Tzuyu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tzuyu
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Tzuyu in March 2024
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Chou Tzu-yu
June 14, 1999 Tainan, Taiwan
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| Occupation | Singer |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 周子瑜 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōu Zǐyú |
| Bopomofo | ㄓㄡ ㄗˇ ㄩˊ |
| Wade–Giles | Chou1 Tzŭ3-yü2 |
| Hokkien POJ | Chiu Chú-jû |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 저우쯔위 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeou Jjeuwi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏu Tchŭwi |
Chou Tzu-yu (Chinese: 周子瑜; pinyin: Zhōu Zǐyú), known simply as Tzuyu (Hangul: 쯔위), is a singer from Taiwan. She was born on June 14, 1999. Tzuyu is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Twice. The group was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.
Tzuyu also started her solo music career. She released her first mini-album, Aboutzu, on September 6, 2024. The main song from the album, "Run Away", became a number-one hit on the Billboard Taiwan Songs chart.
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Life and Music Career
Early Life and Training
Tzuyu was born in Tainan, Taiwan. She loved dancing from a young age. She trained at a dance academy to improve her skills.
In 2012, talent scouts found Tzuyu at a dance workshop in Tainan. She then moved to South Korea in November 2012 to become a trainee. In 2015, Tzuyu joined a South Korean TV show called Sixteen. This show was made by JYP Entertainment to find members for a new girl group. Tzuyu was one of nine people chosen to join the group, which became Twice.
Twice and Solo Music
In October 2015, Tzuyu officially started her career with Twice. They released their first mini-album, The Story Begins. Their first song, "Like Ooh-Ahh", was very popular. It was the first K-pop debut song to get 100 million views on YouTube. Tzuyu has also hosted many music shows in South Korea. As a solo artist, she released covers of "Me!" by Taylor Swift and "Christmas Without You" by Ava Max. These were part of her "Melody Project" series.
On August 2, 2024, JYP Entertainment announced that Tzuyu would release her first solo mini-album. It was called Aboutzu and came out on September 6, 2024.
Other Activities
Advertisements and Brands
Tzuyu has appeared in many advertisements by herself. These include ads for companies like LG U+ and Crocs Korea. She was also on the cover of L'Officiel Malaysia magazine in October 2021. She modeled for the Coach Fall/Winter 2021 collection.
In January 2022, Tzuyu became the new face for the South Korean clothing brand Zooc. In October 2022, she was announced as the face of Visée. This is a very popular cosmetics brand in Japan. In October 2023, she became a global ambassador for the Pond's Skin Institute.
Helping Others
On February 29, 2020, Tzuyu donated 50 million South Korean won. This money went to the South Korean Community Chest. It helped prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Personal Life
In 2016, Tzuyu passed an exam to finish her middle school education in Tainan. She then went to high school at Hanlim Multi Art School in South Korea. She graduated in February 2019 with her bandmate Chaeyoung.
In 2024, Tzuyu shared that she had earned a master's degree in applied psychology. She studied online for over a year at Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain. She explained that she had more time to study when Twice's group activities slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Public Incident
In November 2015, Tzuyu appeared on a Korean TV show called My Little Television. She introduced herself as Taiwanese and held the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan). She also held the flag of South Korea. Some people online from mainland China were upset by this. Because of this, Twice was not allowed on Chinese television for a short time. Tzuyu also lost an advertising deal with a Chinese company.
Her agency, JYP Entertainment, later released a video of Tzuyu apologizing. She said she was proud to be Chinese and was sorry for any upset caused. This apology caused a lot of discussion in Taiwan. Many people felt it was important, especially around the time of the 2016 Taiwanese general election. Some studies suggested that Tzuyu's video might have influenced many young voters.
After this, JYP Entertainment said they would create new rules. These rules would help protect their artists from similar problems in the future. They started giving their artists and staff training about different cultures. This training included understanding political differences between countries.
Music Releases
Mini-Albums
| Title | Details | Peak Chart Position (KOR) |
Sales (KOR) |
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| Aboutzu | 3 | 398,294 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position (TWN) |
Album |
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| "Run Away" | 2024 | 1 | Aboutzu |
Songs She Helped Write
Tzuyu has helped write lyrics for some songs.
| Title | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "21:29" | 2019 | Twice | Feel Special |
| "Celebrate" | 2022 | Celebrate | |
| "Fly" | 2024 | Tzuyu | Aboutzu |
Videos
Music Videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
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| "Run Away" | 2024 | Yang Soon-Shik (YSS Studio) |
TV Shows
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Sixteen | Contestant | A show to choose members for Twice |
| 2016 | Inkigayo | Special Host | with Nayeon, Minhyuk, and Kihyun |
| 2019 | Battle Trip | Cast Member | with Chaeyoung and Dahyun, Episodes 141–142 |
See also
In Spanish: Tzuyu para niños
