Biography
Who is Yoon Mi-rae?
Early life and education
Natasha Shanta Reid was born on May 31, 1981, in Fort Hood, Texas. Her father worked as a radio D.J. While serving with the U.S. Military in Uijeongbu, South Korea. Her mother is from South Korea, making Yoon Mi-rae a mixed-heritage individual.
As a child, she moved to South Korea. During this time, she experienced discrimination due to her background. Yoon left school at fifteen and later completed a high school equivalence exam. She later attended Texas A&M University.
Music career and groups
A World Records representative discovered her in 1995 when she was outside an audition room. She joined the group Uptown, which debuted in 1997. In 1999, she formed the R&B and hip hop duo Tashannie with Lee Soo-a. To better connect with her audience, she used the name Tasha because her birth name was difficult for South Koreans to pronounce.
Yoon began her solo career in 2001 using the name T. Her debut album, As Time Goes By, arrived that same year. She followed this with the albums Gemini and To My Love in 2002. In 2006, she joined the label Jungle Entertainment, which was started by her husband, Tiger JK.
Media and legal news
Yoon appeared as a judge on seasons three and four of the talent show Superstar K. In 2012, she served as the face of Hewlett-Packard in Korea through a one-year contract for radio and print ads. She has also appeared on shows like Running Man and Fantastic Duo.
In 2014, she released the single Angel, which hit number one on four Korean music charts. During that month, she took legal action against the makers of the film The Interview. She stated that the movie used her song Pay Day without obtaining permission.
Family and activism
Yoon married Tiger JK in a private ceremony at a Buddhist Temple in June 2007. They welcomed their son, Jordan Seo, in March 2008. The couple is known for advocating against child abuse. In 2011, they participated in the Stop Child Abuse & Love Children campaign for Vogue Korea.
The couple also worked on a public service announcement for the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse. In 2012, the Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea recognized them for their child abuse prevention efforts. Yoon has also been an advocate for multiculturalism in Korean families, including volunteering at a youth camp in 2008.
Birthday and age
Yoon Mi-rae was born on May 31, 1981, which makes Yoon 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Yoon shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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