Tiffany (Korean singer)
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Tiffany is a Korean-American idol
singer and member
of the K-Pop
girl group Girls' Generation
, where she is one of the main vocalists.
, and grew up in Diamond Bar, California
as the youngest of three siblings. She was born in the same hospital as her fellow Girls' Generation
member, Jessica
. She auditioned at the SM Entertainment
Starlight Casting System and joined the company on October 2004 in Los Angeles. She was trained for 3 years and 7 months in SM Entertainment. Although Tiffany graduated from Korea Kent Foreign School
on April 2007, she had attended primary and secondary schools in California – South Pointe Middle School (US) and Diamond Bar High School
(US). Tiffany speaks fluent English
, Korean
and conversational Japanese
and Chinese
.
During middle school and at the age of 14, Tiffany lost her mother to cancer. The song, Dear Mom from the mini album, Gee
, was dedicated to her mother who passed away.
.
— the first called "Oppa Nappa" ("", "Bad Older Brother") and the second titled "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)", a theme song for a video game.
Tiffany has also participated in the OST of SBS drama
Jamyeonggo with the song By Myself 나 혼자서), and was featured in a duet with K.Will in A Girl, Meets Love ().
She was also featured in Oh! My Love to You (너만을 느끼며) by The Blue, alongside bandmate Sooyoung
.
She also sang the theme song for Caribbean Bay
with her fellow members Taeyeon
, Seohyun
, Jessica, Yuri
and k-pop boy group 2PM
.
In addition, Tiffany was featured in the Korea Tourism Organization
's promote tourism to South Korea campaign drama Haru soundtrack, in which she sang the song "Banji" ("Ring").
Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo , along with Kim Hyesung from November 5, 2007 to June 13, 2008. Tiffany, along with fellow Girls' Generation
member Yuri
, was an MC on MBC
's Show! Music Core
, leaving after a farewell on July 31, 2010 to focus on Girls’ Generation's Japan debut.
On December 25, 2010, she was also a host MC for Christmas Show! Music Core
along side Girls’ Generation's Yuri
.
She was an MC for the 2010 SBS Gayo Daejeon
award ceremony which was held on December 31 at the MBC Dream Center with Yuri
& actor Ryu Si Won.
She was also the MC for the 50th Anniversary Music Wave Concert which was held on March 12, 2011 together with Yuri
& Nichkhun.
On August 13, 2011 she was a MC for 2011 Incheon Korean Music Wave together with Yuri
and also for K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata which was held on August 20, 2011 together with Yuri
& Sooyoung
.
On October 11, 2011 Yuri and Tiffany return to "Show! Music Core" as permanent MCs after a 1 year and 3 months absence. On November 12, 2011 she was a MC for K-POP Music Festival in Sydney together with Yuri
.
", which is based on 1980 musical film. Her character will be Carmen Diaz, a sexy, confident but cocky dancer with a big ego. Carmen is determined to make it big and is obsessed with fame, she believes she has what it takes to achieve this. Initially has a casual relationship with Tyrone, but develops returned romantic feelings for Schlomo. She later dies after being hooked on drugs.
Idol
An idol is an image or other material object representing a deity to which religious worship is addressed or any person or thing regarded with blind admiration, adoration, or devotion.More specific terms include:Worship...
singer and member
Member
A member is a person who belongs to a social group or an entity such as a company or nation. By extension it can refer to any part of a whole.Member may also refer to:* Elected official** Member of Parliament...
of the K-Pop
K-pop
K-pop is a musical genre consisting of electropop, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating in South Korea...
girl group Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
, where she is one of the main vocalists.
Early life
Tiffany was born in San Francisco, CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, and grew up in Diamond Bar, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
as the youngest of three siblings. She was born in the same hospital as her fellow Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
member, Jessica
Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung , better known by her first name Jessica, is a Korean-American singer, dancer, actress and model. She was born in San Francisco, and is fluent in both Korean and English...
. She auditioned at the SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
Starlight Casting System and joined the company on October 2004 in Los Angeles. She was trained for 3 years and 7 months in SM Entertainment. Although Tiffany graduated from Korea Kent Foreign School
Korea Kent Foreign School
Korea Kent Foreign School was founded in 1993 to provide education to international students in Seoul. More than 30 different nationalities are represented in the student body, with the majority of students coming from the United States...
on April 2007, she had attended primary and secondary schools in California – South Pointe Middle School (US) and Diamond Bar High School
Diamond Bar High School
Diamond Bar High School is located in Diamond Bar, California and is part of the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The school mascot is the Brahma, and the school colors are purple, gold, and white. Diamond Bar High School students participate in programs such as Advanced Placement and...
(US). Tiffany speaks fluent English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
, Korean
Korean language
Korean is the official language of the country Korea, in both South and North. It is also one of the two official languages in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture in People's Republic of China. There are about 78 million Korean speakers worldwide. In the 15th century, a national writing...
and conversational Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
and Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
.
During middle school and at the age of 14, Tiffany lost her mother to cancer. The song, Dear Mom from the mini album, Gee
Gee (EP)
Gee is the 1st mini-album by a South Korean teen idol girl group, Girls' Generation. The mini-album was released on January 7, 2009 after their 9 months of hiatus.- Overview :...
, was dedicated to her mother who passed away.
Girls' Generation
Tiffany is a lead vocalist in the nine-member South Korean girl group, Girls' GenerationGirls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
.
Solo singing career
In 2008, she released two singles with co-members of Girl's Generation Jessica and SeohyunSeohyun
Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
— the first called "Oppa Nappa" ("", "Bad Older Brother") and the second titled "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)", a theme song for a video game.
Tiffany has also participated in the OST of SBS drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
Jamyeonggo with the song By Myself 나 혼자서), and was featured in a duet with K.Will in A Girl, Meets Love ().
She was also featured in Oh! My Love to You (너만을 느끼며) by The Blue, alongside bandmate Sooyoung
Sooyoung
Choi Soo-young , commonly known as Sooyoung , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Her position is Vocalist and Lead Dancer.- Early life :...
.
She also sang the theme song for Caribbean Bay
Caribbean Bay
Caribbean Bay is an indoor / outdoor water park located in Yongin, South Korea. Opened in 1996, it is the largest indoor / outdoor water park in the world, covering a total area of about . Coordinate is...
with her fellow members Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
, Seohyun
Seohyun
Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
, Jessica, Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
and k-pop boy group 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
.
In addition, Tiffany was featured in the Korea Tourism Organization
Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization is a statutory organization of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is commissioned to promote the country's tourism industry.-Overview:...
's promote tourism to South Korea campaign drama Haru soundtrack, in which she sang the song "Banji" ("Ring").
Show hosting career
Apart from all her solo works, Tiffany was the co-host of Mnet'sM.net
M.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo , along with Kim Hyesung from November 5, 2007 to June 13, 2008. Tiffany, along with fellow Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
member Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
, was an MC on MBC
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television...
's Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage...
, leaving after a farewell on July 31, 2010 to focus on Girls’ Generation's Japan debut.
On December 25, 2010, she was also a host MC for Christmas Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core
Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage...
along side Girls’ Generation's Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
.
She was an MC for the 2010 SBS Gayo Daejeon
SBS Gayo Daejeon
SBS Gayo Daejeon, also spelt SBS Gayo Daejun is a major annual end-of-the-year music program broadcast on 29 December by Seoul Broadcasting System . It was started in 1997, and awards were given to entertainers until 2007...
award ceremony which was held on December 31 at the MBC Dream Center with Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
& actor Ryu Si Won.
She was also the MC for the 50th Anniversary Music Wave Concert which was held on March 12, 2011 together with Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
& Nichkhun.
On August 13, 2011 she was a MC for 2011 Incheon Korean Music Wave together with Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
and also for K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata which was held on August 20, 2011 together with Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
& Sooyoung
Sooyoung
Choi Soo-young , commonly known as Sooyoung , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Her position is Vocalist and Lead Dancer.- Early life :...
.
On October 11, 2011 Yuri and Tiffany return to "Show! Music Core" as permanent MCs after a 1 year and 3 months absence. On November 12, 2011 she was a MC for K-POP Music Festival in Sydney together with Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
.
Acting career
On November 25, 2011, she will have her musical debut as the lead female role in "FameFame (musical)
A stage musical based on the 1980 musical film Fame has been staged under two titles. The first, 'Fame – The Musical' conceived and developed by David De Silva, is a musical with a book by Jose Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. The musical premiered in 1988 in Miami,...
", which is based on 1980 musical film. Her character will be Carmen Diaz, a sexy, confident but cocky dancer with a big ego. Carmen is determined to make it big and is obsessed with fame, she believes she has what it takes to achieve this. Initially has a casual relationship with Tyrone, but develops returned romantic feelings for Schlomo. She later dies after being hooked on drugs.
Soundtrack appearances and Solo Performances
| Year | Title | Song | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Roommate | Oppa Nappa | 03:45 | Duet with Jessica & Seohyun |
| It's Fantastic | It's Fantastic | 03:40 | Duet with Jessica & Seohyun | |
| The Secret; Between Us | Secret | 03:30 | Narrator of Kim Dong Wan Kim Dong Wan Kim Dong Wan was born on 21 November 1979. He is a South Korean entertainer, known as a member of six-member boy band Shinhwa. He has since 2002 has been making a name for himself as an actor, with roles in television dramas such as A Farewell to Sorrow and Children of Heaven... 's song |
|
| 2009 | SBS Princess Ja Myung Go OST | By Myself | 04:14 | Solo |
| 2009 | Dropping the Tears | A Girl, Meets Love | 03:50 | Duet with K.Will K.Will Kim Hyung-Soo , better known by his stage name K.Will is a South Korean ballad singer, vocal coach, dancer, composer, and actor.K.Will first became known in South Korean through his single called “Dream” in “A Love to Kill” OST, released in 2006. A year after his single and 5 years after as a... |
| 2010 | Haru Haru Haru is a Japanese word that means spring .Haru also means day in Korean.Haru may also refer to:*Haru , a woreda in Ethiopia*Haru , a unisex Japanese given name*Haru Endou, a voice actor... OST |
Ring | 03:33 | Solo |
Drama
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Unstoppable Marriage Unstoppable Marriage Unstoppable Marriage is a 2007 South Korean romantic comedy film. It stars veteran actors Kim Su-mi and Im Chae-mu alongside popstar and television actress Eugene and Ha Seok-jin. The film is Eugene's big screen debut, and is also the directorial debut of Kim Seong-wook, who previously worked as... |
as BoolGwangDong (seven princess) (cameo) |
Televisions Reality Shows
| Year | Title | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kko Kko Tour |
Television shows As Host
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007–2008 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... 's Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo |
Co-Hosted along with Kim Hyesung |
| 2007–2008 | KBS's Champagne | Co-Host |
| 2009–2010 | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... Show! Music Core Show! Music Core Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage... |
Co-Hosted along with Yuri Kwon Kwon Yuri Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist.... |
| 2011–present | MBC Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC (Hangul : 문화방송주식회사, Munhwa Bangsong Jushikoesa) is one of four major national South Korean television and radio networks. Munhwa is the Korean word for "culture". Its flagship terrestrial television... Show! Music Core Show! Music Core Show! Music Core is a South Korean music television program broadcast by MBC. It airs live every Saturday at 4:20PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage... |
Co-Hosted along with Yuri Kwon Kwon Yuri Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist.... |
Music video appearances
| Year | Song title | Artist | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Mabinogi(It's Fantastic!)" | alongside with Jessica and Seohyun Seohyun Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group.... |
Herself |
Musical theatre
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Fame Fame (musical) A stage musical based on the 1980 musical film Fame has been staged under two titles. The first, 'Fame – The Musical' conceived and developed by David De Silva, is a musical with a book by Jose Fernandez, music by Steve Margoshes and lyrics by Jacques Levy. The musical premiered in 1988 in Miami,... |
Carmen Diaz |
Awards
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Hot School Girl | |
| 2009 | Mnet Asian Music Awards: Best OST for "By Myself" |