1. Preface
On June 14, 2025, TWICE member Zhou Ziyu celebrated her 26th birthday. On this special day, she celebrated with fans through live broadcast, sharing her mental journey along the way and her dream that is about to come true – holding a concert in her hometown of Taiwan for the first time. This letter to “my past self”, full of gratitude, persistence and hope, has become the most moving chapter in her growth story.
2. The journey from a young girl to a stage superstar
1. Initial intention and challenge
At the age of 13, with a vision of her dream and the blessings of her family, Tzuyu embarked on a journey to Korea alone. Faced with language barriers, cultural differences and fierce competition, she experienced countless hardships and trials. Every step was full of challenges, but she never gave up and always persisted until the last moment.
2. The tenacity of pursuing dreams
With the opportunities given by the company, Tzuyu has stood on stages all over the world and felt the applause and love of fans. This support has become her motivation to move forward and has made her full of confidence in the future. She knows that this road is not easy, but it is this persistence that has shaped her today.
3. The moment when dreams come true: hometown concert
For many years, Tzuyu has always had a wish – to return to her hometown Taiwan to hold a concert and communicate face to face with fans in her hometown. This dream finally came true on her 26th birthday. She expressed her gratitude to the fans with sincere words, and also hoped that this performance would become an unforgettable memory in each other’s hearts.
4. Gratitude and Outlook
Tzuyu mentioned in the letter that the road to growth is full of tears and laughter. Every birthday, she would silently make a wish and feel the enthusiastic support of fans. Now, this wish has finally come true. She thanks all the fans who have accompanied her along the way and promises to tell her story with performances on stage and continue to work hard to live up to expectations.
Zhou Ziyu’s birthday speech is a letter to her past self and a promise to the future. She interpreted the power of dreams and persistence with her firm steps, showing the world a beautiful transformation from youth to maturity. As she said, this silent promise will be engraved in everyone’s heart and become an eternal memory.
