Yoo Jeong-yeon, known mononymously as Jeongyeon, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of Twice, a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment.
Jeongyeon (born Yoo Kyung-wan) was born on November 1, 1996 in Suwon, South Korea. She is a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. She attended Hanlim Multi Arts School and graduated from the Department of Practical Music at Dongduk Women's University in 2019.
Jeongyeon debuted with Twice in October 2015 with their first EP “The Story Begins”. The group has since released four full length studio albums and eleven EPs, all of which have achieved commercial success and critical acclaim. Jeongyeon is known for her vocal range as well as her sultry stage presence and dance skills.
Outside of Twice, Jeongyeon has made several notable variety show appearances, such as “Weekly Idol” and “Idol Room”. She also featured on the 2016 single “Cheer Up”, which won Song of the Year at the 2017 Melon Music Awards. In 2018 she became a fixed cast member on SBS variety show “My Ugly Duckling”.
In 2020, Jeongyeon released her first solo song “Stay By My Side” as part of the soundtrack for JTBC drama series "18 Moments". Later that same year she collaborated with Sunmi for the single "Where Is Your Heart At?".
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">1996</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Jeongyeon is Born</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">On November 1, 1996, Jeongyeon was born in Suwon, South Korea.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2010</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Begins Training as an Idol</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Jeongyeon begins her training as an idol and becomes a trainee at JYP Entertainment.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2015</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Debuts With Twice</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Jeongyeon debuts with the girl group Twice on October 20, 2015 with their debut single "Like OOH-AHH".</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2017</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Solo Single</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Jeongyeon releases her solo single "Jelly Jelly" as part of Twice's third EP "Signal".</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2018</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Wins Multiple Music Awards</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Twice wins multiple music awards including the Daesang Award for Album of the Year at the 2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards.</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2020</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Releases Solo Track on New Album</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Jeongyeon releases her solo track "Love Foolish" on Twice's 8th mini album "Feel Special".</p></div>
<div id="" class="timeline-item"><p id="" class="timeline-year">2021</p><h3 id="" class="timeline-title">Featured in Music Video For First Solo Single</h3><p id="" class="timeline-text">Jeongyeon is featured in the music video for her first solo single "Dahyun Theory".</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">A.</span> She Has an Amazing Voice</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Jeongyeon has an amazing voice. The depth and range of her vocals are incredible and she can sing in a variety of styles. Her performances always captivate listeners and her music is sure to bring joy to anyone who listens.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">B.</span> She Is a Talented Dancer</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Jeongyeon is also a talented dancer, often performing complex choreography with ease and grace. Her moves are always precise and powerful, making it easy to see why she is so popular with fans.</p></div>
<div id="" class="whywelove-item"><h3 id="" class="whywelove-title"><span class="whywelove-leter">C.</span> She Is a Style Icon</h3><p id="" class="whywelove-text">Jeongyeon is known for her bold fashion sense, making her a style icon for many people around the world. From her red carpet looks to her stage outfits, Jeongyeon always manages to look stylish and put together no matter what she wears.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">1.</span> First Member of TWICE</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Jeongyeon was the first member to be revealed for the K-Pop group TWICE.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">2.</span> Favorite Color is White</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Jeongyeon's favorite color is white and she often wears it when performing on stage.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">3.</span> Loves Eating Jajangmyeon</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Jeongyeon loves eating jajangmyeon, a popular Korean noodle dish made with black bean sauce.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">4.</span> Has an Older Sister</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">Jeongyeon has an older sister who is also a celebrity in South Korea, actress Gong Seung Yeon.</p></div>
<div id="" class="facts-item"><h3 id="" class="facts-title"><span class="facts-number">5.</span> Hobbies Include Shopping and Watching Movies</h3><p id="" class="facts-text">In her free time, Jeongyeon enjoys shopping and watching movies. She also loves playing video games and collecting cute items.</p></div>