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Get to Know More About the Charismatic Member of TWICE, Yoo Jeong Yeon!

JYP’s third generation girl-group, TWICE, has been one of the global stars this year. Each year, they’ve gained more popularity and recognition from both national and international fans. Especially for this year, after the release of ‘FANCY’, they became more well known by the international fans. This year, TWICE had their first world tour, called ‘TWICELIGHTS’.

The group, that consist 9 members, was also able to attract many new fans by their own charms, and one of those members is Jeong Yeon. Since her pre-debut in ‘Sixteen’, Jeong Yeon had already attracted many fans for her boyish and charismatic look, with her iconic short hair. She also stands out the most because of her model-like body proportion.

So, for today’s topic at Byeol Korea, we will dig up more information about Jeong Yeon from her pre-debut till now. Without any further ado, let’s get into our topic!

Jeong Yeon’s Full Profile

Birth Name: Used to be Yoo Kyung Wan (유경완), but then she legalized her name as Yoo Jeong Yeon (유정연), instead.
Stage Name: Jeong Yeon (정연)
Birthday: November 1, 1996
Nationality: Korean
Position: Lead Vocalist
Official Height: 169 cm (5’7″)/ Real Height: 169 cm (5’7″)
Weight: 49 kg (108 lbs)
Blood Type: O

Jeong Yeon’s Fun Facts

She was born in Su Won province, South Korea.
Her previous name was Yoo Kyung Wan, but she changed her name during third grade because she was being teased because her name sounded like a boy’s name.
She has two older sisters, named Gong Seung Yeon (an actress) and Seo Yeon (she was an office worker.
Once she didn’t pass JYP Audition, but then, on JYP Entertainment’s 6th Open Audition on March 1, 2010, shes passed and finally became a trainee there.
Jeong Yeon was accepted both by JYP Entertainment and SM Entertainment, but she chooses JYP instead.
Her representative color is Yellow Green.
The leader of TWICE was decided by anonymous voting, the result was that Jeong Yeon is in the second position.
Jeong Yeon likes ddeobeokki, meat, and golbangee muchim. She doesn’t like lotus.
She chooses 0 as her favorite number, the reason is that she actually doesn’t have a favorite number.
Jeong Yeon’s Ideal Type: ‘Someone who makes me feel comfortable, and someone who is funny so that he can amuse me.”
She has a poodle named Nanan.
Jeong Yeon appeared in GOT 7’s ‘Girls Girls Girls’ MV and Miss A’s ‘Only You’ MV.
Her mother works at a Japanese restaurant owned by her maternal aunt.
Jeong Yeon’s father, Yoo Chang Joon, was a private chef for former president Kim Dae Jung. He’s also a head chef at the Seoul Plaza Hotel for more than 20 years, specializing in Korean cuisine.
The happiest part of Jeong Yeon’s day is when she takes off her contact lenses.
She’s ambidextrous (from Twice Showtime).
She initially wanted to be a model.
Jeong Yeon has the most confidence about her teeth and her legs.
In the dorm, Jeong Yeon is in charge of cleaning up the dorm, since she likes cleaning.
She’s also in charge of catching the bugs in the dorm, while Jihyo is the one who’s scared the most by bugs.
Jeong Yeon and Momo shared a room at the dorm.
In TWICE, she was called ‘Mother’ by the other members (from Amigo TV).
Jeong Yeon knows how to play the saxophone (from Star King Ep,441), she also learned how to play a guitar (Weekly Idol).
Jeong yeon says that if she was a male, she would date Nayeon because of her cuteness (at Busan famsign).
During the Incheon fansign, Jeong Yeon said the she would date Mina.
She doesn’t use perfume, but she uses body mist instead.
Jeong Yeon once said that she would grow out her hair in 2017.
She likes to buy ‘convenient’ products (from We Like Zines).
Jeong Yeon ranked at 66th place in the TCC Candler ‘The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2018’.

Appears on JYP Entertainment Survival Show ‘Sixteen’

In 2015, JYP Entertainment created a girl-group survival show called ‘Sixteen’. There were 16 candidates, including Jeong Yeon, who competed with each other, deciding whether they’ll be a part of the group or not. On April 13, 2015, JYP announced the 16 line-up candidates, including their special video introductions.

Here is Jeong Yeon’s Introduction video, and photo press conference of ‘Sixteen’:

For the very first episode, Jeong Yeon showcased her music instrumental skills by playing saxophone, and also her vocal skills by covering Katy Perry’s song ‘Firework’ for the first time in front of Park Jin Young (JYP’s CEO).

Let’s check out her first-ever performances below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx_fjbicqeU

There is also a lovely interaction between Jeong Yeon and the other contestant, Jihyo, who has now became the leader and main vocalist of TWICE. Here is the interaction, cut from ‘Sixteen’ clip:

On the second episode, Jeong Yeon’s sister, Gong Seung Yeon, did a meet-up with her. They talked about so many things during the time; her sister also had a lot of support and advice for Jeong Yeon.

Here are the heartwarming video of the two sisters:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5qexW1SoP4

On the third episode of ‘Sixteen’, once again Jeong Yeon was showcasing her vocal skills. But on this episode, the song that she picked was much longer than her first one. JYP was impressed by her vocal on this performance. Let’s check out the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RJsJIHc5hE

In episode 5, the Major A team members, including Jeong Yeon, did a group battle performance. They performed Pharrell William’s song ‘Happy’, showcasing their singing and dancing skills.

Here is Jeong Yeon’s ‘Happy’ performance focus cam:

In episode 6, Jeong Yeon, with Nayeon, Mina, and Chae Ryeong did a performance cover of Lee Hyo Ri’s song ‘U-Go-Girl’:

On the 8th episode, the Major B team members, which were Jeong Yeon, Nayeon, and Tzuyu did a cover performance of Miss A’s song ‘Hush’. Here is their spectacular, yet sexy performance: