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{{For|other people known as 'Mina'|Mina}}
 
{{Infobox person
 
{{Infobox person
 
| name = Mina
 
| name = Mina
| image = TWICE Mina TWICE 2 promotional photo.png
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| image = TWICE Mina With You-th concept photo 1.png
| caption = Promotional photo for ''[[TWICE 2|#TWICE 2]]''.
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| caption = Concept photo for ''[[With You-th]]''
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| other = Mi Na-ri (미나리) {{small|(Korean)}}<ref>[https://www.hankyung.com/life/article/201601140267H (KR) Hankyung: '정치색 논란' 트와이스 쯔위 "한국식 이름 마음에 든다"…뭐길래?]</ref><br>Sharon {{small|(English)}}
| birth_name = Myoui Mina (名井 南)
 
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| birth_name = Myōi Mina (名井 南) {{small|(Japanese)}}<br>Mina Sharon Myoi {{small|(English)}}
 
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|3|24}}
 
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|3|24}}
 
| birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, United States
 
| birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, United States
 
| hometown = Kobe, Japan
 
| hometown = Kobe, Japan
 
| height = {{cvt|163|cm|ftin}}
 
| weight = {{cvt|45|kg|lb}}
 
| blood = A
 
| occupation = Singer
 
| occupation = Singer
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| group_debut = October 20, 2015 {{small|(TWICE)}}<br>July 26, 2023 {{small|(MISAMO)}}
 
| years = 2015–present
 
| years = 2015–present
| height = 165 cm
 
| weight = 46 kg
 
| blood = A
 
 
| agency = [[JYP Entertainment]]
 
| agency = [[JYP Entertainment]]
| associated = [[TWICE]]<br>[[JYP Nation]]<br>''[[SIXTEEN]]''
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| associated = [[TWICE]]<br>[[MISAMO]]<br>[[JYP Nation]]<br>''[[SIXTEEN (show)|SIXTEEN]]''
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| family = Myōi Akira {{small|(father)}}<br>Myōi Sachiko {{small|(mother)}}<br>Myōi Kai {{small|(older brother)}}
}}'''Mina''' (미나) is a Japanese singer under JYP Entertainment. She is a lead dancer and vocalist of the girl group [[TWICE]].
 
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| colors = {{color box|#6DCDB8}} Mint
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| sns = {{Instagram|mina_sr_my}}{{Twitter|mina_sharon0324}}{{Zepeto|mina}}
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'''Mina''' (Korean: 미나; Japanese: ミナ) is a Japanese singer and lyricist under [[JYP Entertainment]]. She is one of the main dancers of the girl group [[TWICE]] and a member of its sub-unit [[MISAMO]].
   
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==Career==
She is best known for finishing in 4th place in ''[[SIXTEEN]]'', hence becoming a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].<ref>[https://news.nate.com/view/20150708n00451?mid=n0107 '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생 (종합)]</ref>
 
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===2015: ''SIXTEEN'', debut with TWICE===
 
On May 5, 2015, she became a contestant on JYP's newest survival show, ''[[SIXTEEN (show)|SIXTEEN]]''. She finished the survival in 4th place, hence becoming a member of the girl group [[TWICE]].<ref>[https://news.nate.com/view/20150708n00451?mid=n0107 (KR) Nate: '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생 (종합)]</ref> The group officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, ''[[The Story Begins]]''.
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==Personal life==
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===Health===
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On July 11, 2019, it was announced from JYPE that Mina would stop participating in TWICE's world tour [[TWICE World Tour 2019 'TWICELIGHTS'|TWICELIGHTS]] due to struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity towards performing on stage.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1337919wpp/twices-mina-to-not-participate-in-twicelights-tour-due-to-health-concerns Soompi: TWICE's Mina To Not Participate In "TWICELIGHTS" Tour Due To Health Concerns]</ref>
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On August 27, JYPE released a statement saying that after professional examinations, Mina was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The main characteristics of symptoms are continuous anxiety or intermittent anxiety that occurs unexpectedly and also sudden changes in anxiety level. Based on this, her participation in the group's activities is being discussed with her and the members and has to be decided entirely based on Mina's objective state of health.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1348320wpp/jyp-entertainment-explains-health-condition-of-twices-mina-plans-for-upcoming-activities Soompi: JYP Entertainment Explains Health Condition Of TWICE's Mina + Plans For Upcoming Activities]</ref>
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On February 12, 2020, JYP commented on Mina's appearance at the concert in Fukuoka by saying that the condition of her health has stabilized. It was also stated that further activities will be carried out with consideration of her health.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1382558wpp/jyp-entertainment-reveals-update-on-health-of-twices-mina Soompi: JYP Entertainment Reveals Update On Health Of TWICE's Mina]</ref>
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==Discography==
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===Digital singles===
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* "[[Bouquet]]" {{small|(with [[Momo]] & [[Sana]])}} (2023)
   
 
==Filmography==
 
==Filmography==
 
===Reality shows===
 
===Reality shows===
* ''[[SIXTEEN]]'' (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
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* ''[[SIXTEEN (show)|SIXTEEN]]'' (Mnet, 2015) - contestant
 
===Music video appearances===
 
===Music video appearances===
* [[Junho]] - "Feel" (2014)
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* [[Junho (2PM)|Junho]] - "[[Feel]]" (2014)
* [[miss A]] - "Only You" (2015)
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* [[miss A]] - "[[Colors (miss A)|Only You]]" (2015)
* [[Park Jin Young]] - "Fire" <small>(feat. Conan O'Brien, Steven Yeun, & [[Jimin Park]])</small> (2016)
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* [[J.Y. Park]] - "[[Still Alive|Fire]]" {{small|(feat. Conan O'Brien, Steven Yeun, & [[Jimin Park]])}} (2016)
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==Endorsements==
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*Metrocity (2022)
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==Photobooks==
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* ''Yes, I Am Mina'' (2020)
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==Writing credits==
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* All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.<ref>[https://www.komca.or.kr/foreign2/eng/S01.jsp KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10023502 under Writers & Publishers)]</ref>
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
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! align="center" |Artist
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! align="center" |Song
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! align="center" |Album
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! align="center" |Type
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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |2018
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| [[TWICE]]
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|"Shot Thru The Heart"
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|''[[Summer Nights]]''
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| Writing
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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |2019
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|-
 
|[[TWICE]]
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|"21:29"
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|''[[Feel Special]]''
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| Writing
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|-
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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" |2020
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|-
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|[[TWICE]]
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|"21:29 (Japanese ver.)"
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|''[[TWICE3|#TWICE3]]''
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| Writing
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|-
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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | 2022
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|-
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|[[TWICE]]
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|"Celebrate"
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|''[[Celebrate (TWICE)|Celebrate]]''
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|Writing<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/JYPETWICE_JAPAN/status/1544561783758655489 |accessdate=2022-07-06 |work=Twice Japan Twitter |title =TWICE JAPAN 4th ALBUM <nowiki>『Celebrate』</nowiki> Tracklist |date=2022-07-06}}</ref>
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|-
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! colspan="4" style="text-align:center;" | 2023
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|-
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|[[MISAMO]]
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|"It's Not Easy For You"
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|''[[Masterpiece (MISAMO)|Masterpiece]]''
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|Writing
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|}
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
* Mina was cast while shopping with her mom. She auditioned for JYP in Japan and joined the trainee program in South Korea on January 2, 2014.<ref name="predebut">[https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/heres-every-twice-member-discovered-signed-jyp/ Koreaboo: Here’s How Each TWICE Member Was Discovered, And Signed To JYP]</ref>
{{citations needed}}
 
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* She is the member who had the shortest training period (1 year) before debuting as a member of Twice.<ref>[https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-twices-mina-5-things-you-need-to-know-19261743 Elite Daily: Who Is TWICE's Mina? 5 Things You Need To Know]</ref>
* Mina got cast while shopping with her mom. She auditioned for JYP in Japan and joined the trainee program in South Korea on January 2, 2014.
 
 
* Mina studied ballet for 11 years before joining Urizip Dance School for more modern dance training.<ref name="predebut" />
* She is the member who had the shortest training period (1 year) before debuting as a member of Twice.
 
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* Mina was born in Texas, USA, but moved to Japan as a toddler. Previously, due to her birthright, she held both US and Japanese passports, but had to give one up before she turned 22 as per Japanese nationality law.<ref>[https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/twices-mina-is-basically-a-modern-day-princess/ Koreaboo: TWICE’s Mina Is Basically A Modern-Day Princess]</ref> According the Q2 2019 [[:wikipedia:Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate|Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate]] published by the US [[:wikipedia:Internal Revenue Service|Internal Revenue Service]], she gave up her US citizenship in 2019.<ref>[https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/08/15/2019-17498/quarterly-publication-of-individuals-who-have-chosen-to-expatriate-as-required-by-section-6039g Quarterly Publication of Individuals, Who Have Chosen To Expatriate, as Required by Section 6039G], Federal Register, August 15, 2019</ref>
* Mina studied ballet for 11 years before joining Urizip Dance School for more modern dance training.
 
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* Mina loves ketchup and claimed she can eat it with anything.<ref>[https://www.elitedaily.com/p/who-is-twices-mina-5-things-you-need-to-know-19261743 Elite Daily: Who Is TWICE's Mina? 5 Things You Need To Know]</ref>
* Mina was born in Texas, but moved to Japan when she was a toddler. She holds both US and Japanese passports, but must give one up before she turns 22.
 
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* Mina is the best swimmer in the group, and can surf.<ref>[http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201707281721205009403_2 The Korean Herald: V Report Plus Who’s the best swimmer in Twice?]</ref>
* Mina loves ketchup and claimed she can eat it with anything.
 
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* She is a huge gamer.<ref>[https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/5-idols-didnt-realize-actually-huge-gamer-nerds/ Koreaboo: 5 Idols you didn’t realize were actually huge gamer nerds]</ref>
* Mina is the best swimmer in the group, and can surf.
 
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* Other members of TWICE have expressed amazement that Mina is able to stay in bed all day long.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLoqSO1zMPw 180410 SBS Power FM "Choi Hwajung's Power Time' with TWICE]</ref><ref>[https://vlive.tv/video/39493 V LIVE]</ref>
* She is a huge gamer.
 
 
* Mina has a dog named Ray, who is male and 10 years old. She worries for him because he is very old.
* Other members of TWICE have expressed amazement that Mina is able to stay in bed all day long.
 
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* She was nominated for "The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6Bg3yH9fQ/ @tccandler on Instagram (May 8, 2020)]</ref>
* Mina has a family dog named Rei, who is male and 10 years old. She worries for him because he is very old.
 
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* Her MBTI personality is ISFP-T (Adventurer). Same as Jihyo.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjRJlPFVoZ0 Finding TWICE's MBTI EP.MINA]</ref>
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* She was a part of the all-female non-professional soccer club called 'FC Rumor W', along with other idols, such as her fellow leader [[Jihyo (TWICE)|Jihyo]], [[Sejeong]] and [[Nayoung (gugudan)|Nayoung]] of [[gugudan]], [[Jeonghwa]] of [[EXID]], [[Hayoung (Apink)|Hayoung]] of [[Apink]] and [[U.Ji]] (former of [[BESTie]]), and also non-celebrities.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1413674wpp/apinks-hayoung-and-gugudans-kim-sejeong-respond-to-rumors-about-girl-group-soccer-team Soompi: Apink's Hayoung And gugudan's Kim Sejeong Respond To Rumors About Girl Group Soccer Team]</ref> On August 11, 2020, it was announced by Hayoung that she and other idols, including Mina, decided to leave the team after the controversy surrounding it became too big.<ref>[https://www.soompi.com/article/1418394wpp/apinks-hayoung-shares-she-and-others-including-jihyo-mina-and-kim-sejeong-left-soccer-team Soompi: Apink's Hayoung Shares She And Others Including Jihyo, Mina, And Kim Sejeong Left Soccer Team]</ref>
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*She is the only [[TWICE]] member to be born outside of Asia.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Official links==
{{TWICE}}
 
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* [https://www.instagram.com/mina_sr_my/ Instagram]
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* [https://user.zepeto.me/mina ZEPETO]
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* [https://twitter.com/mina_sharon0324/ Twitter] (Unused)
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Latest revision as of 15:16, 11 February 2024

For other people known as 'Mina', see Mina.

Mina (Korean: 미나; Japanese: ミナ) is a Japanese singer and lyricist under JYP Entertainment. She is one of the main dancers of the girl group TWICE and a member of its sub-unit MISAMO.

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 4th place, hence becoming a member of the girl group TWICE.[2] The group officially debuted on October 20, 2015 with their first mini album, The Story Begins.

Personal life

Health

On July 11, 2019, it was announced from JYPE that Mina would stop participating in TWICE's world tour TWICELIGHTS due to struggling with sudden extreme anxiety and insecurity towards performing on stage.[3]

On August 27, JYPE released a statement saying that after professional examinations, Mina was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The main characteristics of symptoms are continuous anxiety or intermittent anxiety that occurs unexpectedly and also sudden changes in anxiety level. Based on this, her participation in the group's activities is being discussed with her and the members and has to be decided entirely based on Mina's objective state of health.[4]

On February 12, 2020, JYP commented on Mina's appearance at the concert in Fukuoka by saying that the condition of her health has stabilized. It was also stated that further activities will be carried out with consideration of her health.[5]

Discography

Digital singles

Filmography

Reality shows

Music video appearances

Endorsements

  • Metrocity (2022)

Photobooks

  • Yes, I Am Mina (2020)

Writing credits

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[6]
Artist Song Album Type
2018
TWICE "Shot Thru The Heart" Summer Nights Writing
2019
TWICE "21:29" Feel Special Writing
2020
TWICE "21:29 (Japanese ver.)" #TWICE3 Writing
2022
TWICE "Celebrate" Celebrate Writing[7]
2023
MISAMO "It's Not Easy For You" Masterpiece Writing

Trivia

  • Mina was cast while shopping with her mom. She auditioned for JYP in Japan and joined the trainee program in South Korea on January 2, 2014.[8]
  • She is the member who had the shortest training period (1 year) before debuting as a member of Twice.[9]
  • Mina studied ballet for 11 years before joining Urizip Dance School for more modern dance training.[8]
  • Mina was born in Texas, USA, but moved to Japan as a toddler. Previously, due to her birthright, she held both US and Japanese passports, but had to give one up before she turned 22 as per Japanese nationality law.[10] According the Q2 2019 Quarterly Publication of Individuals Who Have Chosen to Expatriate published by the US Internal Revenue Service, she gave up her US citizenship in 2019.[11]
  • Mina loves ketchup and claimed she can eat it with anything.[12]
  • Mina is the best swimmer in the group, and can surf.[13]
  • She is a huge gamer.[14]
  • Other members of TWICE have expressed amazement that Mina is able to stay in bed all day long.[15][16]
  • Mina has a dog named Ray, who is male and 10 years old. She worries for him because he is very old.
  • She was nominated for "The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2020".[17]
  • Her MBTI personality is ISFP-T (Adventurer). Same as Jihyo.[18]
  • She was a part of the all-female non-professional soccer club called 'FC Rumor W', along with other idols, such as her fellow leader Jihyo, Sejeong and Nayoung of gugudan, Jeonghwa of EXID, Hayoung of Apink and U.Ji (former of BESTie), and also non-celebrities.[19] On August 11, 2020, it was announced by Hayoung that she and other idols, including Mina, decided to leave the team after the controversy surrounding it became too big.[20]
  • She is the only TWICE member to be born outside of Asia.

Gallery

Main article: Mina (TWICE)/Gallery

References

  1. (KR) Hankyung: '정치색 논란' 트와이스 쯔위 "한국식 이름 마음에 든다"…뭐길래?
  2. (KR) Nate: '식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생 (종합)
  3. Soompi: TWICE's Mina To Not Participate In "TWICELIGHTS" Tour Due To Health Concerns
  4. Soompi: JYP Entertainment Explains Health Condition Of TWICE's Mina + Plans For Upcoming Activities
  5. Soompi: JYP Entertainment Reveals Update On Health Of TWICE's Mina
  6. KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10023502 under Writers & Publishers)
  7. TWICE JAPAN 4th ALBUM 『Celebrate』 Tracklist. Twice Japan Twitter (2022-07-06). Retrieved on 2022-07-06.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Koreaboo: Here’s How Each TWICE Member Was Discovered, And Signed To JYP
  9. Elite Daily: Who Is TWICE's Mina? 5 Things You Need To Know
  10. Koreaboo: TWICE’s Mina Is Basically A Modern-Day Princess
  11. Quarterly Publication of Individuals, Who Have Chosen To Expatriate, as Required by Section 6039G, Federal Register, August 15, 2019
  12. Elite Daily: Who Is TWICE's Mina? 5 Things You Need To Know
  13. The Korean Herald: V Report Plus Who’s the best swimmer in Twice?
  14. Koreaboo: 5 Idols you didn’t realize were actually huge gamer nerds
  15. 180410 SBS Power FM "Choi Hwajung's Power Time' with TWICE
  16. V LIVE
  17. @tccandler on Instagram (May 8, 2020)
  18. Finding TWICE's MBTI EP.MINA
  19. Soompi: Apink's Hayoung And gugudan's Kim Sejeong Respond To Rumors About Girl Group Soccer Team
  20. Soompi: Apink's Hayoung Shares She And Others Including Jihyo, Mina, And Kim Sejeong Left Soccer Team

Official links