Tzuyu: The Unique Role of Twice’s Taiwanese Star

Tzuyu, known not only as the only Taiwanese member of Twice, but also the maknae (막내) (or youngest) of TWICE. Below, I have posted three of her standalone performances where I describe how her singing ability has evolved from 2021 to 2024. 

Song List:

First, we have Tzuyu's cover of the song "ME" by Taylor Swift where she demonstrates her lower vocal register while expressing upbeat emotion through her cheerful smiles (Chou, 2021, Youtube, Taste of Love). The outfits she wears in this video are very fitting for Tzuyu's personality overall. This song is one of her more hilarious solo covers compared to what she will blossom into in her "Christmas Without You" cover and "Run Away" single. 

   



Second, we have Tzuyu's single cover of Ava Max's song "Christmas Without You"  (Chou, Youtube, 2022). In this video, Tzuyu is able to sing powerful notes and add her own personal touches to the song in the form of an experienced K-Pop artist. Visually, the warm red scarf and reindeer headband hint at her change from the whimsical "ME" to the maturity of "Run Away".  


 




Lastly, we have Tzuyu showcasing her new stellar performance in her recent hit single, "Run Away" (Chou, YouTube, 2024). Even though this is the most recent video on this list, seeing Tzuyu's performance in this video highlighted a lot of firsts for Tzuyu. Firsts such as her performance as the lead dancer in many striking outfits and firsts in her experienced singing register. In this music video, her performance truly shined and fans have noticed her transformative growth from "ME!" to "Run Away". The new growth lies in her ability to master grounded lows to radiant highs --shaping her distinct identity. 


 


Don't forget to take the poll below and feel free to tell what your favorite Tzuyu individual song is in the comment section below! (It doesn't have to be from this list and it's ok to have more than one).

 

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