Hirai Momo is a Japanese singer, dancer, and rapper who rose to global fame as a member of K-pop powerhouse Twice.

Born in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, in 1996, she moved to South Korea in 2012 after being scouted by JYP Entertainment.

Her performance skills and magnetic stage presence during the reality show Sixteen earned her a spot in Twice‘s 2015 debut.

Early Life and Education

Hirai Momo is now 28 years old. Born on November 9, 1996, in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, she began dancing at the age of three alongside her elder sister, Hana.

In 2008, she appeared in Lexy’s music video and competed in Superstar K in 2011. Scouted after being seen in an online dance video in 2012, she relocated to South Korea to join JYP Entertainment.

Personal Life

Momo is known for being private about her personal life. In early 2020, she confirmed a relationship with Super Junior’s Kim Hee-chul; the two separated in mid-2021. She has not married or had children and continues to focus on her career and public engagements.

Career

Momo’s pre-debut included dance training and appearances in music videos by Lexy (2008), Got7, Miss A, Junho, and Heechul. She competed in Sixteen (2015) and was initially eliminated in Episode 6, but was later reinstated by JYP founder Park Jin-young to debut in Twice.

She debuted with Twice’s EP The Story Begins and lead single “Like Ooh‑Ahh” in October 2015. In February 2023, Momo joined the sub-unit MiSaMo (with Sana and Mina), releasing the EP Masterpiece. She is also a sought-after brand ambassador, promoting cosmetics and fashion labels such as Onitsuka Tiger and Miu Miu.

Net worth

Hirai Momo’s estimated net worth is $1 million, stemming from her earnings with Twice, endorsement deals, sub-unit activities, and brand collaborations.

Filmography

Sixteen (2015) – Contestant

Hit the Stage (2016, Episodes 1–4) – Participant

Real Class – Elementary Kid Teachers (2017) – Cast

Discography

Like Ooh-Ahh

Cheer Up

Fancy

The Feels