Taeyeon

Taeyeon promoting "Lion Heart" (2015)

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 former MC for Show! Music Core.

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
• Height: 157cm (5"2)
• Weight: 45 kg
• Blood Type: O
• 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)
• Boyfriend:
  • EXO'S Baek Hyun (current)

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

The One & Taeyeon promoting "Byeol Cheoreom" (2010)

Mini-Albums

• [2015.10.07] I

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 (#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)
• [2013.05.16] That Winter, The Wind Blows OST (그 겨울, 바람이 분다) (#5 And One (그리고 하나) (Taeyeon))
• [2015.02.16] Amber - Beautiful (#2 SHAKE THAT BRASS (Feat. Taeyeon (Girls' Generation))

Filmography

Dramas

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

Television

• [2009.01.25 - 2009.04.26] We Got Married
• [2012.02.25 - 2013.04.13] 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
• [2013] Henry - 1-4-3 (I Love You)
• [2015] Amber - SHAKE THAT BRASS

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
• Official Instagram
• Good Friend Radio Official Website