Taecyeon (택연) is a South Korean, rapper, singer-songwriter and actor under 51K and WME. He is a member of the Kpop boy group 2PM.
Taecyeon (2PM) Profile
| Stage Name | Taecyeon (택연) |
| Birth Name | Ok Taec Yeon (옥택연) |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Actor |
| Birthday | December 27, 1988 |
| Active Years | 2008–present |
| Age | 35 (in 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Height | 185.7 cm (6’1″) |
| Weight | 76 kg (167 lbs) |
| Nationality | Korean |
| Blood Type | AB |
| MBTI | ISTJ |
Taecyeon (2PM) Facts:
Early Life
– Taecyeon was born in Seoul, South Korea and he also briefly lived in Busan.
– He transferred from Seoul Wangbuk Elementary School and graduated from Seoul Dangsan Elementary School.
– He moved to Bedford Massachusetts with his family when he was 12 years old in 2000 and went to John Glenn Middle School.
– He attended Bedford High School but moved to Korea to become a trainee and graduated from Yeongdong High School.
– While in school, he participated in the Chess Club, Jazz Band, JV Soccer Team, and National Honor Society.
Personal Life
– His family includes his parents and his older sister, Ok Jihyen.
– He completed his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Dankook University and later enrolled in Korea University Graduate School of International Studies in Master’s program.
– He auditioned for JYP when he was browsing the Korean web and came across their ad for a survival show so he along with his sister and younger cousin went to Koreatown New York for an audition. He checked modelling out of all categories and when they were on their way back to Boston at 2AM, they got a call asking them to retake the audition so they went back and he was accepted. (Dive Studios)
– He believes he is skilled in cooking.
– He has a prominent scar on his arm from an incident where he carelessly fractured it while arm wrestling with Junho.
– On June 23, 2020, his agency, 51K, confirmed that Taecyeon is in a relationship with a non-celebrity.
– He is skilled in swimming and water sports.
– Among all the characters he has played, he wants to be as rich as “Jang Hanseok” from Vincenzo. (Singles Korea)
– His nicknames include “Jjit Taecyeon” (ripping), “Ok Chubeolle (ok Caterpillar) and “Ok-Cat” and “Captain Korea”.
– In 2010, he requested the cancellation of his American permanent residency to enlist in the army.
– One of his most shocking experiences as an idol was receiving a bloody letter from a sasaeng fan.
– His first love was a girl in 4th grade but he got transferred to Seoul to Busan so he went back to the school for a day to play and give her a letter with a “gold guarantee” and his mothers wedding ring. He later had to take back the ring as he didn’t ask his mother before taking her ring. (SBS Entertainment)
– He holds a driving license.
– His religion is Christianity.
– A place he goes to when he feels stressed is “Eul Wang Li Beach” and he does fireworks there to relieve his stress. (GQ Korea)
– He enlisted in the army on September 4, 2017 and was discharged on May 16, 2019.
– His service in the army earned him praise from the government, and he was promoted to a Sergeant in February 2019.
– He is fluent in Korean, English, and Japanese, and can also speak the Busan dialect, satoori.
– He used to set songs as his morning call tune but doesn’t anymore as he started to hate the songs he set as a morning call. (GQ Korea)
– Taecyeon’s ideal type has evolved over time as he used to like cute and short girls, but now doesn’t have ideals and is open to dating everyone.
Career
– Taecyeon is the Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, and Second Visual in 2PM.
– In 2013, he launched a green-colored cat character named Okcat and became the CEO of the Okcat business.
– He participated in the global edition of ‘We Got Married’ alongside Taiwanese actress Emma Wu.
– In 2011, he sang for the ‘Dream High’ OST with Kim Soohyun, Suzy, J.Y. Park, and members Wooyoung and Nichkhun.
– He received training in singing and dancing and became a contestant on ‘Superstar Survival,’ where he was the first to be eliminated.
– He has appeared in many popular dramas including “Vincenzo”, “Who Are You”, “Dream High”, “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy”, “Heartbeat” and “Let’s Fight, Ghost”.
– He left JYP in July 2018 and signed with 51K, but he is still a member of 2PM.
Likes & Dislikes
– His favorite comic books include “Slam Dunk” and “H2”.
– He likes t-shirts over polo shirts.
– He loves water sports.
– He likes eating out over dining in.
– He prefers playing the antagonist over the protagonist. (Happee Hour)
– He likes the winter season.
Food Preferences
– His favorite food during the military was seaweed soup and fried pork with kimchi and fried pork with chicken. (1st Look)
– He loves to eat meat, especially pulled pork.
– He likes beer over cola.
– He surprisingly has a sweet tooth according to Chansung. (Over 2PM)
Personality & Habits
– He has a relaxed and playful personality and loves sleeping.
– Jun. K said Taecyeon has a level headedness and possess leadership qualities. (Allure)
– He said people don’t believe he is an introvert but he loves staying at home and really values his alone time. (GQ KOREA)
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Instagram: @taecyeonokay
Twitter: @taeccool
Streaming Platform Links
Genie | Spotify | Bugs | Melon | Apple Music | Deezer
Taecyeon Photos
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