About MiChaeng
MiChaeng is one of TWICE's most beloved fan-shipped pairings, celebrating the friendship between the group's elegant Japanese member Mina (Myoui Mina) and the free-spirited, artistically inclined Korean rapper-vocalist Chaeyoung (Son Chaeyoung). Their contrasting personalities (Mina's composed, graceful presence and Chaeyoung's vibrant individuality) have made them a fan favorite 'opposites attract' friendship. The ship gained significant traction during TWICE's 'Signal' and 'What is Love?' eras, when fans began compiling interactions that highlighted how warmly the two members treated each other backstage and on variety appearances. Chaeyoung has been noted for drawing out Mina's softer, more playful side. MiChaeng is celebrated as a friendship and artistic kinship pairing: two members who share a quiet, genuine closeness within TWICE's large group dynamic.
MiChaeng is framed by fans as a gentle, artistic friendship pairing: two TWICE members who bring out each other's quieter, softer sides. The ship is among the most creatively active in the ONCE (TWICE fandom) community.
Fun facts
- ✦ Mina trained in classical ballet before joining JYP Entertainment, and Chaeyoung is known as a talented visual artist and illustrator. Fans love pairing TWICE's two most arts-inclined members.
- ✦ Both members are known for being quieter and more introverted compared to some of their louder TWICE bandmates, which fans see as the basis of their mutual understanding.
- ✦ MiChaeng has a substantial fan fiction and fan art community on platforms like AO3, with their 'opposites who are actually alike' dynamic driving a wide range of fan creative works.
Moments
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2017-05
Signal era interactions
During promotions for TWICE's 'Signal,' fan-captured backstage and variety content highlighted warm moments between Mina and Chaeyoung, helping launch MiChaeng as a fandom-recognized ship name.
Ship Couples ranking by year
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2020
#28
46751 votes
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2021
#32
3490 votes
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2022
#34
4819 votes
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2023
#24
4556 votes
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2024
#67
133 votes
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2025
#84
3 votes
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2026
#60
11 votes
Best finish: #24
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