| Nayeon Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 47 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 22, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Fav Color | Purple |
Nayeon is one of the members of the South Korean girl group, Twice. She passed the 7th Open Audition and became a JYP Entertainment trainee. 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
Im Na-yeon
Nick Name
Nayeon
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
Seoul, South Korea
Residence
South Korea
Nationality
Education
Nayeon attended Apgujeong High School. She then got enrolled at Konkuk University to major in Film.
Occupation
Singer, Dancer
Family
- Siblings – Im Seo-Yeon (3-Year Younger Sister)
Manager
Nayeon is represented by JYP Entertainment.
Genre
K-Pop, J-Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
JYP Entertainment, Warner Music Japan
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162.5 cm
Weight
47 kg or 103.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Nayeon has not dated anyone publicly yet. However, she has revealed that she is waiting for someone who is trustworthy, caring, and dependable, and also has some interest in technology.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian
She is of South Korean descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Plump lips
Brand Endorsements
Nayeon has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Skoolooks
- Lotte Duty-Free
- Spris
- Pocari Sweat
- Elsword
- Gamaro Gangjung
In August 2021, she was named a model for the South Korean beauty brand, Biotherm Korea.
In September 2022, she was named a model for the South Korean clothing brand Olive Des Olive.
In January 2023, Nayeon became Givenchy Beauty‘s official muse.
Religion
She was raised in a Christian household.
Best Known For
- Being a member of the South Korean girl group, Twice
- Appearing in various music videos such as “Please Don’t Go” by San E, “Girls Girls Girls” by GOT7, “No Love” (Japanese) by Jun. K, “Only You” by Miss A, and “Your Wedding” by Jun.K
First Album
Nayeon released her first studio album, Twicetagram, on October 30, 2017, along with the rest of the members of Twice. The album peaked at the 1st spot on Korean, U.S., and Chinese music charts.
In June 2022, she released her first solo EP titled Im Nayeon.
First TV Show
She made her first TV show appearance on the drama series, Dream High 2, in 2012.
Personal Trainer
Nayeon keeps herself fit by indulging in rigorous dance routines just like the other dancers of Twice. She is one of the lead dancers of the group hence she practices as much as possible.
Nayeon Favorite Things
- Food – Desserts
- Drink – Grapefruitade, Vita500
- Color – Purple
- Genre – Ballad songs
Nayeon Facts
- Nayeon entered a modeling contest as a child and was noticed by JYP Entertainment but her mother refused to let her model at the time.
- She later took part in the 7th Open Audition of JYP Entertainment without telling her parents.
- She has also won Seoul Art College Dean’s Award and the Spris Star Award.
- She was the first trainee of JYP Entertainment to be announced as an official member of Twice.
- BLACKPINK‘s Jisoo and Jennie are two of her close friends.
- Before her debut with Twice, she has been a trainee for 5 years and 2 months.
- Her left leg is a bit weak due to a car accident that occurred when she was a child.
- She has a fondness for desserts such as jellies and dislikes sushi except for salmon sushi.
- GOT7’s BamBam used to have a one-sided crush on Nayeon in the past.
- In March 2020, she donated KR₩50 million to the Community Chest of Korea.
- During the 2022 MAMA Awards, Nayeon won the award for “Best Female Artist”.
- Nayeon has been featured in numerous magazines such as Nylon Korea, Cosmopolitan Korea, Elle Korea, and W Korea.
- In 2022, she was featured in Harper’s Bazaar Korea‘s ‘April 2022 issue’ for Chaumet’s Josephine collection.
- In January 2022, her mother’s ex-boyfriend filed a ₩600 million loan lawsuit against Nayeon. It was revealed that he had transferred approximately ₩535.9 million from 2004 to 2016 to Nayeon’s side. In September 2023, she won the monetary lawsuit after the court claimed that there was insufficient evidence to recognize the amount as a loan.
- Nayeon does not have any verified social media account.
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