FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETJihyo
- Stage name
- Jihyo
- Birth name
- Park Ji-hyo
- Born
- Feb. 1, 1997
- Hometown
- South Korea
- Position
- Leader and main vocalist of TWICE
- Agency
- JYP Entertainment
- Fandom
- ONCE
- Debut
- 2015
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Where they grew up
Jihyo was born in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. Her path began at age 8, when she took part in a child acting competition and caught the attention of JYP Entertainment agents. She signed with the company in 2005 and spent about ten years in training, sharpening her singing, dancing and self-confidence. She said in a 2023 interview that she gave up a normal childhood for the dream. In 2015 she joined the survival show Sixteen and was chosen for JYP's next girl group, which became TWICE.
Birth details: hallyusg.net
In their own words
“I am happy as long as I bring joy into people's lives”
“My goal as a solo artiste is to show my voice and my stage presence as being fully me.”
“I wanted my solo album to have a lot of my own touch, so I was involved in the songwriting process as much as possible”
“I wanted to show my true self”
Timeline
- 2005Joined JYP Entertainment as a child trainee
Entered the agency at age eight and trained for about ten years.
- 2015Debuted with TWICE
Debuted as leader and main vocalist of the group, after appearing on the survival show SIXTEEN.
- 2020Seize the Light docuseries and More & More
TWICE released the YouTube Originals series on their first world tour preparation and the More & More EP.
- 2022Renewed contract with JYP
All nine TWICE members renewed their JYP contracts, and TWICE became the first K-pop girl group to play stadium shows in North America.
- 2023Solo debut with Zone
Released the seven-track EP Zone in August, with lead single Killin' Me Good; she wrote lyrics on five tracks. It topped the Circle Chart and was certified double platinum by KMCA.
- 2023MAMA Awards nominations
Killin' Me Good was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Dance Performance (Female Solo), and she was nominated for Best Female Artist.
- 2024TWICE released With YOU-th
The group's 13th mini album arrived on February 23.
- 2026Founded Emithaus
Left JYP Entertainment after 21 years and set up her own agency in October.
Latest
- Left JYP Entertainment and founded Emithaus
Announced in a handwritten letter on social media that she ended her contract after 21 years to set up her own agency, Emithaus, which will manage her solo music and other content and may sign other artists. She said she will continue TWICE activities.
en.yna.co.kr - Continuing with TWICE after the agency move
Reassured fans she remains in TWICE, with the announcement arriving just after the group's 11th debut anniversary on October 20.
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- hallyusg.net: Jihyo on 9 years with TWICE, her musical evolution, and the artist she ...
- today.com: TWICE Opens Up on Mental Health, Sisterhood, New Album
- canadianinquirer.net: Jihyo leaves JYP Entertainment, launches EMITHAUS ...
- hashtaglegend.com: 5 things to know about Twice's leader Jihyo
- twice.wiki.gg: Jihyo/Facts - TWICEpedia
- grammy.com: TWICE Detail Their “Absolutely Magical” Growth And How ' ...
- en.yna.co.kr: TWICE's Jihyo leaves JYP after 21 yrs to launch own agency
- nolae.eu: Jihyo (Twice) Profile
- teenvogue.com: Jihyo of TWICE Talks 'Killin Me Good,' Solo Identity, and Being Mother
- refinery29.com: TWICE Just Want To Make You Happy: Interview
Fan sites
- TWICEpedia: Jihyo/FactsFan-run wiki page of trivia on Jihyo.
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026