Personal Details :
- Full Name: Im Na-yeon (임나연)
- Stage Name: Nayeon
- Date of Birth: September 22, 1995
- Place of Birth: Gangdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korean
- Height: 163 cm (5′4″)
- Weight: Approx. 47 kg
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: ISTP (formerly ISFP)
- Position in TWICE: Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, Oldest Member
- Debut: October 20, 2015 (with TWICE)
- Solo Debut: June 24, 2022 (EP: IM NAYEON)
- Education: Apgujeong High School, Konkuk University (Performing Arts)
- Agency: JYP Entertainment
- Nicknames: MC Rail, Spoiler Queen, Bunny
- Favorite Food: Salmon sushi, sweets (especially jellies)
- Dislikes: Chicken feet, fireworks
- Hobbies: Watching dramas, shopping, collecting accessories
- Representative Color (TWICE): Sky Blue
- Fan Club: ONCE (TWICE fandom)
- Years as Trainee: 5 years (joined JYP in 2010)
- Philanthropy: Donations to COVID-19 relief, wildfire and earthquake victims
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram (TWICE): @twicetagram
- Instagram (Nayeon – Personal): @nayeonyny
- Twitter (TWICE): @JYPETWICE
- YouTube (TWICE Official): TWICE
- Weverse: TWICE on Weverse
- TikTok: @twice_tiktok_official
Career Overview :
- Pre-Debut:
- Joined JYP Entertainment in 2010 as a trainee after secretly auditioning.
- Appeared in music videos for GOT7, miss A, and San E prior to debut.
- Gained attention through the 2015 survival show SIXTEEN, which determined the lineup of TWICE.
- Debut with TWICE:
- Debuted on October 20, 2015 with the mini-album The Story Begins and the title track “Like OOH-AHH”.
- Serves as lead vocalist, center, and face of the group.
- TWICE gained rapid popularity with hit songs like “Cheer Up”, “TT”, “Likey”, “Fancy”, “Feel Special”, and more.
- Group has released multiple successful Korean and Japanese albums, held sold-out world tours, and won numerous awards.
- Solo Career:
- Debuted as a soloist on June 24, 2022 with the mini-album IM NAYEON.
- Title track “POP!” became a major summer hit and viral trend.
- IM NAYEON debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 – the highest for a Korean solo female artist at the time.
- Released her second EP Na on June 14, 2024, featuring the lead single “ABCD”.
- Na topped the Circle Album Chart in Korea and again entered the Billboard 200 top 10.
- Endorsements and Brand Work:
- Worked with brands including Biotherm Korea, Chaumet, Givenchy Beauty, Tommy Jeans, and Olive des Olive.
- Became a global ambassador for luxury jewelry house Swarovski.
- Appeared on covers of major fashion magazines such as Elle Korea, W Korea, Cosmopolitan, and Harper’s Bazaar.
- Philanthropy:
- Donated to COVID-19 relief efforts in South Korea.
- Contributed to disaster aid for the Turkey–Syria earthquake and Korean wildfires.
- Member of the Community Chest of Korea’s Honor Society for high-impact donors.
- Variety and Other Appearances:
- Appeared on popular Korean variety shows such as Weekly Idol, Running Man, Knowing Bros, and Amazing Saturday.
- Known for her bright personality, humorous presence, and being a “spoiler queen” among fans for accidentally revealing group plans.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Nickname(s): Bunny, Spoiler Queen, MC Rail
- MBTI Type: ISTP (previously ISFP)
- Education: Apgujeong High School, Konkuk University (Performing Arts)
- Hobbies: Watching dramas, shopping, collecting accessories and rabbit-themed items
- Favorite Foods: Salmon sushi, jellies, sweets
- Dislikes: Chicken feet, fireworks
- Pets: Does not currently have pets, but is known to love animals
- Personality Traits: Cheerful, playful, kind-hearted, known for her energy and humor
- Fashion & Beauty: Frequently noted for her trendsetting style, makeup endorsements, and magazine covers
- Color Representation in TWICE: Sky Blue
- Fandom Name: ONCE (shared with TWICE fans)
- Special Talent: Known for her expressive facial gestures and vocal tone control
- Fun Fact: She secretly auditioned for JYP Entertainment against her mother’s wishes
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): USD 2 – 5 million
- Alternative Estimates:
- Lower-end reports: USD 1 – 1.5 million
- Higher-end projections: USD 5 – 10 million
- Sources of Wealth:
- TWICE’s album sales, world tours, merchandise, and group endorsements
- Solo albums IM NAYEON (2022) and Na (2024)
- Brand endorsements with Biotherm, Givenchy Beauty, Tommy Jeans, Chaumet, Swarovski, and more
- Royalties from songwriting credits on TWICE songs
Awards & Achievements :
- With TWICE:
- Multiple Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) including Song of the Year and Best Female Group
- Golden Disc Awards – Digital Bonsang & Album Bonsang (multiple years)
- Seoul Music Awards – Daesang, Bonsang, and popularity awards
- Melon Music Awards – Top 10 Artist, Best Dance Performance (Female)
- Billboard Women in Music 2023 – Received the “Breakthrough Award”
- Japanese Gold Disc Awards – Best 3 Albums (Asia), Best New Artist
- As a Soloist:
- IM NAYEON debuted at No. 7 on the US Billboard 200 – first Korean solo female artist to enter the top 10
- Won Best Female Solo Artist – Brand of the Year Awards (2022)
- Na (2024) also charted on Billboard 200 and topped Korea’s Circle Album Chart
- “POP!” and “ABCD” achieved high digital streaming rankings in Korea and internationally
- Other Highlights:
- Named a global ambassador for luxury brands like Swarovski and Givenchy Beauty
- Featured in numerous fashion magazines including Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Cosmopolitan
- Recognized for her influence and popularity in Korea and Japan
Fun Facts :
- She secretly auditioned for JYP Entertainment without her mother’s permission and was accepted in 2010.
- Often called the “Spoiler Queen” because she accidentally leaks TWICE’s upcoming content during interviews or live streams.
- Loves rabbit-themed items and is often associated with bunny imagery by fans.
- Her representative color in TWICE is sky blue.
- She enjoys eating sweets, especially jelly candies, and loves salmon sushi.
- Has a fear of fireworks and dislikes spicy food like chicken feet.
- Appeared in music videos for GOT7, miss A, and San E before debuting with TWICE.
- Known for her expressive facial gestures, which are often turned into memes and GIFs by fans.
- Was voted as the most popular TWICE member in several Japanese and Korean fan polls early in their career.
- She enjoys watching dramas and shopping in her free time.