Twice Tzuyu Biography: Profile, Net Worth 2025, Education, Archery, and Family

Profile:

Stage Name: Tzuyu 

Real Name: Chou Tzu-yu (Chinese: 周子瑜; Korean: 주자유)

Date of Birth: June 14, 1999

Place of Birth: East District, Tainan, Taiwan

Nationality: Taiwanese.

Net Worth 2025:

Tzuyu have approximately $5 - $8 million net worth in 2025. This includes the money she makes from her solo ventures, her work with TWICE, and big sponsorship deals. As a well-known spokesperson for companies like LG U+, Crocs Korea, ZOOC, and Estée Lauder, Tzuyu's riches is fueled by her influence in the fashion and beauty industries. Her financial situation is also influenced by her family's business ventures in Taiwan.

Education:

Tzuyu graduated from Tainan Municipal Fusing Junior High School in 2016 after completing her middle school education in Taiwan.
After that, she relocated to South Korea to study practical arts at Hanlim Multi Art School, where she earned her degree in February 2019.
She balanced her studies with her hard profession by pursuing an online master's degree in applied psychology from Miguel de Cervantes European University in Spain in 2024.

Career:

Initial Discovery: Tzuyu relocated to South Korea in November 2012 to begin her training after being seen by JYP Entertainment scouts at the MUSE Performing Arts Workshop in Tainan.

Debut with TWICE: She made her TWICE debut in 2015 after attending the survival show "SIXTEEN" following three years of training. She was chosen by audience voting, which demonstrated how popular she was. When TWICE made their debut with "Like Ooh-Ahh" in October 2015, Tzuyu immediately became a group highlight thanks to her dance prowess and striking appearance.
Tzuyu has played a pivotal role in TWICE's worldwide success, contributing to singles such as "Cheer Up," "TT," and "Fancy," as well as taking part in significant music events and globe tours.

Solo & Endorsements: Tzuyu has demonstrated her influence in fashion and beauty by participating in solo modeling and endorsement deals in addition to group activities. She made her solo debut in 2024 with the mini-album "abouTZU," which showcased her unique style.
Controversies: Tzuyu had to deal with a big political scandal early in her career in 2016, which was difficult but ultimately made her more visible and helped her develop a more responsible public image.

Archery:

Tzuyu took up archery as a hobby and has a noticeable interest in it. She performed on variety shows like as "Idol Star Athletics Championships" and "Girls' Generation's Phantasia." In addition to showcasing her variety of skills, her involvement in these events helped her win over more admirers by revealing a new side of herself. Tzuyu has maintained archery as a hobby despite her hectic schedule, frequently posting pictures of herself doing it on social media or interacting with fans.

Family:

Tzuyu came from a wealthy Taiwanese family. Her mother, Lin Mei-ting, owns and runs a number of dermatological clinics in southern Taiwan in addition to running two coffee shops, while her father, Chou Hui-wen, is in the business world. Tzuyu has had a strong support network from her family, which has enabled her to concentrate on her career from an early age.
Chou Yi-hsiu, Tzuyu's older brother, is known to encourage his sister's profession despite maintaining a low profile. He is sometimes connected to family business ventures or publicly supports Tzuyu's efforts.