Jihyo
Park Ji-hyo (Korean: 박지효; born Park Ji-soo on February 1, 1997), known mononymously as Jihyo, is a South Korean singer. She is the leader and vocalist of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.
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Born | Park Ji-soo February 1, 1997 |
Occupation | Singer |
Relatives | Lee Ha-eum (sister) |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–present |
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Member of | |
Korean name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Bak Ji-hyo |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Chihyo |
Birth name | |
Hangul | |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Bak Ji-su |
McCune–Reischauer | Pak Chisu |
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Early life
Jihyo was born on February 1, 1997, in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea as Park Ji-soo.[1][2][3] Her younger sister, Lee Ha-eum (born Park Ji-young) has been modeling and debuting as a rookie actress.[4]
Career

Pre-debut
JYP Entertainment scouted Jihyo after she placed second in a contest on Junior Naver.[5] She joined the company at the age of eight and trained for ten years,[6][7][8] during which she became the face of Innisfree's teen line with boy band Boyfriend,[5] and trained with K-pop acts such as Wonder Girls' Sunmi and Hyerim, Bae Suzy, Jo Kwon, and Nichkhun. Jihyo was set to debut in a girl group with now-Twice members Nayeon, Jeongyeon and Sana, although the project was cancelled.[5][9] Instead, she joined the reality television show Sixteen, a competition to select the founding members of Twice.[10][11] She legally changed her name to Jihyo before the competition.[5] As one of nine successful participants, she went on to join the newly formed girl group Twice.[6] Jihyo was voted by her bandmates as leader in an anonymous vote.[5][6][7]
Debut with Twice and solo activities
In October 2015, Twice officially debuted with the release of their first extended play (EP), The Story Begins.[12] Its lead single "Like Ooh-Ahh" became the first K-pop debut song to reach 100 million views on YouTube.[13]
On March 6, 2022, Jihyo released her first OST titled "Stardust Love Song" for tvN's Twenty-Five Twenty-One.[14] She released her second OST titled "I Fly" for SBS's Today's Webtoon on July 29.[15]
In January 2023, Jihyo was announced as the brand model for South Korean cosmetics brand Milk Touch.[16]
Public image and influence
On the Korean Business Research Institute's monthly "Individual Girl Group Members Brand Power Ranking" Jihyo placed second and third on the November 2018 and May 2019 search.[17][18] Jihyo has been noted for her vocal and performance skills by the media and fans.[19][20][21][22]
Discography
Collaborations
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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KOR Circle [23] |
NZ Hot [24] |
US World [25] | |||
Daring Woman 당돌한 여자 (with Nayeon,Chaeyoung and Tzuyu) | 2015 | – | – | – | TwoYoo Project - Sugar Man Part.11 |
"The Reason Why I'm Beautiful" (with Ben and Jung Eun-ji)[26] |
2016 | 97 | – | – | Popular Music Crush Pt. 1 from Inkigayo Music Crush |
"I'll Show You" (With Nayeon, Sana , Chaeyoung, Bekuh Boom and Annika Wells) |
2020 | – | 38 | 10 | All Out |
Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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KOR [27] |
KOR Hot [28] | |||
"Stardust Love Song" | 2022 | 103 | 71 | Twenty-Five Twenty-One OST Part 6 |
"I Fly" | —[upper-alpha 1] | — | Today's Webtoon OST Part 1 | |
"A Strange Day" (이상한 하루) | —[upper-alpha 2] | — | Summer Strike OST Part 1 | |
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory |
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[31]
Title | Year | Artist | Album | Composer | Lyricist |
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"Eye Eye Eyes" | 2017 | Twice | Signal | ![]() |
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"24/7" | Twicetagram | ![]() |
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"HO!" | 2018 | What Is Love? | ![]() |
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"Sunset" | Yes or Yes | ![]() |
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"Girls Like Us" | 2019 | Fancy You | ![]() |
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"Get Loud" | Feel Special | ![]() |
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"21:29" | ![]() |
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"Up No More" | 2020 | Eyes Wide Open | ![]() |
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"First Time" | 2021 | Taste of Love | ![]() |
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"Real You" | Formula of Love: O+T=<3 | ![]() |
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"Cactus" (선인장) | ![]() |
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"Celebrate" | 2022 | Celebrate | ![]() |
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"Trouble" | Between 1&2 | ![]() |
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Bibliography
Photobooks
Title | Release date | Publisher | Ref. |
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Yes, I am Jihyo. | August 20, 2021 | JYP Entertainment | [33] |
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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APAN Star Awards | 2022 | Best Original Soundtrack | "Stardust Love Song" | Nominated | [34] |
Notes
References
- "9 things to know about TWICE's Jihyo". SBS. February 1, 2019. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- "Genap 22 Tahun, Ini Dia 7 Fakta Jihyo TWICE yang Wajib Kamu Tahu". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- Benjamin, Jeff (March 1, 2020). "Jihyo of Twice: the courageous lead singer who's a source of strength for her bandmates". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Lee Ji-soo (February 6, 2023). "신예 이하음, 알고보니 트와이스 지효 동생 '관심집중'" [Rookie Lee Ha-eum, turns out to be TWICE's Jihyo's younger sister 'attention'] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- "9 things to know about TWICE's Jihyo". SBS. February 1, 2019. Archived from the original on March 14, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Devon, Abelman (May 2020). "Jihyo of TWICE's Career Has Been 15 Years in the Making". Allure. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Vacco-Bolaños, Jessica (October 3, 2019). "Who Is Jihyo? TWICE's Leader's Talent Will Seriously Impress You". Elite Daily. Archived from the original on May 19, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- Jung, Chul-hwan (February 22, 2018). "3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: In the Lion's Den". The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition). Archived from the original on January 22, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Benjamin, Jeff (March 1, 2020). "Jihyo of Twice: the courageous lead singer who's a source of strength for her bandmates". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- Won, Ho-jung (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- Moon, Kat (September 20, 2019). "Everything to Know About K-Pop Group Twice". Time. Archived from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- Kim, Yu-jin (October 20, 2015). "TWICE unveils debut album 'The Story Begins'". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on December 7, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- Moon, Kat (October 9, 2019). "K-Pop Powerhouse TWICE Opens Up About How Their New Album Is More Personal Than Ever". Time. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- Shin Young-eun (March 4, 2022). "트와이스 지효, 데뷔 후 첫 단독 OST 가창" [TWICE's Jihyo sings her first solo OST since her debut]. Maeil Economic Daily. Archived from the original on March 5, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- Kim, Da-eun (July 29, 2022). "트와이스 지효, '오늘의 웹툰' 첫 OST '아이 플라이' 29일 발매" [Twice's Jihyo to release the first OST 'I Fly' for 'Today's Webtoon' on the 29th] (in Korean). Ilgan Sports. Archived from the original on July 29, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022 – via Naver.
- Kim, Hyeran (January 11, 2023). "올리브인터내셔널 '밀크터치' 트와이스 지효 모델 발탁" [Olive International 'Milk Touch' Twice Jihyo selected as model] (in Korean). Retrieved January 11, 2023.
- "BLACKPINK Jennie, November girl group individual brand reputation 1st place..2nd Twice Jihyo". Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved March 20, 2023.
- "BLACKPINK Jennie, girl group individual brand power 1st place … Wonyoung Jang-Jihyo After that". YTN (in Korean). May 19, 2019. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- "Written By: Jihyo". Tidal. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- Jeff Benjamin (March 1, 2020). "Jihyo of Twice: the courageous lead singer who's a source of strength for her bandmates". South China Morning Post. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- "From 'Jimin' to 'Lisa'; the best 3rd generation K-Pop performers". Mashable. November 7, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- Hanna Tamondong (October 18, 2020). "Everything You Need To Know About The Members Of The K-Pop Girl Group, TWICE". Cosmopolitan Philippines. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
- Peak chart positions on Gaon Digital Chart:
- "The Reason Why I'm Beautiful". Gaon Chart (in Korean). November 6–12, 2016. Archived from the original on March 6, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- "I'll Show You". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- devops (January 2, 2013). "World Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- "'인기가요' 뮤직 크러쉬, 첫 주인공 정은지·트와이스 지효·벤 '기대 UP'". Asia Today (in Korean). November 6, 2016. Archived from the original on June 24, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- Peak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart:
- "Stardust Love Song". Gaon Chart (in Korean). March 6–12, 2022. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
- Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 positions:
- "Stardust Love Song". Billboard. April 10–16, 2022. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- "Circle Download Chart – Week 31 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). July 24–30, 2022. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- "Circle Download Chart – Week 47 of 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). November 13–19, 2022. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- "Songs Registered Under PARK JI-HYO (10020133)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 7, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". April 29, 2015.
- "TWICE ソロ写真集『Yes, I am Jihyo.』取り扱いに関して" (in Japanese). TWICE Japan Official Website. July 26, 2021. Archived from the original on December 19, 2021. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- Hwang, Hyo-yi (September 6, 2022). "강태오-박은빈'·'손석구-김지원'·'이준호-이세영' 베스트커플상은?" [Best Couple Award for 'Kang Tae-oh - Park Eun-bin', 'Son Seok-gu-Kim Ji-won', 'Lee Jun-ho-Lee Se-young'?] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved September 6, 2022 – via Naver.
External links
Media related to Jihyo at Wikimedia Commons