Jeongyeon/ Yoo Jeong-yeon (TWICE)

Jeongyeon (Hangul: 정연) is a South Korean singer under JYP Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group TWICE.

On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, SIXTEEN. She finished the survival in 3rd place, hence becoming a member of the girl group TWICE. They officially debuted on October 20, 2015, with their first mini album, The Story Begins.

Stage Name: Jeongyeon (정연)

Birth Name: Yoo Kyung Wan (유경완), but she legalized her name to Yoo Jeong Yeon (유정연)

Nationality: Korean

Position: Lead Vocalist

Birthday: November 1, 1996

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Official Height: 169 cm (5’7″) / Real Height: 167 cm (5’6″)

Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)

Blood Type: O

MBTI Type: ISFJ (Her previous result was ISFP)

Instagram: jy_piece

On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, SIXTEEN. She finished the survival in 3rd place, hence becoming a member of the girl group TWICE. They officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, The Story Begins.

On June 22, 2016, SBS revealed that Jeongyeon, alongisde her sister Gong Seung Yeon and actor Kim Min Su, would be the new MCs for the music show Inkigayo. She worked on the music show until January 22, which was her last episode. On that day, Jeongyeon posted a message on Twitter to thank fans for supporting her.

On October 17, 2020, JYPE announced that Jeongyeon would be sitting out of promotions for Eyes Wide Open due to experiencing psychological anxiousness. She will take time to have 'sufficient rest and absolute stability, accompanied by professional medical measures'.

On August 18, 2021, JYPE announced that Jeongyeon would be taking another hiatus due to panic and psychological anxiety. JYPE also promised that they would 'provide the best procedures for Jeongyeon to recover with sufficient amount of time'.

SIXTEEN (Mnet, 2015) - contestant

Muscle Queen Project (KBS, 2016) - contestant

Law of the Jungle (SBS, 2016)

Inkigayo (SBS, 2016–2017) - host

GOT7 - "Girls Girls Girls" (2014)

miss A - "Only You" (2015)

J.Y. Park - "Fire" (feat. Conan O'Brien, Steven Yeun, & Jimin Park) (2016)

She was originally set to debut in the girl group 6mix.

She officially changed her name from "Yoo Jeong-yeon" in third grade because she was teased for her birth name "Yoo Kyung-wan", which was considered too boyish.

On her first try, she failed the JYP audition. She became a trainee after passing the JYP Entertainment’s 6th Open Audition on March 1, 2010.

The leader of Twice was decided by anonymous voting. Jeongyeon was in 2nd place.[citation needed]

The name Jeongyeon means 'virtuous' and 'beautiful' in Korean.[citation needed]

Her sister is actress Gong Seongyeon and they hosted Inkigayo together, and their father is a chef.

She is ambidextrous, but her left hand is dominant. She can throw and write with her right hand, while eating food with her left.

She has 2 dogs: a white Pomeranian named Bbosongie and a poodle named Nanan.

In Gallup Korea's annual music polls which interview 1,500 people between the ages 13–29, Jeongyeon was voted the 15th most popular idol in 2016, the 12th in 2017, and the 17th in 2018. Among Twice, alongside Nayeon and Tzuyu, she is one of the members who ranked in the top 20 idol list for three consecutive years.

Jeongyeon admitted she nearly quit being a trainee because she wanted to work at a bakery; she even almost thought about making her own bakery.

Her MBTI personality is ISFJ-T (Defender), same as Dahyun.

She is good friends with KARD's Somin.

Somin is also a distant relative of Jeongyeon. His uncle is the husband of Jeongyeon's aunt.

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– She was born in Suwon, South Korea.

– JEONGYEON’s birth name is Yoo Kyung Wan. She changed her name in 3rd grade because she was teased because her name sounded like a boy’s name.

– She has 2 older sisters: Gong Seungyeon (actress, who appeared in We Got Married) and Seo Yeon (office worker).

– Her father Yoo Chang-joon was a private chef for former president Kim Dae-jung, as well as a head chef of the Seoul Plaza Hotel for over 20 years, specializing in Korean cuisine.

– Her mother works at a Japanese restaurant owned by her maternal aunt.

– When JEONGYEON was young, she failed the JYP audition. She became a trainee after passing the JYP Entertainment’s 6th Open Audition on March 1, 2010.

– JEONGYEON was accepted into JYP and SM in the same day, but chose JYP.

– The leader of TWICE was decided by anonymous voting. JEONGYEON was in 2nd place.

– Her representative color is Yellow-Green.

– She likes Nanoblocks and Legos.

– She knows how to play the saxophone (Star King Ep. 441) and she also learned how to play the guitar. (Weekly Idol)

– JEONGYEON likes ddeokbokki, meat, and golbangee muchim.

– She doesn’t like lotus.

– The happiest part of JEONGYEON’s day is taking off her contact lenses.

– JEONGYEON is called the mother of TWICE. (Amigo TV)

– She is ambidextrous. (TWICE Showtime)

– JEONGYEON is in charge of cleaning the dorm. She likes cleaning.

– She appeared in GOT7’s “Girls Girls Girls” MV and miss A’s “Only You” MV.

– JEONGYEON said that if she were a male, she would date Nayeon, because she’s cute (Busan fansign).

– At Incheon fansign she said she would date Mina.

– She doesn’t use perfume, she uses body mist instead.

– In TWICE’s dorm JEONGYEON is the one who catches the bugs. (Jihyo is the one who’s the most scared of them)

– She has s dog: a Poodle named Nanan.

– JEONGYEON has the most confidence in her legs and teeth.

– She initially wanted a modeling career.

– JEONGYEON stated that she will start to grow out her hair in 2017.

– She likes buying “convenient” products (“We Like Zines”)

– JEONGYEON is ranked 66th on TC Candler “The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018”.

– In the dorm, JEONGYEON and MOMO share a room.

– On October 17, 2020 JYP Ent. announced that Jeongyeon will take a break due to psychological anxiety.

– She returned for “Alcohol-Free” promotions, but on August 19, 2021 it was announced she will go on hiatus again due to panic and psychological anxiety.

– She’s currently active again.

– JEONGYEON’s ideal type: “Someone who makes me feel comfortable; Someone funny who can amuse me.”

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