It’s been a busy year for the nine-member K-pop girl group, Twice . In just the past few months, the group has scored its inaugural Billboard number one debut via With YOU-th , a booming EP consisting of energising synth-pop and drum and bass anthems such as ‘I Got You’ and ‘One Spark’. At the heart of it? A celebration of female friendship and a no-holds-barred love letter to each other.
It seems fitting that almost a decade since their debut in 2015—via JYP entertainment’s survival show, Sixteen —Momo, Sana, Mina, Nayeon, Tzuyu, Chaeyoung, Jeongyeon, Dahyun and Jihyo have formed an unbreakable bond. It’s their camaraderie that has earned the third-generation band the nod of Nation’s Girl Group, underscored by numerous accolades, from sweeping international success to bona fide chart dominance. Playing an integral part in this is 27-year-old singer , rapper and dancer Momo Hirai, who is better known as Momo.
The Japan-born starlet has won the hearts of fans all over the world for her dance prowess, but she’s since shown her mettle in other areas. In October 2022, she was named the ambassador for Japanese brand, Onitsuka Tiger , decked out in its high-impact spring/summer 2024 offerings. Hirai, who is known for her off-duty yet striking outfits, is steadily becoming one to watch in the fashion universe.
“I always try out different styles because you never know if it’ll look good on you or not until you give it a go. These days, I get a lot of inspira.