태연 taeyeon

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Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun dated for 14 months from June 2014 before breaking up in September 2015.

Taeyeon (태연) is a South Korean soloist under SM Entertainment. Taeyeon is currently a member of Girls’ Generation (SNSD). She officially debuted as a soloist on October 7, 2015.

She has also participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including Girls' Generation-TTS, SM the Ballad, Girls' Generation-Oh! GG, and Got the Beat.

Taeyeon had been a trainee at S.M. Entertainment's Starlight Academy during her middle school years before debuting as a member of the agency's girl group Girls' Generation in 2007. Since then, she has risen to prominence as SNSD has become one of the most acclaimed acts of South Korea.

On November 21, 2020, Taeyeon becomes a member of the show “Amazing Saturday”.

Instagram: @taeyeon_ss

YouTube: taeyeon kim

Official Website: taeyeon.smtown.com

Taeyeon began working on her solo projects in late 2014, believing her "right time" had come after eight years of experience with Girls' Generation. She released her debut mini-album "I" in October 2015. In 2022 her hit song "INVU" recorded her first-ever perfect all-kill.

Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun dated for 14 months from June 2014 before breaking up in September 2015.

When preparing for her solo promotions, Taeyeon tends to show Tiffany the unedited songs and music video to ask for her opinion.

Taeyeon’s Ideal Type: “Wouldn’t the most basic factor be the guy’s pretty smile? To make their smile shine, it would be nice to have a guy with a clear white skin and red lips. I wish their style would look natural no matter the location or time.”

Movies:

Despicable Me | Margo (Voice-over for the Korean-dubbed version) (2010)

I Am | Herself (Biographical film of SM Town) (2012)

Despicable Me 2 | Margo (Voice-over for the Korean-dubbed version) (2013)

My Brilliant Life | Herself (Cameo with Tiffany and Seohyun) (2014)

SMTown The Stage | Herself (Documentary film of SM Town) (2015)

Reality Shows:

Daily Taeng9Cam | Herself (Taeyeon’s first reality show) (2015 / OnStyle)

Theatre:

Midnight Sun | Kaoru (Female lead) (2010)

Awards:

Most Popular Artists (Singer) – Top 50 (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Asia Artist Awards (2018)

Song of the Month – (February) (“If”) – Cyworld Digital Music Awards (2008)

Song of the Year – (October) (“I”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2015)

Song of the Year – (February) (“Rain”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2016)

Song of the Year – (June) (“Starlight”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2016)

Song of the Year – (June) (“Why”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2016)

Song of the Year – (November) (“11:11”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2016)

Album of the Year – (1st Quarter) (“My Voice”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2018)

Song of the Year – (February) (“Fine”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2018)

Song of the Year – (December) (“This Christmas”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2018)

Mobile Vote Popularity Award – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Gaon Chart Music Awards (2018)

Yepp Popularity Award – (“Can You Hear Me”) – Golden Disc Awards (2008)

Disc Bonsang – (“/”) (Debut Extended Play by Taeyeon) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

Digital Bonsang – (“I”) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

Digital Daesang – (“I”) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

Popularity Award – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

Global Popularity Award – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

iQiyi Best Female Artist – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Golden Disc Awards (2016)

Popularity Award – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Golden Disc Awards (2017)

Disc Bonsang – (“Why”) (Debut Extended Play by Taeyeon) – Golden Disc Awards (2017)

Digital Bonsang – (“Rain”) – Golden Disc Awards (2017)

Digital Daesang – (“Rain”) – Golden Disc Awards (2017)

Disc Daesang – (“My Voice”) – Golden Disc Awards (2018)

Disc Bonsang – (“My Voice”) – Golden Disc Awards (2018)

Digital Bonsang Award – (“Fine”) – Golden Disc Awards (2018)

Global Popularity Award – (“Kim Taeyeon”) – Golden Disc Awards (2018)

Taeyeon has a habit of sleep talking. During Taeyeon's debut years, she used to introduce Girls' Generation in her sleep.

On July 15, 2020, Taeyeon’s “I” became her first MV to hit 200 million views.

Taeyeon was in "We Got Married" with Jung Hyung Don (Idol Room MC).

Since April 2012, she became a part of the subgroup, TTS (TaeTiSeo), together with Tiffany and Seohyun.

In October 2017, her contract with SM Entertainment expired but, she decided to renew it.

Taeyeon has a total of 7 tattoos. "Cool" on her right arm. "Purpose" on the back of her neck. "F" for Fine on her right middle finger. "I" on her right thumb. Pisces on her left middle finger. "Serenity" above her right elbow. UV tattoo on her finger

TAEYEON 태연 'Weekend' MV