Im Na-yeon, known professionally as Nayeon of TWICE, born 22 September 1995 in Seoul, is the eldest member of TWICE — one of K-pop's most commercially successful girl groups (over 10 million albums sold). She debuted as a soloist in June 2022 with the album IM NAYEON, becoming the first TWICE member with a solo project.
Her Family
Both of Nayeon's parents have been kept deliberately private.
She has one younger sister, Im Seoyeon.
Her Path
Nayeon trained at JYP Entertainment for five years before debuting through the survival show Sixteen. She is one of nine members of TWICE (debuted 20 October 2015).
Her Solo Career
IM NAYEON (June 2022) — first solo mini-album; NA (June 2024) — second mini-album, "ABCD" single peaked at #45 on Billboard Hot 100.
The Im Family Tree at a Glance
Parents: Private.
Sibling: Im Seoyeon — younger sister.
TWICE Nayeon:
- Born 22 September 1995, Seoul, South Korea
- Sun Hwa Arts High School
- Konkuk University (BA, Film, 2018)
- Joined JYP Entertainment 2010
- TWICE debut: 20 October 2015
- Solo: IM NAYEON (2022); NA (2024)
Personal: Unmarried; no children.
What the Im Family Story Teaches Us
A private set of parents. One younger sister. A daughter who at 14 began training and at 20 debuted as part of one of K-pop's most successful groups, and at 26 became the first of her group to release a solo album.
For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Nayeon story carries the same lesson. Some siblings are years apart, with very different generational experiences. The Im sisters' relationship — closely watched by TWICE fans — is one of the most cited bond examples in K-pop. Write down siblings honestly. Their relationships are part of the tree.
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