Tiffany Young

Korean American singer and actress

Tiffany Young - Korean American singer and actress
Born

August 1st, 1989
36 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A singer, songwriter, and actress, Tiffany Young gained prominence as a member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, established in 2007. The group became one of the best-selling artists in South Korea, known for hits like 'Gee' and 'I Got a Boy.' After establishing a successful career in South Korea, Young moved to the United States, where she pursued solo music endeavors. She released her first extended play, 'Lips on Lips,' in 2019 and has appeared in various musical theatre productions, adding to her versatile repertoire. Young's presence extends beyond music as she engages with fan communities through social media and participates in various entertainment ventures.

Member of the girl group Girls' Generation

Released the EP 'Lips on Lips'

Appeared in musical theater productions

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