Biography

Nayeon

나연 / Im Na-yeon

Nayeon (Im Na-yeon) is a South Korean singer, a vocalist and the oldest member of TWICE. She debuted with the group in October 2015 and became its first soloist in June 2022 with the EP IM NAYEON, whose lead single "POP!" made her the first Korean soloist to reach the top 10 of the US Billboard 200. Her second EP, NA, followed in 2024.

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Nayeon is a South Korean singer and the oldest member of the girl group TWICE, formed by JYP Entertainment through the 2015 survival show Sixteen. Known for her bright stage presence, she has been at the center of the group’s performances since their October 2015 debut.

In June 2022 she became the first TWICE member to debut as a soloist with the EP IM NAYEON and its hit single “POP!”, making her the first South Korean soloist in history to enter the top 10 of the US Billboard 200.

Facts

  • Her debut EP IM NAYEON (June 24, 2022) made her the first TWICE member to go solo and the first South Korean soloist ever to enter the top 10 of the US Billboard 200, debuting at number 7. Wikipedia EN
  • Her second EP NA (June 14, 2024) topped South Korea's Circle Album Chart and again reached number 7 on the Billboard 200. Wikipedia EN
  • She won Best Female Artist at the 2022 MAMA Awards following her solo debut. Wikipedia EN
  • She has kept up solo activity alongside TWICE, performing solo in Japan at Beat AX Vol.5 in February 2025 and releasing a remix of "Era" with American singer-songwriter Tayla Parx in June 2025. Wikipedia EN

Works

Sixteen Contestant
2015 / Reality show
IM NAYEON (EP) Solo artist
2022 / Other
NA (EP) Solo artist
2024 / Other
Sold Out on You (OST) Soundtrack vocalist
2026 / Other

Awards

MAMA Awards Best Female Artist
2022 / CJ ENM

FAQ

When did Nayeon debut as a solo artist?
On June 24, 2022, with the EP IM NAYEON and its lead single "POP!" — the first solo debut by a TWICE member.
Is Nayeon the oldest member of TWICE?
Yes. Born September 22, 1995, she is the oldest of the nine members.

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