Nayeon (TWICE) Profile (Updated Facts!)

Nayeon (나연) is a South Korean singer and a member of the K-pop girl group “TWICE” under JYP Entertainment. She made her solo debut on June 24, 2022, with the mini album “IM NAYEON“.

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Nayeon (TWICE) Profile

Stage Name	Nayeon (나연)
Birth Name	Im Na Yeon (임나연)
Occupation	Singer
Birthday	September 22, 1995
Active Years	2015–present
Age	28 years old (in Sep 2023)
Zodiac Sign	Virgo
Height	163 cm (5’4″)
Weight	47 kg (104 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	A
MBTI	ISFP

Nayeon (TWICE) Facts:

Early Life

– She hails from Myeongil-dong, Gangdong- gu, Seoul, South Korea.
– She went to Seoul Myeongwon Elementary School and Seongdeok Girls’ Middle School.
– She graduated from Apgujeong High School.

Personal Life

– She chooses her airport outfit based on her comfort level. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She has a younger sister named Im Seo-Yeon.
– Her go-to makeup removal product is cleansing balm. (allure)
– Her favorite clothing trend right now is Y2K. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She is a devoted fan of F(x), Krystal, and SNSD’s Taeyeon. She is also a huge fan of Oh My Girl.
– She has a habit of looking into people’s eyes when talking.
– Her nickname is “MC Rail.”
– Her representative color is Sky Blue.
– She likes simple vintage styles rather than feminine ones.
– When she’s happy, she has the habit of raising one arm.
– She styles herself based on her mood for the day. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Due to a childhood car accident, her left leg is weaker.
– Her hobby is to binge-watching dramas and movies.
– Her specialty is learning choreography quickly.
– She is scared of the sea and fireworks.
– Due to poor eyesight, she wears contact lenses when she is active and wears high-prescription glasses regularly.
– She is most confident in her lips.
– The phone app she uses the most is Calendar. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She is known to have a rabbit doll named “Kkaengi” and often talks to it, convincing other members to interact with the doll.
– She has been raising Pomeranians since 2017.
– She is friends with Jennie and Jisoo of Blackpink and Yeri of Red Velvet.
– She gets more confident the louder the fans cheer. (GQ)
– She is a huge fan of IU.
– She discovered her allergy to sweet chili sauce when Chaeyoung ordered the BTS Meal from McDonald’s.
– Her go-to karaoke song is “Cheer Up”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Nayeon’s ideal type is someone trustworthy, dependable, capable of taking care of her, and skilled with technology.
– She once broke an expensive ring while performing on stage. (Buzzfeed Celeb)

Career

– Nayeon has the position of Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, and Face of the Group in TWICE.
– As a child, she entered a child model contest and was scouted by JYP. Her mother initially refused, but she secretly entered a JYP open audition 10 years later in 2010 and passed.
– She was initially chosen for JYP’s girl group 6mix, but the group disbanded without debuting.
– She appeared in several music videos, including San E’s “Please Don’t Go,” GOT7’s “Girls Girls Girls,” Jun.K’s “No Love” (Japanese version), miss A’s “Only You,” and Jun.K’s “Your Wedding.”
– She was ranked 82nd on TC Candler’s “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018.”
– On June 24, 2022, she made her solo debut with the song “POP!”

Likes & Dislikes

– She enjoys playing badminton.
– Her favorite hairstyles are straight hair or half-up hair.
– She is a fan of grapefruitade as a beverage.
– She loves eating Sour Patch jellies when visiting America. (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
– She dislikes sushi other than salmon sushi and cannot eat chicken feet.
– Her favorite midnight snack is “gopchang” (intestines). (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– Her favorite color is purple.
– Her favorite song is “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. (Teen Vogue)
– Her favorite snack is Ppushu Ppushu. (First We Feast)
– Her favorite movies are The Notebook, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Wolf Children. (interviewmagazine)

Magazines & Endorsements

– She has been chosen as a model and ambassador for Olive Des Olive on September 6, 2022.
– On January 17, 2023, she became the new face of Givenchy Beauty.
– She became an ambassador for Tommy Jeans on April 29, 2023.
– She was chosen as the new face of Healing Bird on October 3, 2023.
– She has also been featured in magazines including Nylon Korea, Cosmopolitan Korea, W Korea, and Elle Korea, as well as for fashion brands such as Ralph Lauren, Jill Stuart, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton.