Tzuyu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tzuyu
Tzuyu in March 2024
Born	Chou Tzu-yu (1999-06-14) June 14, 1999 (age 26) Tainan, Taiwan
Alma mater	Hanlim Multi Art School (High School) Miguel de Cervantes European University (MA)
Occupation	Singer
Musical career
Origin	South Korea
Genres	K-pop J-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2015–present
Labels	JYP Warner Japan Republic
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 (born June 14, 1999), known simply as Tzuyu, is a singer from Taiwan. She is based in South Korea. Tzuyu is a member of the popular South Korean girl group Twice. The group was formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.

Tzuyu released her first solo music, an extended play (EP) called Aboutzu, on September 6, 2024. Her main song from the EP, "Run Away", became a number-one hit on the Billboard Taiwan Songs chart.

Life and Career

Early Life and Training

Tzuyu was born on June 14, 1999, 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 workshop in Tainan. She then moved to South Korea in November of that year. There, she began her training to become a K-pop idol. In 2015, Tzuyu joined a South Korean reality television show called Sixteen. This show was made by JYP Entertainment. Tzuyu was one of nine people chosen to join the new girl group, Twice.

Joining Twice and Solo Music

Tzuyu in 2015

In October 2015, Tzuyu officially started her career as a member of Twice. They released their first extended play called The Story Begins. Their main song "Like Ooh-Ahh" 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 has released covers of songs like "Me!" by Taylor Swift. She also covered "Christmas Without You" by Ava Max. These were part of a special series called Melody Project.

On August 2, 2024, JYP Entertainment announced that Tzuyu would release her first solo EP. It was named Aboutzu and came out on September 6.

Other Activities

Brand Deals

Tzuyu has appeared in many advertisements by herself. These include ads for LG U+ and Crocs Korea. She was 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 brand ambassador for Pond's Skin Institute.

Helping Others

On February 29, 2020, Tzuyu donated money to the South Korean Community Chest. This money helped prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Personal Life

In 2016, Tzuyu passed an exam in Tainan to get her middle school education certificate. She 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. She studied applied psychology online from Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain. She worked on her degree for over a year.

Music

Extended Plays

Tzuyu has released one extended play (EP) as a solo artist.

• Aboutzu (2024) - This EP was released on September 6, 2024. It was released by JYP Entertainment and Republic Records.

Singles

Tzuyu has released one single as a solo artist.

• "Run Away" (2024) - This song was released in 2024 and is from her EP Aboutzu.

Songs She Helped Write

Tzuyu has helped write lyrics for some songs.

Videos

Music Videos

Tzuyu has released music videos for her solo songs.

TV Shows

Tzuyu has appeared on several television shows.

See also

In Spanish: Tzuyu para niños