Personal Details :
- Full Name: Hirai Momo (平井 もも)
- Stage Name: Momo
- Birthday: November 9, 1996
- Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
- Nationality: Japanese
- Birthplace: Kyōtanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
- Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: INFP
- Languages: Japanese, Korean, English
- Education: Tanabe Elementary School, Tanabe Junior High School
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @momo
- Twitter: @momo_twice
- Weverse: TWICE on Weverse
Career Overview :
- Debut: October 20, 2015, as a member of TWICE, formed through the survival show Sixteen.
- Position: Main dancer, sub-vocalist, and rapper of TWICE.
- Sub-unit: Member of TWICE’s Japanese sub-unit MiSaMo, which debuted on July 26, 2023.
- Pre-debut Appearances: Featured in music videos such as GOT7’s “Stop Stop It” and Junho’s “Feel” (Japanese version).
- Endorsements: Brand ambassador for Miu Miu (appointed June 2023) and cosmetic brand Wonjungyo.
- Notable Skills: Recognized for her powerful dance skills and stage charisma, often called the “dance machine” of TWICE.
- Collaborations: Participated in special stages and collaborations outside TWICE, enhancing her reputation as a versatile performer.
Personal Life & Interests :
Family: Momo has parents and an older sister named Hana.
Hobbies: She enjoys dancing, watching dramas, and collecting dolls and stuffed toys.
Favorite Foods: Her favorite dishes include jokbal (pig’s trotters) and budae jjigae (army stew).
Dislikes: Momo dislikes cucumbers, watermelon, melons, and milk.
Allergies: She is allergic to salmon.
Pets: Despite her dog allergy, she has three female dogs named Petco, Pudding, and Lucky.
Personality Traits: Momo is known as the “dance machine” and “eating machine” of TWICE.
Net Worth :
As of 2025, Momo’s estimated net worth is between $5 million and $10 million USD. Her wealth is primarily derived from:
- TWICE Activities: Income from group promotions, concerts, and album sales.
- Solo Ventures: Participation in dance shows like “Hit the Stage” and contributions to TWICE’s music.
- Brand Endorsements: Collaborations with brands such as Miu Miu, Onitsuka Tiger, and Wonjungyo Cosmetics.
- MiSaMo Sub-unit: Earnings from her Japanese sub-unit activities with Sana and Mina.
Her diverse income streams from music, television appearances, and endorsements have significantly contributed to her financial success.
Awards & Achievements :
2021: Awarded the World’s Queen of Dance title at the Global Nubia Awards, recognizing her as the best female dancer globally.
2016: Won a silver medal in Ssireum (Korean wrestling) at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.
2022: Honored with the Dancer Queen of K-pop award at the Shining Awards.
2023: Achieved a platinum certification for the Japanese album “Masterpiece” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
2024: Received a gold certification for the Japanese album “HAUTE COUTURE” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
2018: Became the first female K-pop artist to rank on Tumblr’s Year-End List, securing the 46th spot among K-pop stars.
2024: Surpassed 15 million followers on Instagram, becoming the most-followed Japanese celebrity globally.
Fun Facts :
- Started dancing at the age of three with her older sister Hana.
- Known as the “dance machine” of TWICE due to her exceptional skills.
- Loves eating and is often called the “eating machine” of the group.
- Has a stuffed rainbow bear named “Bearing” that she bought in Singapore.
- Has a signature raccoon drawing, reflecting her self-described resemblance to one.
- Was good at English until a childhood accident affected her language skills.
- Previously dated Super Junior’s Heechul; their relationship was public from January 2020 to July 2021.
- Despite being allergic to dogs, she owns three female dogs.
- Famous for her cute habit of opening her mouth randomly.