MOMO

About

Main dancer and singer of the K-pop girl group Twice. Formed by JYP Entertainment, the group was created through the reality show Sixteen and shortly after released their debut mini-album The Story Begins. Her full name is Hirai Momo. In 2023, she debuted in the sub-unit Misamo with Mina and Sana. 

Before Fame

A dancer even as a child, she was inspired to begin singing after discovering Namie Amuro. 

Trivia

Prior to her debut with Twice, she appeared in the music video for Got7's "Stop Stop It."

Family Life

She was scouted by JYP Entertainment after they found a video of her and her sister, Hana, dancing. Though both siblings auditioned for the agency, only Momo was selected. From late 2019 to mid-2021, she dated Kim Hee-chul. 

Associated With

Some other members of Twice include Chou Tzu-yu, Son Chae-young, and Kim Dahyun.