Jeong Taera was born twelve minutes after her older twin brother, Jeong Jaehyun. Spending their childhood in States, The Jeongs cured their homesick with music, one of a reason Taera in love with Korean music, especially old ones. Growing up with her father's playlist, Taera has a special bond with Korean music, yet she had no intention to become a musician.
When The Jeongs returned to Seoul City, the twins receive offers from various agencies casting staff. That's when Jaehyun talked with their parents to become an idol. A few months later, he joined SM Entertainment. Jaehyun's company offered Taera a few times to join them. They would debut the twin as a duo, they said. But Taera rejected, seeing how lonely their parents would be if Jaehyun and herself became idols.
However, her mother reassured Taera to do whatever she wants. A year later, Taera passed the audition in Big Hit Entertainment. She did a dance audition, but Big Hit saw her potential in her vocals.
Taera was supposed to leave Big Hit after their scandal. They won't be debuting girl groups anymore. Nevertheless, she stays. She told Bang PD she would become Big Hit producer after she graduated. But Bang PD had another plan, after many meetings and other, they debuting Taera as Big Hit's female soloist. The rest is history.
