has also endorsed brands like MET TATHIONE and Miu Miu.
– She has helped in writing the lyrics of some TWICE songs including “Hot”, “Love Foolish”, and “Funny Valentine”.
– She has made appearances in music videos for GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It,” 2PM’s Junho’s “Feel” (Japanese version), miss A’s “Only You,” and Wooyoung’s “Rose” (Japanese version).
– She can also be seen in Heechul’s and Min Kyung Hoon’s “Sweet Dream” music video.
Likes & Dislikes
– She has a liking for dolls and stuffed toys.
– She loves to wear Onitsuka Tiger shoes. (OT Magazine)
– Her favorite scent is vanilla almond.
– Her favorite fashion item is sweat suit.
– Her favorite animal is a puppy.
– Her most favorite item that she carries is her cellphone. (TWICE)
– She doesn’t really like to wear accessories.
– She likes barbie dolls.
– Her favorite color is pink.
Food Preferences
– Her favorite Korean dishes include jokbal and Budae Jjigae.
– According to Tzuyu, she has a dislike for drinking water.
– She is allergic to salmon.
– Her favorite fruits are Grapefruit and Peach.
– She loves mayonnaise.
– Her favourite ice-cream flavour is mochi ice cream. (GQ)
– She likes to drink fizzy drinks.
– Her favourite snack is Gabrichu. (First We Feast)
– Her dislikes include cucumbers, watermelon, melons, and milk.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: momo
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Momo (TWICE) Photos
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