[63] In 2016, the single "Rain" incorporates elements of jazz and R&B,[77] while "Why" utilizes various elements including EDM, R&B and tropical house beats. She has been a member of SM Entertainment's girl group Girls' Generation since 2007, along with other SM projects including Girls' Generation-TTS, SM the Ballad, and Girls' Generation-Oh!GG. [99] In May 2017, Taeyeon embarked on her first Asia tour, Persona. [98] The song reached number four on the Gaon Digital Chart. ", A post shared by TaeYeon (@taeyeon_ss) on Apr 18, 2020 at 10:58pm PDT. Before officially debuting as a solo singer, Taeyeon had recorded soundtracks for television dramas that proved successful on South Korean music charts, notably "If" and "Can You Hear Me" (2008). This is a rather mature song, so I would be lying if I said I didn't have my doubts, but she blew me away. [88] Her next single, "11:11", was released in November 2016. During the next year, Taeyeon accompanied her father from their hometown to Seoul on every Sunday to receive her vocal lessons from The One. [122][123] She also recorded "All About You" for the TVN television drama Hotel Del Luna; the song topped the Gaon Digital Chart for two consecutive weeks. This is also why he hasn't been posting very much on twitter either. Janelle Okwodu from Vogue described Taeyeon as "the Beyoncé of [Girls' Generation]" whose fashion styles are "constantly on the go. [86] The EP's associated concert, Butterfly Kiss, made Taeyeon the first Korean female artist to embark on a full-scale concert while still being a member of an active girl group. She featured in the B-ing's commercial films, broadcasting in various mass media channels including most Thai local television and many radio stations, and also inclusively appeared in B-ing Taeyeon's FinMeeting in Bangkok, a fan meeting sponsored by Singha. [4][5][6] Having believed that she was "only talented" at singing, Taeyeon harbored the dream of becoming a singer at a young age. Kim Taeyeon . PURPLE K!SS Fandom Name: – PURPLE K!SS Official Fan Color: – […] "[165], Aside from her exposure in the beauty industry, other endorsements included the bottled mineral water brand Jeju Samdasoo in 2016, Sword and Magic game of Kaokao Games in 2016, bakery café franchise brand Paris Baguette in 2017, nail-art product brand Gelato Factory in 2018 and 2019, Déesse Color Contact Lenses in 2018, and Hyundai's Haesang Direct Car Insurance in 2019. [120] She subsequently released her first Japanese-language EP, Voice, on May 13. [77] "Rain" peaked at number one in South Korea,[78] where it has sold over 2.5 million digital copies. [94][95] Both the album and the song were well-received, topping both the Gaon Album Chart and Gaon Digital Chart, respectively. [163] In 2016, when Taeyeon's contract with Nature Republic terminated, the stylish cosmetic brand Banila Co. selected her to be its new spokesmodel for a variety of products because of her popularity not only domestically in South Korea but also across the entire world. [22], Following a radio hosting job in 2009–10,[23] Taeyeon tried out acting, making her theatrical debut in a lead role in the 2010 musical A Song to the Sun. Following the success of her sold-out showcase tour, Taeyeon released her debut Japanese single, "Stay", on June 30, 2018. Boy band BTS deemed her as the inspiration for their single "Boy In Luv" (2014). 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[124] Taeyeon released her second studio album, Purpose, on October 28, 2019. ", "JTBC 측 "이적-태연-폴킴 '비긴어게인3' 후발팀 합류"(공식입장)", "K-Pop Corner: Girls Generation's Taeyeon to drop second album", "Taeyeon postpones single release as father dies on her birthday", "SM 측 "태연 '해피', 5월 4일 발매"…2개월 만 베일 벗는다 [공식]", "Taeyeon's new mini-album out this month", "JYP 박진영 'YG 태양-SM 태연 보면 본능적으로 프로듀서 하고싶다' 깜짝고백", "[ENGSUB] Jonghyun was jealous of Taeyeon's singing talent when he was a trainee", "Who are the top five K-pop idol vocalists? Entertainment tops music sales in Q4", "Big Bang, EXO collect 4 trophies each at MAMA", "SNSD's Taeyeon to Feature on Crush's New Song", "Entertainment firm finds future in Culture Technology", "Taeyeon Is Set To Own Summer With 'Why': Watch The K-Pop Star's Solo Video", "Taeyeon of Girls' Generation sets milestone for S. 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Editor who exposed Red Velvet Irene's self-admitted rude behavior makes new statement, Super Junior's Heechul responds to a hater on his Instastory, Seo Ye Ji stuns the Internet with her latest red carpet look, Red Velvet's Irene admits she's the idol star in editor's controversial post, Former SM Ent. [24][25] Jang Gyeong-jin of 10Asia praised Taeyeon's "distinct vocals" and commented that her acting stood out among idol stars who had ventured into musical theatre,[26] while Kim Ji-yeong from The Dong-a Ilbo felt "Taeyeon's optimistic and charming personality made her the perfect match" for the role. Taeyeon recently dedicated a touching Instagram post to her late grandmother. [157] Vibe's Yoon Min-soo described Taeyeon's musical styles as an example of Korean R&B "K-Soul": "I can feel that sort of emotions from the ballads Taeyeon sings. [61][62] She released her debut extended play (EP), I, in October 2015. [55][56] She also recorded a solo song, "Set Me Free", for the album. [87] In September 2016, Taeyeon recorded "All With You" for SBS's television drama Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo. [21] Both tracks remain among Taeyeon's most well-known hits. [2][3] Her family consists of her parents, an older brother, and a younger sister Kim Hayeon, who made her solo debut in 2020. [160] Apart from her role as an artist, she was the first Korean female influencer whose Instagram has reached more than 7 million followers and over 15 millions in 2020.