Momo Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Weight | 48 kg |
Date of Birth | November 9, 1996 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Favorite Color | Pink |
Momo is one of the members of the South Korean girl group, Twice. She is the lead dancer of the group and was discovered through a YouTube video. Along with the group, she has given many successful songs such as Yes or Yes, BDZ, Dance the Night Away, Wake Me Up, What Is Love?, Candy Pop, and Heart Shaker.
Born Name
Hirai Momo
Nick Name
Momo
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
KyĹŤtanabe, Kyoto, Japan
Residence
South Korea
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Dancer
Family
- Siblings – She has an older sister.
Manager
Momo is represented by JYP Entertainment.
Genre
K-Pop, J-Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
JYP Entertainment, Warner Music Japan
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5
Weight
48 kg or 106 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Momo has dated –
- Jungkook – Momo was rumored to be been in a romantic relationship with BTS member Jungkook in the past.
- Kim Hee-chul (2020-2021) – In early 2020, the dating news of Momo dating singer Kim Hee-chul was made public. They publicly dated for 1 year and 6 months and separated in July 2021.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She is of Japanese descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Front bangs
Brand Endorsements
Momo has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Skoolooks
- Lotte Duty-Free
- Spris
- Pocari Sweat
- Elsword
- Gamaro Gangjung
Best Known For
Being a member of the South Korean girl group, Twice
First Album
Momo released her first studio album, Twicetagram, on October 30, 2017, along with the rest of the members of Twice. The album was ranked #1 on Korean, U.S., and Chinese music charts.
First TV Show
Momo made her first TV show appearance as a contestant in the reality survival show, Sixteen, in 2015.
Personal Trainer
Momo keeps herself fit by indulging in rigorous dance routines. As she is one of the lead dancers of Twice, she practices as much as possible.
Momo Favorite Things
- Food –Â Pig feet, Meat, Black-bean Noodles, Ice-Cream, Chips
- Artists – Michael Jackson, Ciara, Tinashe, Beyonce
- Color – Pink
- Perfume – Perfume from Victoria’s Secret
Momo Facts
- Momo started learning dance at the age of 3 at a studio.
- She is said to be the best dancer of Twice.
- Before her debut with Twice, she had been a trainee for almost a year and 7 months.
- She got a chance to appear in Korean singer Lexy’s Ma People music video while she was practicing at the STEP OUT Dance Studio.
- In 2011, she auditioned for the South Korean television talent show, Superstar K3′s, preliminary round in Japan as a part of a 4-member group but was not selected.
- She was discovered by Twice‘s creator, JYP Entertainment, one of the largest entertainment companies in South Korea, through a YouTube video of her dance performance.
- When she got a call for auditions by the JYPÂ Entertainment team, she auditioned along with her sister but only she was able to get through.
- In July 2023, Momo debuted as a member of Twice’s sub-unit MISAMO along with Sana and Mina.
- Momo does not have any verified social media account.
Featured Image by Woo-ah Joon’s / tistory.com / CC BY 4.0
Uhhhh momo didn’t date Jungkook-