Biography

Taeyeon

태연 / Kim Tae-yeon

Taeyeon is a South Korean singer, the leader of Girls' Generation and one of K-pop's most successful solo artists. Since her 2015 solo debut EP I, she has topped Korean charts with songs including "Fine", "Four Seasons" and "INVU", and also performs in the sub-units Girls' Generation-TTS and Oh!GG and the supergroup Got the Beat.

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  • Kim Taeyeon

Profile

Taeyeon is a South Korean singer and the leader of Girls’ Generation, the group she debuted with in August 2007. Since her 2015 solo debut EP I, she has become one of the most successful solo artists in K-pop, with chart-topping singles such as “Fine”, “Four Seasons” and “INVU”.

Beyond Girls’ Generation she performs in the sub-units Girls’ Generation-TTS and Oh!GG and in SM Entertainment’s vocal supergroup Got the Beat, and is a long-time cast member of the tvN variety show Amazing Saturday.

Facts

  • She joined SM Entertainment after winning first place in the singing category of the SM 8th Annual Best Contest in 2004, and was chosen as the leader of Girls' Generation for the group's August 2007 debut. Wikipedia EN
  • Her solo debut EP I (October 2015) topped the Gaon Digital Chart, and later singles "Four Seasons" (2019) and "INVU" (2022) also reached No. 1 — "INVU" stayed on top of the chart for four consecutive weeks. Wikipedia EN
  • She debuted in Got the Beat, SM Entertainment's multi-generation vocal supergroup, at the SMTOWN Live concert on January 1, 2022. Wikipedia EN
  • She celebrated the 10th anniversary of her solo debut with The Tense concert tour, which began in Seoul in March 2025. Wikipedia EN

Works

I (solo debut EP)
2015 / Other
My Voice (first studio album)
2017 / Other
Amazing Saturday Cast member
2018 / TV show
Purpose (second studio album)
2019 / Other
INVU (third studio album)
2022 / Other
To. X (fifth EP)
2023 / Other

Awards

Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Female Artist
2015 / CJ ENM
Golden Disc Awards Digital Bonsang
2016

FAQ

Is Taeyeon the leader of Girls' Generation?
Yes. Taeyeon has been the leader of Girls' Generation since the group's debut on August 5, 2007.
What agency is Taeyeon with?
Taeyeon remains signed to SM Entertainment, where she continues her solo career alongside Girls' Generation and Got the Beat activities.
What are Taeyeon's biggest solo songs?
Her No. 1 hits include "I" (2015), "Four Seasons" (2019) and "INVU" (2022), alongside popular singles such as "11:11", "Fine" and "Weekend".

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