Taeyeon (태연) is a South Korean singer-songwriter under SM Entertainment. She is the leader of the girl group Girls' Generation, a member of its sub-units Girls' Generation-TTS and Girls' Generation-Oh!GG, and a member of the project ballad group S.M. THE BALLAD. She is also a member of the female unit GOT the beat.
She made her solo debut on October 7, 2015 with her first mini album I.
Career
2007: Debut with Girls' Generation
Taeyeon debuted as a member of Girls' Generation on August 5, 2007 with the group's first single "Into the New World".
2012: Debut with Girls' Generation-TTS
On April 29, 2012, she debuted as a member of the sub-unit Girls' Generation-TTS with their first mini album Twinkle.
2015: Solo debut
She made her debut as a solo artist on October 7, 2015 with her first mini album I.
2018: Debut with Girls' Generation-Oh!GG
On September 5, 2018, she debuted as a member of Girls' Generation's second sub-unit Girls' Generation-Oh!GG with the release of their single "Lil' Touch".
2020: Amazing Saturday
On October 20, 2020, it was announced that Taeyeon would be joining the tvN variety show Amazing Saturday as a fixed cast member alongside SHINee's Key and Phantom's Hanhae.[1] Her first appearance took place on November 21.[2]
2022: "Can't Control Myself", Queendom 2, INVU
Taeyeon released her sixth digital single, "Can't Control Myself", on January 17. The single is a pre-release song for her third full length album, which is scheduled to be released in February.[3]
On January 25, Mnet announced that Taeyeon will be one of the MC's for their reality show, Queendom 2, which is began airing on March 31, 2022.[4]
On January 26, it was announced that she will be releasing her third full length album, INVU, on February 14, 2022, which includes 13 songs.[5]
Personal life
Relationship
On June 19, 2014, local news source Dispatch reported that Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun were dating. Later that day, the news was confirmed by SM Entertainment.[6]On September 14, 2015, it was reported that the couple had broken up after a year of dating due to busy schedules.[7] However, the reports have never been confirmed by SM Entertainment.
Health
On June 16, 2019, Taeyeon answered fan questions on Instagram Stories and opened up about her recent struggles with her mental health and coping with depression.[8]
Passing of father
On March 9, 2020, coinciding her birthday, both Edaily and SM Entertainment announced the passing of her father due to sudden cardiac arrest. The digital single "Happy", which was intended to release on the same day, was postponed to May 4.[9]
Discography
Korean
Studio albums
Special albumsMini albums
Digital singles
Remix singles
Collaborations
Features
OSTs
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JapaneseMini albums
Digital singlesOSTs
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Producing and writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[10]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | |||
| Taeyeon | "I" | I | Writing |
| 2020 | |||
| Taeyeon | "To the Moon" | What Do I Call You | Writing, composing |
| 2022 | |||
| Taeyeon | "Can't Control Myself" | Writing | |
Concerts
- The Agit: Taeyeon's 'Very Special Day' (2015)
- Taeyeon, Butterfly Kiss (2016)
- The Magic of Christmas Time (2017)
Showcase tours
Concert tours
- Persona (2017)
- 's... Taeyeon Concert (2018–2019)
- Taeyeon Japan Tour 2019 ~Signal~ (2019)
- Taeyeon Concert - The Unseen (2020)
Concert participation
- SMTOWN Live "Culture Humanity" (2021)
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Kwangya (2022)
- SMTOWN Live 2022 : SMCU Express@Tokyo (2022)
Filmography
Reality shows
- Queendom 2 (Mnet, 2022) - MC
Variety shows
- Amazing Saturday (tvN, 2020-present) - cast member
Music shows
Musical theatre
- Midnight Sun (2010)
Endorsements
- A-Solution (with Tiffany) (2008-2010)
- Nature Republic (2013-2016)
- B-Ing Collagen (2013-2014)
- Jeju Samdasoo (with Kyuhyun) (2016)
- Sword and Magic (2016)
- Banila Co (2016-2018)
- Paris Baguette (2017)
- Gelato Factory (2018)
- Déesse Color Contact Lenses (2018)
- Gelato Factory (2019)
- Hyundai Haesang Direct Car Insurance (2019)
- Youngman Pizza (2021)
- Nerdy (2021)
- Benefit Cosmetics Korea (2022)
Trivia
- Her MBTI personality type is ISFJ.[11]
Gallery
- Main article: Taeyeon/Gallery
References
Official links
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