Momo Family Tree: The Story Behind TWICE's Main Dancer

Hirai Momo, born 9 November 1996 in Kyoto, Japan, is the main dancer of TWICE (JYP Entertainment); one of TWICE's 3 Japanese members (with Sana and Mina); solo song "The Feels" featured.

The Family's Roots: A Kyoto Japanese Family

Her Parents

Father: Kyoto Japanese; mother: Kyoto Japanese.

Her Sister

Hirai Hana, born 1994 — elder sister; dancer.

Her Ex-Boyfriend: Heechul

Kim Heechul (Super Junior; b. 10 July 1983) — publicly dated Momo 2019-2020.

The Hirai Family Tree at a Glance

Parents: Kyoto Japanese.

Sister: Hirai Hana (b. 1994) — dancer.

Ex: Heechul (Super Junior) (dated 2019-2020).

Marital Status: Unmarried.

Momo:

  • Born 9 November 1996, Kyoto
  • Trained at EXPG dance school Osaka
  • JYP audition 2012 with sister Hana; Momo picked, sister not
  • TWICE debut: 20 October 2015
  • Main dancer of TWICE

What the Hirai Family Story Teaches Us

A Kyoto Japanese family. An elder sister also a dancer. A publicly-acknowledged K-pop relationship. A career at the heart of a global K-pop group.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Momo story carries the same lesson. Some careers audition in Osaka and end up dancing on world tours.

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