Taeyeon

Taeyeon promoting "Oh!" (2010)

Taeyeon (태연) is a Korean pop singer. She is the leader and main vocalist of Girls' Generation, and DJ of the popular radio program "Chin Chin". She 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 hosts her own radio show "Taeyeon's Chinhan Chingu".

Profile

• Name: Kim Tae Yeon (김태연)
• Stage name: Taeyeon (태연)
• Nicknames: Umma, Ajumma, Kid Leader, Tete
• Birth date: 1989.03.09
• Birth place: Jeollabuk-do, Jeonju, South Korea
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 162 cm
• Weight: 44 kg
• School: Jeonju Art High School
• Languages: English (Basic), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
• Hobbies: Swimming

Works

Taeyeon (2007)

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))

Television

• [2009.01.25 - 2009.04.26] We Got Married
• [2010.02.02 - Current] Seung Seung Janggu (승승장구) - Sub MC

Music Video

• [2008.09] Lee Bul – Forever

Commercials/ Endorsements

• [2007] Videogame
• [2008] Anycall Haptic (Airport Ver.)
• [2008] Nexon MappleStory
• [2009] aSolution
• [2009] Bingba Banana Milk
• [2009] Post Granola

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 - Current] Taeyeon's Chinhan Chingu (Chin Chin) (태연의 친한친구; Good Friend Radio)

Awards

• [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
• [2010.01.03] 16th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards - Best Female Radio

External Links

• Good Friend Radio Official Website