Personal Details :
- Full Name: Chou Tzuyu (周子瑜)
- Korean Name: 저우쯔위 / 주자유
- Stage Name: Tzuyu (쯔위)
- English Name: Sally Chou
- Birthday: June 14, 1999 (Age: 26)
- Birthplace: East District, Tainan, Taiwan
- Nationality: Taiwanese
- Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
- Weight: 48 kg (106 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- MBTI: ISFP-A
- Education: Hanlim Multi Art School (Graduated 2019)
- Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, Korean, Japanese, English
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @thinkaboutzu
- Twitter: /thinkaboutzu
- Weibo: /thinkaboutzu
Career Overview :
Tzuyu debuted as a member of TWICE on October 20, 2015, with the release of their first extended play, The Story Begins, featuring the lead single “Like Ooh-Ahh.” The song made history as the first K-pop debut track to reach 100 million views on YouTube.
In August 2024, Tzuyu made her solo debut with the mini-album aboutTZU, released on September 6, 2024. The album showcases her versatility as an artist and marks a significant milestone in her career.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Family: Tzuyu has an older brother and comes from a wealthy family; her parents own a chain of dermatology clinics in southern Taiwan, and her mother also owns two coffee shops.
- Hobbies: Tzuyu enjoys archery, a sport she has been practicing since her youth.
- Favorite Foods: She loves tonkatsu (breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet) and kimbap (Korean rice rolls).
- Pets: Her family has a dog named Gucci, named after the luxury brand by her mother’s friend.
- Personality: Tzuyu is known for her calm and composed demeanor, often described as the “visual” of TWICE due to her striking looks.
Net Worth :
As of 2025, Tzuyu’s estimated net worth varies across sources, reflecting her diverse income streams from music, endorsements, and investments.
- Estimated Net Worth: Between $2 million and $8 million USD.
- Primary Income Sources: Earnings from TWICE’s group activities, solo ventures, brand endorsements, and investments.
- Notable Endorsements: LG U+, Crocs Korea, ZOOC, Estée Lauder, Visée, Pond’s Skin Institute.
- Real Estate Investment: Purchased a luxury penthouse in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, valued at approximately $3.3 million USD.
- Family Background: Comes from a prosperous family with investments in businesses, contributing to her overall wealth.
Awards & Achievements :
Tzuyu has garnered numerous accolades throughout her career, both as a member of TWICE and as a solo artist. Below is a compilation of her notable awards and recognitions:
- 2024: Best Performance Musician at Music Bank for her solo track “Run Away” – her first physical trophy as a soloist. Source
- 2024: Foreign Female Idol of the Year at the Worldwide Choice Awards.
- 2024: Best K-pop Idol (2nd Half) at the Forbes K-pop Awards.
- 2024: Most Beautiful Face by TC Candler.
- 2024: Top 100 Artists of the Year at the KKBOX Music Awards.
- 2023: 200k Sales Plaque for her solo debut mini-album abouTZU with 331,698 copies sold in the first week. Source
- 2019: Silver Medal in Archery at the Idol Star Athletics Championships.
- 2016: Brand of the Year award at Korea’s Brand of the Year ceremony. Source
Fun Facts :
- Nicknames: Chocolate, Chewy, and Yoda (due to her skill in impersonating the Star Wars character).
- Favorite Color: Indigo.
- Favorite Drink: Choco-ae-mong (chocolate milk).
- Sleep Habits: Known to sleep early and wake up early, and sometimes sleeps with her eyes open.
- Confidence: She has the most confidence in her eyes and chin.
- Braces: Wore braces before, mentioned during a live broadcast.
- Dreams: When asked if she dreams in Korean or Chinese, she said her dreams are noiseless, so she doesn’t know.