Taeyong is a talented South Korean artist. He is a respected rapper, singer, songwriter, and dancer, and a famous member and leader of the popular K-pop boy band NCT under SM Entertainment.
Taeyong’s debut National Computer Society In 2016, he joined the sub-group and demonstrated his outstanding musical talent and stage performance.
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- Full name: Lee Taeyong
- Stage name: Taeyong
- Date of Birth: July 1, 1995
- Age: 29
- Birthplace: Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nationality: Korean
- Occupation: Korean rapper and singer
- Height: 1.75 m
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Girlfriend: Park Joo-hyun (rumored)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Unknown
- Net worth: $9 million
Early life and education
Lee Taeyong, also known by his stage name Taeyong, was born on July 1, 1995 in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, South Korea. He was raised by his parents, but their names are unknown. He may have grown up with siblings, but their names are also unknown.
Taeyong graduated from the Seoul School of Performing Arts. He identifies as ethnic Korean, but his religious affiliation is unknown.
Profession
Taeyong’s talent was recognized early on. In 2012, he was discovered by SM Entertainment and joined their trainee program. He even participated in a pre-debut project with other future stars.
SM Entertainment unveiled their innovative National Cancer Research Council concept, there are multiple sub-units under the same umbrella group. Taeyong debuted in the first sub-unit, National Computer Societyshowcasing his rap and singing skills. Later that year, he became NCT 127one of NCT’s most successful sub-units.
In addition to performing, Taeyong is also a prolific songwriter. He has co-written over 40 songs, contributing to various units of NCT and his own solo work. In 2019, Taeyong’s career expanded further when he debuted as a member of the K-pop supergroup, Super Mis a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Capitol Records. This project allowed him to connect with a wider global audience.
Taeyong marks a major milestone by becoming the first NCT member to embark on a solo career. His debut EP, Shalalawas released in June 2023 to critical and commercial success. He further solidified his solo status with a successful concert and the release of his second EP, Tapwhich topped the iTunes global charts in February 2024.
Social Media
Instagram account: @taeoxo_nct
Personal life
Taeyong is known to be very private when it comes to sharing details about his personal life and relationships. In January 2023, rumors circulated that the NCT member was dating actress Park Joo-hyun. However, neither Taeyong nor his agency, SM Entertainment, have officially confirmed or denied these dating rumors.
Record/Movie Works
Personal Works
- Shalala (mini album) – June 5, 2023
- Tap (mini album) – February 26, 2024
- Love Theory (SM STATION) (Feat. Wonstein) – April 14, 2022
- Long haul flight – July 18, 2019
Other versions
- Hotel Del Luna (TV Soundtrack) Part 13 (Feat. Punch) – August 24, 2019
- School 2017 (TV Soundtrack) Part 4 (with Taeil and Doyoung) – August 7, 2017
- Around (SM STATION) (with Hitchhiker) – May 12, 2017
- Cure (SM STATION) (with Yoo Young-jin) – August 5, 2017
- NCT 2023 – Ay-Yo
- NCT 127 – 2 Baddies (2022)
- NCT Dream – Glitch Mode (2022)
- NCT 127 – Stickers(2021)
- NCT Dream – Hello Future (2021)
- SuperM – SuperM (2019)
- NCT 127 – Neo Zone (2020)
net worth
Taeyong is a prominent figure in the K-pop industry with an estimated net worth of $9 million. This impressive figure can be attributed to various sources of income, including his successful music career, endorsement deals, and potential business or real estate ventures.
