Nayeon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nayeon
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Nayeon in 2022
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Im Na-yeon
September 22, 1995 Seoul, South Korea
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Hangul |
임나연
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| RR | Im Nayeon |
| MR | Im Nayŏn |
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Im Na-yeon (Hangul: 임나연), known simply as Nayeon, is a singer from South Korea. She was born on September 22, 1995. Nayeon became famous as a member of the South Korean girl group Twice. This group was formed by JYP Entertainment through a TV show called Sixteen in 2015.
Nayeon released her first solo mini-album, called Im Nayeon, in June 2022. This album became number one in South Korea and reached number seven on the US Billboard 200 chart. This made her the first South Korean solo artist to get into the top 10 of that chart. The main song from the album, "Pop!", reached number two in South Korea. In 2024, Nayeon's second mini-album, Na, also reached number one in South Korea and top ten in the US.
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Early Life and Training
Im Na-yeon was born in Seoul, South Korea, on September 22, 1995. When she was a child, Nayeon took part in a modeling contest. There, she was noticed by JYP Entertainment, a big music company.
Even though her mother first didn't want her to join show business because she was so young, Nayeon secretly went to the company's audition in 2010. After that, she became a "trainee." This means she trained for many years to become a K-pop idol. In 2014, she was supposed to join a girl group called 6mix, but the group never started because some members left. She also appeared briefly in a TV show called Dream High 2 in 2012.
Schooling
Nayeon went to Seoul Myeongwon Elementary School, Seongdeok Girls' Middle School, and Apgujeong High School. Before she debuted with Twice, she studied Theater and Film Arts at Konkuk University. In 2018, she shared that she took a break from her studies because her schedule with Twice was very busy.
Music Career
Becoming a Star: Sixteen, Twice, and Solo Music
In 2015, Nayeon joined a TV reality show called Sixteen. This show was a competition to choose the members for a new girl group from JYP Entertainment. Nayeon was one of the nine people who won the competition. She became a member of the group, which was named Twice. In October 2015, Nayeon officially started her career with Twice when they released their first mini-album, The Story Begins.
On May 19, 2022, it was announced that Nayeon would release her own solo music. Her first solo mini-album, Im Nayeon, came out on June 24. This mini-album has seven songs, including the main song "Pop!". It also features other artists like Wonstein and Felix from Stray Kids. "Pop!" was very popular and reached number two on South Korea's music charts. On July 10, Nayeon won her first music show award for "Pop!". She also won the "Best Female Artist" award at the 2022 MAMA Awards.
Nayeon's second mini-album, Na, was released on June 14, 2024. It also has seven songs, with "ABCD" as the main track. This album includes collaborations with Sam Kim and Julie from Kiss of Life. In February 2025, Nayeon performed solo in Japan for the first time at a music festival. After her performance, her cover of "Kimagure Romantic" by Ikimonogakari became very popular online. Because of this, she released her cover as a digital song on May 30, 2025.
On July 4, 2025, Nayeon performed at the Kaohsiung Beer Rock Festival. She was the first Twice member to perform solo in Taiwan.
Other Activities
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Fashion and Brand Deals
Besides working with her Twice bandmates, Nayeon has also promoted many different products and appeared in advertisements. When she was a trainee, she modeled for brands like Smart School Uniform. In May 2021, she became a model for Chaumet's Joséphine collection. In August 2021, she became a model for Biotherm Korea, a beauty brand. In September 2022, she modeled for the clothing brand Olive Des Olive. On January 30, 2023, Nayeon was announced as the official face of Givenchy Beauty. In May 2023, she became the Asia ambassador for Tommy Jeans.
Nayeon has also been featured in many magazines, such as Nylon Korea, Cosmopolitan Korea, W Korea, and Elle Korea. She has also worked with fashion brands like Ralph Lauren, Jill Stuart, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. In April 2022, she was featured in Harper's Bazaar Korea for Chaumet. She was also named a "Friend of the Maison" by Chaumet that same month. In August 2023, she became the face of the Austrian jewelry brand Swarovski.
Helping Others
Nayeon has also shown her kindness by donating money to help others. In March 2020, she donated 50 million Korean Won to the Community Chest of Korea to help fight the COVID-19 outbreak. In 2023, she gave 200 million Korean Won to Save the Children to help people affected by the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquakes. In January 2024, she became a member of the Honor Society of the Community Chest of Korea because she had donated over 100 million Korean Won to the organization.
In March 2025, Nayeon donated 50 million Korean Won through the Community Chest of Korea to help victims of the wildfires.
Discography
Mini-Albums (Extended Plays)
Nayeon has released two mini-albums as a solo artist.
- Im Nayeon (Released: June 24, 2022)
- Na (Released: June 14, 2024)
Singles
As the Main Artist
- "Pop!" (2022) from Im Nayeon
- "ABCD" (2024) from Na
- "Kimagure Romantic" (2025) - a cover song
Collaborations
- "Encore" (2016) - with other artists from JYP Nation
- "Era" (remix) (2025) - with Tayla Parx
Songs for Soundtracks
- "Beyond" (2024) - for the movie Moana 2 (Korean Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Other Charted Songs
Some of Nayeon's other songs have also appeared on music charts:
- "I'll Show You" (2020) - with Jihyo, Sana, Chaeyoung, Bekuh Boom, and Annika Wells as K/DA
- From Im Nayeon (2022): "No Problem" (featuring Felix), "Love Countdown" (featuring Wonstein), "Candyfloss", "All or Nothing", "Happy Birthday to You", "Sunset"
- From Na (2024): "Butterflies", "Heaven" (featuring Sam Kim), "Magic" (featuring Julie), "HalliGalli", "Something", "Count It"
Songwriting
Nayeon has helped write lyrics for several songs, mostly for her group Twice, and also for her own solo albums.
- For Twice: "24/7", "Rainbow", "21:29", "Make Me Go", "Depend on You", "Baby Blue Love", "F.I.L.A. (Fall in Love Again)", "Celebrate"
- For Herself: "Love Countdown", "All or Nothing", "Meeeeee" (she also helped compose this one)
Videography
Music Videos
- "Pop!" (2022)
- "ABCD" (2024)
Filmography
Television Series
- Dream High 2 (2012) - She had a small guest role as a dance partner.
Television Show
- Idol Star Athletics Championships (2018) - She was a presenter on this show.
Web Show
- Trick Kode (2024–2025) - She is the host of this game show on YouTube.
Awards and Nominations
Nayeon has won several awards and been nominated for many others for her solo music.
- Asian Pop Music Awards (2022): Won "Best Female Artist (Overseas)"
- Circle Chart Music Awards (2023): Won "Solo Artist of the Year – Female"
- MAMA Awards (2022): Won "Best Female Artist"
See also
In Spanish: Nayeon para niños
