Taeyeon (SNSD, 30) is a vocal queen. She always makes fans happy with her God-given singing ability. Right since her childhood, Taeyeon nurtured a dream of becoming a singer. She is the favorite student of singer The One and is nicknamed "practice-worm." Besides the innate talent, the songstress has persistently made efforts and become a "formidable" vocalist in the music industry. Now, Taeyeon is walking on the path of her own career.

▶ Born to be a star

Taeyeon's father once worked as the main vocalist in a band during his university days as a hobby, while her mother is also a talented singer who stirred up folk music performances. Born with an artist's blood, Taeyeon won first place at various singing competitions and has since harbored a dream of becoming a singer. In 2003, when Taeyeon was in 8th grade, she joined SM Academy's "Starlight" as the main vocal of the provincial area in the 4th period and started going back and forth between Seoul and Jeonju to attend vocal classes. During that time, the female singer had to go through the pain of not being able to get to the high note because her voice was breaking at that time. However, Taeyeon still relentlessly made efforts with the surprisingly concentrating ability toward the path of becoming a singer.

▶ Top 3 Ulzzang of Jeonju Fine Arts High School

Taeyeon's visual was noticed from before her debut. When moving from primary school to secondary school, she lost 10 kg, and her beauty started to shine. Even the past pictures show that she is originally a celebrity early on. With her tip-top singing talent, plus outstanding visuals, Taeyeon is indeed an "inborn artist." She was famous for being in the Top 3 Ulzzang of Jeonju Fine Arts High School and started building her own fandom when she appeared on the show "Girls' Generation Goes to School" before her debut.

▶ Beloved student of the male singer The One

The One first met Taeyeon as her vocal teacher. After following Taeyeon's training for a year, The One was satisfied with the songstress and asked her to feature in his full album vol.2 (2004). Therefore, Taeyeon debuted in the music circle when she was only 15. Every time Taeyeon is mentioned, The One always lavishes his praise on her. He chose Taeyeon as his most memorable student and one of his three most excellent among over 200 people he had taught.

▶Powerful vocal passing the 1:10,000 competition rate

In August 2004, Taeyeon beat the competition rate of 1:10,000 and won the No.1 position for vocals and the combined Daesang Award at the audition contest "8th SM Best Youth Competition". She then became a trainee of SM Entertainment. Even before her debut, Taeyeon has been known for her excellent singing skills, so many people predicted that she would be solo instead of debuting as a group member. However, Taeyeon was eventually included in the second adjusted lineup of the "Girl group project" (Official name: SNSD). In August 2007, Taeyeon became the 7th member of SNSD and finally debuted after 3 years of being a trainee.

▶ Above all, it's her great singing ability

Singer Yoo Young Suk said about Taeyeon, "She sings with emotions like a woman who has divorced 7 times," while musician Ahn Young Min expressed, "I remember applauding when she completed the recording of a song in less than an hour. Her singing ability and emotions were obscured by the idol title." Singer Park Seon Joo said that Taeyeon is a "great voice on par with Kim Bum Soo's ability," and Kim Taewon (Boohwal) also invited her to be vocal of Boohwal. Currently, Taeyeon is still recognized as the female singer possessing the best voice.

▶ Signature fair skin

Taeyeon's skin is very fair. She is the fairest among SNSD members and attracted attention from the early days of debut thanks to her smooth and fair skin. Taeyeon makes people jealous of her clear complexion, even with a bare face. The makeup accentuating her distinctive white skin is Taeyeon's signature. In reality, she values her skin the most. Reportedly, the songstress always pays special attention and cares about her skin every time appearing on TV or on stage.

▶"Tsundere" charisma

Taeyeon is a calm, quiet, and sophisticated person who often hides her concern and is afraid of strangers. Although she is an introvert, once she gets in the mood, she will become so excited that she cannot control her enthusiasm. Taeyeon also has a relaxed personality that is easygoing and mischievous, just like the nickname Taengoo fans gave her. In addition to the hobby of hanging alone at home, the singer also cares a lot about nail art, machinery, electronics, and cars. SNSD members once confirmed that Taeyeon is the type of "cold outside but warm inside" person, who looks cold-hearted but puts her heart into the smallest actions. Kim Heechul (Super Junior) also spoke highly of her, "Taeyeon is really straightforward and doesn't lie. She always takes care of others."

▶Her likes and dislikes

Taeyeon likes purple and blue. She doesn't like any dramas, but she is most fond of movies in the horror genre or on the theme of zombies. Taeyeon also has affection for characters in many animated films, such as Peas-in-a-Pod in "Toy Story," Minion in "Despicable Me," Ginger Man, Jack in "The Nightmare Before Christmas." The songstress also loves perfume, scented candles, and nail art. Except for walnuts, Taeyeon eats all types of nuts. She is allergic to metal, pork, and cat hair. She can't drink milk and eat fried food. As evidenced in the past, Taeyeon loves jelly, the image of her eating Kingworm (a worm-shaped gummi jelly) had been taken.