Tiffany (티파니) is a South Korean-American singer-songwriter under SUBLIME. She is a member of the girl group Girls' Generation and its sub-unit Girls' Generation-TTS.
She made her solo debut on May 11, 2016 with the mini-album I Just Wanna Dance.
Since her departure from SM Entertainment in October 2017, she is promoting her music and acting actitivies under the stage name Tiffany Young.
Career
2007: Debut with Girls' Generation
Tiffany debuted as a member of Girls' Generation on August 5, 2007 with the group's first single "Into the New World".
2012: Debut with Girls' Generation-TTS
On April 29, 2012, she debuted as a member of the sub-unit Girls' Generation-TTS with their first mini album Twinkle.
2016: Solo debut
She made her solo debut on May 11, 2016 with her first mini album I Just Wanna Dance.
2017–present: Return to the US, solo career, new agency
On October 9, 2017, SM Entertainment announced that Tiffany, alongside Sooyoung and Seohyun, had decided not to renew their contracts with the agency.[2] She moved back to her native California to study acting.[3]
In June 2018, it was announced she would be making her American debut under Paradigm Talent Agency.[4]
Tiffany made her American solo debut on June 28, 2018 with her first digital single "Over My Skin". She proceeded to release multiple singles that led up to the release of her first English EP 'Lips on Lips' which was released February 22, 2019. This EP led her to win the Best Solo Breakout award at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards, making her the first female Korean artist to win an iHeartRadio Music award.[5]
Tiffany was cast as Roxie Hart in the South-Korean production of the Broadway musical 'Chicago' on February 16, 2021.[6]
It was announced on June 29, 2021, that Tiffany would make her acting debut in a supporting role in the JTBC Drama 'Reborn Rich'.[7] The drama aired from November 18, 2022 to December 25, 2022.
Tiffany took part in writing and composing two songs for the Girls' Generation 15th Anniversary Comeback Album 'Forever 1' in August 2022.[8] She wrote 'Seventeen' and 'Villain' alongside member, Sooyoung, and also composed 'Villain' alongside producer, Josh Cumbee.
On December 26, 2022, SUBLIME announced that Tiffany has signed with them to actively promote in diverse fields, thus signing with a Korean agency for the first time since her departure from SM Entertainment.[9]
Personal life
Relationship
On April 4, 2014, local news source Sports Seoul reported that she and Nichkhun of 2PM were dating and it was confirmed by both agencies.[10] On May 29, 2015, it was confirmed that the couple had broken up.[11]
Activism
Tiffany has voiced her support of the LGBTQ+ Community several times. In 2018, she wrote an open love letter to the community for Gay Pride Month.[12] In 2021, she joined LGBT collective Neon Milk to dance to Girls' Generation's debut song "Into The New World" alongside queer entertainers and other allies.[13] Neon Milk has used this song every year for pride, as it has become a beloved protest anthem. Later that same year, she expressed her support again during her time as a guest on JTBC Newsroom.[14]
Health
On November 14, 2023, SUBLIME released a statement announcing that Tiffany underwent a medical examination due to ongoing health concerns. She would take approximately two weeks of of sufficient rest and stability.[15]
Discography
Korean
Mini albums
- I Just Wanna Dance (2016)
Digital singles
- "Heartbreak Hotel" (2016)
- "Runaway (Korean Remix)" (2019)
OSTs
- "Ja Myung Go OST" ("By Myself") (2009)
- "Haru OST" ("Banji") (2010)
- "Love Rain OST" ("Because It's You") (2012)
- "To the Beautiful You OST" ("Rise and Shine" with Kyuhyun) (2012)
- "All About My Romance OST" ("One Step Closer") (2013)
- "Final Recipe OST" ("Good Life" with Henry) (2014)
- "Blood OST" ("Only One") (2015)
Collaborations
- "Girl Meets The Love" (with K.Will) (2009)
- "QnA" (with Han Heejun) (2015)
English
EPs
- Lips On Lips (2019)
Digital singles
- "I Just Wanna Dance (Kago Pengchi Remix)" (2016)
- "Remember Me (From "Coco")" (2018)
- "Over My Skin" (2018)
- "Teach You" (2018)
- "Peppermint" (2018)
- "Born Again" (2019)
- "Lips On Lips" (2019)
- "Magnetic Moon" (2019)
- "Magnetic Moon (Tony Romera Remix)" (2019)
- "Run For Your Life" (2019)
- "Run For Your Life (Cedric Gervais Remix)" (2019)
Features
- Far East Movement - "Don't Speak" (2016)
Producing and writing credits
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | |||
| Tiffany (Herself) |
"What Do I Do" (English ver.) | I Just Wanna Dance | Writing |
| "I Just Wanna Dance" (English ver.) | "I Just Wanna Dance (Kago Pengchi Remix)" | ||
| Far East Movement, Tiffany | "Don't Speak" | Identity | Writing Composing |
| 2018 | |||
| Tiffany (Herself) |
"Over My Skin" | "Over My Skin" | Writing |
| "Teach You" | "Teach You" | ||
| "Peppermint" | "Peppermint" | ||
| 2019 | |||
| Tiffany Young (Herself) | "Born Again" | Lips On Lips | Writing Composing |
| "Lips on Lips" | Writing | ||
| "The Flower" | |||
| "Not Barbie" | |||
| "Magnetic Moon" | "Magnetic Moon" | ||
| "Run For Your Life" | "Run For Your Life" | ||
| 2022 | |||
| Girls' Generation | "Seventeen" | Forever 1 | Writing |
| "Villain" | Writing Composing | ||
| 2023 | |||
| NTX, GHOST9, Taebeen and Ilkyung | "NXT2U" | Peak Time - <Final Round> | Writing Composing |
Concerts
- The Agit: Tiffany's Weekend (2016)
- Lips On Lips North American Mini Showcase Tour (2019)
- Open Hearts Eve (2019)
- Magnetic Moon Tour (2019)
- Open Hearts Eve Part Two (2020)
- Forever Wishing (2023)
Concerts participation
- Virgin Fest (2020)[16]
Filmography
Dramas
- Unstoppable Marriage (KBS2, 2007) - Bulgwang-dong's Seven Princesses Gang, guest role (ep. 64) (with Girls' Generation)
- The Producers (KBS2, 2015) - herself, guest role (ep.1) (with Taeyeon & Seohyun)
- Reborn Rich (JTBC, 2022) - supporting role, Rachel Greene
- Uncle Samsik (Disney+, 2024) - TBA
Reality shows
- Girls' Generation Goes to School (KBS1, 2007) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- MTV Girls' Generation (MTV, 2007) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Factory Girl (Mnet, 2008) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Horror Movie Factory (MBC, 2009) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Cheer Up (MBC, 2009) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Hello Baby (MBC, 2009) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Right Now It's Girls' Generation (Y-Star, 2010) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation Star Life Theater (KBS2, 2011) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation and the Dangerous Boys (JTBC, 2011) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Christmas Fairy Tale (2011) - cast member, Christmas special (with Girls' Generation)
- Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy (MBC, 2013) - cast member, New Year's Day comeback special (with Girls' Generation)
- The TAETISEO (On Style, 2014) - regular cast member (with Taeyeon & Seohyun)
- Channel Girls' Generation (On Style, 2015) - regular cast member (with Girls' Generation)
- Soshi TamTam (JTBC, 2022) - cast member (with Girls' Generation)
Survival shows
- Girls Planet 999 (Mnet, 2021) - mentor[17]
- Peak Time (JTBC, 2023) - judge[18]
Variety shows
- Show! Music Core (with Taeyeon & Seohyun) (MBC, 2012-2013)
- Sister's Slam Dunk — season 1 (KBS2, 2016)
- Knowing Bros (JTBC, 2017, 2021, 2022) - guest (ep. 88, 89) (with Girls' Generation), (ep. 270) (solo), (ep. 345, 346) (with Girls' Generation)
- Yuri's Winning Recipe (Youtube, 2020) - guest (ep.8) (with Girls' Generation), (ep. 12, 13) (solo)
- The Dog I Encountered (SBS, 2020-2021) - cast member
- MMTG (SBS, YouTube, 2021 & 2022) - guest (ep. 175) (solo), (ep. 259-260) (with Girls' Generation)
- Amazing Saturday (tvN, 2022) - guest (ep, 224) (with Girls' Generation)
- Music Universe K-909 (JTBC, 2023) - guest (ep. 19)[19]
Musical theatre
- Fame - Carmen Diaz (2011-2012)
- Chicago - Roxie Hart (2021-2022)
Endorsements
- Nexon Mabinogi (2008)
- A-Solution (with Taeyeon) (2008–2010)
- Biotherm (with Yuri & Sooyoung) (2010–2011)
- Bean Pole (2012)
- QUA (2013)
- IPKN (2013–2016)
- H&M (2018)
- IOPE (2021)
- Life Pharm KR (Life Promise) (2021–present)
- Atelier Cologne (2022–present)
- Celligram (2022–present)
- SATIN Korea (2023–present)
- Chosun Beauty (2023–present)
- Moschino (2023–present)[20]
Trivia
- Her MBTI personality type is ENTJ.[21] She announced her MBTI had changed to INFJ after re-taking the test later on.
Gallery
- Main article: Tiffany/Gallery
References
- ↑ Koreaboo: Girls' Generation's Tiffany Reveals Her Official Solo Fandom Name
- ↑ Soompi: Girls' Generation's Sooyoung, Seohyun, And Tiffany Reportedly Leaving SM, Agency Responds To Disbandment Concerns
- ↑ Rolling Stone: Tiffany Young Steps Into the Solo Spotlight
- ↑ Soompi: Girls' Generation's Tiffany Signs With U.S. Talent Agency + Reveals New Album Details
- ↑ Allkpop: Tiffany Young wins 'Best Solo Breakout' at the '2019 iHeart Radio Awards'!
- ↑ Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany cast as Roxie Hart in Korean musical production of ‘Chicago’
- ↑ Allkpop: Netizens are excited to see Tiffany acting as a Chaebol Family Member alonside Song Joongki
- ↑ NME: Girls’ Generation explain why only Sooyoung and Tiffany have writing credits on comeback album ‘Forever 1’
- ↑ Soompi: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Signs With Korean Agency For 1st Time Since Leaving SM 5 Years Ago
- ↑ 2PM's Nichkhun and Girls' Generation's Tiffany Confirmed to Be Dating
- ↑ Nichkhun and Tiffany Confirmed to Have Broken Up
- ↑ Tiffany Young: Love Letter to the LGBTQ Community
- ↑ Tiffany Young x Neon Milk - Into The New World Pride Edition
- ↑ Tiffany Young Interview on JTBC Newsroom
- ↑ Soompi: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany To Take Break From Activities For Health Reasons
- ↑ Soompi: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany And EXO’s Lay To Perform At 2020 Virgin Fest In LA
- ↑ Soompi: Watch: Yeo Jin Goo Previews Sunmi And Tiffany As K-Pop Masters On New Survival Show “Girls Planet 999”
- ↑ Soompi: JTBC Reveals Star-Studded Judging Panel For New Idol Survival Program “Peak Time”
- ↑ @jtbc_K909 on Twitter (June 27, 2023)
- ↑ @moschino on Instagram (August 22, 2023)
- ↑ Allkpop: K-Pop idols who have revealed their MBTI
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