Facts and Career Journey of Mina TWICE, Becoming the Shortest Trainee - Learning Ballet for 11 Years

Kapanlagi.com - For those of you who are fans of K-Pop group TWICE, you must be familiar with the name Mina. Yup! Mina is one of the members who has a sweet face. Mina TWICE is one of the idols who is very popular not only in South Korea, but also in Japan where Mina was raised. Mina TWICE's real name is Myoui Mina.

Mina TWICE was born on March 24, 1997 in San Antonio, Texas, America. However, both of Mina's parents are originally from Japan. She then moved to Kobe, Japan, when she was still a toddler. Mina's name itself is taken from her real name. Mina also has an older brother who lives in Japan.

Of course, besides the facts above, there are still many more facts about Mina TWICE. And also her career journey up to now. Here is the career journey of Mina that can make you love her even more. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. Mina TWICE's Career Journey

Mina TWICE (credit: Dispatch)

At first, Mina never thought of becoming a K-Pop idol, KLovers. At that time, a staff member from JYP Entertainment accidentally met Mina while she was shopping with her mother. Mina was shopping with her mother in Osaka, Japan at that time.

Then, in 2014, Mina went to South Korea to become a K-Pop idol by becoming a trainee under JYP Entertainment. In 2015, Mina participated in a reality television show called SIXTEEN, which was created to select members for TWICE.

And she was one of the nine winners who were chosen to join TWICE and debut officially. It turned out that Mina was one of the nine winners and was selected to join the female idol group, TWICE.

In October 2015, Mina made her official debut as a member of TWICE through the release of their mini album titled The Story Begins, with the main song Like OOH-AHH. Of course, Mina immediately caught the attention of the public in South Korea and Japan, with her dancing talent and beautiful face.

2. Becoming a TWICE Member with the Fastest Trainee Period

Mina TWICE (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

It turns out that Mina TWICE is one of the members with the fastest trainee period, KLovers. Yes, she only spent not less than a year before finally making her official debut in 2015 along with the other TWICE members.

Although she is one of the members with the fastest debut, Mina TWICE is recognized for her dancing abilities. Mina is known as one of the main dancers in TWICE and has received a lot of recognition in South Korea and abroad.

Mina TWICE's popularity, along with Momo TWICE and Sana TWICE who are also from Japan, is considered to have improved the relationship between Japan and South Korea. In the annual music poll conducted by Gallup Korea for 2019.

Mina TWICE was even chosen as the 16th most popular idol in South Korea. This is certainly a good thing for Mina TWICE in her career. It is also an achievement for Mina TWICE who has succeeded and become popular at a young age.

3. Talented in Ballet

Mina TWICE (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

Having exceptional talent in dance is not an easy thing to do, KLovers. Yes, Mina has honed that talent since she was young. It is known that Mina has been practicing ballet for 11 years. She even took modern dance classes in Japan as a teenager. So it's no wonder that Mina is so amazing in performing dances in TWICE.

4. Having Anxiety Disorder

Mina TWICE (credit: Naver x Dispatch)

And the last fact about Mina TWICE is that she is someone who has an anxiety disorder, KLovers. In fact, this anxiety disorder is quite severe. Just like Jungyeon TWICE, Mina TWICE also took a hiatus for a while due to the illness she suffers from.

On July 11, 2019, JYP Entertainment announced that Mina would take a break from the remaining Twicelights World Tour concerts. This is because Mina TWICE suddenly experienced extreme anxiety disorder and discomfort performing on stage.

That's why Mina TWICE decided not to continue her activities with TWICE and took a temporary break. But fortunately, in February 2020, it was announced that Mina TWICE's condition had improved and she returned to perform with TWICE until now.

Those are some things you need to know about Mina TWICE. From her life journey to her extraordinary career journey, making Mina a successful idol today.

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