Kim Tae-rae, 2002
Singers · July 14, 2002
Kim Tae-rae
★ HOW OLD IS KIM TAE-RAE?
Kim Tae-rae is 23 years old, born July 14, 2002 in South Korea · Cancer.
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About
Kim Tae-rae is a South Korean singer and member of Zerobaseone, a boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition Boys Planet. Born July 14, 2002, he debuted with the group on July 10, 2023, with the EP Youth in the Shade, which sold over two million units and peaked at number one on the Circle Album Chart. Zerobaseone swept the Rookie Grand Slam across major Korean award ceremonies in 2023–2024. As a Cancer, Tae-rae channels the sign's emotional depth into his vocal presence.
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Biography
Kim Tae-rae is a South Korean singer born July 14, 2002, and a member of Zerobaseone, a five-member boy band formed through Mnet's reality competition Boys Planet and managed by WakeOne. The group, which originally debuted as a nine-piece ensemble, consists of Kim Ji-woong, Sung Han-bin, Seok Matthew, Kim Tae-rae, and Park Gun-wook; members Zhang Hao, Ricky, Kim Gyu-vin, and Han Yu-jin departed in March 2026 following contract expiration. Zerobaseone debuted on July 10, 2023, with the extended play Youth in the Shade, a commercially dominant release that sold over two million units, topped the South Korean Circle Album Chart, and ranked among the world's best-selling albums of the year according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. The EP's lead single, "In Bloom," charted on Billboard Global 200, marking early international traction. Between 2023 and 2024, Zerobaseone earned a "Rookie Grand Slam" by sweeping ten Rookie of the Year awards across major domestic ceremonies—Golden Disc Awards, MAMA Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Seoul Music Awards. Singers typically balance live performance, studio recording, and promotional work across domestic and international markets. Born under the Cancer zodiac, Tae-rae carries the sign's reputation for emotional sensitivity and loyalty. His membership in one of K-pop's fastest-rising groups positions him within a category of performers whose debut impact shapes industry conversations for years.
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Trivia
- Zerobaseone's debut EP Youth in the Shade sold over two million units in its first release cycle, a benchmark typically reached only by established acts.
- The group achieved a "Rookie Grand Slam" by winning Rookie of the Year at ten separate Korean award shows—Golden Disc, MAMA, Melon Music, and Seoul Music Awards among them—within their debut year.
- "In Bloom," Zerobaseone's lead single from Youth in the Shade, charted on Billboard Global 200, extending the group's reach beyond domestic Korean markets.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Kim Tae-rae release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Seol In-ah
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kim Tae-rae?
- Kim Tae-rae is 23 years old (born July 14, 2002).
- When is Kim Tae-rae's birthday?
- Kim Tae-rae was born on July 14, 2002.
- What is Kim Tae-rae's zodiac sign?
- Kim Tae-rae is a Cancer, born July 14, 2002.
- What is Kim Tae-rae's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kim Tae-rae was born in 2002, the year of the Water Horse.
- Where is Kim Tae-rae from?
- Kim Tae-rae is from South Korea.
- What does Kim Tae-rae do?
- Kim Tae-rae is a singer.
- Is Kim Tae-rae still alive?
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