TWICE Sana Expands Career with Acting Debut and MISAMO Activities Around 11th Anniversary

Around TWICE's 11th debut anniversary, member Sana is actively expanding her career beyond group activities, venturing into acting and fashion. This strategic move allows individual members to pursue diverse paths while the group maintains its strong presence, ensuring a continued career trajectory for artists like Sana.

Sana has confirmed her first film role in the movie 'Nyang-i' (working title), co-starring with Japanese actor Sato Takeru, marking an unusual direct leap to a lead role. She also continues her work as a Prada brand ambassador, participating in fashion shoots and events. Additionally, Sana is active with MISAMO, a unit formed with fellow Japanese members Mina and Momo, which debuted in Japan in 2023 and celebrated its 3rd anniversary with a pop-up store in Tokyo on September 14, 2026, with an upcoming appearance at the 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in December.

Local bloggers note that Sana's timing for these new challenges is strategic, capitalizing on TWICE's peak popularity to expand her individual career. They highlight that MISAMO offers a more sophisticated and mature image compared to TWICE's usual bright concepts, a style that complements Sana's glamorous visuals. Her early recognition from the 'Shy Shy Shy' part in 'CHEER UP' is also cited as a foundational moment for her individual popularity.