TXT (Kang Taehyun) Biography: Profile, Net Worth 2025, Career, and Background

Known by mononymously Taehyun, Kang Taehyun is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer, and part of the highly regarded K-pop boy group TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT). Taehyun, born in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea, on February 5, 2002, has become well-known as a multifarious artist working under HYBE Labels (previously Big Hit Entertainment.). Since his 2019 debut, Taehyun is known for his extraordinary vocals, keen intelligence, and captivating stage presence has grown to be a cherished member of the K-pop scene.

Profile:

Stage Name: Taehyun (태현)  

Birth Name: Kang Tae Hyun (강태현)  

English Name: Terry  

Date of Birth: February 5, 2002    

Nationality: South Korean 

Taehyun is a unique member of TXT thanks in large part to his arresting images, doll-like qualities, and flexible talents. Among his contemporaries, his left-handedness, high IQ (rumored to be 152) and fluency in English set him out. Taehyun offers a special vitality to the group with a demeanor said to be reasonable, sophisticated, and enthusiastic.

Early Life and Background:

Born and raised in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, a wealthy area of Seoul sometimes compared to the "Beverly Hills of Korea," Kang Taehyun was Though Taehyun has hinted in interviews that his family struggled financially during his upbringing, which ingrained in him a strong work ethic from a young age, the area's reputation for riches belies this. With an older sister, Kang Seo-hyun (born 1998), four years his senior and married in February 2023, he is the youngest in his family. Lee Sungah, his mother, is a former flight attendant; information regarding his father is kept hidden. Along with his albino corn snake Aengdu, Taehyun also shares his house with a cherished pet cat named Hobak (meaning "pumpkin" in Korean).
Taehyun showed early age curiosity and bravery that molded his destiny. He showed his innate charm as a young child appearing in several local commercials including campaigns for Pororo toys, Dettol hand soap, and TunTun English. Leveraging his bilingual background from two years of living in the United States, he also produced English-language instructional videos for children. His sister, a huge K-pop enthusiast especially of the group HIGHLIGHT is credited with igniting his passion in the genre.
The academic path Taehyun follows reveals his talent and determination. Before enrolling at the esteemed Hanlim Arts High School, where he focused in Applied Music, he attended Seoul Hakdong Elementary School and Eonbuk Middle School. Along fellow TXT member Hueningkai, he graduated in February 2021. After performing EXO's "Sing For You" at his audition, he received 20 business cards from talent scouts on his enrollment day at Hanlim, a center for aspirational idols, marking the start of his career.

 
Career:

Long before Taehyun made his K-pop debut, he was working in the entertainment business. His early acting and modeling gigs prepared him for his final career path into music. Following his audition performance of Kim Jae-joong's "I'll Protect You," Big Hit Entertainment contacted 14-year-old him in 2016. Before being revealed as TXT's fourth member on January 17, 2019, he spent three years polishing his singing, dancing, and performance abilities.

TXT Debut and Rise to Fame:
TOMORROW X TOGETHER debuted on March 4, 2019, with their first mini-album, The Dream Chapter: Star, which included the lead track "Crown." Taehyun attracted attention right away with his clear, expressive vocals and forceful stage presence. Toping the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard World Albums Chart, the album peaked at No. 140 on the Billboard 200 a stunning accomplishment for a rookie ensemble. Fans connected with TXT's young vitality and creative storytelling, which resulted in several rookie honors including Best New Male Artist at the 2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Taehyun offers TXT more than just performance. Showcasing his songwriting ability, he co-wrote a number of tunes. Among the notable tunes are "Maze in the Mirror, Ghosting, and Wishlist (2020)," Balance Game, "No Rules," and "Dear Sputnik," (2021). "Balance Game, "No Rules," and "Dear Sputnik," (2021) TXT's discography has been shaped in part by his creative input, which combines their characteristic sound with thoughtful lyrics.

Solo Ventures and Collaborations:
Taehyun has broad artistic influence outside TXT. Produced by Alan Walker, he highlighted his adaptability in the worldwide music arena in 2022 alongside bandmate Yeonjun on Salem Ilese's "PS5." Launching his own web variety series, Academy Reincarnation, in 2023, he explored many talents like magic feats and animal care. Apart from Hueningkai, Taehyun worked with Japanese artist Tomohisa Yamashita on the OST "Perfect Storm" (2024) and, for Brewing Love and Melo Movie, respectively, K-dram OST "Can't Stop" (2024) and "Surfing in the Moonlight" (2025).
Using their humor and charisma, Taehyun and Hueningkai hosted the EBS radio show Listen from January to May 2021, therefore involving listeners. These projects highlight his developing personal impact as an artist.

Milestones and Achievements:
TXT has reached notable achievements because to Taehyun's contributions:
Their 2021 album The Chaos Chapter: FREEZE sold over 630,000 copies in its first week; the minisode 2 for 2022: Thursday's Child kept on their increasing trend.
Awards: numerous rookie prizes in 2019; Best Asia Act (2022 MTV EMAs), Hero of the Year (2022 BandLab NME Awards).
Worldwide Influence: Rising to top the Billboard 200 and selling more than a million albums, TXT's reputation as a fourth-generation K-pop artist is cemented.
TXT is still a force as of 2025; Taehyun's voice and creative contributions are absolutely vital for their success.

Net Worth in 2025:

Projecting Taehyun's net worth in 2025 requires weighing his income from solo ventures, TXT song releases, tours, and sponsorships. His net worth as of 2022 was predicted to be $2 million USD, a reflection of early success record sales for The Dream Chapter: STAR exceeding 77,000 copies for The Dream Chapter: STAR and over 303,000 for minisode 1: Blue Hour. According to several estimates, TXT's combined net worth by 2023 will be around $10 million.
Headlining worldwide tours, obtaining high-profile brand agreements Taehyun's personal net worth is expected to improve given TXT's constant development smashing sales records with each release. His money comes from his side projects such Academy Reincarnation and OST partnerships. Factoring inflation, growing income sources, and his six-year career, Taehyun's net worth is conservatively projected as $2.5 million to $3 million USD as of  2025. With TXT's continuous success and possible solo activities, this figure could rise much more.

Personal Life and Interests:

Taehyun's demeanor combines sensibility with lighthearted eccentricities. He likes cooking, boxing (a childhood love), and photography; he also has a penchant for magic tricks. Inception is his preferred film; he finds great inspiration in musicians such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and mathematician Carl Gauss. Taehyun enjoys caramel-flavored sweets and cider but hates spicy meals and mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Often teased by his teammates for sleeping with his eyes slightly open, Taehyun is also an early riser who loves the now above future concerns. His friendly, easygoing attitude is reflected in his strong ties with stars like ATEEZ's Yeosang and DRIPPIN's Cha Jun-ho.