Profile
- Real Name: Myoui Mina (名井 南)
- Stage Name: Mina (미나)
- Nickname: Mina, Black Swan, Penguin
- Birthday: March 24, 1997
- Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: Japanese-American
- Position: Sub Vocalist, Main Dancer (TWICE)
- Religion: Catholic
- Profession: Singer
- Education: –
- Hobbies: Shopping, Looking up restaurants
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- Instagram: @green_mina0324
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- YouTube: –
Height, Weight & Appearance
- Height: 163 cm (5’4″)
- Weight: 46 kg (101 lbs)
- Blood Type: A
- Hair color: Black
- Eye color: Brown
- Body measurements: 33-25-31 (Bust -33, Waist -25, and Hips -31 inches)
- Shoe size: 6.5 (US)
- Dress Size: –
Family
- Father: –
- Mother: –
- Brother: Kai
- Sister: –
Boyfriend & Dating History
Bambam (GOT7)
In 2017, Mina got involved in a dating rumor with GOT7’s Thai member, Bambam because of a picture circulating through the internet of the both of them looking cozy together.
JYP Entertainment denied the rumors and stated, “It’s just a candid photo. The two of them are simply company colleagues.”
Jeno (NCT)
Mina’s recent dating rumor is with NCT’s Jeno because Jeno reportedly “accidentally” followed Mina on Instagram and unfollowed right after.
However, neither sides have confirmed or denied the rumor, leaving it baseless.
Net Worth
Mina has an estimated net worth between $2.5 million – $3 million. She mainly earns from her career as a singer, dancer and songwriter in TWICE.
She also earns through brand deal endorsements.
TWICE
According to net worth spot, TWICE earns an estimated $5.11 million a year through album and merchandise sales. They evenly split among the 9 members.
Plastic Surgery
It has never been revealed that Mina did plastic surgery.
Facts
- Mina’s MBTI type is ISFP-T.
- Her English name is Sharon.
- Even though she was born in the US, both of her parents are Japanese.
- Mina finally moved to her motherland while she was just a toddler.
- She was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States; her parents are both Japanese.
- Mina’s father is a professor at Osaka University Hospital.
- Initially, she was discovered by a talent scout when she went shopping with her mother.
- She became a trainee started from 2014.
- She has learned ballet for approximately 11 years.
- Mina is really quiet when she’s in public.
- Her training period is the shortest compared to other members.
- She once made an appearance alongside TWICE members in a music video owned by JY Park, Fire.
- 37 is her favorite number.
- She loves a sentence in Japanese which says “The opposite of love is indifference, not hate”.
- She once made an appearance for some music videos such as Feel by Junho, Stop Stop It by GOT7, Rose by Wooyoung, and Only You by miss A.
- She got 91st place for The Most Beautiful Faces in 2019.
- Mint is Mina’s representative color.
- Among the male JYP trainees, Mina was very famous.
- She once became Urizip Dance School student to learn modern dance.
- La Corsaire is her favorite ballet production.
- Rei is her male dog’s name.
- This idol loves Almost Is Never Enough by Ariana Grande as her karaoke song.
- She loves Harry Potter.
- The movie character she likes is Hermione.
- She prefers action and thriller movies to romance.
- She doesn’t like beondaegi.
- She loves eating some snacks, Heinz ketchup, and egg with ketchup.
- Her favorite beverage is Americano.
- Purple and indigo are Mina’s favorite colors.
- She would use her phone if she can’t fall asleep.
- Mina has so many mood swings and ups and downs.
- This star is really a bright person.
- She won’t talk to anyone if she gets mad.
- Mina will never ride some rides in the amusement park.
- She loves white sarks.
- Mina shares a room with Jihyo, Nayeon, and Sana.
- She would cry if she got the highest stress.
- She said that her ideal type is someone who well-mannered, playful, can be her leader, decisive, and kind.
Reality shows
- SIXTEEN (Mnet | 2015), as a contestant
Music video appearances
- Fire (2016) – J.Y. Park (feat. Conan O’Brien, Steven Yeun, & Jimin Park)
- Only You (2015) – miss A
- Feel (2014) – Junho
Quotes
“I thought I should try my best till the end.”
“We are all human and experiencing the same things.”
“Keep working hard, do the best that you can, and everything will fall into place.”
“There were constant thoughts of What if I fail? If I could go back and tell myself something then, I would say that there’s no need to worry.”
“Instead of copying others, if you really spend time with yourself and find your true self, you’ll be able to shine brighter than any other people.”
“I think just simply hearing that they like me is reassuring and gives me confidence. I like when they tell you in a straightforward way.”
“When I first debuted, I worked hard thinking ‘I have to smile.’ However, at a certain point, I realized that didn’t suit me. Even when we performed on music shows, many people told me, ‘Mina, you don’t have to smile if you don’t want to. You look cool even if you don’t smile.’”
“Since I achieved my dream, it was obviously great, but I don’t think these seven years have been only great. There were hard times and I also took a break from promotions. In those moments, I was okay because I had my members. I’m so thankful that it’s the nine of us.”
“I’m not good at expressing myself and I’m quite shy but I think the fact that I am able to live true to myself as a member of TWICE is all thanks to my members.”
“Ballet became a habit for me since I started when I was so young. Thanks to a friend in middle school who liked Kpop, I danced to my first Kpop song. I was able to feel and practice the energy [from the dance].”
“I want to become like SISTAR sunbaenims. I want to gain that natural sexiness that beams out from their bodies.”
Pics of Mina
1. Mina is a perfect model
2. Is she a Princess Jasmine twin?
3. Our queen is so flawless
4. This photo emphasizes her power
5. What a beautiful costume it is
FAQs
Who is Mina (TWICE)?
She is a Japanese singer.
Who is Mina (TWICE)’s real name?
Her real name is Myoui Mina (名井 南).
What makes Mina (TWICE) famous?
She got famous through her appearance on Mnet reality show SIXTEEN in 2015 and then for debuting as the sub vocalist and main dancer of TWICE.
Where is Mina (TWICE) from?
She was born in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
How old is Mina (TWICE)?
She was born in 1997, and she is 26 years old as of 2023.
When Mina (TWICE) celebrates her birthday?
She celebrates on the 24th of every March.
How tall is Mina (TWICE)?
Her height is 5’4″ or 163 cm.
Who are Mina (TWICE)’s parents?
She did not reveal the names of her father and mother.
Is Mina (TWICE) married?
She is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether she is in a relationship or not.
Who is Mina (TWICE)’s ex-boyfriend?
None of her ex-boyfriend is known to the public. However, she used to be rumored to date Bambam (GOT7) and Jeno (NCT).
How rich is Mina (TWICE)?
Her net worth is around $2.5 million to $3 million.
What is Mina (TWICE) nationality?
Her nationality is Japanese.
Not just being an expert in dancing, Mina’s vocal quality is also no joke. Through her charm and her personality, her skill becomes one of the greatest things that TWICE fans always proud of.