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Momo (TWICE) Profile, Bio, & Facts 

Momo TWICE

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 27  years old (in Nov 2023)
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 hails from  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.
– Her life motto is “If you work hard, you can eat delicious food”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She was previously a member of the Japanese idol group Lilysic Gakuen in the early days of the group.
– Her hobbies are eating, looking at food photos when dieting, shopping, watching movies and dramas, and nail art.
– She chose “TT” as the song with the easiest choreography. (WIRED)
– The name “Momo” translates to “Peach” in Japanese.
– 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.
– Apart from being known as the “dancing machine,” she is also humorously called the “eating machine.”
– She is good at making Oyakodon.
– To alleviate her sleeplessness, she turns to watching dramas.
– She is the owner of three female dogs: Petco, Pudding, and Lucky, although she is allergic to dogs.
– She and her mother an avid fan of Rain.
– Notably, she is allergic to salmon.
– She is scared of hospitals.
– She harbors a fear of heights and needles.
– During the winter, she recommends visiting Arima Onsen, a famous hot spring in Japan.
– The emoji she uses the most is the blue butterfly 🦋. (Vanity Fair)
– She has a habit of sleeping without drying her hair, a task that Jeongyeon takes on for her.
– The members want to see Momo in a dance movie. (GQ)
– There was some playful banter among the members, with Sana teasing her about her hair care habits.
– She cried watching the drama “1 Litre of Tears”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She tends to avoid rides like roller coasters.
– A distinctive habit of hers is opening her mouth at unexpected moments.
– In one episode of “Twice TV6,” it is revealed that she owns a rainbow stuffed toy bear named Bearing, which she purchased in Singapore.
– She was proficient in English until a childhood incident where her head bumped into a wall due to a friend’s push, affecting her English abilities.
– Twice and Once are her source of joy at any time. (Vanity Fair)
– She humorously mentioned that she resembles a raccoon, which is reflected in her signature.
– 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.
– 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.
– She designed pajama merch for dogs. (Buzzfeed Celeb)

Career

– Momo holds the position of Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, and Sub Rapper in TWICE.
– 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.
– 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 appeared in several reality shows including “SIXTEEN”, “Hit The Stage”, and “NIZI Project”.
– 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,” 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.
– In 2023, she became a part of the subunit MiSaMo that debuted on July 26, 2023.

Likes & Dislikes

– Her favorite ice cream flavor is mochi ice cream. (GQ)
– She has a profound love for food, with a particular fondness for jokbal, a Korean dish featuring pig’s trotters cooked with soy sauce and spices.
– She likes going to the grocery stores when visiting America. (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
– She has an affinity for dolls and stuffed toys.
– She doesn’t really like to wear accessories.
– She loves mayonnaise.
– Her favorite song is Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again”. (Teen Vogue)
– According to Tzuyu, she has a dislike for drinking water.
– She likes to drink fizzy drinks.
– She likes Barbie dolls.
– Her dislikes include cucumbers, watermelon, melons, and milk.
– Her favorite color is pink.
– Her favorite snack is Gabrichu. (First We Feast)
– Her second favorite Korean dish is Budae Jjigae, also known as Army stew.

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: momo

Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon

Momo (TWICE) Photos

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