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Tzuyu

Tzuyu is the stage name of Chou Tzu-yu, a Taiwanese singer based in South Korea.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tzuyu is the stage name of Chou Tzu-yu, a Taiwanese singer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. She made her solo debut in 2024 with the mini album "abouTZU" and lead single "Run Away".

Early life

Tzuyu was born Chou Tzu-yu on June 14, 1999, in Tainan, Taiwan. Sources identify her as Taiwanese and note that she later moved to South Korea to pursue her career.

Career with Twice

Tzuyu became a member of Twice, the South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. She is listed in fan and reference profiles as one of the group's vocalists and as its youngest member.

Solo career

In 2024, Tzuyu released her solo debut mini album, "abouTZU," with the title track "Run Away." This marked her first release as a solo artist.

Public image

Profiles commonly describe Tzuyu as a prominent K-pop idol and one of the best-known members of Twice. She is also frequently noted for being the group's Taiwanese member.

Key facts

  • Tzuyu is a Taiwanese singer who is based in South Korea.
  • She is a member of Twice, a South Korean girl group formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.
  • She is commonly identified by the mononym Tzuyu and the Chinese name Chou Tzu-yu.
  • Her solo debut was released in 2024.
  • She is widely described as the youngest member of Twice.
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Canadian context

Tzuyu has relevance to Canadian readers through the global popularity of K-pop and Twice, which has a substantial fan base in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tzuyu?
Tzuyu is the stage name of Chou Tzu-yu, a Taiwanese singer and member of the South Korean girl group Twice.
When was Tzuyu born?
She was born on June 14, 1999.
What group is Tzuyu in?
She is a member of Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.
What is Tzuyu's solo debut?
Her solo debut was the 2024 mini album "abouTZU," led by the single "Run Away."
Where is Tzuyu from?
She was born in Tainan, Taiwan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzuyu
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, nationality, birthday, birthplace, and membership in Twice.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzuyu
    Supports: Solo debut in 2024 with the mini album "abouTZU" and title track "Run Away."
  3. Wikipedia (Indonesian) — https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tzuyu
    Supports: Birth date, Taiwanese identity, Twice membership, and solo debut release date.