Dahyun
다현 · 김다현 (Kim Da-hyun)
Kim Da-hyun — Lead Rapper · Sub-Vocalist
July 7, 2026 South Korean 165 cm 48.9 kg Type O Gemini
Dahyun is the lead rapper and sub-vocalist of TWICE, one of the best-selling girl groups to come out of JYP Entertainment. Born Kim Da-hyun on May 28, 1998, in Seongnam, South Korea, she trained for three years before debuting in October 2015 with TWICE's mini album The Story Begins. Known to fans as Tofu for her sweet, easygoing charm, Dahyun built early popularity through a viral pre-debut eagle dance and a standout run on the survival show SIXTEEN. As TWICE's lead rapper, she has delivered memorable verses on chart-topping singles like Cheer Up, TT, Likey, and Feel Special, while also showing off comedic timing that makes her a fan favorite on Korean variety shows. Off stage, Dahyun plays piano, enjoys chocolate and milk-based drinks, and is famously good at spotting hidden cameras during filming. She holds an ISFJ-T MBTI type, stands 165 cm tall, and represents TWICE's white fandom color. Her real bond with fellow maknae-line members Chaeyoung and Tzuyu, going back to their trainee days sharing a dorm room, remains one of the most talked-about friendships in the group. As TWICE approaches its second decade together, Dahyun continues to balance group promotions, acting opportunities, and her role as one of TWICE's most beloved rappers and entertainers, all while staying close to the ONCE fandom that has followed her since 2015.
Story
Biography
Dahyun (TWICE): The Bright-Voiced Rapper Who Keeps ONCE Smiling
Dahyun is the lead rapper and sub-vocalist of TWICE, the nine-member K-pop girl group under JYP Entertainment. Born Kim Da-hyun on May 28, 1998, in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, she has spent over a decade turning bright energy and quick wit into one of the most recognizable presences in modern Korean pop music. If you know TWICE, you already know Dahyun’s rap verses, her comic timing on variety shows, and the nickname fans gave her early on: Tofu, for her fair skin and sweet nature.
From Church Choir to Global Stage
Long before she was an idol, Dahyun sang in her local church choir and joined school talent shows around Seongnam. A solo performance at a middle-school dance festival caught the eye of a JYP Entertainment scout, and she passed her audition on July 7, 2012 — a date she still treasures, since 7 later became her lucky number. As a trainee, Dahyun went viral pre-debut for her playful “eagle dance,” building buzz well before TWICE existed. She then competed on the 2015 survival show SIXTEEN, where she consistently ranked as one of the most popular trainees, securing her spot in the final lineup.
Becoming TWICE’s Lead Rapper
TWICE debuted on October 20, 2015, with the mini album The Story Begins and the single “Like OOH-AHH.” Since then, Dahyun’s rap verses have anchored era after era, from “Cheer Up” and “TT” to “Fancy” and “Feel Special.” Beyond rapping, she’s a trained pianist, an enthusiastic variety-show guest, and — according to fellow members — the group’s designated dish-washer alongside Chaeyoung at the dorm.
Life Beyond the Stage
Dahyun loves chocolate milk, hates being alone in the dark, and has a habit fans adore: she can spot a hidden camera from across a room. In 2026, she stepped back briefly from TWICE’s North America tour dates after an ankle injury, a reminder of the physical toll behind the group’s demanding schedule. Whether she’s rapping under bright stage lights or cracking jokes on a variety show, Dahyun remains one of the most consistently entertaining members of TWICE, and a key reason ONCE keeps coming back for more.
Profile
Basic Information
| Stage Name | Dahyun |
| Full Birth Name | Kim Da-hyun (김다현) |
| Date of Birth | May 28, 1998 |
| Birthplace | Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Hometown | Seongnam, South Korea |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Height | 165 cm (5'5"") |
| Weight | 48.9 kg (108 lbs) |
| Blood Type | O |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| MBTI | ISFJ-T |
| Education | Hanlim Multi Art School |
| Agency | JYP Entertainment |
| Debut | October 20, 2015 (TWICE, "The Story Begins") |
| Languages | Korean |
| Nicknames | Tofu, Dubu |
| Hobbies | Playing piano, watching variety shows, filming funny content |
| Favorite Color | White |
| Ideal Type | Someone dependable and kind to their parents |
Membership
Groups & Positions
TWICE
JYP Entertainment
Lead Rapper Sub-Vocalist
October 2015 – Present
The Lineup
Group Members — TWICE
Nayeon
Main Vocalist · Center
Jeongyeon
Lead Vocalist
Momo
Main Dancer · Lead Vocalist · Rapper
Sana
Vocalist
Jihyo
Leader · Main Vocalist
Mina
Main Dancer · Vocalist
Dahyun
Lead Rapper · Sub-Vocalist
This Idol
Chaeyoung
Main Rapper · Sub-Vocalist
Tzuyu
Lead Dancer · Sub-Vocalist · Visual · Maknae
Journey
Career Timeline
2012
Scouted by JYP Entertainment
Performed a solo at a middle-school dance festival and was scouted by a JYP staff member, passing her audition on July 7, 2012.
2015
Competed on SIXTEEN
Ranked among the most popular trainees on the survival show SIXTEEN, securing her spot in TWICE's final lineup.
2015
Debuted with TWICE
Officially debuted as TWICE's lead rapper with the mini album "The Story Begins" on October 20, 2015.
2016
"Cheer Up" era success
Contributed rap verses to TWICE's breakthrough hit "Cheer Up," which became a Song of the Year Daesang winner.
2019
"Feel Special" era
Promoted the mini album "Feel Special," which addressed mental health themes and became a fan favorite.
2021
Melody Project with Chaeyoung
Released TWICE's first joint Melody Project cover together with fellow member Chaeyoung.
2025
"CHESS" solo stage
Performed her original solo stage "CHESS" during TWICE's This Is For world tour.
2026
Ankle injury
Sat out part of TWICE's North America tour dates in February 2026 after sustaining an ankle injury.
Music
Discography
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The Story Begins
Mini Album
2015
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Page Two
Mini Album
2016
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TWICEcoaster: Lane 1
Mini Album
2016
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Twicetagram
Studio Album
2017
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TWICEcoaster: Lane 2
Mini Album
2017
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What Is Love?
Mini Album
2018
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Fancy You
Mini Album
2019
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Feel Special
Mini Album
2019
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Eyes Wide Open
Studio Album
2020
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Taste of Love
Mini Album
2021
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Formula of Love: O+T=<3
Studio Album
2021
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Between 1&2
Mini Album
2022
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Ready To Be
Mini Album
2023
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With YOU-th
Mini Album
2024
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Strategy
Mini Album
2024
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This Is For
Studio Album
2025
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Ten: The Story Goes On
Studio Album
2025
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The Feels
English Single
2021
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Moonlight Sunrise
English Single
2023
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I Got You
English Single
2024
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Takedown (KPop Demon Hunters OST)
Soundtrack Single
2025
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We Pray (TWICE Version)
Charity Single
2025
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Enemy
Japanese Single
2025
Recognition
Awards & Achievements
Best New Female Artist (with TWICE)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2015
Song of the Year Daesang – "Cheer Up" (with TWICE)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2016
Song of the Year Daesang – "Cheer Up" (with TWICE)
Melon Music Awards
2016
Song of the Year Daesang – "Signal" (with TWICE)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2017
Album Bonsang – Twicetagram (with TWICE)
Golden Disc Awards
2018
Song of the Year Daesang – "What Is Love?" (with TWICE)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2018
Artist of the Year Bonsang (with TWICE)
The Fact Music Awards
2019
Best Female Group, 4th win (with TWICE)
Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA)
2021
Breakthrough Award, Billboard Women in Music (with TWICE)
Billboard Women in Music
2023
Did You Know?
Trivia & Fun Facts ✨
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Born in Eunhaeng-dong, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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Has an older brother named Myungsoo.
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Sang in her church choir as a child and performed in school talent shows.
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Passed her JYP Entertainment audition on July 7, 2012, and chose 7 as her lucky number.
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Was reportedly accepted by SM, JYP, and YG Entertainment at the same time but chose JYP.
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Went viral pre-debut for her "eagle dance," building early buzz before TWICE existed.
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Was one of the most popular trainees during the survival show SIXTEEN.
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Nicknamed "Tofu" by fans for her fair skin and sweet personality.
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Received training as an actress in addition to her music training at JYP.
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Can play the piano and has shown off the skill during live broadcasts.
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Loves chocolate and says she cannot live without it.
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Her favorite drink is chocolate milk, and she enjoys milk in general.
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Is afraid of animals, including cats and dogs.
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Cannot watch horror movies.
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Has the unusual ability to spot hidden cameras almost instantly during filming.
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Shares dish-washing duty with Chaeyoung at the TWICE dorm.
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First met Chaeyoung in middle school, when Dahyun was an 8th grader and Chaeyoung a 7th grader.
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Has bad eyesight and wears contact lenses.
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Appeared in GOT7's "Stop Stop It" and Wooyoung's "Rose" (Japanese ver.) music videos.
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Performed the "CHESS" solo stage during TWICE's This Is For world tour.
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Recorded a Melody Project duet cover with Chaeyoung in February 2021.
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Is a practicing Christian, according to comments made on the variety show Weekly Idol.
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Has the habit of touching her nose when she's nervous or thinking.
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Was paired with Astro's Cha Eunwoo for a variety show romantic-comedy skit.
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In February 2026, she sat out part of TWICE's North America tour dates after an ankle injury.
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Represents TWICE with the color white and enjoys bright, playful stage concepts.
The Fandom
Fan Club & Fan Name 💜
Official Fan Name
ONCE
ONCE is the official global fandom name of TWICE, first revealed on TWICE's Instagram shortly after their October 2015 debut. The name plays on a reciprocal promise: if fans love the group Once, the nine members promise to love them back Twice as much, a bond captured in the group's slogan 'One in a Million.'
Official Fan Color
Apricot & Neon Magenta
TWICE's official fan colors, Apricot and Neon Magenta, were unveiled on September 23, 2016, symbolizing the warm, playful energy shared between the group and ONCE.
Official Light Stick
Candy Bong (Candy Bong ∞)
TWICE's official light stick, nicknamed the Candy Bong, first launched on October 19, 2016, inspired by the track 'Candy Boy' from their debut mini album. It has since evolved through the Candy Bong Z (2019) and the current Bluetooth-enabled Candy Bong ∞ (2023), which syncs to the group's official colors during concerts.
Fan Community Platform
Weverse
TWICE's main platform for connecting directly with ONCE through posts, live broadcasts, and exclusive membership content.
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