History of Tzuyu in Timeline

Chou Tzu-yu, professionally known as Tzuyu, is a Taiwanese singer prominent in the South Korean music industry. She gained fame as a member of the internationally successful K-pop girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015. Tzuyu's role in Twice has made her a significant figure in contemporary pop music and East Asian entertainment.

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June 14, 1999: Birth of Chou Tzu-yu

On June 14, 1999, Chou Tzu-yu, known professionally as Tzuyu, was born. She is a Taiwanese singer based in South Korea.

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October 2015: Debut with Twice and Release of 'The Story Begins'

In October 2015, Tzuyu officially debuted as a member of Twice with the release of their first extended play, The Story Begins. The lead single "Like Ooh-Ahh" was the first K-pop debut song to reach 100 million views on YouTube.

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November 2015: Appearance on My Little Television and Flag Controversy

In November 2015, Tzuyu appeared with bandmates on the Korean variety show My Little Television. She introduced herself as Taiwanese and held the flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) alongside that of South Korea, leading to controversy.

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2015: Participation in Sixteen and Joining Twice

In 2015, Tzuyu participated in the South Korean reality television show Sixteen, created by JYP Entertainment and co-produced by Mnet. As one of the nine successful participants, she went on to join the newly formed girl group Twice.

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2016: Middle School Certification

In 2016, Tzuyu passed an exam at Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School to certify her middle school education.

2016: Flag Controversy and Popularity

In 2016, after the flag controversy, Tzuyu was credited with increasing Taiwanese votes for President Tsai Ing-wen. According to Gallup Korea's annual music survey, Tzuyu was the third most popular idol among South Koreans in 2016.

2016: Flag Controversy and Impact on Election

In 2016, the flag controversy surrounding Tzuyu gained international attention and was believed to have affected the Taiwanese general election.

2017: Popularity Ranking

In 2017, Tzuyu ranked ninth in Gallup Korea's annual music survey.

2018: Popularity Ranking

In 2018, Tzuyu ranked twelfth in Gallup Korea's annual music survey.

February 2019: Graduation from Hanlim Multi Art School

In February 2019, Tzuyu graduated from Hanlim Multi Art School in South Korea along with bandmate Chaeyoung.

2019: Popularity Ranking

In 2019, Tzuyu was ranked as the second most popular female K-pop idol in a survey of soldiers completing mandatory military service in South Korea.

February 29, 2020: Donation to COVID-19 Relief

On February 29, 2020, Tzuyu donated ₩50 million (US$42,363.34) to the South Korean Community Chest to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

October 2021: L'Officiel Malaysia Cover

In October 2021, Tzuyu covered the October issue of L'Officiel Malaysia as a model for the Coach Fall/Winter 2021 collection.

January 2022: Muse of Zooc

In January 2022, Tzuyu was chosen as the new muse of South Korean clothing brand Zooc.

October 2022: Muse of Visée

In October 2022, Tzuyu was announced as the muse of Visée, one of Japan's most popular cosmetics brands.

October 2023: Global Ambassador for Pond's

In October 2023, Tzuyu was appointed as the global ambassador for the Pond's Skin Institute's Brand Evolution Campaign.

2023: Most Followed Taiwanese Celebrity on Instagram

In 2023, Tzuyu surpassed Jay Chou and became the most followed Taiwanese celebrity on Instagram with over 10 million followers.

August 2, 2024: Announcement of Solo Debut

On August 2, 2024, JYP Entertainment announced that Tzuyu would be making her solo debut with the release of her debut extended play, Aboutzu, on September 6.

September 6, 2024: Release of Debut EP

On September 6, 2024, Tzuyu released her debut extended play (EP), Aboutzu. The lead single, "Run Away," became her first number-one single on the Billboard Taiwan Songs chart.

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2024: Completion of Master's Degree

In 2024, Tzuyu announced that she had completed a master's degree in applied psychology from Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain. She pursued the degree online, as Twice's group activities slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic.