Mina (Korean: 미나; Japanese: ミナ) is a Japanese singer and dancer under JYP Entertainment. She is a member of TWICE, and debuted with them in their first mini album The Story Begins.
Career
2015-2016: Debut with TWICE
In 2015, Mina competed on JYP's survival show, SIXTEEN. In the final episode, she ranked in the top 7, and debuted with girl group TWICE on October 20, 2015. On January 25, 2016 Mina was also reported to be a panelist along with Nayeon in an upcoming variety show called "God's Voice".[1][2]
2018-2020; Anxiety Issues, Hiatus
On August 27, 2019, JYP Entertainment released an official statement announcing that Mina had been suffering from Anxiety, and would be taking a break from promotional activities.[3][4] In result she would sit out at TWICE's Feel Special promotions[5][6], but would participate in the production for the album.[7][8][9] Later on October 20, JYP said that her future for promotions is not decided and that they would prioritize her health throughout everything.[10][11] The next year on February 11, 2020 JYP then announced that Mina's health had stabilized, and she would continue with promtions.[12][13]
Filmography
Variety Shows
- God's Voice (2016) - panelist w/ Nayeon
Music Videos
Gallery
- Main Article: Mina/Gallery
Trivia
- Mina said she was introduced to K-pop by a friend who was a fan of Girls' Generation.[14]
- She took a hiatus from promotions due to her Anxiety Disorder.
- In the group, her representative color is Mint.
References
- ↑ Soompi:TWICE’s Nayeon and Mina Join Sayuri and Ye Jung Hwa as Panelists in New Upcoming Variety Show
- ↑ My Daily:트와이스 나연·미나·사유리·예정화, '신의 목소리' 패널 합류
- ↑ Soompi:JYP Entertainment Explains Health Condition Of TWICE’s Mina + Plans For Upcoming Activities
- ↑ Fans JYPE:
- ↑ Soompi:TWICE’s Mina To Sit Out “Feel Special” Promotions + Jihyo Unable To Dance At Showcase
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Soompi:JYP Entertainment Responds To Reports That TWICE’s Mina Participated In MV Filming
- ↑ NAVER TV:JYP 측 “미나 트와이스 MV 촬영 합류? 아직 확정해 답변 불가”(공식)
- ↑ NAVER TV:'불안장애' 미나, 트와이스 MV 촬영 "멤버 의지하며 무사 종료"
- ↑ Soompi:JYP Makes Official Statement On TWICE’s Mina’s Plans For Future Promotions
- ↑ NEWSEN:JYP 측 “미나, 본인 의지로 트와이스 팬미팅 참여…향후 일정 미정”(공식)
- ↑ Soompi:JYP Entertainment Reveals Update On Health Of TWICE’s Mina
- ↑ NAVER TV:미나, 트와이스 日 콘서트 참여…JYP 측 “건강 많이 안정”
- ↑ Soompi:NCT Dream’s Chenle, iKON’s Bobby, And TWICE’s Momo And Mina Reveal Which Senior K-Pop Stars They Look Up To
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