Sana (singer)
Sana Minatozaki (Japanese: 湊崎 紗夏, Hepburn: Minatozaki Sana, born December 29, 1996[1]), known mononymously as Sana (Korean: 사나; Japanese: サナ), is a Japanese singer based in South Korea. She is one of three Japanese members of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed in 2015 by JYP Entertainment.[2][3]
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Born | Sana Minatozaki December 29, 1996 Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan |
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Musical career | |
Origin | South Korea |
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Years active | 2015–present |
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 사나 |
Revised Romanization | Sana |
McCune–Reischauer | Sana |
Japanese name | |
Kanji | 湊崎 紗夏 |
Romanization | Minatozaki Sana |
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Early life
Sana was born on December 29, 1996[4] in Tennōji-ku, Osaka, Japan,[5][6] as an only child.[7]
Sana stated that she wanted to become a singer and dancer early on and was inspired by K-pop groups such as Girls' Generation.[7] In addition to her native Japanese, she speaks Korean.
Career
Pre-debut
Sana began training with EXPG in Osaka in 2009, originally planning to be a singer in Japan, rather than South Korea.[8] During her middle school years, she was scouted by a JYP Entertainment (JYPE) employee at a shopping mall and was invited to participate in the annual JYP Japan audition the following day.[9] Sana passed the audition[9] and joined the JYPE trainee program in South Korea in April 2012.[10][11] She trained for over three years before her eventual debut with Twice.[10] At one time, she was expected to become a member of a new JYPE girl group; however, this project was cancelled.[10][12] In 2014, Sana appeared in Got7's music video for "A" as a waitress.[13]
2015–present: Sixteen, Twice, and solo activities
In 2015, Sana participated in the music survival show Sixteen, a reality television series to determine the members of Twice.[2][14] Out of the sixteen contestants, Sana was selected as one of the nine members of the newly formed girl group.[2][15] She officially debuted with Twice in October 2015 with the title song "Like Ooh-Ahh" from their debut extended play The Story Begins.[16] Known for her energetic and cheerful personality,[2][5][17][18] she has received recognition in both South Korea and abroad, and her popularity has been credited with helping to improve relations between Japan and South Korea.[8][19] In Gallup Korea's annual music poll for 2018, Sana was voted the 17th most popular idol in South Korea, the highest-ranked Japanese individual in the poll.[20] She ranked 15th in the 2019 poll.[21][22] In 2019, Sana also ranked as the most popular female K-pop idol in a survey of soldiers completing mandatory military service in South Korea.[18]
In February 2021, Sana became the first Twice member to release a solo single after she covered "Sotsugyou", a 2020 single by Japanese band Kobukuro.[23] The cover, which includes an a cappella version, was released as a digital single through Warner Music Japan.[24] She released a version with Kobukuro themselves in March 2021.[25]
Endorsements
Outside of Twice, Sana was featured in several advertisements and has promoted various brands and products.[26][27] In 2021, Sana and Twice bandmate Dahyun became models for skincare brand A'pieu.[28] In March 2022, Sana became a model for cosmetic brand Wakemake.[29] As of March 2023, Sana is the ambassador of South Korean makeup brand, espoir.[30]
Bibliography
Photobooks
Title | Release date | Publisher | Ref. |
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Yes, I am Sana. | April 16, 2021 | JYP Entertainment | [31] |
Discography
Singles
Title | Year | Album |
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"Sotsugyou" (卒業)[32][A] | 2021 | Non-album single |
Soundtrack appearances
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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JPN Comb. [33] | JPN Hot [34] | |||
"Bouquet" (with Momo & Mina) | 2023 | 28 | 32 | Liaison: Children's Heart Clinic OST |
Songwriting credits
All song credits are adapted from the Korea Music Copyright Association's database unless stated otherwise.[35]
Title | Year | Artist | Album | Notes |
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"Shot Thru the Heart" | 2018 | Twice | Summer Nights | As lyricist |
"Turn It Up" | 2019 | Fancy You | ||
"21:29" | Feel Special | |||
"Do What We Like" | 2020 | Eyes Wide Open | ||
"Conversation" | 2021 | Taste of Love | ||
"Celebrate" | 2022 | Celebrate |
Filmography
Television shows
Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
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2015 | Sixteen | Herself (contestant) | [14] |
2016 | Show! Music Core | Herself (co-host) | [36] |
Idol Star Athletics Championships | [37] | ||
2017 | KBS Song Festival | [38] | |
2018 | M Countdown | [39] | |
2019 | Idol Star Athletics Championships | [citation needed] | |
2020 | Nizi Project: Part 2 | Special judge + MC[a] | [40][41] |
Notes
- ^ Surprise appearance as a special judge in episode 9 of Part 1 and appeared as MC on the final stage of Part 2.
References
- ^ "K-POPの最注目新人「TWICE」の日本人メンバーが可愛くて美しい<プロフィール>". Model Press (in Japanese). from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ a b c d Moon, Kat (September 20, 2019). "Everything to Know About K-Pop Group Twice". Time. from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
- ^ "트와이스 "뽑힐 때 아무 생각이 없었다" ①". Star News (in Korean). from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jin (December 29, 2018). "Happy 22nd birthday to K-pop star Sana! Here are the Twice band member's funniest moments on TV". South China Morning Post. from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ a b Robidoux, Brandy (October 27, 2019). "Who Is TWICE's Sana? The Talented Singer Is Fierce Both On Stage And Off". Elite Daily. from the original on October 27, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "TWICE (Profile)". JYP Entertainment – Twice. JYP Entertainment. from the original on October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
- ^ a b "Meet Sana from Twice – K-pop girl group's fun-loving and 'adorably blunt' star". South China Morning Post. May 12, 2018. from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
- ^ a b Jung, Chul-hwan (February 20, 2018). "3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: The Story Begins". The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition). from the original on February 26, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ a b Jung, Chul-hwan (February 21, 2018). "3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: Taking off to K-Pop Land". The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition). from the original on February 21, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ a b c Jung, Chul-hwan (February 22, 2018). "3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: In the Lion's Den". The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition). from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "9 things to know about TWICE's Jihyo". SBS. February 1, 2019. from the original on September 21, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Twice, Black Pink pre-debut appearance on music video". K-pop Herald. The Korea Herald. March 3, 2017. from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Won, Ho-jung (April 29, 2015). "'Sixteen' compete for spot in JYP's next girl group". The Korea Herald. from the original on May 1, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "'식스틴' JYP의 미래 짊어질 9인, 걸그룹 트와이스 탄생[종합]". Nate (in Korean). July 8, 2015. from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Park, Jin-hai (May 3, 2019). "TWICE 'Like OOH-AHH' MV hits 300 mil. views". The Korea Times. from the original on May 3, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "Meet Sana from Twice – K-pop girl group's fun-loving and 'adorably blunt' star". South China Morning Post. May 12, 2018. from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ a b "Sana de Twice es elegida la cantante más popular por los soldados de Corea del Sur". La República (in Spanish). November 10, 2019. from the original on November 9, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
- ^ Jung, Chul-hwan (February 23, 2018). "3 Japanese Girls at the Top of K-Pop: The 1st of Their Kind". The Chosun Ilbo (English Edition). from the original on February 24, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "2018년 올해를 빛낸 가수와 가요 - 최근 12년간 추이 포함" (in Korean). Gallup Korea. November 30, 2018. from the original on December 18, 2018. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "Here's who Koreans voted as the top artists and idols of 2019". SBS. December 20, 2019. from the original on February 25, 2020. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ "2019년 올해를 빛낸 가수와 가요 – 최근 13년간 추이 포함" (in Korean). Gallup Korea. November 28, 2019. from the original on January 8, 2020. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "コブクロ、SANA(TWICE)を迎えて新たに制作「卒業」MV公開". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). February 12, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Sotsugyou (Cover) - Single by SANA from TWICE". iTunes. February 19, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "コブクロとTWICEサナが歌う「卒業」リリース". Barks Japan (in Japanese). March 19, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ Robidoux, Brandy (October 27, 2019). "Who Is TWICE's Sana? The Talented Singer Is Fierce Both On Stage And Off". Elite Daily. from the original on October 27, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Meet Sana from Twice – K-pop girl group's fun-loving and 'adorably blunt' star". South China Morning Post. May 12, 2018. from the original on May 16, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ Ma Ah-ra (March 29, 2021). "트와이스 사나-다현, 화장품 동반 모델…"일본 활동도 함께"" [TWICE's Sana and Dahyun, models with cosmetics... "Together with Japanese activities"]. Money Today. from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021 – via Naver.
- ^ "웨이크메이크 비건 클린 순수 커버 쿠션". Naver Brand. from the original on March 31, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ https://www.newsculture.press/news/articleView.html?idxno=519109
- ^ Liu, Yaxian (March 14, 2021). "TWICE Sana 美背全裸拍寫真!滿滿20張「男友視角」一個彎腰引暴動" (in Chinese). istyle.ltn.com. from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "Sotsugyou (cover) - Single". Apple Music. from the original on February 24, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Oricon Top 50 Combined Singles: 2023-02-06" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Hot 100 – 2023/02/01". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "Songs Registered Under MINATOZAKI SANA (10021899)". Korea Music Copyright Association (in Korean). from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2021.
- ^ "TWICE日本人メンバーサナ、防弾少年団 ジョングクと一緒に「音楽中心」のスペシャルMCに". Kstyle. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ . Toggle. Archived from the original on June 29, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Herman, Tamar (December 30, 2017). "BTS Performs Rock Remixes of 'DNA' & 'Not Today' at 2017 KBS Song Festival". Billboard. from the original on December 31, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
- ^ "TWICE サナ&Wanna One イ・デフィ&I.O.I出身キム・チョンハ、本日放送の「M COUNTDOWN」MCに抜擢…最初のグローバルMCに". Kstyle. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
- ^ "TWICE SANA-MOMO擔任JYP日本女團選秀《Nizi Project》客座評委!". from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "TWICE サナ&モモ、オーディション番組「Nizi Project」にサプライズ登場!感激の涙を流すメンバーも". Kstyle. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
External links
- Media related to Sana Minatozaki at Wikimedia Commons