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Chou Tzu-yu
Also known as 周子瑜, Chiu Chú-jû, Sally Chou, Tzu-yu Chou, Tzuyu, Zhōu Zǐyú
Career
Active 2015 – present
Biography
About Chou Tzu-yu
Taiwanese singer and actress Chou Tzu-yu was born on June 14, 1999, in East District, Tainan, Taiwan. She is best known as a member of the K-pop girl group Twice, under JYP Entertainment, where she serves as sub-vocalist, lead dancer, visual, and the group's maknae. Her parents run their own businesses, and she was discovered in 2012 by talent scouts at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan. That November, she moved to South Korea to train as a K-pop trainee. After more than two years of training, she appeared on the reality show Sixteen in 2015, which led to her selection as one of the nine members of Twice. The group debuted on October 20, 2015.
Tzuyu's popularity grew quickly; a 2016 Gallup Korea survey ranked her the third most popular idol among young South Koreans, behind Taeyeon and IU. She attended Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul as a freshman, after passing an exam at Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School to certify her middle school education in 2016, alongside fellow members Chaeyoung and Dahyun. She has been active in the industry since 2015, and as of October 2025, her Instagram following had reached 13.4 million.
Tzuyu stands 5'7" tall with a slim build and natural curves, measuring 32–23–34. Her brown hair and brown eyes complement her look as an actress, influencer, and musician. Her 11-year career continues to grow, and she remains a prominent figure in both Taiwanese and South Korean entertainment. She is known for her real, natural beauty and her dedication to her craft. Fans can see her latest photos in the gallery below, all free to view.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2015-present (started around 16 years old; 11 years active)
- Birthplace
- East District, Tainan, Taiwan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 110 lbs (or 50 kg)
- Measurements
- 32–23–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.68
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32B show conversions - UK: 32B, EU: 70B, AU: 10B, JP: 70B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 13.3m (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Chou Tzu-yu get discovered and become a K-pop trainee?
In 2012, talent scouts noticed Chou Tzu-yu at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan, and later that year she traveled to South Korea to train as a K-pop trainee. After two years of training, she competed on the reality show Sixteen in 2015, where she was chosen to join Twice.
What is Chou Tzu-yu's role within the group Twice?
Chou Tzu-yu serves as sub-vocalist, lead dancer, the visual, and the maknae (youngest member) of Twice, a nine-member girl group under JYP Entertainment.
How many followers does Chou Tzu-yu have on Instagram?
As of October 2025, Chou Tzu-yu had amassed 13.4 million followers on Instagram, reflecting her influence as a social media personality.
Did you know
- Chou Tzu-yu was ranked the third most popular idol among young South Koreans in a 2016 Gallup Korea survey, trailing only Taeyeon and IU.
- She completed her middle school education by passing an exam at Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School before attending Hanlim Multi Art School in Seoul with fellow Twice members Chaeyoung and Dahyun.
- Tzuyu's parents are self-made entrepreneurs, and she was scouted at a performing arts workshop in her hometown of Tainan.
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