Dahyun

Kim Da-hyun, known professionally as Dahyun, was born on May 28, 1998, in Seongnam, South Korea. From a young age, she was involved in music, singing with her Christian church choir. Her early talent was recognized when a video of her “eagle dance” at church gained attention on YouTube during her elementary school years. This exposure led to her recruitment by JYP Entertainment, where she then underwent over three years of training, laying the groundwork for her eventual career in the entertainment industry.

In 2015, Dahyun participated in “Sixteen,” a reality television program organized by JYP Entertainment to select members for a new girl group. She emerged as one of the nine successful contestants and was chosen to join Twice, taking on roles as both a singer and rapper. Twice officially debuted on October 20, 2015, with their first mini-album, “The Story Begins,” featuring the lead single “Like Ooh-Ahh.” This marked the beginning of her musical career, contributing to Twice’s rise as a globally recognized K-pop group. In 2017, she graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School and was ranked the 17th most popular idol in South Korea by Gallup Korea’s annual music poll.

Beyond her musical achievements with Twice, Dahyun has pursued individual projects, demonstrating a broader scope of her abilities. In 2021, she became a model for skincare brand A’pieu, renewing her contract until 2024. Her foray into acting began with the independent film “Run to You” and the Korean remake of “You Are the Apple of My Eye,” both released in 2024. She also secured a role in the 2025 television series “Love Me.” In fashion, Dahyun was appointed as a global brand ambassador for Michael Kors in July 2023 and made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week in September 2024, presenting the brand’s 2025 Spring/Summer collection.