ArtistJYP Entertainment
Jeongyeon
Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연), known as Jeongyeon, is the lead vocalist of TWICE, the nine-member girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. Born November 1, 1996, in Suwon, South Korea, she trained under JYP after being scouted as a teenager. Her older sister is actress Gong Seungyeon, making them one of K-pop's most recognized sibling pairs.
Jeongyeon's grounded, versatile vocal tone anchors TWICE's harmonies and has remained one of the group's most distinctive sonic signatures across a decade of releases. Her run with TWICE has included significant personal challenges: she underwent surgery for a herniated disc in 2020, then took a three-month hiatus for anxiety disorder in late 2020, returning in January 2021. A second hiatus for panic and anxiety disorder followed in August 2021, with a full return to group activities in February 2022.
Jeongyeon contributed vocals to TAKEDOWN on the KPop Demon Hunters OST (2025) alongside fellow members Jihyo and Chaeyoung. On TWICE's fourth full album THIS IS FOR (July 2025), she appeared on the sub-unit track LET LOVE GO alongside Momo, Sana, and Tzuyu, and released her first individual solo track "FIX A DRINK" -- a country-inflected number performed exclusively on the THIS IS FOR World Tour. Across a decade with TWICE, Jeongyeon has performed at sold-out stadiums worldwide and helped the group surpass 20 million Spotify followers.
1 articles5 creditsDebut: October 20, 2015South Korean
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Discography
2025
TAKEDOWNOST
VocalistTWICE
2025
THIS IS FORAlbum
2024
StrategyMini Album
2024
With YOU-thMini Album
2023
READY TO BEAlbum
Fans Also Ask
Is Jeongyeon still active in TWICE?
Yes. Jeongyeon is an active member of TWICE and participated in the group's 2025-2026 THIS IS FOR World Tour, performing dates across North America including Washington, D.C. in February 2026. She took brief health-related hiatuses in 2020 and 2021 but has been fully active since early 2022.
Has Jeongyeon released any solo music?
Jeongyeon has not released a standalone solo album, but the TWICE studio album READY TO BE (2023) includes her solo track 'FIX A DRINK,' showcasing her distinctive vocal tone in an R&B-leaning setting. She also holds a verified Spotify profile created in late 2025, signaling active solo pursuit.
What health issues did Jeongyeon face?
Jeongyeon underwent surgery for a herniated disc in 2020 and went on hiatus in 2021 after being diagnosed with panic disorder. She resumed TWICE activities in early 2022 and has been consistently performing since. A brief health-related pause in October 2025 lasted just one week before she returned.
What is Jeongyeon's real name?
Jeongyeon's real name is Yoo Jeong-yeon (유정연). She was born November 1, 1996, in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do. Her older sister is actress Gong Seung-yeon. She adopted the stage name Jeongyeon, drawn from her real name, when she debuted with TWICE in 2015 under JYP Entertainment.
When did Jeongyeon debut with TWICE?
Jeongyeon debuted with TWICE on October 20, 2015, as one of nine members selected through Mnet's Sixteen survival program. As the group's lead vocalist, her tone anchored signature early hits including 'TT,' 'LIKEY,' and 'What Is Love?' -- some of K-pop's most-streamed tracks of the 2010s.
