Kim Tae Yeon

Birth name      :  김태연
Also known as :  Taeng, Taenggoo, DJ Taenggoo, Tae-Tae, Umma
Born                 :  March 9, 1989 Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Origin               :  Seoul, South Korea
Genres             :  K-pop, Dance-pop
Occupations     :  Singer, Dancer, Actress, Promotional model, TV presenter, Radio DJ Instruments
                            Vocals, Guitar

Personal Life

Kim Tae-yeon Hangul: 김태연; Hanja: 金泰耎; born March 9, 1989 is a South Korean idol singer, host, radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the leader and main vocalist of the girl group Girls' Generation. Taeyeon was born in South Korea on March 9, 1989. She is trained in singing and dancing. Taeyeon was discovered in the 2004 SM Entertainment's 8th Annual Best Contest winning Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award in the contest. In 2004, she was featured in The One's song "You Bring Me Joy" before debuting as Girls' Generation's leader. She is a 2008 graduate of Jeonju Art High School and was decorated with the school's Lifetime Achievement Award.