Biography

Jihyo

지효 / Park Ji-soo

Jihyo (Park Ji-hyo, born Park Ji-soo) is a South Korean singer, the leader and main vocalist of TWICE. Recruited by JYP Entertainment as a child, she trained for about ten years before debuting in October 2015. Her solo debut EP Zone (2023), led by "Killin' Me Good", entered the Billboard 200 at number 14.

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  • Park Ji-hyo (박지효)

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Jihyo (Park Ji-hyo, born Park Ji-soo) is a South Korean singer, the leader and main vocalist of TWICE. After roughly ten years as a JYP Entertainment trainee, she debuted with the group in October 2015, having been voted leader by her bandmates in an anonymous vote.

She launched her solo career in August 2023 with the EP Zone and its lead single “Killin’ Me Good”, and in 2025 earned her first solo Billboard Hot 100 entry with “Takedown” from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters.

Facts

  • She trained at JYP Entertainment for approximately ten years before debuting, the longest training period of any TWICE member, and was voted leader by her bandmates in an anonymous vote. Wikipedia EN
  • Her solo debut EP Zone (August 2023), led by "Killin' Me Good", entered the US Billboard 200 at number 14 and sold over half a million copies in its first week. Wikipedia EN
  • "Takedown" (June 2025), recorded with Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung for Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters, gave her a first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 outside TWICE, peaking at number 50. Wikipedia EN
  • In May 2026 she collaborated with American R&B singer Jenevieve on a remix of "Hvnly". Wikipedia EN

Works

Sixteen Contestant
2015 / Reality show
Zone (EP) Solo artist
2023 / Other
Takedown (KPop Demon Hunters OST) Vocalist (with Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung)
2025 / Other
Hvnly (remix, with Jenevieve) Featured artist
2026 / Other

FAQ

Why is Jihyo the leader of TWICE?
Before debut, the members chose their leader in an anonymous vote and picked Jihyo, who was also the longest-serving trainee with about ten years at JYP Entertainment.
What is Jihyo's real name?
She was born Park Ji-soo and later legally changed her name to Park Ji-hyo.
When did Jihyo go solo?
In August 2023 with the EP Zone and its lead single "Killin' Me Good" — the second solo debut from TWICE after Nayeon.

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