QUICK FACTS
Age
26
Birthday
June 13, 1999
Zodiac
Gemini
Position
Vocalist, Visual
Birthplace
Tainan, Taiwan
Korean Name
저우쯔위
BIOGRAPHY
Chou Tzu-yu was scouted in Taiwan at 14 and moved to Seoul alone — leaving her family and friends at an age when most teenagers are still in middle school. She debuted as TWICE's maknae at 16 and became one of the most discussed visuals in fourth-generation K-pop virtually immediately. Her maturity, composure, and poise in front of cameras — particularly given how young she was — distinguished her from the beginning. She became an archery enthusiast through a fan meeting demonstration and has since taken the sport seriously.
Archery (she practises regularly and has spoken about competing), cooking Taiwanese food for her members, and cats.
DID YOU KNOW
- 01
Topped TC Candler's '100 Most Beautiful Faces' list in 2019
- 02
Won archery gold at the Idol Star Athletics Championships
- 03
TWICE's maknae, scouted in Taiwan at a dance academy
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