How Well Do You Know Nayeon of TWICE? Take the Quiz!

Nayeon has been at the center of TWICE’s story since the group’s formation, but her journey to becoming one of K-pop’s most recognizable soloists started long before the group’s 2015 debut. Born in Seoul on September 22, 1995, Nayeon was discovered by JYP Entertainment after participating in a modeling contest. Despite her mother initially opposing her entering the entertainment industry, Nayeon secretly attended JYP’s open audition in 2010 and became a trainee.

Her path to TWICE was not completely straightforward. Before appearing on the survival show Sixteen, she was preparing to debut in another JYP girl group, 6mix, but the project was ultimately cancelled. In 2015, she competed on Sixteen, where she secured a place in the final nine-member lineup that would become TWICE. The group debuted in October of that year with The Story Begins and quickly became one of the defining girl groups of their generation.

Nayeon eventually expanded her career beyond TWICE with her solo debut in 2022. Her first EP, Im Nayeon, made history by becoming the first release by a South Korean soloist to enter the top 10 of the US Billboard 200, debuting at No. 7. Its lead single, “Pop!”, also became one of her signature songs, reaching No. 2 on South Korea’s Circle Digital Chart and earning her first solo music show wins.

She followed it with her second EP, Na, in 2024, giving her another No. 1 on the Circle Album Chart and another top-10 Billboard 200 entry. Since then, Nayeon has continued exploring opportunities outside TWICE, from solo performances in Japan and Taiwan to soundtrack releases and collaborations.

But how closely have you followed Nayeon’s journey? From her early trainee years and Sixteen days to her record-breaking solo debut and more recent projects, this quiz will put your Nayeon knowledge to the test.

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Answer Key:

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  B. September 22, 1995
  C. She participated in a modeling contest
  B. 2010
  A. 6mix
  C. Sixteen
  C. Im Nayeon
  D. “Pop!”
  B. It became the first release by a South Korean soloist to enter the top 10
  A. Na
  B. “Kimagure Romantic” by Ikimonogakari

How Did You Score?

8-10 Correct: You know Nayeon’s journey from her early JYP trainee days to TWICE and her solo career extremely well.

5-7 Correct: You know the major moments in Nayeon’s career, but there are still a few details you might have missed.

1-4 Correct: You know some of the basics, but there is plenty more to discover about Nayeon’s journey from trainee to soloist.