Taeyeon
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Kim Tae-Yeon commonly known as Taeyeon (tæːjʌn), is a South Korean idol singer,host
, Radio DJ
, dancer, actress, and promotional model
. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group
, Girls' Generation
.
Taeyeon has contributed to a couple of soundtracks as a solo artist, singing the theme song "Manyageh" ("만약에", "If") for the KBS2 drama Hong Gil Dong
and "Deullinayo" ("들리나요", "Can You Hear Me") from the Beethoven Virus
soundtrack. "If" became popular on various online charts, around the same time "Baby Baby" was released, while "Deullinayo" received the YEPP Popularity award at the 2008 Golden Disk Awards.
She also sang "SarangInGulYo" ("사랑인걸요", "It is love") with Sunny for the drama Heading to the Ground, and the "S.E.O.U.L." song with members of Super Junior
and Girls' Generation to promote their beloved country.
She also sang the song for Caribbean Bay
/ "Cabi" with her fellow members Jessica, Seohyun
, Tiffany
and Yuri
with 2PM
.
She sang a duet song with her mentor The One
, called "Like a Star" which was released on November 17, 2010.
She also sang in the soundtrack of SBS's Athena:Goddess of War, with the song "I Love You". The song was released on 13 December 2010. The song took number 1 in some hit charts.
On January 31, 2011, Taeyeon sang a duet with Kim Bum Soo
, titled "Different". The song also took number 1 not long after it was released.
And also featuring with Kangta
,singing 7989 on his Album Eternity
, and she also has a duet song with Korean national's Pro ice-skater Kim Yuna singing Can You Hear me on Duet KBS2 090101
, forbid her to going out during the daytime. She keeps her hopes up by writing songs and singing every night at a train station. Taeyeon received good press for her performance. Furthermore, she learned to play guitar for her musical performance.
Taeyeon and her band mate Seohyun
were cast as voice actors for the Korean dub
of the 3D animation
Despicable Me
. Taeyeon dubbed the voice of the character Margo, while Seohyun's role is Margo's younger sister Edith.
reality-variety show We Got Married
as part of the third rotation of couples; she was featured with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don
. When this news was announced on January 7, 2009, it caused an uproar among South Korean netizens due to the 11-year age difference between the two.
Taeyeon is also a sub MC for Kim Seungwoo's talk show, 'SeungSeungJangGu' (Korean: 승승장구) on KBS, MCing alongside 2PM
's Wooyoung, Choi Hwajung, Kim Shinyoung, and Kim Seungwoo.=]
's Good Friend Radio, which she co-hosted with Super Junior
's Kangin until he left on April 19, 2009. From then on, she hosted the radio show single-handedly. Earning the nickname"DJ Taengoo". Taeyeon ceased her DJ duties from April 26, 2010 onwards.
Presenter
A presenter, or host , is a person or organization responsible for running an event. A museum or university, for example, may be the presenter or host of an exhibit. Likewise, a master of ceremonies is a person that hosts or presents a show...
, Radio DJ
Radio personality
A radio personality is a person with an on-air position in radio broadcasting. A radio personality can be someone who introduces and discusses various genres of music, hosts a talk radio show that may take calls from listeners, or someone whose primary responsibility is to give news, weather,...
, dancer, actress, and promotional model
Promotional model
A promotional model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with potential consumers. A promotional model can be female or male, and typically is intended to be attractive in physical appearance. They serve to provide information...
. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
, Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
.
Biography
Taeyeon(태연) was born in South Korea on March 9, 1989. She is trained in singing and dancing. Taeyeon was discovered in the 2004 SM Entertainment's 8th Annual Best Contest winning Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award in the contest. In 2004, she was featured in The One's song "You Bring Me Joy" before debuting as Girls' Generation's leader. She is a 2008 graduate of Jeonju Art High School and was decorated with the school's Lifetime Achievement Award.Singing career
See alsoTaeyeon has contributed to a couple of soundtracks as a solo artist, singing the theme song "Manyageh" ("만약에", "If") for the KBS2 drama Hong Gil Dong
Hong Gil Dong (TV series)
Hong Gil Dong is a South Korean drama airing on KBS2, starting from January 2, 2008, every Wednesday and Thursday. It is set in historical times with much modern influences and comedic tones.-Plot:...
and "Deullinayo" ("들리나요", "Can You Hear Me") from the Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus
Beethoven Virus is a 2008 MBC TV drama in Korea. It was screened Wednesday and Thursday nights on MBC. This show drew attention for being the first drama to depict the lives of classical musicians and orchestra in Korea....
soundtrack. "If" became popular on various online charts, around the same time "Baby Baby" was released, while "Deullinayo" received the YEPP Popularity award at the 2008 Golden Disk Awards.
She also sang "SarangInGulYo" ("사랑인걸요", "It is love") with Sunny for the drama Heading to the Ground, and the "S.E.O.U.L." song with members of Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
and Girls' Generation to promote their beloved country.
She also sang the song for Caribbean Bay
Caribbean Bay
Caribbean Bay is an indoor / outdoor water park located in Yongin, South Korea. Opened in 1996, it is the largest indoor / outdoor water park in the world, covering a total area of about . Coordinate is...
/ "Cabi" with her fellow members Jessica, Seohyun
Seohyun
Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
, Tiffany
Tiffany (Korean singer)
Tiffany , is a Korean-American idol singer and member of the K-Pop girl group Girls' Generation, where she is one of the main vocalists.- Early life :...
and Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
with 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
.
She sang a duet song with her mentor The One
The One
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, called "Like a Star" which was released on November 17, 2010.
She also sang in the soundtrack of SBS's Athena:Goddess of War, with the song "I Love You". The song was released on 13 December 2010. The song took number 1 in some hit charts.
On January 31, 2011, Taeyeon sang a duet with Kim Bum Soo
Kim Bum Soo
Kim Bum Soo born January 26, 1979, is a South Korean R&B and soul singer famous for his smooth vocals and emotive ballads....
, titled "Different". The song also took number 1 not long after it was released.
And also featuring with Kangta
Kangta
Ahn Chil-Hyun , better known by his stage name Kangta is a South Korean pop, R&B singer, first known as the lead singer the boy band H.O.T. ....
,singing 7989 on his Album Eternity
Eternity
While in the popular mind, eternity often simply means existence for a limitless amount of time, many have used it to refer to a timeless existence altogether outside time. By contrast, infinite temporal existence is then called sempiternity. Something eternal exists outside time; by contrast,...
, and she also has a duet song with Korean national's Pro ice-skater Kim Yuna singing Can You Hear me on Duet KBS2 090101
Acting career
On May 7, 2010, she had her musical debut as the main female role in "Midnight Sun", which is based on the Japanese novel "Taiyō no uta" by Aya Denkawa. The musical is about Kaoru Amane, a 17-year-old girl, who suffers from Xeroderma pigmentosumXeroderma pigmentosum
Xeroderma pigmentosum, or XP, is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder of DNA repair in which the ability to repair damage caused by ultraviolet light is deficient. In extreme cases, all exposure to sunlight must be forbidden, no matter how small. Multiple basal cell carcinomas and other skin...
, forbid her to going out during the daytime. She keeps her hopes up by writing songs and singing every night at a train station. Taeyeon received good press for her performance. Furthermore, she learned to play guitar for her musical performance.
Taeyeon and her band mate Seohyun
Seohyun
Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
were cast as voice actors for the Korean dub
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
of the 3D animation
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
Despicable Me
Despicable Me
Despicable Me is a 2010 American computer-animated 3D comedy film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment that was released on July 9, 2010 in the United States. The film features the voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and...
. Taeyeon dubbed the voice of the character Margo, while Seohyun's role is Margo's younger sister Edith.
TV shows
She was featured on Munhwa Broadcasting CorporationMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
reality-variety show We Got Married
We Got Married
We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married...
as part of the third rotation of couples; she was featured with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don
Jeong Hyeong-don
Jeong Hyeong-don is a South Korean comedian and entertainer.- Biography :After graduating Busan Electronic Technical High School in 1996, he served for Samsung Electronics in Suwon as an engineer...
. When this news was announced on January 7, 2009, it caused an uproar among South Korean netizens due to the 11-year age difference between the two.
Taeyeon is also a sub MC for Kim Seungwoo's talk show, 'SeungSeungJangGu' (Korean: 승승장구) on KBS, MCing alongside 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
's Wooyoung, Choi Hwajung, Kim Shinyoung, and Kim Seungwoo.=]
Radio Shows
Taeyeon became a DJ on MBC RadioMunhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Good Friend Radio, which she co-hosted with Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
's Kangin until he left on April 19, 2009. From then on, she hosted the radio show single-handedly. Earning the nickname"DJ Taengoo". Taeyeon ceased her DJ duties from April 26, 2010 onwards.
Soundtrack appearances and Solo Performances
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | You Bring Me Joy | You Bring Me Joy | 04:05 | Duet with The One |
| 2008 | KBS Hong Gil Dong OST | If | 04:25 | Solo |
| MBC Beethoven Virus Beethoven Virus Beethoven Virus is a 2008 MBC TV drama in Korea. It was screened Wednesday and Thursday nights on MBC. This show drew attention for being the first drama to depict the lives of classical musicians and orchestra in Korea.... OST |
Can You Hear Me? | 04:00 | Solo | |
| 2009 | MBC Heading To The Ground OST | It's Love | 04:15 | Duet with Sunny |
| 2010 | Like A Star | Like A Star | 03:58 | Duet with The One |
| SBS Athena: Goddess of War Athena: Goddess of War Athena: Goddess of War is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by SBS in 2010 and a spin-off of 2009's Iris... OST |
I Love You | 03:23 | Solo | |
| 2011 | Different | Different | 04:23 | Duet with Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo born January 26, 1979, is a South Korean R&B and soul singer famous for his smooth vocals and emotive ballads.... |
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOR | |||
| Gaon Gaon Chart The Gaon Chart is a national record chart of South Korea. It is complied by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; with an aim to create a national chart for Korea similar to the Billboard charts and Oricon charts... |
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| 2010 | "Like A Star" (with The, One) | 1 | Digital Single |
| "I Love You" | 2 | Athena: Goddess of War OST | |
| 2011 | "Different" (with Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo Kim Bum Soo born January 26, 1979, is a South Korean R&B and soul singer famous for his smooth vocals and emotive ballads.... ) |
2 | Digital Single |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Despicable Me Despicable Me Despicable Me is a 2010 American computer-animated 3D comedy film from Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment that was released on July 9, 2010 in the United States. The film features the voices of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig, and... |
Margo (voice-over) | Korean version |
Drama
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Unstoppable Marriage | as BoolGwangDong (seven princess)(cameo) |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Family Outing | Guest ep 13 & 14 |
| 2009 | We Got Married We Got Married We Got Married is a popular reality South Korean variety show, one segment of the Sunday Sunday Night program. First broadcast in 2008, the show pairs up Korean celebrities to show what life would be like if they were married... |
Herself |
| 2010 | Win Win | Host |
| 2011 | Running Man | Guest 63 & 64 |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Forever | Lee Bul Lee Bul Lee Bul is one of the most prominent contemporary artists to have emerged from Asia in the 1990s.In 1999, she came to prominence when she represented Korea in the Venice Biennale.- Education :... |
Herself |
| 2009 | S.E.O.U.L. S.E.O.U.L. "S.E.O.U.L." is a joint single by South Korean artists Girls' Generation and Super Junior, released in July 2009..- Live performances :They performed it live at the 6th Asia Song Festival last September 2009.... |
Super Junior Super Junior Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band... and Girls' Generation Girls' Generation Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun... |
The girl riding a bike |
Stage
| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Midnight Sun Midnight Sun (film) Song to the Sun, known in Japan as , is a movie directed by Norihiro Koizumi starring the Japanese artist and singer Yui. In the movie, she plays the role of Kaoru Amane , a 16 year old girl who has the rare skin condition xeroderma pigmentosum , a disease that makes the ultraviolet radiation of... |
Musical Musical theatre Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an... |
Kaoru (Female Lead) |
Radio show
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Chin Chin Radio | Co-DJ along with Kang In |
| 2009–2010 | Chin Chin Radio | DJ |
Awards
| Year | Awards | Notes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8th Annual Best Contest | Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award | |
| 2008 | Cyworld Cyworld Cyworld is a South Korean social network service operated by SK Communications , a subsidiary of SK Telecom .Members cultivate relationships by forming Ilchon or "friendships" with each other through their minihompy.... Song of the Month: February |
"If" | |
| 2008 Mnet Music Award - Best OST | "If" | ||
| Mnet 20's Choice Awards Mnet 20's Choice Awards The Mnet 20's Choice Awards is a major music awards show that is held annually in South Korea.-2011:*Hot Drama Actor: Cha Seung Won*Hot Drama Actress: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Style Icon: Gong Hyo Jin*Hot Korean Wave Star: KARA... |
Hot DJ | ||
| 23rd Golden Disk Awards Golden Disk Awards The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea... |
Yepp Popularity Award for "Deullinayo" | ||
| 2009 | Program Production | "Good Friend Radio (ChinChin)" | |
| 2009 MBC Drama Awards [Radio Newcomer Award] | "Good Friend Radio (ChinChin)" | ||
| 2010 | 16th Republic of Korea Entertainment Arts Awards | Female Radio Award | |
| Yahoo Buzz! Award's Top Buzz Star:Female Category | Herself | ||
| 2011 | The 5th Musical Awards | Best Newcomer | |
| 2011 Mnet Music Award - Best OST | "I Love You" | ||
| 2011 Mnet Music Award - Song of the Year | "I Love You" | ||
| 2011 MelOn Music Awards - Best OST | "I Love You" |