Taeyeon

Taeyeon promoting I Got A Boy (2013)

Taeyeon (태연) is a Korean pop singer. She is the leader and a main vocalist of Girls' Generation. She was a DJ of the popular radio program "Chin Chin" and is currently an MC for Show! Music Core along with fellow Girls' Generation members Tiffany and Seohyun.

Profile

• Name: Kim Tae Yeon (김태연)
• Stage name: Taeyeon (태연)
• Nicknames: Umma, Ajumma, Kid Leader, Tete
• Birthdate: March 9, 1989 (1989-03-09)
• Horoscope: Pisces
• Birthplace: Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju, South Korea
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 160 cm
• Weight: 44 kg
• Religion: Catholic
• School: Jeonju Art High School
• Languages: English (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
• Hobbies: Swimming
• Interests: Makeup, Perfume, Music
• Siblings: Brother (JiWoon)
• Motto: "Don't do something that you'll regret later".
• Roommate: Sooyoung & Yoona (Old Dorm), Sunny (New Dorm)

Information

Kim entered the 2004 "8th Annual Best Contest", where she won 1st place for "Best Singer" and the "Grand Award". She became an SM Entertainment trainee for four years and three months, and was featured in a song on her then vocal coach's second album The One prior to her debut with "Girls' Generation". Besides singing in various soundtracks for drama's and participating collaborations, Taeyeon is also known for her work as a DJ where she hosted her own radio show "Taeyeon's Chinhan Chingu".

Discography

Digital Singles

• [2010.11.17] Byeol Cheoreom (별처럼; Like A Star) (Taeyeon & The One)
• [2010.12.13] Saranghaeyo (사랑해요; I Love You)
• [2011.01.31] Dalla (달라) (Taeyeon & Kim Bum Soo)
• [2012.03.28] The King 2 Hearts OST Part.1 (더킹 투하츠)
• [2013.03.13] That Winter, the Wind Blows OST Part.5 (그 겨울, 바람이 분다)

Soundtracks/ Other

• [2004.09.07] The One - The One 2 (#8 You Bring Me Joy (part 2) (Feat. Taeyeon))
• [2008.01.22] Hong Gil Dong OST (#2 Manyage)
• [2008.03.12] Kangta - Eternity (#5 7989 (Duet. So Nyeo Shi Dae- Taeyeon))
• [2008.09.17] Beethoven Virus OST (#7 Can You Hear Me...?)
• [2009.09.23] Heading To The Ground OST (#1 I'm Only in Love (Taeyeon, Sunny))
• [2012.09.05] To the Beautiful You "Gakkai" OST (#1 Gakkai)

Dramas=

• [2012] Salamander Guru and The Shadows (cameo)

Television

• [2009.01.25 - 2009.04.26] We Got Married
• [2012.02.25 - Present] Show! Music Core

Film

• [2010] Despicable Me (Margo Korean Voice Over)
• [2013] Despicable Me 2 (Margo Korean Voice Over)

Music Videos

• [2008] Lee Bul – Forever

Theater

• [2010] Midnight Sun: The Musical - Kaoru

Commercials / Endorsements

• [2007] Gamevil Skipping Stone 3
• [2008] A-Solution

Radio Programs

• [2008.04.07 - 2009.19.04] Taeyeon, Kang In's Chinhan Chingu (Chin Chin) (강인, 태연의 친한친구; Good Friend Radio)
• [2009.04.20 - 2010.04.25] Taeyeon's Chinhan Chingu (Chin Chin) (태연의 친한친구; Good Friend Radio)

Awards

• [2004.xx.xx] 8th Annual Best Contest - Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award
• [2008.03.01] Cyworld Song of the Month of February - Manyage
• [2008.03.23] MNet 20's Choice - Hot Radio DJ
• [2008.12.10] MNet Golden Disk Awards: Yepp Popularity Award - Can You Hear Me...?
• [2009.12.29] MBC Entertainment Awards - Radio Rookie
• [2009.12.30] MBC Drama Awards - Radio Newcomer Award
• [2010.01.03] 16th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards - Best Female Radio

External Links

• Taeyeon Official Cafe
• Good Friend Radio Official Website