Choi Jung-yeon is a South Korean singer who rose to fame as a member of the popular girl group Twice.
She is known for her strong voice, short hair, and yellow-green complexion. She is also a songwriter and has contributed to some of Twice’s songs.
She is currently on hiatus due to anxiety issues but her fans are eagerly awaiting her return.
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- Full name: Yoo Jeong-Yeon
- Nickname: JY
- Date of Birth: November 1, 1996
- Age: 27
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Suwon, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: Singer
- Height: 167 cm
- Parents: Liu Changjun (father), Lin Ruiyun (mother)
- Siblings: Kong Seung-yeon (older sister), Yoo Seo-yeon (older sister)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $2.5 million
Early life and education
The 27-year-old Jung Yeon was born on November 1, 1996 in Suwon, South Korea.
Her real name is Yoo Kyung-wan, but she was teased for sounding too boyish, so she changed it to Yoo Jeong-yeon in the third grade.
She has two older sisters, one of whom is actress Kong Seung-yeon.
Her father was the chef to former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung, and she grew up in a wealthy family and attended a prestigious elementary school.
She was interested in music and dance from a young age and learned to play the saxophone and guitar.
In 2010, she auditioned and joined JYP Entertainment as a trainee. After five years of training, she debuted as a member of the group Twice in 2015.
Personal life
Jeongyeon is currently single and has never been publicly in a relationship. She is very close to her family, especially her sisters.
She often posts pictures of her children on her social media accounts. She also loves animals and has a poodle named Nanan. She is the mother of the group and also the cleaner of the dormitory.
She enjoys playing with Legos and Nanoblocks, as well as watching movies and TV series. She is also a Harry Potter fan and has a Gryffindor scarf.
She is friends with other idols such as Red Velvet’s Yeri, GFriend’s Sowon, and Blackpink’s Jisoo.
Profession
Yoo Jung-yeon debuted as a member of Twice in 2015 after participating in the reality show Sixteen and was selected as one of the nine finalists.
She is the lead singer of the group and also a songwriter. She participated in the lyrics writing of some of TWICE’s songs, such as Loveline, 24/7 and “A sweet talker.”
She is also known for her short hair, which she cut when she debuted with the group. She said she wanted to have a different image from the other members and show her confidence.
She dyed her hair various colors including pink, blue, purple, etc., which is also the representative color of the yellow-green in the group.
Jeongyeon has also dabbled in solo activities such as hosting radio shows, participating in variety shows, and guesting on other artists’ songs. She has served as a special DJ for MBC FM4U Kim Shin-young’s Song of Hope at Noon In 2016.
She also hosts SBS Power FM’sChoi Hwa-jung’s Power TimeIn 2017, she served as JTBC’sHealthy eating girl” During the competition, she showed off her eating skills and won the final.
She has also appeared in other shows such as “King of Masked Singer”, “Running Man” and “I know you, brother.She appeared in Park Jin-young’s song “fire” 2016 and June. K’s song ““No shadow” In 2017.
Jeongyeon has been on leave since October 2020 due to anxiety issues. She did not participate in the promotions for the group’s second full album. “Open your eyes” and their Japanese single “Better” She also did not attend the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards, where Twice won the Best Girl Group award.
She is currently receiving treatment and recuperating at home. Her agency JYP Entertainment said her return will depend on her condition and her own wishes.
Her fans have been supportive and understanding of her situation and have sent her messages of love and encouragement.
net worth
Jeongyeon’s net worth is estimated to be around $2.5 million
The majority of her income comes from her activities as a member of Twice, one of the most successful and profitable girl groups in the K-pop industry.
dispute
Jeongyeon also faced some minor issues and criticisms, such as:
- In 2016, she was accused of being rude to BTS’ Jimin during the Idol Star Athletics Championships. When Jimin tried to greet her, she was pushed away. She later explained that it was a misunderstanding and that she was just trying to make way for him. She also apologized to Jimin and his fans.
- In 2017, she was criticized for her outfit at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards. She wore a black suit with a white shirt and red tie, which some netizens felt was too masculine and inappropriate for a female idol. She also received negative comments for her short hair and lack of femininity.
- In 2019, she had a car accident with a taxi driver. She was driving and collided with the taxi. She was not injured, but was fined for violating traffic regulations. She apologized for the incident and compensated the taxi driver.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @twicetagram
- Twitter account: @JYPETWICE
Filmography
- sixteen
- Twice TV
- Twice’s Private Life
- Twice’s Elegant Private Life
- Healthy eating girl
- Miracle
- King of Masked Singer
- running Man
- Know the brothers
- Idol Room
- Double the time
- Twice: Seizing the Light
Discography
- The story begins
- Page 2
- TWICEcoaster: First
- TWICEcoaster: Lane 2
- again
- Happiness
- Candy Pop
- What is love?
- Benzothiazines
