Dahyun
A core member of TWICE whose radiant energy and precise rap delivery helped propel the group to global pop dominance.
Born 1998 (age 28)·South Korean singer, rapper and actress·Birthday: May 28·Generation Z
Biography
Dahyun was discovered by JYP Entertainment after performing in a church dance group, a video of which went viral in South Korea. She entered the company's rigorous training system, where her cheerful personality and sharp dance skills stood out. Her big break came in 2015 on the survival show 'Sixteen,' where she earned her spot as a member of the newly formed girl group TWICE. Known within the group as a rapper and sub-vocalist, Dahyun quickly became identifiable for her bright, infectious stage presence and her signature 'eagle wing' dance move. Beyond music, she is a sought-after MC for award shows and variety programs, where her natural wit shines. As part of TWICE, she has been instrumental in the group's record-breaking success, touring the world and becoming a defining face of K-pop's third generation.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Dahyun was born in 1998, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Dahyun Was Born
The biggest hits of 1998
#1 Movie
Saving Private Ryan
Best Picture
Shakespeare in Love
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Dahyun's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1998Born
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2003Started school
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2011Became a teenager
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Could drive
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2016Could vote
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2019Turned 21
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 28 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Debuted as a member of TWICE, which became the first Korean girl group to hold a dome tour in Japan.
- Co-wrote the lyrics for several TWICE songs, including 'Shot Thru the Heart' and 'Missing U.'
- Served as a fixed MC on the music show 'M Countdown' from 2017 to 2019.
- Performed as part of TWICE at the 2019 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, a first for a K-pop girl group.
Did You Know?
She is known for her love of kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew).
Her nickname is 'Dubu' (Tofu) because of her pale skin.
She taught herself to play the piano for a TWICE reality show segment.
She famously performed a solo dance to 'Umbrella' by Rihanna on the show 'Sixteen.'
“Even if we're apart, we're under the same sky, so let's meet in our dreams.”
