Twice Jihyo Biography: Profile, Net Worth 2025, Career, Sisters, And Strategy

South Korean singer, dancer, and songwriter Park Jihyo, better known by her stage name Jihyo, is the lead vocalist and leader of the internationally acclaimed K-pop girl group TWICE. Jihyo has gained prominence in the K-pop business thanks to her strong voice, eloquent leadership, and unshakable commitment. This comprehensive biography includes her profile, estimated 2025 net worth, career highlights, family history, with particular attention to her sisters, and her most recent single, "Strategy."

Profile:

Stage Name: Jihyo (지효)
Birth Name: Park Ji-soo (박지수), legally changed to Park Ji-hyo (박지효)
Nationality: South Korean
Date of birth: February 1, 1997
Position in TWICE: Leader, Main Vocalist  

Jihyo was born in Guri, South Korea's Gyeonggi Province. She is well-known for her strong stage presence, frequently compared to “Thomas the Train” (Hyo-mas) because of her large, expressive eyes, and her function as TWICE’s trustworthy leader. She was chosen by her bandmates in an anonymous ballot and is a vital member of the group since she is strong, kind, and adaptable.

2025 Net Worth:

Jihyo's projected net worth as of February 2025 is between $6 million and $8 million USD. In addition to her solo endeavors and sponsorships, this estimate takes into consideration her revenues from TWICE's combined accomplishment, which includes album sales, globe tours, and merchandising. Her financial situation has improved as a result of her 2023 solo debut EP Zone, which sold over 584,000 copies in its first week, and the songwriting rights she received for TWICE songs including "Up No More," "21:29," and "Cactus." Her income is further increased by endorsements with companies like Milk Touch and The Body Shop, as well as her 2021 photobook Yes, I am Jihyo. Given that TWICE recently extended her contract and that "Strategy" will be released in December 2024, her net worth should increase as she continues to strike a balance between her solo and group endeavors.

Career:

After finishing second in a Junior Naver child acting competition, Jihyo joined JYP Entertainment on July 15, 2005, marking the beginning of her career in entertainment at the age of eight. She was first scouted by SM Entertainment, but after a year, when her recruiter changed companies, she moved to JYP. She trained for ten years, the longest of any TWICE member, honing her performance and vocal abilities with future celebrities like Wonder Girls, 2PM, and GOT7. She was supposed to make her debut with Nayeon, Jeongyeon, and Sana in the shelved group 6mix. Prior to this, she was the face of Innisfree's adolescent line "TN" alongside Boyfriend and Nayeon.
She made her debut in 2015 after placing fifth on the survival show SIXTEEN and joining TWICE. The Story Begins with the hit song "Like OOH-AHH," the first K-pop debut single to achieve 100 million views on YouTube, marked the group's October 20, 2015, debut. Jihyo has led TWICE through several globe tours, including the sold-out Japanese dome tour in 2019, a first for a female K-pop artist, as well as 13 Korean EPs, three Korean albums, and five Japanese LPs. Hits like "Cheer Up," "Feel Special," and "The Feels" showcase her vocal power.
The R&B-influenced lead single "Killin' Me Good" from Jihyo's EP Zone, released in August 2023, marked the beginning of his solo career. She won a Music Bank music program and received nominations for the 2023 MAMA Awards after the album peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and topped South Korea's Circle Album Chart. Additionally, she contributed OSTs for Today's Webtoon's "I Fly" and Twenty-Five Twenty-One's "Stardust Love Song" (2022). She was nominated for a Rookie Award at the MBC Entertainment Awards in 2023 for her roles on variety shows including I Live Alone.

Sisters:

Jihyo comes from a close-knit family with two younger sisters who have shaped her personal life. Her middle sister, Park Ji-young (born 2002), also known as Lee Ha-eum, is an actress and model who debuted in 2022 with the film The Art of Loving and participated in KBS’s The Matchmakers (2023). Lee Ha-eum has earned notice for her likeness to Jihyo, and the sisters share a deep friendship, often highlighted in media. They appeared together on I Live Alone and had a Tokyo trip in January 2025 with TWICE’s Jeongyeon, demonstrating their “superior genes” and familial friendliness, as mentioned in posts on X.
Her youngest sister, Park Seo-yeon (born 2008), remains out of the public limelight but is regularly featured in Jihyo’s anecdotes. Growing up, Jihyo’s parents, her mother Cho Mi-ja and an unidentified father, supported her vocation, allowing her to practice from a young age. Her family’s hospitality extended to TWICE members, such as hosting Tzuyu and Jeongyeon for camping trips, showing their nurturing environment.

Strategy:

TWICE made their first group appearance since With YOU-th in February 2024 with the release of "Strategy," their 14th Korean mini-album, on December 6, 2024. Jihyo co-wrote the lead single "Strategy" with members Jeongyeon and Chaeyoung, contributing significantly to its creation. "Call it a strategy, I'll make you fall for me," among other lyrics, explore playful seduction in this electro-funk pop song featuring BIBI. After TWICE's contract with JYP Entertainment was renewed in 2022, it continued to be popular, peaking at number seven on Billboard's World Digital Song Sales chart and number one on the Circle Digital Chart.

Jihyo talked about the album's anticipation in a December 2024 interview on Naraesik (EP.12), jokingly mentioning the demands of leadership: "Being TWICE's leader feels like it'll shave five years off my life." As the group approaches its tenth anniversary in 2025, she underlined her dedication to the group's legacy while striking a balance between her solo artistry and TWICE's group objectives. Her strategic influence is demonstrated by the album's popularity, which keeps TWICE relevant in a cutthroat business by fusing her creative input with her powerful voice.