Yo me m4t0 si una mañana me despierto y veo la noticia de que una Twice se salió del grupo, incluso me cuesta mucho imaginarlo porque para mí es algo imposible (para ellas también)
Happy 29th Birthday to TWICE's gorgeous, incredibly talented Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, TV Star, Top Model and Fashion and K-Pop Global Icon, the One & Only Sana! 👏🎂🎉🌟🐐👑❤️
Sana is one of the most beloved and popular idols in the industry! She became famous as a Vocalist of the chart-topping, record-breaking, history-making Girl Group TWICE, the best-selling K-Pop Girl Group of All Time! She is an amazing singer, dancer and all round entertainer and has greatly contributed to TWICE's success around the world, but she is also a successful artist in her own right, and the first Twice member to release a solo single! Sana was born in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan, and knew she would become a singer and dancer early on, inspired by Girls' Generation! She began training with EXPG in Osaka in 2009, but was discovered by a JYPE talent scout at a shopping mall and was invited to participate in the annual JYP Japan audition the following day. Sana joined the JYPE trainee program in South Korea in April 2012, and trained rigorously for over 3 years before her official debut with Twice. In 2014, she appeared in Got7's music video for "A"! In 2015, she was chosen out of 16 contestants in the music survival show Sixteen, and quickly rose to fame with her elegant visuals, graceful dance skills, and infectious "shy shy shy" charm that went viral. Sana officially debuted with Twice in October 2015 with "Like Ooh-Ahh" from their debut EP 'The Story Begins' and soon became known for her bubbly, affectionate, and extroverted personality, often hugging fellow members and radiating warmth!
In February 2021, Sana released her 1st solo single after covering "Sotsugyou", a 2020 single by Japanese band Kobukuro. The cover, which includes an a cappella version, was released as a digital single through Warner Music Japan. She released a version with Kobukuro themselves in March 2021!
Sana also shines in TWICE's All Star Japanese subunit MISAMO, contributing lyrics to their songs. In July 26, 2024, Sana, Momo and Mina officially debuted in Japan with their first EP #Masterpiece, which debuted at #1 on the Oricon Album chart with over 200K units, powered by the pre-release track "Bouquet"! MiSaMo released their 2nd EP 'Haute Couture' on November 6, 2024, which debuted at #2 on the Oricon chart with over 160,000 units and kicked off a Japanese dome tour in support of the EP on November 2! The sub-lead track "New Look", a cover of Namie Amuro's "New Look" (2008), came out on October 9, 2024, and was nominated for a Music Awards Japan for 2025 Best of Listeners' Choice! The lead single, "Identity", was released on October 28 along with an epic MV! "Message" was released this year and peaked at #25 on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart. Their 1st studio Album 'Play' is scheduled for release on February 4, 2026!
Sana is also a very popular TV host, and has had much success hosting 'Show! Music Core and the 'Idol Star Athletcs championships' in 2016, the KBS Song Festival in 2017 and M Countdown in 2018. Inb2019, she hosted once again the Idol Star Athletics championships! In September 2023, she was the gueststar on Dex's Fridge Interview airing on YouTube. Her episode became the most viewed video on the channel, with over 10 million views. Sana replaced Dex as the new host from March to June 2024, and returned for a 2nd season from March to August 2025. The show was renamed Sana's Fridge Interview.
Sana has been credited with helping to improve relations between Japan and South Korea. In Gallup Korea's annual music poll for 2018, she was voted the 17th most popular idol in South Korea, and the highest-ranked Japanese individual in the poll. She ranked 15th in the 2019 poll. In 2019, Sana also ranked as the most popular female K-pop idol in a survey of soldiers completing mandatory military service in South Korea!
Sana has won 121 awards out of 356 nominations as a member of TWICE, including 21 MAMA Awards, 12 Golden Disc Awards, 10 Soribada Best K-Music Awards, 9 Japan Gold Disc Awards, 9 Asia Artist Awards, 7 Circle Chart Music Awards, 7 Seoul Music Awards, 5 Melon Music Awards, 5 Genie Music Awards, 4 Fact Music Awards and a Hanteo Music award! TWICE has received 3 MTV Europe Music Awards nominations and two MTV Video Music Awards nominations. At the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards, the group won Best Female Group for the 4th time, breaking the record for the girl group with most wins in the category! In 2021, TWICE's 10th EP, 'Taste of Love', hit #1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, becoming the first EP by a girl group to reach this Milestone! It was also the first EP from a girl group to enter the top 10 of the Billboard 200! On March 1, 2023, Twice was honoured with the Breakthrough Artist Award at the 2023 Billboard Women in Music in LA, marking the first time a female K-Pop group has ever won the award! In 2017, Sana with TWICE was awarded at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, hosted by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, for their contribution to popular culture in South Korea and abroad!
Sana has been endorsed by many brands. In 2021, she and Dahyun were models for top skincare brand A'pieu. In 2022, Sana was a model for Olive Young's cosmetics and WakeMake! In March 2023, she became a global ambassador for makeup brand Espoir and in July 2023, she became the first Japanese ambassador for British multinational jeweller Graff! In September 2023, she became the brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Prada, and causes a sensation each time she attends their shows at Milan Fashion week, always the Main event! In December 2023, she became the official Japanese ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, and on November 14, 2024, she became the new brand ambassador for Ralph Lauren Japan!
Sana is recognized for her philanthropic spirit, though she tends to keep her charitable acts private and low-key compared to some peers. In 2025, she participated in a notable donation alongside fellow members Mina and Momo through ChildFund Korea's "The Inspector" initiative, supporting treatment costs and assistive devices for children with disabilities at Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital. While specific individual amounts for Sana weren't disclosed, this group effort highlighted her involvement in child welfare causes. Additionally, Sana is often praised for her personal kindness, such as quietly helping staff on sets or gifting concert tickets to fans' families, reflecting a broader pattern of generosity. Her fans have also organized donations in her name, like early contributions to childhood leukemia foundations, further amplifying positive impact associated with her. Overall, Sana's charity aligns with TWICE's supportive culture, focusing on meaningful, understated giving rather than public announcements.
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