SIXTEEN was a reality survival show created by JYP Entertainment and Mnet. It determined JYP's future girl group TWICE, and it put sixteen JYP trainees against one another.
Cast[]
Judges[]
Guests[]
Contestants[]
| Name | Age | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chaeryeong (채령) | 13-14 | Former K-Pop Star 3 contestant. Younger sister of Chaeyeon. |
| Chaeyeon (채연) | 15 | Former K-Pop Star 3 contestant. Older sister of Chaeryeong. |
| Chaeyoung (채영) | 16 | N/A |
| Dahyun (다현) | 16-17 | N/A |
| Eunsuh (은서) | 14 | N/A |
| Jeongyeon (정연) | 18 | Younger sister of actress Gong Seung-yeon. |
| Jihyo (지효) | 18 | N/A |
| Jiwon (지원) | 17 | N/A |
| Mina (미나) | 18 | N/A |
| Minyoung (민영) | 17 | N/A |
| Momo (모모) | 18 | N/A |
| Natty (나띠) | 12-13 | Youngest contestant. |
| Nayeon (나연) | 19 | Oldest contestant. |
| Sana (사나) | 18 | N/A |
| Somi (소미) | 14 | N/A |
| Tzuyu (쯔위) | 15-16 | N/A |
Rankings[]
Episode 10[]
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Major | |
| 1 | Tzuyu(*) |
| 2 | Nayeon |
| 3 | Jeongyeon |
| 4 | Mina |
| 5 | Dahyun |
| 6 | Sana |
| 7 | Chaeyoung |
| 8 | Jihyo |
| Minor | |
| 9 | Somi |
| 10 | Chaeryeong |
| 11 | Minyoung |
| 12 | Natty |
| 13 | Jiwon |
| 14 | Momo(*) |
| 15 | Eunsuh |
| 16 | Chaeyeon |
Aftermath[]
- Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, and Chaeyoung won TOP 7, making them a part of TWICE. Then Tzuyu won Audience Pick, and Momo won JYP choice, thus adding them to the group. They debuted on October 20, 2015 with the mini-album The Story Begins.
- Somi later joined Produce 101, and won 1st place, making her a part of I.O.I until their disbandment. In February, 2017, Somi joined the second season of the show Sister's Slam Dunk and became a member of the group Unnies until the show ended. Later, she became a member of the project group Girls Next Door, during the show Idol Drama Operation Team. In August, 2018, Somi left JYP Entertainment and joined The Black Label, a sub-label of YG Entertainment, a month later. And finally, on June 13, 2019, she made her solo debut with the digital single, "Birthday".
- Jiwon and Minyoung left the agency to pursue their dreams elsewhere.
- Theme song "I'm Gonna Be a Star" was re-recorded by TWICE and included on the physical version of their second mini-album Page Two.
- Jiwon, along with Natty and Eunsuh, joined Idol School in July 2017.
- Chaeyeon later joined Produce 48 and came in 12th, making her a member of IZ*ONE until their disbandment. The group debuted on October 29, 2018 with mini album Color*IZ. On April 29, 2021, IZ*ONE disbanded. Chaeyeon made her solo debut with the mini album Hush Rush on October 12, 2022.
- In January, 2019, Chaeryeong was announced as a member of the newest JYPE's girl group, ITZY, which debuted in February 12, 2019 with the digital single "IT'z Different".
- In May, 2020, Natty under the label Swing Entertainment, debuted as a soloist with the single album "NineTeen". On July 5, 2023, she made her debut as a member of the girl group KISS OF LIFE with the mini album KISS OF LIFE.
Gallery[]
Contestants
Contestant posters[]
Major[]
Nayeon
Jeongyeon
Momo
Sana
Jihyo
Mina
Dayhun
Chaeyoung
Tzuyu
Minor[]
Somi
Chaeryeong
Minyoung
Natty
Jiwon
Eunsuh
Chaeyeon
References[]
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