Nayeon – Bio, Career, Age, Achievements

Get to know Nayeon

Nayeon is a South Korean singer who rose to prominence as the lead vocalist, lead dancer, center, and face of the K-pop girl group TWICE, formed by JYP Entertainment through the reality television show Sixteen (2015). She made history as the first South Korean female soloist to enter the US Billboard 200’s top 10 with her debut EP Im Nayeon (2022), which peaked at number seven. Her lead single “Pop!” reached the top ten in six countries. In 2024, she earned her second number-one entry on the Circle Album Chart with her second EP Na. She is also known for her philanthropy, having donated hundreds of millions of won to various causes.

Birth name: Im Na-yeon (임나연)

Career
Singer, songwriter

Birthday
September 22, 1995

Age

Zodiac Sign:
Virgo

Birthplace:
Seoul, South Korea

Nationality:
South Korean

HOW BIG IS Nayeon ON THE NET?

Nayeon is one of the most recognized K-pop idols globally. As a member of TWICE, she benefits from the group’s massive social media presence across Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. She is a sought-after brand ambassador for luxury brands including Givenchy Beauty, Tommy Jeans, and Swarovski, and has been featured in major fashion magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar Korea, W Korea, and Elle Korea.

HOW DID Nayeon become famous?

Nayeon was cast by JYP Entertainment as a child after participating in a modeling contest. She secretly attended the agency’s open audition on September 15, 2010, and became a trainee. In 2015, she participated in the reality show Sixteen, finishing in 2nd place and securing her spot in TWICE. The group debuted in October 2015 and quickly became one of the biggest K-pop girl groups in history. Her solo debut in 2022 with “Pop!” cemented her status as a top-tier solo artist.

BEFORE THE FAME

Before becoming a K-pop star, Nayeon was born in Gangdong District, Seoul, South Korea. She was cast by JYP Entertainment as a child but her mother initially prevented her from entering show business due to her young age. She attended Konkuk University under the department of Theater and Film Arts but took a leave of absence due to her busy schedule with TWICE. She was originally set to debut in a girl group called 6mix, but the group’s debut was cancelled when two members left JYP Entertainment.

CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED)

Nayeon is a member of TWICE alongside Jihyo, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu. She has collaborated with Wonstein, Felix of Stray Kids, and Julie of Kiss of Life. She won Best Female Artist at the 2022 MAMA Awards.

Personal Life and Relationship

Nayeon keeps her personal life private. She has a younger sister named Seo-yoon. She is known for her generous philanthropy, having donated ₩50 million to fight COVID-19 in 2020, ₩200 million to Save the Children for the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquakes, and became a member of the Honor Society of the Community Chest of Korea for donating over ₩100 million.