Biography of Momo Hirai

Born on 9 November 1996, commonly known as Momo, she is a popular Japanese singer, rapper and dancer in South Korea. Under JYP Entertainment, she is one of the three Japanese members of the South Korean girl group called TWICE. As entertaining and lively as she is on stage, she is capable of killing any look, whether it is formal, red carpet, or street style. When it comes to fashion, she has a very distinctive and flawless sense of style. She has never disappointed her fans and always comes up with her own unique ways.

Early Life and Pre-Debut Period

Momo Hirai was born in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Japan. At the age of three, she began dancing with her elder sister, Hana Hirai, who is two years older than her. Amuro Namie inspired her to pursue singing and she became interested in K-pop after watching Rain and Lee Hyori. She trained at Step Out Studio throughout her childhood, and JYP Entertainments spotted her after watching a dance video of her and her elder sister. Both of them received invitations to the 2011 JYP Japan Auditions, which took place in Osaka on 19 November 2011, and Tokyo on 25 November 2011, respectively.

She was successful at the audition, but her sister did not make it. Later, she moved to South Korea for her JYP traineeship along with TWICE’s Sana on 13 April 2012. She starred in the music videos for Got7’s “Stop Stop It” and the Japanese MV of Junho’s “Feel” in 2014. The subsequent year, she performed in the South Korean girl group called Miss A’s ” Only You”. She appeared in the South Korean reality television show Sixteen in 2015, which was created by JYP Entertainment and co-produced by Mnet. She was initially eliminated from the competition, but at the very end, she was welcomed back to join the female group TWICE in the final lineup.

Career

For Gallup Korea’s annual music poll in South Korea, 2018, she was ranked as the 20th most famous idol.

Since her debut, she has become one of the most well-known non-Korean K-pop Stars, and the Chosun Ilbo attributes her success to the improvement of ties between South Korea and Japan. She earned the moniker “Dance Machine” for her physical prowess and fluid body movements and is regarded as TWICE’s finest dancer. She rose to prominence on Twitter in 2019 after a video teaser of her was posted. She was named the tenth most well-liked female K-pop star in a poll of South Korean troops who were finishing their required military training.

She was chosen in 2022 to represent the brand muse of the cosmetic company Wonjungyo. Wonjungyo is in charge of the South Korean girl group TWICE’s cosmetics. Kim Hee-chul and Min Kyung-hoon of Buzz released the digital single “Sweet Dream” in the fall of 2016 with she and other members of Knowing Bros cast in the music video by SM Entertainment.

Achievements

Filmography

Momo Hirai participated in the following reality shows,

• NIZI Project(Hulu,2020)-Judge
• Hit The Stage(Mnet,2016)-Contestant
• SIXTEEN(Mnet,2015)- Contestant

Music Video Appearances

• YukaDD – ” Superhero” (2021)
• J.Y Park – “Fire” (2016)Heechul
• Min Kyung Hoon – “Sweet Dream” (2016)
• Miss A – “Only You” (2015)
• Wooyoung – “R.O.S.E” (2015)
• GOT7 – “Girls Girls Girls” (2014)
• Junho – “Feel” (2014)

Personal Life

Momo Hirai’s relationship with Super Junior’s Heechul was speculated to be going on in August 2019, but both of their management companies, SM Entertainment and JYP Entertainment, swiftly disputed the claims. The same rumours circulated once more in January 2020, but this time Kim Heechul and Momo Hirai became well-known artists in their respective fields. JYPE confirmed she was dating Super Junior Heechul on January 2, 2020.

The couple parted ways due to busy schedules which was confirmed by JYP Entertainment and Label SJ on July 8, 2021. Despite their significant 13-year age gap, the couple publicly dated for approximately a year and a half, and their admirers continued to support them. Since the breakup became public knowledge, supporters have continued to express their regret and heartbreak while hoping for them the best in the future.

Net Worth and Lifestyle

According to multiple sources, TWICE has a net worth of $35 million. Depending on the group’s rebound, Momo Hirai earns roughly $70,000 to $115,000 per month. According to this statistic, she has a net worth of approximately $1,000,000. The trajectory of her career has helped her earn net worth over the years.

Interesting Facts about Momo Hirai

1. Many people mistakenly believed Momo and Sana to be twins as they both joined JYP Entertainment on the exact same day.
2. Petco, Pudding, and Lucky are the names of the three family dogs owned by Momo.
3. Watermelon, cucumbers, and drinking water are all things Momo detests.
4. In TWICE dorms, Jeongyeon and Momo Hirai share a common room.

5. Momo Hirai adores fluffy toys. She packed a complete box of them when she moved into the dorms, but Jeongyeon only permitted a few.

   

FAQs

1. Who is Momo’s present partner?
   Two K-pop stars, TWICE member Momo, and Heechul from Super Junior had officially announced that they were dating, but according to their agencies, they broke up in 2021. Currently, she is single.
2. Is Momo Hirai active on social media?
   Yes, she is an active user on Instagram and YouTube.
3. What is the Instagram account name of Momo Hirai?
   momo is her Instagram account name.
4. What is Momo Hirai’s favourite food?
   Braised chicken and pig’s feet are her favourite foods.
5. Why does Momo go by the moniker Peach?
   In Japan, the word “momo” means “peach,” which is why she and Nayeon, together, make up the “peach sisters”.
6. Why was Momo Hirai brought back after the elimination?
   Momo herself was eliminated, but JYP founder Park Jin-young himself added her back to the group at the conclusion of the competition due to her great dancing and performance skills.