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Comprehensive chronicle of Taeyeon's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Taeyeon's journey to global stardom
Taeyeon's hit single 'Four Seasons' claimed the grand prize for digital music at the 2019 Seoul Music Awards, cementing her status as a powerhouse soloist in K-pop. The win underscored her enduring impact on the industry.
Taeyeon's solo single 'Four Seasons' won the grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards, cementing her influence in K-pop after her success with Girls' Generation.
Taeyeon won the 2019 Best OST Award for 'Hotel del Luna''s "All About You," highlighting her vocal prowess and cementing her status as a top K-pop soloist.
Taeyeon won the best OST award for 'All About You' from 'Hotel del Luna,' reinforcing her status as a versatile and leading solo artist in K-pop.
Taeyeon dominated Genie Music's 2016 Top 100 list with five hit songs, including 'Rain' and '11:11', and was crowned the top idol solo performer of the year. This cemented her status as a powerhouse in the K-pop industry.
Taeyeon's songs 'Rain', 'I', 'Why', 'The Blue Night of Jeju Island', and '11:11' made Genie Music's 2016 Top 100 list.
Taeyeon was dubbed the top idol solo performer of 2016 by Genie Music.
Taeyeon claimed a Top 10 award at the 2016 Melon Music Awards, solidifying her lasting impact in K-pop. The Seoul ceremony highlighted her continued popularity and dedicated fanbase.
Taeyeon won the 2016 Melon Music Awards' Top 10 award, highlighting her lasting impact in K-pop.
Taeyeon took home the Main Prize at the 2016 Seoul Music Awards, cementing her place as a top K-pop soloist. The win highlighted her enduring influence in the industry.
Taeyeon won the Main Prize at the 25th High 1 Seoul Music Awards.
Taeyeon won Best Female Solo at the 2016 Soompi Awards, solidifying her dominance as a top K-pop soloist. The fan-voted honor reflected her global appeal and thriving career beyond Girls' Generation.
Taeyeon won the Best Female Solo award at the 12th Soompi Awards, reflecting her successful solo career and global fan support.
Taeyeon took home the 'Best Female Artist' award at the 2015 MAMA, cementing her status as a leading soloist in K-pop. The win celebrated her standout vocals and influence in the industry.
Taeyeon won the 'Best Female Artist' at the 2015 MAMA, showcasing her successful solo career and K-pop contributions, with no further details on reactions or follow-ups.
Taeyeon earned her first grand prize at the 2011 Seoul Music Awards with Girls' Generation, launching her rise as a K-pop star. The group's back-to-back wins in 2011 and 2012 solidified their dominance in the industry.
Taeyeon earned her first grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards with Girls' Generation, marking the start of her rise as a top K-pop artist and the group's dominance in the early 2010s.
Taeyeon dropped her new solo EP ''Letter To Myself,'' featuring six tracks, including the emotive title song. The release highlights her signature vocal power and reaffirms her dedication to fans through heartfelt music.
Taeyeon released her new solo EP ''Letter To Myself,'' highlighting her musical growth and dedication to fans.
Taeyeon joined Sam Smith’s 10th-anniversary re-release of 'I’m Not The Only One', adding Korean vocals to the track. The collaboration showcases her global appeal, and she called it an honor to work with Smith.
Taeyeon collaborated with Sam Smith on the Korean version of "I'm Not The Only One" for its 10th-anniversary edition, showcasing her global appeal and vocal talent while expressing her excitement and honor for the project.
In February 2017, Taeyeon released her debut solo album 'My Voice', led by the bold single 'I Got Love', cementing her status as a top K-pop soloist. Seven years later, she re-released the album as an EP under new chart rules, topping major charts and proving her lasting appeal. Both releases showcased her evolution beyond Girls' Generation while maintaining her artistic relevance.
In February 2017, Taeyeon released her debut solo studio album, a major career milestone that solidified her independent career amid Girls' Generation's transition, with the lead single 'I Got Love' highlighting her new image.
Taeyeon's music video for 'I Got Love', heralding a new image distinct from her past innocence, will drop at midnight, already sparking fan excitement.
Taeyeon's solo EP 'My Voice' topped major charts upon release, showcasing her enduring popularity and adaptability amid industry changes.
Taeyeon teamed up with MeloMance's Kim Min-seok for the uplifting duet 'Page 0', released on August 10, 2023, as part of SM's 'Station X 0' project. The track highlights her versatility and delivers an inspiring message tailored for young audiences.
Taeyeon collaborates with MeloMance's Kim Min-seok on the uplifting single 'Page 0,' her first release under the 'Station X 0' project.
Taeyeon released her duet 'Page 0' with a member of MeloMance.
Taeyeon made her solo debut in 2015 with the album 'I', whose title track topped major charts, including Billboard's World Digital Song Chart, and boosted S.M. Entertainment's digital sales. The album's success, along with its music video surpassing 100 million views, launched her thriving solo career, proving her artistry beyond Girls' Generation. Hits like 'Rain', 'Fine', and '11:11' further cemented her status as a K-pop solo powerhouse.
In 2015, Taeyeon launched her successful solo career with the debut EP 'I', which achieved domestic and international success with its title track and other hits like 'Rain' and 'Fine', cementing her status as a thriving solo artist alongside her group career with Girls' Generation.
In October 2015, Taeyeon's solo debut EP 'I' launched her successful solo career, showcasing her vocal and songwriting talents. The album was a commercial success, highlighting her artistry, boosting Girls' Generation's momentum, and setting the foundation for her future growth as an artist.
Taeyeon's solo debut music video 'I' from her first album surpassed 100 million YouTube views, marking a major milestone in her solo career.
Taeyeon made her solo debut with the album ''I'', released on local online music sites after teasers on her website and S.M. Entertainment's Facebook, highlighting her vocal prowess beyond her group work.
Taeyeon's solo music video "I" hit 100 million YouTube views, marking her first solo milestone and reinforcing her influence as an artist.
GOT the beat, featuring Taeyeon, dropped their debut EP 'Stamp On It' on January 16, 2023, with six tracks highlighting her versatility beyond Girls' Generation. The EP was released across music platforms at 6 p.m.
GOT the beat, featuring Taeyeon, releases their debut EP 'Stamp On It' with six tracks, available at 6 p.m. on various platforms, highlighting Taeyeon's continued versatility beyond Girls' Generation.
Oh!GG, featuring Taeyeon, dropped two digital singles, 'Lil' Touch' and 'Fermata,' on major platforms, marking Taeyeon's return to group activities. Preorders for the tracks started on August 28, 2022.
Oh!GG, featuring Taeyeon, will release digital singles 'Lil' Touch' and 'Fermata' on 2022-08-28, marking her return to group activities.
Girls' Generation marked their 15th anniversary by dropping their seventh album, 'Forever 1', on August 5, 2022. Taeyeon highlighted the album as a tribute to the group's unbreakable bond, with lyrics capturing their shared journey.
Girls' Generation celebrated their 15th anniversary with their seventh album 'Forever 1', which reflects their lasting unity and bond.
Taeyeon dropped her third studio album 'INVU' on February 14, 2022, her first full-length release in two years, delving into love’s emotional depths. With powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, she reaffirmed her place as a K-pop solo powerhouse.
Taeyeon's third studio album 'INVU,' her first full-length release in over two years, delves into intricate emotions of love while demonstrating her artistic growth and vocal dedication.
Taeyeon joined the supergroup GOT the beat in 2022, debuting with the hit single 'Step Back' alongside SM Entertainment's top female artists. This powerhouse collaboration brought together K-pop’s brightest stars across generations.
Taeyeon debuted in the supergroup GOT the beat with the single 'Step Back,' showcasing her collaboration with top SM Entertainment artists across generations in a landmark K-pop moment.
Taeyeon dropped her vibrant disco-pop single 'Weekend,' her first solo release in six months. The retro-inspired track keeps her successful solo streak alive.
Taeyeon's new disco-pop single 'Weekend,' her first solo release in six months, will debut on music streaming platforms with an upbeat retro sound.
Taeyeon dropped her EP 'What Do I Call You' in December 2020, her final solo release before 'Weekend'. The EP highlighted her artistic range and cemented her status as a leading K-pop soloist.
Taeyeon's EP 'What Do I Call You' highlighted her versatility and success as a solo artist before her subsequent release 'Weekend'.
Taeyeon joined Crush’s 2020 EP 'with HER', proving her enduring star power as a versatile vocalist. The feature reinforced her influence beyond solo and group work.
Taeyeon collaborated with Crush on his EP 'with HER,' showcasing her ongoing popularity as a featured vocalist.
Taeyeon's second full album 'Purpose' (October 2019) showcased her emotional depth and artistic growth, paving the way for 'INVU'. The release solidified her reputation as a meticulous and evolving solo artist.
Taeyeon's second album 'Purpose' established her deep personal themes and set the stage for her meticulous work leading to 'INVU'.
Taeyeon's OST track 'All About You' from 'Hotel Del Luna' hit No. 4 on Melon and topped Naver Music's daily charts on August 13, 2019, proving her lasting star power as a solo artist. The success reinforced her dominance in the K-pop scene.
Taeyeon's song 'All About You' from 'Hotel Del Luna' achieved high chart rankings on Melon and Naver Music, highlighting her popularity and the drama's influence.
Taeyeon dropped her third EP 'Something New' on June 18, 2018, featuring six genre-blending tracks. The highly anticipated release highlighted her artistic growth and solidified her solo career in K-pop.
Taeyeon's third EP, 'Something New,' features six diverse tracks, marking her first album since 2017 and showcasing her evolving musical style.
In December 2017, Taeyeon dropped her Christmas EP 'This Christmas: Winter Is Coming', her final release before 'Something New'. The album showcased her versatility and strong fanbase, paving the way for future projects.
Taeyeon's second EP, 'This Christmas: Winter Is Coming', reinforced her versatility as a solo artist and paved the way for her future projects before 'Something New'.
In 2016, Taeyeon solidified her solo career with her second EP 'Why', a dynamic R&B-pop-EDM blend that topped charts and surpassed 100,000 preorders. The album’s success, including 103,784 copies sold, cemented her transition from Girls’ Generation to a thriving solo artist. Its summer-ready tracks showcased her versatility and broad appeal.
Taeyeon's second solo EP 'Why' reinforced her successful solo career beyond Girls' Generation with strong commercial performance and versatility.
Taeyeon's second solo EP 'Why' exceeded 100,000 preorders, demonstrating her solo success and popularity ahead of its midnight release.
Taeyeon's second solo EP 'Why,' featuring the hit single 'Up & Down,' showcases her versatility with seven tracks blending R&B, pop, and EDM, offering a refreshing summer sound and topping major music charts, solidifying her success as a solo artist.
Taeyeon's 2016 EP 'Why' sold 103,784 copies, ranking among the top-selling albums of the year and solidifying her successful solo career after Girls' Generation.
Taeyeon kicked off S.M. Entertainment's 'STATION' project in February 2016 with her solo single 'Rain', which topped eight music charts within hours and set the stage for the program's year-long success. Her release not only highlighted her solo artistry but also established 'STATION' as a major weekly music initiative. The project officially launched on February 19, with Taeyeon's early triumph paving the way for its ambitious 52-week run.
Taeyeon's 'Rain' launched S.M. Entertainment's 52-week 'Station' program, highlighting her solo artistry and concluding with EXO's Suho.
Taeyeon's single 'Rain' topped eight music charts within nine hours of release, showcasing her solo success and boosting S.M. Entertainment's 'STATION' project while dominating charts alongside 'Secret'.
S.M. Entertainment's weekly 'STATION' project launches with Taeyeon's successful single "Rain," though her future participation remains unconfirmed.
In December 2015, Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun of Girls' Generation-TTS dropped their first Christmas album, 'Dear Santa', blending festive vibes with their signature sound. The release capped a big year for Taeyeon, following her solo debut and the group's fifth album.
Taeyeon, as part of Girls' Generation-TTS, released the Christmas album 'Dear Santa', showcasing her continued musical contributions to the subunit.
Girls' Generation-TTS, featuring Taeyeon, will release their first Christmas album 'Dear Santa' at midnight, capping off a successful year that included Taeyeon's solo debut and the group's fifth album.
In 2012, Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun debuted as Girls' Generation's sub-unit TTS with the hit single 'Twinkle', topping the Billboard World Albums chart. The trio returned in 2014 with their mini-album 'Holler', which dominated iTunes charts and marked Taeyeon's comeback to subgroup activities, further boosting their global success.
Girls' Generation-TTS's debut album 'Twinkle' first topped the Billboard World Albums chart, marking Taeyeon's initial major achievement with the subunit, and their 2014 follow-up 'Holler' returned them to the top.
Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun released 'Twinkle' as part of Girls' Generation's sub-unit TTL, demonstrating their collaborative versatility, which Tiffany later compared to her solo work.
Girls' Generation-TTS, featuring Taeyeon, released their second mini-album 'Holler' digitally, marking Taeyeon's return after a two-year hiatus and Billboard comeback, with the album topping iTunes charts globally and tracks performed at a Seoul concert.
Girls' Generation-TTS's mini-album 'Holler' received a physical release, marking Taeyeon's return to the subunit since 2012, expanding its audience beyond the digital drop, strengthening their music market presence, and gaining international recognition.
Taeyeon debuted as Girls' Generation's main vocalist in 2007, quickly becoming a standout talent. Her powerful vocals paved the way for her success in the group and as a solo artist, earning her a devoted fanbase.
Taeyeon debuted in Girls' Generation as the main vocalist, establishing her successful K-pop career as both a group member and solo artist, with her vocal talent making her a standout performer and earning widespread recognition and a devoted fanbase.