Biography
Who is Ok Taec-yeon?
Early life and education
Ok Taec-yeon was born in Busan, South Korea. He lived in the Gangnam District of Seoul before his family moved to Boston, Massachusetts, when he was ten. He spent seven years in the United States and attended Bedford High School. During his time there, he participated in the Chess Club, the Jazz Band, and the school soccer team.
Rise to fame with 2PM
In 2005, his sister encouraged him to audition for JYP Entertainment via the internet. He traveled to New York City for the competition and was selected as one of the finalists for the show Superstar Survival. Although he did not win, the agency offered him a trainee contract. He spent time training with other aspiring artists before his official debut.
Acting career
Ok Taec-yeon began his acting career in 2010 with the KBS drama Cinderella's Sister. Following this debut, he appeared in several well-known series including Dream High in 2011 and the police drama Who Are You? In 2013. He demonstrated his versatility by playing diverse roles, such as an aspiring police officer in the political drama Assembly and a detective.
Solo projects and other activities
Beyond his work with 2PM, Ok has pursued solo musical endeavors. He released his first Japanese studio album, Taecyeon Special: Winter Hitori, in 2017. To support this release, he held solo concerts at the Tokyo Dome City Hall in Japan. He has also collaborated with other artists, including a featured spot on Baek Ji-young's song My Ear's Candy.
Birthday and age
Ok Taec-yeon was born on December 27, 1988, which makes Ok 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Ok shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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