Tzuyu (쯔위) is a Taiwanese singer and a member of the K-pop girl group “TWICE” under JYP Entertainment.
Tzuyu (TWICE) Profile
Stage Name | Tzuyu (쯔위) |
Birth Name | Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜) |
Occupation | Singer |
Birthday | June 14, 1999 |
Active Years | 2015–present |
Age | 25 (in 2024) |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Height | 170 cm (5’7″) |
Weight | 48 kg (106 lbs) |
Nationality | Taiwanese |
Blood Type | A |
MBTI | ISFP-A |
Tzuyu (TWICE) Facts:
Early Life
– She was born in Tainan, Taiwan.
– She went to Tainan City Revival Middle School.
– She revealed that she had worn braces before.
Personal Life
– She has an older brother.
– She attended Hanlim Multi Arts School.
– If she could take a trip anywhere in the world, she would choose Jeju Islands, South Korea. (Vanity Fair)
– Her parents own a chain of dermatology clinics in southern Taiwan, and her mother also owns two coffee shops.
– Her English name is Sally Chou.
– Jihyo would like to see Tzuyu in a period drama. (GQ)
– Her nicknames include “Chocolate” due to her dark skin, “Chewy,” and “Yoda.”
– She wore green jeans when colourful jeans used to be a trend. (Seventeen)
– The color representing her is Blue.
– Her family has a dog named Gucci, named after the brand by her mom’s friend.
– The first thing she does after waking up is turn off the alarm.
– She holds the distinction of being the first female K-Pop idol from Taiwan to debut as a K-Pop Idol.
– She likes watching the TV show “I Live Alone”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– She is most confident in her eyes and chin.
– If she could switch her body with another member, then it would be Momo.
– In response to whether she dreams in Korean or Chinese, she stated she doesn’t know because her dreams are noiseless.
– According to Sana, she likes dolls. (Popteen)
– Taiwanese fans have affectionately dubbed Tzuyu their “Goddess of Popularity.”
– She was voted as a girl group member with the best back.
– According to Chaeyoung, her best part is her posture.
– Her waistline measures 22 cm.
– While taking her middle school graduation exam in Taiwan, she signed her school desk.
– Her main features are her eyes. (W Korea)
– She confessed she’s a huge fan of Sistar, particularly Hyorin.
– She admitted to faking being sick once to skip school.
– Mountains are a healing place for her. (TWICE)
– Jeongyeon has a similar taste as her.
– An accidental hair flick while shooting an arrow at the Idol Athletics Championships went viral, even though she missed the shot.
– She prefers phone calls rather than text.
– She often sings Disney songs.
– Her hobbies include watching performances and enjoying delicious food.
– She expressed that if she were to be born again, she’d want to be born as a short girl.
– She is close to Rose from BLACKPINK and CLC’s Elkie.
– She received the largest percentage of votes in the history of ‘Battle of the Stars’ (87%).
– She prefers to hear “She’s so talented” rather than “She’s so pretty.”
– Tzuyu’s ideal type is someone who understands the importance of filial piety, loves her deeply, adores puppies, enjoys food, and can take the first step in approaching her.
– Her Motto is “Hard work never betrays. Don’t be selfish and work hard. You can achieve anything.”
Career
– Tzuyu is the Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, and Maknae in TWICE.
– She was discovered by JYP at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan in 2012 and began her training in South Korea on November 15.
– In TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2015,” she was ranked 13th.
– She wasn’t initially meant to appear on the show “Sixteen,” but she replaced Lena, a former JYP trainee.
– According to a Gallup Korea survey, she was the third most popular idol among young South Koreans in 2016, trailing SNSD’s Taeyeon and IU.
– She rose to 8th place in TC Candler’s “100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2016.”
– She appeared in GOT7‘s “Stop Stop It” MV and miss A’s “Only You” MV.
Likes & Dislikes
– Her favorite season is spring, while winter is a bit challenging for her as she gets cold easily.
– Her favourite song is Adele’s “All I Ask”. (Teen Vogue)
– She likes horror movies.
– Her favorite scent is mild floral.
– Her favorite fashion item are coats.
– She likes indigo color.
– Her favorite movie is Spirited Away. (interviewmagazine)
– Her favorite music genre is pop, with a special liking for Beyonce.
– Her favorite animal is a puppy.
Food Preferences
– She enjoys eating pasta and pizza when visiting America. (The Kelly Clarkson Show)
– She likes strawberry milk.
– Her favorite fruit is pear.
– Her favourite snack is Bbasae. (First We Feast)
– She has a liking for the drink Choco-ae-mong (chocolate milk).
– Her favorite Baskin Robin flavor is Cookies and Cream.
– She enjoys eating tonkatsu and kimbap.
Abilities
– She learned how to skateboard for a commercial.
– She can move her ears at will.
– She can flip her tongue and turn her hands around in a full circle.
Personality & Habits
– She doesn’t cry easily.
– She doesn’t talk much on TV shows.
– PRISTIN’s Kyulkyung has mentioned that getting close to Tzuyu is not easy.
– She has a habit of sleeping with her eyes open.
Controversy
– On November 28, 2015, TWICE appeared on the internet variety show My Little Television. During the program, Tzuyu held up a Taiwanese flag to show her nationality. However, Her action drew the attention of Taiwanese singer Huang An, who is based in China and opposes Taiwanese independence from China, a viewpoint held by many Chinese.
– This incident sparked controversy, and in response, JYP China announced on their official Weibo account that TWICE’s activities in China would be suspended until the misunderstanding was resolved.
– As an apology, a video of Tzuyu was released on JYPE’s channel on January 15, 2016. In the video, she started with a brief self-introduction, followed by an apology.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: thinkaboutzu
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Bugs | Melon
Tzuyu (TWICE) Photos
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