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The Reason Taeyeon Was Invited by Sam Smith “A Versatile Performer”

Taeyeon participated in the remix version of “I’m Not The Only One”, which is included in Sam Smith’s deluxe album “In The Lonely Hour 10th Anniversary Edition (Deluxe)”. The track was released on August 29th at 6 PM, garnering significant attention from global music fans.

This collaboration came about as Sam Smith, celebrating his 10th debut anniversary, wanted to show appreciation for the overwhelming love from his Korean fans. He first proposed the idea of a new version of the song featuring Korean lyrics to Taeyeon. Sam Smith expressed his gratitude, “I am so thankful to have such a versatile performer like Taeyeon participate in this project and deliver amazing vocals.

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Following previous collaborations with renowned artists like Japan’s Utada Hikaru, Spain’s Aitana and Brazil’s IZA, Taeyeon represented Korea in this project. Taeyeon shared her thoughts, “I am thrilled to be part of Sam Smith’s 10th anniversary project. It’s an honor to share in his musical talent and passion through this collaboration with a global artist like Sam Smith. Singing ‘I’m Not The Only One’ in Korean was a fresh and special experience for me. I hope this song resonates with and comforts many people.”

As a standout vocalist and skilled performer, Taeyeon has made her mark both as a member of Girls’ Generation and as a solo artist. Recently, she showcased her refreshing vocal charm with her new song “Heaven”. Additionally, her fifth mini-album’s title track “To. X”, released last year, continues to rank high on major music charts, proving her lasting impact. Beyond music, Taeyeon is also active in various fields, including variety shows, hosting and OSTs, demonstrating her broad talent and versatility.

Source: Daum