Tiffany Young.

Tiffany Young was born Stephanie Hwang in San Francisco, California on August 1, 1989. Her mother called her Tiffany, a name that stuck. She grew up in Diamond Bar, California, attending South Pointe Middle School and Diamond Bar High School. At age 15, she moved to South Korea alone to audition for Girls’ Generation.

In 2007, Tiffany debuted as a member of Girls’ Generation SNSD, a group that became one of the best-selling acts in Korea. She served as the English speaker for the group. In 2011, she began her acting career with a lead role in the Korean adaptation of the musical Fame. In 2016, she became the second member to debut as a soloist with the album I Just Wanna Dance, which reached #3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart and sold over 61,000 physical copies. In 2021, she played Roxie Hart in the Korean production of the Broadway musical Chicago. In 2022, she appeared in the hit drama Reborn Rich, whose final episode achieved a 26.9% nationwide rating, making it the second highest-rated drama in Korean cable television history.

Tiffany Young married South Korean actor Byun Yo han, but the couple keeps their personal life private. Raised in California, she moved to South Korea alone at age 15, where she learned Korean and adapted to a new culture. She maintains close ties to her family, including an older brother with whom she shares the same birthday.

Tiffany Young helped define K-pop as a key member of Girls’ Generation, a group that shaped the 2000s and 2010s. Her solo debut in 2016 made her the second member to debut as a soloist, and the album I Just Wanna Dance reached #3 on Billboard and sold over 61,000 copies, showcasing her American-influenced style. She took on acting, appearing in the drama Reborn Rich 2022, which achieved a 26.9% rating in its finale, making it one of Korean cable’s top dramas. She also used her English and Korean skills to connect cultures. Her lasting work includes Girls’ Generation and the solo album I Just Wanna Dance.