- For other people known as 'Dahyun', see Dahyun.
Dahyun (Korean: 다현; Japanese: ダヒョン) is a South Korean rapper and singer under JYP Entertainment. She is a member of the girl group TWICE.
Career
2015: SIXTEEN, debut with TWICE
On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, SIXTEEN. She finished the survival in 5th place, hence becoming a member of the girl group TWICE.[1] They officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, The Story Begins.
2016: Weekly Idol
On April 6, it was revelead that Dahyun, alongisde SinB of GFRIEND, Jackson of GOT7 and Joohoney of MONSTA X, would be joining the Weekly Idol family as co-hosts. The episode was aired on June 13, 2016.[2]
Filmography
Reality shows
- SIXTEEN (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
Variety shows
- Weekly Idol (2016) - co-host
Music video appearances
- GOT7 - "Stop Stop It" (2014)
- Wooyoung - "R.O.S.E." (2015)
Writing credits
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| TWICE | "Missing U" | Twicetagram | Writing |
| 2019 | |||
| TWICE | "Trick It" | Feel Special | Writing |
| "21:29" | |||
| 2020 | |||
| TWICE | "Bring It Back" | Eyes Wide Open | Writing |
| "Queen" | |||
Trivia
- Dahyun gained attention when a video of her dancing in church became viral in 2011, earning her the moniker "Eagle Dance Church Sister".[3]
- In middle school, she performed a solo in a youth dance festival and was scouted by JYP Entertainment. She passed the audition on July 7, 2012, and officially became a trainee.[3]
- She has a dog named Ari.[4]
- Her name means 'more than worthy' or 'more than good' in Korean.[citation needed]
- Dahyun's nickname "dubu/tofu" is not just because of her white porcelain skin but also because of her flexibility just like tofu.[citation needed]
- She is close friends with SinB.[5]
- In Gallup Korea's annual music poll which interviews 1,500 people between the ages 13–29, Dahyun was voted the 17th most popular idol in 2017.[6]
- Her MBTI personality is ISFJ-T (defender), same as Jeongyeon.[7]
Gallery
- Main article: Dahyun (TWICE)/Gallery
References
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