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Tiffany Young
Hwang Mi-young (황미영, born August 1, 1989 in San Francisco), known professionally as Tiffany Young, is a Korean American singer, actress, and musical theater performer. A founding member of Girls’ Generation since 2007, she became one of the group’s most distinctive voices -- bright, emotive, and instantly recognizable -- on smash records like Gee, Oh!, and The Boys.
After nearly a decade under SM Entertainment, Tiffany departed in October 2017 and refashioned herself as a solo artist in the US market. Her debut solo EP I Just Wanna Dance (2016) had already hinted at her ambitions; she followed it with Lips on Lips (2019) on Capitol Records, a synth-pop and R&B record. A run of singles continued through the early 2020s, including Runaway featuring Babyface (2019) and Me + U with HBKrevenge (2024).
In 2021, Tiffany made history as one of the first K-pop stars to appear on Broadway, stepping into the role of Roxie Hart in the revival of Chicago. She returned to the role in 2023 to widespread praise. On screen, she took a supporting role in Reborn Rich (2022) before landing a co-starring role alongside Song Kang-ho in Disney+’s political thriller Uncle Samsik (2024) -- a production that reunited her with co-star Byun Yo-han, whom she married in February 2026.
Signed exclusively to Sublime Artist Agency since December 2022, Tiffany continues to move between Korean and global markets with an unusually cross-cultural perspective.
1 articles7 creditsDebut: August 5, 2007American
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Discography
2019
Lips on LipsEP
Solo artist
2016
I Just Wanna DanceEP
Solo artist
Other Credits
2023
Chicago (Broadway Return)Musical
Lead Role (Roxie Hart)
2021
Chicago (Broadway Debut)Musical
Lead Role (Roxie Hart)
2007
Girls’ GenerationOther
Member
Fans Also Ask
What is Tiffany Young's real name?
Tiffany Young's real name is Hwang Mi-young (황미영). She was born on August 1, 1989 in San Francisco, California. She adopted Tiffany as her stage name because it was the name her mother originally wanted to give her at birth.
Is Tiffany Young still a member of Girls' Generation?
Yes. Tiffany Young remains a member of <a href="/artists/girls-generation">Girls' Generation</a> and participated in the group's 2022 comeback album <em>Forever 1</em>. Her solo career runs in parallel: she signed with Sublime Artist Agency in December 2022 for her individual activities while continuing as part of the group.
What is Tiffany Young's connection to Broadway?
Tiffany played Roxie Hart in the Korean production of <em>Chicago</em> in 2021, then returned to the original Broadway stage with the same role in 2023. She is one of the rare K-pop artists to perform in a major Broadway production, and has credited the experience as a defining chapter in her artistic growth.
Why did Tiffany Young leave SM Entertainment?
Tiffany departed <a href="/brands/sm-entertainment">SM Entertainment</a> in October 2017 after nearly a decade to pursue her career in the US market with more creative control. Her debut solo EP <em>I Just Wanna Dance</em> (2016) had already signaled her ambitions beyond K-pop, reaching number 3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
What has Tiffany Young released as a solo artist?
Her solo discography includes the EP <em>I Just Wanna Dance</em> (2016) and the EP <em>Lips on Lips</em> (2019). On the screen, she starred in the K-dramas <em>Reborn Rich</em> (JTBC, 2022) and <em>Uncle Samsik</em> (Disney+, 2024), expanding her profile as a multi-hyphenate Korean American performer.
