Tzuyu
{{Short description|Taiwanese singer (born 1999)}}
{{About|the South Korean–based Taiwanese singer|other uses|Ziyu (disambiguation){{!}}Ziyu}}
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{{Family name hatnote|Chou|lang=Taiwanese}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tzuyu
| image = 20240305 Chou Tzuyu 周子瑜 04.jpg
| image_upright =
| alt =
| caption = Tzuyu in 2024
| birth_name = Chou Tzu-yu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|06|14}}
| birth_place = Tainan, Taiwan
| occupation = Singer
| signature =
| origin = South Korea
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop|J-pop}}
| years_active = 2015–present
| label = {{hlist|JYP|Warner Japan|Republic}}
| current_member_of = Twice
| module = {{Infobox Chinese|child=yes|hide=no|headercolor=transparent
| hangul = 저우쯔위
| rr = Jeou Jjeuwi
| mr = Chŏu Tchŭwi
| t = {{linktext|周|子|瑜}}
| p = Zhōu Zǐyú
| poj = Chiu Chú-jû
| w = {{Tone superscript|Chou1 Tzŭ3-yü2}}
| bpmf = ㄓㄡ ㄗˇ ㄩˊ
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Chou Tzu-yu ({{lang-zh|t=周子瑜|p=Zhōu Zǐyú}}; born June 14, 1999), known mononymously as Tzuyu ({{Korean|쯔위}}, {{IPA|ko|t͈sɯ.ɥi}}), is a Taiwanese singer based in South Korea. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed by JYP Entertainment in 2015.
Tzuyu released her debut extended play (EP), Aboutzu, on September 6, 2024. Its lead single, "Run Away", became her first number-one single on the Billboard Taiwan Songs chart.
Life and career
=Early life and pre-debut activities=
{{Main article|Sixteen (TV program)}}
Tzuyu was born on June 14, 1999, in the East District of Tainan, Taiwan.{{cite web|title=18 fun facts about birthday girl Tzuyu|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/06/13/18-fun-facts-about-birthday-girl-tzuyu|website=SBS|date=June 14, 2017|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=June 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617120523/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/06/13/18-fun-facts-about-birthday-girl-tzuyu|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=zh:周子瑜家境優渥 父母擁3間醫美診所|url=https://tw.appledaily.com/new/realtime/20160116/776273/|website=Apple Daily|language=zh-tw|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=July 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190721171451/https://tw.appledaily.com/new/realtime/20160116/776273/|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Who is the 16-year-old girl at the centre of a political storm ahead of Taiwan's presidential poll?|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1901802/who-16-year-old-girl-chou-tzu-yu-centre-political-storm|work=South China Morning Post|author=Gloria Chan|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=December 11, 2019|archive-date=June 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623235256/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1901802/who-16-year-old-girl-chou-tzu-yu-centre-political-storm|url-status=live}} She started dancing from a young age and trained at a dance academy.{{cite web|title=Tzuyu of Twice: beautiful, youngest band member wants to be known for more than just her good looks|url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077878/tzuyu-twice-beautiful-youngest-band-member-wants-be-known|website=South China Morning Post|last=Lau|first=Jack|date=April 1, 2020|access-date=May 20, 2020|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403061859/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3077878/tzuyu-twice-beautiful-youngest-band-member-wants-be-known|url-status=live}}
In 2012, Tzuyu was discovered by talent scouts at the Muse Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan, and moved to South Korea in November of that year to begin training.{{cite web|script-title=ko:[네이버 연예] 아이엠그라운드, 트와이스 소개 하기!|url=http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=420&aid=0000002610|website=Naver|publisher=Naver Corp.|language=ko|access-date=September 24, 2017|archive-date=January 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102070314/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=420&aid=0000002610|url-status=live}} In 2015, Tzuyu participated in the South Korean reality television show Sixteen, created by JYP Entertainment and co-produced by Mnet.{{cite web|title='Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150429001117|website=The Korea Herald|last=Won|first=Ho-jung|date=April 29, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=May 1, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150501063014/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150429001117|url-status=live}} As one of nine successful participants, she went on to join the newly formed girl group Twice.{{cite magazine|title=Everything to Know About K-Pop Group Twice|url=https://time.com/5671342/twice-k-pop-everything-to-know/|magazine=Time|last=Moon|first=Kat|date=September 20, 2019|access-date=June 16, 2020|archive-date=September 21, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921154130/https://time.com/5671342/twice-k-pop-everything-to-know/|url-status=live}}
=2015–present: Twice and solo debut=
{{main|Twice}}
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In October 2015, Tzuyu officially debuted as a member of Twice with the release of their first extended play, The Story Begins.{{cite web|title=TWICE unveils debut album 'The Story Begins'|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510201348537808518_2|website=The Korea Herald|last=Kim|first=Yu-jin|date=October 20, 2015|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=December 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191207064020/http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201510201348537808518_2|url-status=live}} Its lead single "Like Ooh-Ahh" was the first K-pop debut song to reach 100 million views on YouTube.{{cite magazine|title=K-Pop Powerhouse TWICE Opens Up About How Their New Album Is More Personal Than Ever|url=https://time.com/5696384/twice-interview-feel-special/|magazine=Time|last=Moon|first=Kat|date=October 9, 2019|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=October 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009203354/https://time.com/5696384/twice-interview-feel-special/|url-status=live}} Since then, she has worked as a presenter on multiple South Korean music television shows. As a soloist, Tzuyu released covers of "Me!" by Taylor Swift and "Christmas Without You" by Ava Max as part of the Melody Project series.{{Cite web|title=TWICE's Tzuyu says her cover of Taylor Swift's 'ME!' didn't originally feature Bang Chan|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-tzuyu-says-cover-taylor-swift-me-didnt-originally-feature-bang-chan-2986353|website=NME|language=en-GB|last=Suacillo|first=Angela Patricia|date=July 6, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=July 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715082611/https://www.nme.com/news/music/twice-tzuyu-says-cover-taylor-swift-me-didnt-originally-feature-bang-chan-2986353|url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine|title=TWICE's Tzuyu Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With a Christmas Cover of Ava Max: Watch|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/twice-tzuyu-covers-ava-max-christmas-without-you-1235190812/|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US|last=Bowenbank|first=Starr|date=December 22, 2022|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=February 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206230243/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/twice-tzuyu-covers-ava-max-christmas-without-you-1235190812/|url-status=live}}
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.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:트와이스 막내 쯔위, 9월 6일 솔로 데뷔앨범 '어바웃 쯔' 발매|trans-title=TWICE's youngest member Tzuyu to release solo debut album 'aboutTZU' on September 6th|url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000882401|via=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko|last=Hwang|first=Hye-jin|date=August 5, 2024|access-date=August 5, 2024|archive-date=August 5, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805121057/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000882401|url-status=live}}
Other ventures
=Endorsements=
Tzuyu has featured alone in various advertisements, including those for LG U+{{cite web|script-title=ko:"LG 쯔위폰, 광고 중단"...쯔위, 청천백일기 논란 여파|url=https://www.dispatch.co.kr/452334|website=Dispatch|date=January 15, 2016|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127095001/https://www.dispatch.co.kr/452334|url-status=live}} and Crocs Korea.{{cite web|title=And our mystery K-pop Idol is... Global Superstar TZUYU of @TWICE!|url=https://www.tiktok.com/@crocs/video/7016324838872599813|via=TikTok|publisher=Crocs Official (@Crocs)|date=October 7, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=February 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202105054/https://www.tiktok.com/@crocs/video/7016324838872599813|url-status=live}} She covered the October 2021 issue of L'Officiel Malaysia{{cite web|title=Order Now: L'Officiel Malaysia Oct 2021 feat. TWICE's Tzuyu|url=https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/issues/pre-order-lofficiel-malaysia-oct-2021-issue-feat-twice-tzuyu|website=L'Officiel Malaysia|author=L'Officiel Malaysia|date=September 28, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127092458/https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/issues/pre-order-lofficiel-malaysia-oct-2021-issue-feat-twice-tzuyu|url-status=live}} as a model for the Coach Fall/Winter 2021 collection.{{cite web|title=A sneak peek inside our October 2021 issue featuring TWICE's Tzuyu|url=https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/issues/preview-october-2021-issue-twice-tzuyu-coach-cover|website=L'Officiel Malaysia|author=L'Officiel Malaysia|date=October 1, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127095946/https://www.lofficielmalaysia.com/issues/preview-october-2021-issue-twice-tzuyu-coach-cover|url-status=live}} In January 2022, Tzuyu was chosen as the new muse of South Korean clothing brand Zooc.{{cite web|script-title=ko:주크, 쯔위 2022년 뮤즈 발탁 'New쯔위nation'|url=http://www.kdfnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86490|website=한국면세뉴스|language=ko|date=January 27, 2022|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127103519/https://www.kdfnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=86490|url-status=live}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:주크, 트와이스 쯔위 뮤즈로 발탁|url=http://www.apparelnews.co.kr/news/news_view/?idx=195375&cat=CAT100|website=www.apparelnews.co.kr|language=ko|last=Jo|first=Eun-hye|access-date=January 27, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127103326/http://www.apparelnews.co.kr/news/news_view/?idx=195375&cat=CAT100|url-status=live}} In October 2022, she was announced as the muse of Visée, one of Japan's most popular cosmetics brands.{{cite web|title=コーセー「ヴィセ」のブランドミューズにTwiceのツウィ＆The Rampage吉野北人が就任|url=https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/1443132|date=October 6, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2022|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006081618/https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/1443132|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Twiceツウィ＆ランペ吉野北人、『ヴィセ』ミューズに就任 "囲み目メイク"で美の競演|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2251913/full/?s=09|access-date=October 6, 2022|archive-date=October 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006074617/https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2251913/full/?s=09|url-status=live}} In October 2023, she was appointed as the global ambassador for the Pond's Skin Institute's Brand Evolution Campaign.{{cite web|title=Tzuyu Featured in Pond's Skin Institute's Brand Evolution Campaign|url=https://www.brandinginasia.com/tzuyu-featured-in-ponds-skin-institutes-brand-evolution-campaign/|website=Branding In Asia|date=November 2023 |access-date=July 1, 2024|archive-date=February 24, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224031525/https://www.brandinginasia.com/tzuyu-featured-in-ponds-skin-institutes-brand-evolution-campaign/|url-status=live}}
=Philanthropy=
On February 29, 2020, Tzuyu donated {{KRWConvert|50|m|lk=on|year=2020|showdate=no}} to the South Korean Community Chest, for helping prevent the spread of COVID-19.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:트와이스 쯔위, 코로나19 5천만원 기부 동참 "모두 건강하길"(공식)|trans-title=Twice Tzuyu, Corona 19 donated 50 million won "May everyone be healthy" (official)|url=https://v.daum.net/v/20200229163921542|website=Newsen|last=Minji|first=Lee|date=February 29, 2020|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=April 10, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410102812/https://v.daum.net/v/20200229163921542|url-status=live}}
Public image and influence
=Public image=
Tzuyu has received widespread attention for her beauty since her debut with Twice,{{cite web|title=4 things you didn't know about K-pop star Tzuyu of TWICE|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3014326/meet-k-pop-star-tzuyu-twice-she-prepares-her-20th|website=South China Morning Post|last=Jang|first=Minki|date=June 14, 2019|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=June 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190614065810/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/3014326/meet-k-pop-star-tzuyu-twice-she-prepares-her-20th|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Taiwanese teenage star on 100 most beautiful faces list|url=http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeas/201512280022.aspx|website=Focus Taiwan|last=Chen|first=Christie|date=December 28, 2015|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 31, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151231000330/http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aeas/201512280022.aspx|url-status=live}} and was nicknamed "Light of Taiwan"{{Efn-ua|({{lang-zh|台灣之光|}}) The light of Taiwan is a term commonly used by Taiwanese news media to refer to internationally famous Taiwanese, people of Taiwanese descent, or Taiwanese products. It is also a term used by Taiwanese to be proud of their local culture.{{Cite thesis|script-title=zh:「台灣之光」：一種布希亞式的示現 "The light of Taiwan": A Baudrillardian Manifestation|url=https://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/70256|author=龔雋幃|date=2013|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=February 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227184914/https://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/70256?layout.style=mobile|url-status=live}}}} by the Taiwanese media due to her popularity.{{Cite web|script-title=zh:周子瑜紅到日本！超甜外貌勇奪「6排行榜第1」網狂讚：台灣之光|trans-title=Tzuyu is popular in Japan! The super-sweet appearance won the "No. 1 in the 6 rankings" net praise: the light of Taiwan|url=https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2023418W0226|website=Entertainment Center|last=Lin|first=Mengrong|date=April 18, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=April 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230420221042/https://www.ftvnews.com.tw/news/detail/2023418W0226|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=zh:周子瑜是台灣之光 陳沂：可悲！台灣別再沾光了 {{!}} 娛樂星聞 {{!}} 三立新聞網 SETN.COM|trans-title=Tzuyu is the light of Taiwan Chen Yi: Sad! "Taiwan don't get dirty anymore"|url=https://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=264456|website=www.setn.com|language=zh-Hant-TW|last=三立新聞網|date=June 20, 2017|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=October 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031045941/https://www.setn.com/News.aspx?NewsID=264456|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=zh:「台灣之光」周子瑜到底美在哪？擠下Lisa奪「最美女偶像」冠軍，整形醫生曝致勝１關鍵{{!}}女人我最大|trans-title=Where is the beauty of "Taiwan Light" Tzuyu? Squeeze out Lisa to win the "Most Beautiful Idol" championship, and the plastic surgeon reveals the key to winning|url=https://woman.tvbs.com.tw/entertainment/25367|website=TVBS News|last=TVBS|date=July 23, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=November 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221102001532/https://woman.tvbs.com.tw/entertainment/25367|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|script-title=zh:他們是台灣之光！「這5位」都去韓國發展 躍身國際巨星 {{!}} 娛樂|trans-title=They are the light of Taiwan! "These 5 people" all went to Korea to develop and become international superstars|url=https://www.nownews.com/news/6089695|website=NOWnews今日新聞|language=zh-Hant-TW|last=NOWnews今日新聞|date=April 2, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=April 3, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403000422/https://www.nownews.com/news/6089695|url-status=live}}
=Influence=
After the flag controversy in 2016, Tzuyu was credited with increasing Taiwanese votes by up to 1-2% in favor of President Tsai Ing-wen.{{Cite web|script-title=ko:[데스크 시각] 쯔위의 손짓이 바꾼 '하나의 중국'/윤창수 국제부장|trans-title=[Desk View] 'One China' changed by Tzuyu's hand gestures/Director of International Affairs Changsoo Yoon|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/081/0003365410|website=Seoul Shinmun|quote=An article in a Korean newspaper analyzed that a small gesture by Tzuyu, then 16 years old, increased President Tsai's vote by 1-2 %.|language=ko|last=Yoon|first=Chang-soo|date=June 1, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=February 27, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240227184916/https://n.news.naver.com/article/081/0003365410|url-status=live}} According to Gallup Korea's annual music survey, Tzuyu was the third most popular idol among South Koreans in 2016.{{cite web|script-title=ko:한국갤럽 Gallup Report 2016/12/20n|url=https://panel.gallup.co.kr/Contents/GallupReport/%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%BDGallupReport(20161220)_%EA%B0%80%EC%88%98%EC%99%80%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94.pdf|website=Gallup Korea|publisher=Gallup Korea Co. Ltd.|language=ko|access-date=September 24, 2017|archive-date=January 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103165832/https://panel.gallup.co.kr/Contents/GallupReport/%ED%95%9C%EA%B5%AD%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%BDGallupReport(20161220)_%EA%B0%80%EC%88%98%EC%99%80%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94.pdf|url-status=live}} She ranked ninth in the 2017 survey{{cite web|title=IU dominated Gallup Korea's yearly music poll|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/12/20/iu-dominated-gallup-koreas-yearly-music-poll|website=SBS|last=Peterson|first=Jacques|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=January 21, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121092740/https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/12/20/iu-dominated-gallup-koreas-yearly-music-poll|url-status=live}} and twelfth in 2018.{{cite web|script-title=ko:2018년 올해를 빛낸 가수와 가요 – 최근 12년간 추이 포함|url=https://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=974|website=Gallup Korea|language=ko|date=November 30, 2018|access-date=December 2, 2019|archive-date=December 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218193305/http://www.gallup.co.kr/gallupdb/reportContent.asp?seqNo=974|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|title=Sana de Twice es elegida la cantante más popular por los soldados de Corea del Sur|url=https://larepublica.pe/cultura-asiatica/2019/11/09/sana-minatozaki-de-twice-es-escogida-la-idol-de-k-pop-favorita-de-los-soldados-de-corea-del-sur/|website=La República|language=es|date=November 10, 2019|access-date=June 13, 2020|archive-date=November 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109235625/https://larepublica.pe/cultura-asiatica/2019/11/09/sana-minatozaki-de-twice-es-escogida-la-idol-de-k-pop-favorita-de-los-soldados-de-corea-del-sur/|url-status=live}} In 2023, Tzuyu surpassed Jay Chou and became the most followed Taiwanese celebrity on Instagram with over 10 million followers.{{Cite web|script-title=zh:台灣第一人！子瑜IG追蹤破千萬 TWICE團員僅輸她|url=https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E7%AC%AC-%E4%BA%BA-%E5%AD%90%E7%91%9Cig%E8%BF%BD%E8%B9%A4%E7%A0%B4%E5%8D%83%E8%90%AC-twice%E5%9C%98%E5%93%A1%E5%83%85%E8%BC%B8%E5%A5%B9-060909824.html|website=Yahoo News|language=en|date=March 7, 2023|access-date=June 24, 2023|archive-date=March 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230308141257/https://tw.news.yahoo.com/%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%E7%AC%AC-%E4%BA%BA-%E5%AD%90%E7%91%9Cig%E8%BF%BD%E8%B9%A4%E7%A0%B4%E5%8D%83%E8%90%AC-twice%E5%9C%98%E5%93%A1%E5%83%85%E8%BC%B8%E5%A5%B9-060909824.html|url-status=live}}
Personal life
In 2016, she passed an exam at Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School to certify her middle school education. She attended high school at Hanlim Multi Art School in South Korea, and graduated in February 2019 along with bandmate Chaeyoung.{{cite web|title=K-pop girlband TWICE members Tzuyu and Chaeyoung celebrate high school graduation|url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2186105/k-pop-girlband-twice-members-tzuyu-and-chaeyoung|website=South China Morning Post|last=Ko|first=Dong-hwan|date=February 14, 2019|access-date=December 1, 2019|archive-date=February 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217165043/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people-events/article/2186105/k-pop-girlband-twice-members-tzuyu-and-chaeyoung|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=zh:周子瑜返台考試 陸網友也關心|url=http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20160321000729-260309|website=China Times|date=March 21, 2016 |publisher=China Times Inc.|language=zh-tw|access-date=October 21, 2017|archive-date=October 21, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021163730/http://www.chinatimes.com/newspapers/20160321000729-260309|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=Girl group TWICE's Tzuyu passes exam to qualify middle school education|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/03/31/62/0200000000AEN20160331007400315F.html|website=Yonhap News Agency|publisher=Yonhap News Agency|access-date=September 4, 2016|archive-date=September 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924062433/http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/03/31/62/0200000000AEN20160331007400315F.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|script-title=ko:JYP 측 "쯔위 한림예고 합격, 등교 시기 논의 중"|url=http://news.newsway.co.kr/view.php?tp=1&ud=2016041216483010554&md=20160413111310_AO|website=News Way|publisher=News Way Corp.|language=ko|last=Yi|first=Sohui|date=April 13, 2016|access-date=April 18, 2016|archive-date=April 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419135452/http://news.newsway.co.kr/view.php?tp=1&ud=2016041216483010554&md=20160413111310_AO|url-status=live}}{{cite news|script-title=ko:트와이스 쯔위 채영, 졸업 꽃다발 안고 환한 미소 "활동 더 집중할 것"|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=081&aid=0002976256|website=Naver|publisher=Seoul Newspaper|language=ko|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213064156/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=081&aid=0002976256|url-status=live}}
In 2024, Tzuyu announced that she had completed a master's degree in applied psychology from Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain. She explained that she pursued the degree online for over a year, as Twice's group activities had slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web|title=Twice's Tzuyu confirms she has a master's degree in applied psychology|url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/twice-tzuyu-masters-degree-4808461?cid=internal_sharetool_iphone_16122024_cna|website=Channel News Asia|last=Sukri|first=Hazeeq|date=December 16, 2024}}
=Flag controversy=
In November 2015, Tzuyu appeared with bandmates Sana, Momo, and Mina 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.{{cite web|title=Did a 16-Year-Old Pop Star Help Pro-Independence Party Win Taiwan's Election?|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/01/16/pop_star_may_have_helped_pro_independence_party_win_taiwan_presidency.html|website=Slate|last=Politi|first=Daniel|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=February 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207220632/http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2016/01/16/pop_star_may_have_helped_pro_independence_party_win_taiwan_presidency.html|url-status=live}} Mainland Chinese internet users reacted angrily towards Tzuyu's actions due to the political rift between the two countries.{{cite web|title=Taiwan's presidential candidates unite after apology by K-pop singer Chou Tzu-yu over flag scandal – Shanghaiist|url=https://shanghaiist.com/2016/01/16/chou-tzuyu-presidential-candidates/|website=Shanghaiist|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=May 27, 2020|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611193514/http://shanghaiist.com/2016/01/16/chou-tzuyu-presidential-candidates/|url-status=live}} Soon after, Twice was barred from Chinese television{{cite web|title=3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: The 1st of Their Kind|url=http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/02/19/2018021901859.html?related_all|website=The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition)|last=Jung|first=Chul-hwan|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=December 6, 2019|archive-date=December 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191228131807/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2018/02/19/2018021901859.html?related_all|url-status=live}} and Tzuyu was pulled out of her endorsement with Chinese communications company Huawei.{{cite web|title=Taiwanese K-pop singer Chou Tzu-yu mired in flag row|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwanese-k-pop-singer-chou-tzu-yu-mired-in-flag-row|work=The Straits Times|date=January 15, 2016|access-date=January 16, 2016|archive-date=February 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160207112836/http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/taiwanese-k-pop-singer-chou-tzu-yu-mired-in-flag-row|url-status=live}} Meanwhile, her agency, JYP Entertainment, released a video showing Tzuyu reading an apology, which said in part:
{{cquote|There is only one China, the two sides of the strait are one, and I have always felt proud to be Chinese. I feel extremely apologetic to my company and to Internet friends on both sides of the strait for the hurt that I have caused, and I also feel very guilty.{{cite news|title=Singer's Apology for Waving Taiwan Flag Stirs Backlash of Its Own|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/world/asia/taiwan-china-singer-chou-tzu-yu.html|newspaper=The New York Times|last1=Buckley|first1=Chris|last2=Ramy|first2=Austin|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=March 1, 2017|archive-date=October 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017085002/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/world/asia/taiwan-china-singer-chou-tzu-yu.html|url-status=live}}
}}
Tzuyu's apology sparked a furor among the Taiwanese public on election day.{{cite web|title=Video of K-pop singer Chou Tzu-yu apologising for waving flag angers Taiwanese on polling day|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/k-pop-singer-apologises-in-video-for-holding-up-taiwan-flag-infuriating-taiwanese-on|work=The Straits Times|author=Li Xueying|date=January 16, 2016|access-date=January 16, 2016|archive-date=December 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225121842/https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/video-of-k-pop-singer-chou-tzu-yu-apologising-for-waving-flag-angers-taiwanese-on|url-status=live}} The incident gained international attention, as it was believed to have affected the 2016 Taiwanese general election.{{cite news|title=Taiwan election: How a penitent pop star may have helped Tsai win|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35340530|work=BBC|date=January 18, 2016|access-date=July 21, 2018|archive-date=December 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201225121808/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35340530|url-status=live}} A survey found that Tzuyu's video apology affected the decision of about 1.34 million young voters.{{cite news|title=Teen pop star Chou Tzu-yu's apology for waving Taiwan flag swayed young voters for DPP|url=http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1902195/teen-pop-star-chou-tzu-yus-apology-waving-taiwan-flag|work=South China Morning Post|author=Minnie Chan|date=January 17, 2016|access-date=January 20, 2016|archive-date=January 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160120000443/http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/1902195/teen-pop-star-chou-tzu-yus-apology-waving-taiwan-flag|url-status=live}}
In response to criticism, JYP Entertainment announced that it would be adopting new procedures concerning its exports and overseas activities in order to protect employees from future controversies. This included the implementation of cultural sensitivity training for its artists and staff members. In an interview with The Korea Times, a JYP representative stated that the training would include issues pertaining to political conflicts between countries.{{cite news|title=JYP Entertainment to overhaul hallyu strategy|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/01/201_195810.html|work=The Korea Times|agency=The Korea Times|last=Kim|first=Jae-heun|date=January 18, 2016|access-date=January 28, 2016|archive-date=January 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121222048/http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2016/01/201_195810.html|url-status=live}}
Discography
{{For|Tzuyu's discography with Twice|Twice discography}}
=Extended plays=
=Singles=
=Guest appearances=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Album |
| scope="row" | "Daring Woman" ({{Lang|ko|당돌한 여자}}) {{small|(with Jihyo, Nayeon and Chaeyoung)}} | 2015 |
|---|
=Songwriting credits=
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.{{cite web|title=Songs Registered Under CHOU TZU-YU (10029082)|url=https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10029082|website=Korea Music Copyright Association|language=ko|access-date=June 26, 2021|archive-date=June 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626122745/https://www.komca.or.kr/srch2/srch_01_popup_mem_right.jsp?S_MB_CD=10029082|url-status=live}}
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center; width:40%"
|+ List of songs, showing year released, artist name, and name of the album ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Artist ! scope="col" | Album ! scope="col" | Notes |
| scope="row" | "21:29"
| 2019 | rowspan="2" | Twice | rowspan="3" | As lyricist |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Celebrate"
| 2022 |
| scope="row" | "Fly"
| 2024 | Tzuyu | Aboutzu |
Videography
{{For|Tzuyu's videography with Twice|Twice videography}}
=Music videos=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ List of music videos, showing year released, and name of the director(s) |
| scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Director(s) ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | "Run Away"
| 2024 | Yang Soon-Shik (YSS Studio) | {{Cite AV media|title=TZUYU "Run Away" M/V|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIrCrGAX03Y|via=YouTube|publisher=JYP Entertainment|medium=Music video|date=September 6, 2024|access-date=September 6, 2024|archive-date=September 6, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240906133120/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIrCrGAX03Y|url-status=live}}{{Cite AV media notes|title=Aboutzu|publisher=JYP Entertainment|type=booklet|author=Tzuyu|year=2024}} |
Filmography
{{For|Tzuyu's filmography with Twice|Twice videography}}
=Television shows=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |
| scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" | Role ! scope="col" | Note ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | 2015
| Sixteen | Contestant | A survival show designed to select the members of Twice |
| scope="row" | 2016
| Inkigayo | Special MC | with Nayeon, Minhyuk, and Kihyun | style="text-align:center" | {{cite web|script-title=ko:SBS '인기가요', 트와이스·몬스타엑스 스페셜 MC 발탁|url=https://n.news.naver.com/article/022/0003062283?sid=102|via=Naver|website=Segye Ilbo|language=ko|last=Yeo|first=Chang-yong|date=June 5, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2023|archive-date=September 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905030321/https://n.news.naver.com/article/022/0003062283?sid=102|url-status=live}} |
| scope="row" | 2019
| Cast |
{{Clear}}
Bibliography
=Photobooks=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |
| scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Release date ! scope="col" | Publisher ! scope="col" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| scope="row" | Yes, I am Tzuyu.
| April 28, 2020 | {{cite web|script-title=zh:完全是仙女級美貌！TWICE周子瑜推出個人寫真書《Yes, I am Tzuyu.》，滿滿男友視角照片讓人戀愛|url=https://www.vogue.com.tw/entertainment/article/yes-i-am-tzuyu|date=May 7, 2020|access-date=June 16, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128075831/https://www.vogue.com.tw/entertainment/article/yes-i-am-tzuyu|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Yes, I am Tzuyu: 1ST PHOTOBOOK (Blue ver.)|url=https://tower.jp/item/5040491/Yes,-I-am-Tzuyu：-1ST-PHOTOBOOK-(Blue-ver-)|publisher=Tower Records Online|access-date=June 12, 2021|archive-date=April 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414095942/https://tower.jp/item/5040491/Yes,-I-am-Tzuyu%EF%BC%9A-1ST-PHOTOBOOK-(Blue-ver-)|url-status=live}} |
Notes
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References
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External links
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