Birth name: 김태연 (金泰耎) (Kim Tae-Yeon)
Nicknames: Taeng, Taenggoo, DJ Taenggoo, Tae-Tae, Umma
Born: March 9, 1989 Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Homeplace: Jeonrado Jeonju
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Genres: K-pop, Dance-pop
Occupations: Singer, Dancer, Actress, Promotional model, TV presenter, Radio DJ
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar
Years active: 2007
Company: SM Entertainment
Associated acts: Girls' Generation, SM Town, TaeTiSeo, The One, 2PM, Kim Bum Soo
Bloodtype: O
Sibling(s): 1 older brother (Kim Ji-woong), 1 younger sister (Kim Ha-yeon)
Language: Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Specialty: Trot
Casted: 2004 SM 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place Grand Award)
Training Duration: 3 Years 3 Months
School: Jeonju Art High School (전주예술고고등학교) [graduated]
Group: So Nyuh Shi Dae / Girls' Generation
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Specialty: Chinese, Swimming
Other Information
Future Hope: To be a good live singer
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation: Merry-Go-Round
Favorite Pajamas type: Long Sleeved
Hairstyle for Future Partner: Clean-Cut
Qualities for Future Partner: Positive & Humorous Guy
Special Habits: Needs to take down what to do, Loves to talk incessantly, Sleeps with eyes open, Sleeps in a yoga position!!
Favorite Fruits: Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Tomato
Favorite Male Artists: Kim Dong Wan , Kang Dong Won, Yoon Kye Sang, ALEX!
Favorite Female Artists: Han Ga In , Kim Tae Hee
Favorite Numbers: 22, 3, 6, 9
Favorite Drink: Black Soya
Best Dish (that she can make): Omelette Rice
Favorite Snack: Kancho Black Sesame Flavor & Yanggeng
Favorite Animal: Puppies, Cat, Tiger
Favorite Plant: Cactus
Favorite Season: Winter
Favourite Weather: Windy and raining weather
Favorite Subjects: Science, English, Hangul, Sports
Countries she wants to visit: Japan, England, and America
Favorite Flower: Any flower that is purple
Happiest Time of the Day:At night sleeping
Weak Point: Can't remember very well, poor memory
Motto: Never Do Things You Will Regret
Favorite Color: Light Blue, Purple-Blue
Most Interesting Drama: Japanese Dramas
Roommate/s: Yoona & Sooyoung
TRIVIA
* Despite her kid-like appearance, Taeyeon is the oldest member and leader of SNSD.
* Taeyeon is considered as the best singer of SNSD.
* Taeyeon is the SNSD member with the largest fanbase. Her fanbase is the largest among female idol singers in Korea.
* Her vocal mentor is The One who praised her as his most memorable student. Prior to SNSD, 15-year-old * Taeyeon was featured on his song called ‘You Bring Me Joy (Part 2)’. Six years later in late 2010 the teacher-student duo re-teamed for a hit single ‘Like a Star’.
* Taeyeon is nicknamed as “OST Queen” because she has numerous of #1 hit drama soundtracks.
* Her hometown is Jeonrado Jeonju.
* Taeyeon’s parents own a optical shop in Jeonju.
* She made her musical debut as Kaoru Amane in Midnight Sun, a musical adaptation of movie ‘Taiyou no Uta’. She learned how to play guitar for that role.
* Taeyeon collects perfumes.
* Taeyeon’s favorite color is purple.
* Taeyeon has a infamous self-explanatory nickname, which is “Byuntaeng” (byuntae + taengoo, “byuntae” means “pervert”).
* She once stated that her ideal man is Vegeta of manga/anime Dragon Ball.
* Tayeon loves jelly, gummy worms and the likes.
Nicknames: Taeng, Taenggoo, DJ Taenggoo, Tae-Tae, Umma
Born: March 9, 1989 Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Homeplace: Jeonrado Jeonju
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Genres: K-pop, Dance-pop
Occupations: Singer, Dancer, Actress, Promotional model, TV presenter, Radio DJ
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar
Years active: 2007
Company: SM Entertainment
Associated acts: Girls' Generation, SM Town, TaeTiSeo, The One, 2PM, Kim Bum Soo
Bloodtype: O
Sibling(s): 1 older brother (Kim Ji-woong), 1 younger sister (Kim Ha-yeon)
Language: Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Specialty: Trot
Casted: 2004 SM 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place Grand Award)
Training Duration: 3 Years 3 Months
School: Jeonju Art High School (전주예술고고등학교) [graduated]
Group: So Nyuh Shi Dae / Girls' Generation
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Specialty: Chinese, Swimming
Other Information
Future Hope: To be a good live singer
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation: Merry-Go-Round
Favorite Pajamas type: Long Sleeved
Hairstyle for Future Partner: Clean-Cut
Qualities for Future Partner: Positive & Humorous Guy
Special Habits: Needs to take down what to do, Loves to talk incessantly, Sleeps with eyes open, Sleeps in a yoga position!!
Favorite Fruits: Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Tomato
Favorite Male Artists: Kim Dong Wan , Kang Dong Won, Yoon Kye Sang, ALEX!
Favorite Female Artists: Han Ga In , Kim Tae Hee
Favorite Numbers: 22, 3, 6, 9
Favorite Drink: Black Soya
Best Dish (that she can make): Omelette Rice
Favorite Snack: Kancho Black Sesame Flavor & Yanggeng
Favorite Animal: Puppies, Cat, Tiger
Favorite Plant: Cactus
Favorite Season: Winter
Favourite Weather: Windy and raining weather
Favorite Subjects: Science, English, Hangul, Sports
Countries she wants to visit: Japan, England, and America
Favorite Flower: Any flower that is purple
Happiest Time of the Day:At night sleeping
Weak Point: Can't remember very well, poor memory
Motto: Never Do Things You Will Regret
Favorite Color: Light Blue, Purple-Blue
Most Interesting Drama: Japanese Dramas
Roommate/s: Yoona & Sooyoung
TRIVIA
* Despite her kid-like appearance, Taeyeon is the oldest member and leader of SNSD.
* Taeyeon is considered as the best singer of SNSD.
* Taeyeon is the SNSD member with the largest fanbase. Her fanbase is the largest among female idol singers in Korea.
* Her vocal mentor is The One who praised her as his most memorable student. Prior to SNSD, 15-year-old * Taeyeon was featured on his song called ‘You Bring Me Joy (Part 2)’. Six years later in late 2010 the teacher-student duo re-teamed for a hit single ‘Like a Star’.
* Taeyeon is nicknamed as “OST Queen” because she has numerous of #1 hit drama soundtracks.
* Her hometown is Jeonrado Jeonju.
* Taeyeon’s parents own a optical shop in Jeonju.
* She made her musical debut as Kaoru Amane in Midnight Sun, a musical adaptation of movie ‘Taiyou no Uta’. She learned how to play guitar for that role.
* Taeyeon collects perfumes.
* Taeyeon’s favorite color is purple.
* Taeyeon has a infamous self-explanatory nickname, which is “Byuntaeng” (byuntae + taengoo, “byuntae” means “pervert”).
* She once stated that her ideal man is Vegeta of manga/anime Dragon Ball.
* Tayeon loves jelly, gummy worms and the likes.