Happy Birthday, Hirai Momo! Here Are 6 Fun Facts About TWICE's 'Dancing Mo-chine'

Hirai Momo is the talented main dancer, sub-vocalist, and lead rapper of TWICE. The group is one of the most successful K-pop acts today, and her inclusion has significantly contributed to their success.

To celebrate Momo's special day on November 9, it's time to appreciate our "Dancing Mo-chine!"

Here are 6 fun facts about TWICE's Main Dancer Momo!

1. Momo Once Appeared in SNSD's Japanese Documentary

Before debuting with TWICE, Momo was featured in SNSD's Japanese documentary. In the clip, Momo was asked why she loves SNSD, to which she expressed her admiration for the second-gen icons' talent and style.

Question: "What is the reason why you like SNSD" Momo: "They sing well, and their style is very good too. That is why I admire them. We want to be like SNSD!"

Years later, in August 2020, SNSD's main dancer Hyoyeon mentioned that she would want to collaborate with Momo in the future due to her flawless dance lines. This was followed by Momo's reciprocation in 2021, as the idol also desires to collab with Hyoyeon.

She also met YoonA in the 2023 Paris Fashion Week.

We just love seeing queens support each other!

2. Momo Always Passes the Microphone in TWICE's Speeches

Momo is definitely the main slayer on the dance floor. However, when it comes to giving speeches, fans could always see her hilarious antics just to avoid the mic! As shown in numerous clips, Momo is shown to be ignoring the microphone when passed across the group, which never fails to make ONCEs laugh.

3. Momo is a Food Lover

Everyone knows how much of a food lover Momo is. With her fit physique, disciplined exercise routine, and powerful dance moves that consume energy, it's no surprise that the idol is not one to go all out in food.

Many of her favorite foods are jokbal, mayonnaise, budae jjigae (Army Stew), omasum, and many more!

4. Momo Has Amazing Dance Performances

Capable of modern dance, contemporary, freestyling, and hip hop, Momo has shown time and time again that she's one of the fiercest dancers in the K-pop industry.

Watch some of her performances below:

5. She once struggled with her first language (Japanese...)

In contrast to her charisma on the stage, Momo can also be adorable, weird, and unintentionally funny! From making her own "Momo" language to freezing in the middle of a sentence, the list goes on.

However, Momo still managed to surprise everyone with her quirky demeanor, and it's not something that anyone could've expected.

One time, Momo fumbled through her Japanese by stuttering and adding Korean language to the mix, sparking laughter between the TWICE members and ONCEs online!

6. Momo is a big fan of Rain!

Many have wondered as to why Momo aspired to become an idol in the first place. That's because she was inspired by legendary K-pop icon Rain. In 2020, Momo couldn't hide her fangirl side, as she finally met her fave in person!

Wishing Momo more birthdays to come!

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Written by Riely Miller