Kim Tae-yeon, known mononymously as Taeyeon, is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most popular K-pop groups worldwide. She has since participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including Girls' Generation-TTS, SM the Ballad, Girls' Generation-Oh!GG, and the supergroup Got the Beat.
Taeyeon performing at Nongshim Love Sharing Concert 2011
Taeyeon in July 2015
Taeyeon at a fansigning event in April 2017
Taeyeon performing at the SMWeek concert in December 2013
Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, member Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the most known South Korean figures and successful K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country.
Girls' Generation in August 2022 L–R: Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yoona, Seohyun, Yuri, Taeyeon, Sooyoung
Girls' Generation performing at the 2008 Beach Volleyball Competition at Jamsil Arena in Seoul
Girls' Generation attending the 2010 Golden Disk Awards
Girls' Generation performing "The Boys" at the 2012 LG Cinema 3D World Festival