Biography

Sana

사나 / Minatozaki Sana

Sana (Minatozaki Sana) is a Japanese singer, a vocalist of TWICE and a member of its Japanese sub-unit MISAMO. Discovered by a JYP Entertainment recruiter in Osaka, she trained in Seoul from April 2012 and debuted with TWICE in October 2015. She is credited with strengthening cultural ties between Japan and South Korea.

  • Singer
  • Host

Profile

Sana (Minatozaki Sana) is a Japanese singer based in South Korea and a vocalist of TWICE. Scouted by a JYP Entertainment recruiter at an Osaka shopping mall while in middle school, she moved to Seoul as a trainee in 2012 and debuted with the group in October 2015.

One of K-pop’s most beloved Japanese stars, she is also a member of MISAMO, TWICE’s Japanese sub-unit with Mina and Momo, and has expanded into hosting with the popular YouTube talk show Sana’s Fridge Interview.

Facts

  • She was discovered by a JYP Entertainment recruiter at a shopping mall in Osaka during middle school and joined the agency's trainee program in South Korea in April 2012. Wikipedia EN
  • In Gallup Korea's 2018 idol popularity poll she ranked 17th, the highest position of any Japanese individual in the survey. Wikipedia EN
  • She debuted in MISAMO, TWICE's Japanese sub-unit with Mina and Momo, on July 26, 2023. Wikipedia EN
  • She hosted the YouTube talk show Sana's Fridge Interview from March to August 2025, after her guest episode on the original format exceeded 10 million views. Wikipedia EN

Works

Sixteen Contestant
2015 / Reality show
Masterpiece (MISAMO EP) Member of MISAMO
2023 / Other
Sana's Fridge Interview Host
2025 / TV show

FAQ

How was Sana discovered?
A JYP Entertainment recruiter spotted her at a shopping mall in Osaka while she was in middle school; she moved to South Korea in April 2012 to train.
Is Sana in a TWICE sub-unit?
Yes. She is a member of MISAMO, the Japanese sub-unit with Mina and Momo, which debuted on July 26, 2023 with the EP Masterpiece.

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