QUICK FACTS
Age
29
Birthday
December 28, 1996
Zodiac
Capricorn
Position
Vocalist
Birthplace
Osaka, Japan
Korean Name
미나토자키 사나
BIOGRAPHY
Minatozaki Sana was scouted at a shopping centre in Osaka at 16 and moved to Seoul alone to train at JYP. One of three Japanese-born TWICE members — alongside Momo and Mina, all from Osaka or the Kansai region — she became TWICE's most viral personality for her memorable ad-libs, catchphrases, and off-script interview moments. Her emotional openness and warmth toward fans created one of K-pop's most loyal individual fanbases.
Fashion and skincare (she is one of the most brand-active members), photography, collecting plush toys, and maintaining close friendships with other K-pop artists outside the group.
DID YOU KNOW
- 01
Scouted by JYP while shopping in Osaka as a teenager
- 02
Her 'Shy Shy Shy' line from 'Cheer Up' became a national catchphrase in Korea
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