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Born: 1 November 1996 · Age: 29
Yoo Jeong-yeon is 29 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 1 November 1996.
South Korean singer and vocalist in Twice who spoke openly about anxiety before returning to the stage
Did you know?She was known for her short hair, rare among K-pop girl group members when Twice debuted.
Jeongyeon is one of the main vocalists of Twice. She trained for years before winning a place through a reality show. Her short hair and tomboyish style set her apart in the early days. Fans love her dry humour and caring nature. She stepped back from work to look after her mental health. Her openness helped start conversations about wellbeing in the K-pop industry. She returned to perform with the group on world tours.
Yu Jeong-yeon (Korean: 유정연; born 1 November 1996), known mononymously as Jeongyeon, is a South Korean singer. She is a member of Twice, a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment.
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South Korean singer, born 1996
Yoo Jeong-yeon was born in Suwon on 1 November 1996.
She joined Twice through the TV contest Sixteen in 2015.
Her elder sister is the actress Gong Seung-yeon.
She took a break from the group in 2020 to recover from anxiety.
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