Singing rather than studying...14-year-old Kim Tae-yeon, who released a full-length album, has grown into a girl tiger (Roundup)
Apr 09, 2025
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Kim Tae-yeon held a showcase for her first full-length album 'Excitement' at Ilji Art Hall in Gangnam, Seoul on the 9th and expressed her feelings about releasing the new album.
Kim Tae-yeon, who was born in 2012, has swept various competitions in the Korean traditional music industry since she started Pansori at the age of four. Then, he earned the nickname 'Baby Tiger' for his sharp and immersive stage in 'Miss Trot2', which ended in 2021, and rose to the final fourth place. He expanded his singing career with a full-fledged 'Trot prodigy'; in September 2022, the single 'Cheer up!', In April 2023, it released 'Go Taryeong'.
Kim Tae-yeon, who has already become a middle school student, is now back with her first full-length album. Kim Tae-yeon, who introduced herself as a `girl tiger' now, is much more nervous than at the showcase three years ago. Five minutes ago, I said 'What are you nervous about?' but I was so nervous as soon as I stepped on the stairs. Today is a really special day. I'm nervous and excited to release my first full-length album."
Kim Tae-yeon said, "'When I entered middle school, it was definitely different from elementary school.'" When I was in elementary school, I was in heaven. When I was in elementary school, middle school girls said, "Is that a good time?" "Why is it a good time?"I thought ' When I became a middle school student, I realized that it was good then. The level of study has changed, too," he said, expressing his feelings about becoming a middle school student first.
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Then "If the attention in school is not burdensome, it's a lie " When I was in elementary school, the attention of my friends was burdensome at first. But after I became a fifth grader, I thought I should enjoy attentionThe change to the idea of ' reduced the burden. My mother also told me to enjoy it. It seems like everything is solved if you enjoy it," he said with a smile.
The secret to being good at singing despite one's young age is "There is no secret." When I sing a sad song, it just comes out naturally."My mother explains the song to my level. When I practice, I sometimes do a little better than adults. be born with something," he quivered.
There are also times when my mother gets angry, and she whips me. I can't solve the resentment anywhere, and I think it's accumulated.', he said, drawing laughter.
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Kim Tae-yeon said, "It was hard but fun to make a full-length album. I can only release it when I'm an adult, but I'm happy to release it at 14. I hope you like it", he expressed his delight.
Also "It's this full-length album that has dominated my heart these days. I wonder how the world will come out, so how many months of Lunar New Year??C"I went to school and had a meeting in the evening for a total of 12 hours. It could be tiring, but I wasn't tired. It was 4 a.m. when it was over, but I slept for 2 hours and went to school. But I wasn't tired" and reversed the process of preparing the album.
As it was her first full-length album, Kim Tae-yeon participated in the album work process from album design to concept. The album will feature a total of 11 songs, including double titles such as 'Encore' and 'Sewolgang', showing Kim Tae-yeon's more solid vocals and rich musical colors.
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He also pointed to the dance of 'encore'. "I loved dancing, so I was looking forward to seeing how cool the choreography video would come out, but my heart fluttered when I saw the draft and I really liked it. Of course, there are parts that have been fixed. Uncle Boom's dance style did not affect the choreography much, but thanks to Uncle Boom, the dance increased. I also got a choreography idea. He is a mysterious man," he said, referring to Boom, who had a relationship with 'Miss Trot 2'.
"When I go to a concert, I feel the best when the audience shouts for an encore" "I hope those who are tired can cheer up by listening to this song." he hoped.
As for the 'Sewol River', he introduced "It means that time flows like a river and it means that you keep your precious memories for a long time."
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At the opening of the showcase, Kim Sung-joo said "I've never hosted a showcase, so I would have refused if I were a friend, but a friend like the youngest daughter asked me to do it. I don't know if I can do well, but I'll do my best," he said with determination.
He also recalled memories with Kim Tae-yeon. Kim Seong-ju said, "The first day I met this friend was December 17, 2020, when it was too cold. He was the youngest child. I was worried if I could do well, but when the song started, I showed a ready performance as if I was wondering when it happened," he recalled.
Then "A child who seems to have a beast inside his small and young body is now 14 years old and a middle school student." Perhaps the same tremor as at the beginning will still remain. This friend released her first full-length album. Please take a good look at it," he said, inducing applause of support.
Kim Tae-yeon's first full-length album 'Excitement' was released on various music sites at noon on April 9.
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