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Momo

모모 / Hirai Momo

Momo (Hirai Momo) is a Japanese singer, dancer and rapper, a member of TWICE and of its Japanese sub-unit MISAMO. Regarded as the group's best dancer, she was initially eliminated on the survival show Sixteen before being reinstated by Park Jin-young, and debuted with TWICE in October 2015.

  • Singer
  • Dancer
  • Rapper

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Momo (Hirai Momo) is a Japanese singer, dancer and rapper based in South Korea, celebrated as TWICE’s strongest dancer — fans call her the “Dance Machine”. Eliminated during the 2015 survival show Sixteen, she was brought back by JYP founder Park Jin-young for her performance skills and debuted with the group in October 2015.

Since 2023 she has also promoted in Japan as one third of MISAMO, TWICE’s Japanese sub-unit with Mina and Sana, and in the same year she became the first Japanese person to reach 10 million Instagram followers.

Facts

  • She was eliminated during the 2015 survival show Sixteen but was brought back by JYP Entertainment founder Park Jin-young because of her performance abilities, joining TWICE's final lineup. Wikipedia EN
  • In 2023 she became the first Japanese person to reach 10 million Instagram followers, surpassing comedian Naomi Watanabe. Wikipedia EN
  • She debuted in MISAMO, TWICE's Japanese sub-unit with Mina and Sana, on July 26, 2023 with the EP Masterpiece. Wikipedia EN
  • She cites J-pop icon Namie Amuro as her role model, and is nicknamed the "Dance Machine" by fans for her dancing. Wikipedia EN

Works

Sixteen Contestant
2015 / Reality show
Masterpiece (MISAMO EP) Member of MISAMO
2023 / Other

FAQ

Is Momo Korean or Japanese?
Momo is Japanese. She was born Hirai Momo in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, and is one of TWICE's three Japanese members alongside Sana and Mina.
What is MISAMO?
MISAMO is TWICE's Japanese sub-unit made up of Mina, Sana and Momo. It debuted in Japan on July 26, 2023 with the EP Masterpiece.

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