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Comprehensive chronicle of Taemin's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of Taemin's journey to global stardom
In 2017, Taemin's work earned a spot on Tower Records' year-end top 10 Japanese-language K-pop albums. This ranking highlighted SHINee's successful impact in the Japanese music market that year.
Taemin's Japanese-language album ranked 10th on Tower Records' year-end chart, highlighting SHINee's recognition in the Japanese market.
Taemin earned the Best Dance Performance Solo Award at the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in Hong Kong. The award honored his acclaimed second solo album, 'Move'.
Taemin won the Best Dance Performance Solo Award at MAMA for his album 'Move'.
On March 2, 2017, Taemin won Best Male Solo at the 12th Soompi Awards. This victory, determined by a global fan vote, cemented his status as a leading solo artist in the 2016 hallyu wave.
Taemin won the 2016 Soompi Award for Best Male Solo, officially recognizing him as a leading solo artist in the Korean wave that year.
The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project premiered on October 28, 2017, with SHINee's Taemin joining as a performance mentor. His official role positioned the show as a direct competitor to other major network audition programs.
Taemin will debut as a performance mentor on the premiere of 'The Unit: Idol Rebooting Project', a show positioned to rival other major audition programs.
On October 30, 2023, Taemin announced his return with the fourth solo EP, 'Guilty'. The six-track release features diverse genres, headlined by its title track of the same name.
Taemin is returning after a two-year, five-month hiatus with his fourth solo EP 'Guilty', a six-track release featuring diverse genres.
On May 18, 2021, Taemin released his third EP 'Advice' as a final pre-enlistment gift to fans. This five-track project, previewed in a livestream concert, set a high bar for his solo work ahead of his 2023 return.
Taemin's pre-military service EP 'Advice' was released as a final farewell to fans following a preview of its main track in a prior concert.
Taemin's previous solo EP 'Advice' set the standard for his work before his current comeback with 'Guilty' after a notable hiatus.
In November 2018, Taemin's debut Japanese album 'TAEMIN' topped the Oricon daily chart, a major solo breakthrough in Japan. Led by 'Under My Skin', this success solidified his presence ahead of his 2019 tour announcement.
Taemin's debut Japanese album 'TAEMIN,' featuring the lead single 'Under My Skin,' topped the Oricon daily chart, marking a successful solo entry into the market.
Taemin's debut Japanese album 'TAEMIN' topped the Oricon daily chart, marking a significant career milestone in Japan.
Taemin's chart-topping Japanese album 'TAEMIN' established his solo presence ahead of his 2019 tour.
SuperM, a new boy band featuring SHINee's Taemin, debuted in October 2019. This major collaborative project marked a high-profile international launch, expanding his career into a new group dynamic targeting both Korean and American markets.
SuperM, a new boy band featuring SHINee's Taemin, is set to debut as a high-profile collaborative project targeting both Korean and American markets.
In August 2017, S.M. Entertainment announced Taemin's upcoming third solo album, his first in about 1.5 years. The announcement confirmed the release for that month but did not specify an exact date.
S.M. Entertainment has announced Taemin's upcoming third solo album for August, his first in approximately 1.5 years, though a specific release date remains undisclosed.
On July 18, 2017, Taemin announced his second Japanese EP, 'Flame of Love'. This release continued his solo promotions in Japan, building momentum alongside his upcoming Korean album and expanding his international reach.
Taemis will release his second Japanese EP 'Flame of Love' as part of his ongoing solo promotions, which also include an upcoming Korean album.
In 2017, Taemin's album 'Move' solidified his artistic identity as a solo performer, marking a major evolution in his career. Critic Kim Youngdae noted that the album saw Taemin's potential "explode sufficiently," establishing him beyond his group work.
Music critic Kim Youngdae praised Taemin's album 'Move' for fully realizing his potential, critically cementing his solo artistry through its performance and image.
On February 22, 2016, Taemin launched his first solo album 'Press It' with a Seoul showcase, premiering the title track "Press Your Number." The album proved a commercial success, selling over 114,000 copies by mid-year and ranking seventh on the Gaon Albums Chart.
Taemin debuted his first solo album 'Press It' at a Seoul showcase, premiering the title track 'Press Your Number' and highlighting his artistic growth beyond SHINee.
Taemin's solo debut album "Press It" sold over 114,000 copies, ranking seventh on the Gaon Chart's first-half Albums Top 100 and marking a significant commercial success.
In July 2013, Taemin collaborated as a guest artist on BoA's single "Disturbance." This partnership highlighted his growing solo career and served as BoA's final release before her 2015 album announcement.
BoA's 2015 single 'Disturbance,' featuring SHINee's Taemin, was her last release before announcing a new album.
After debuting in 2008, SHINee's early U.S. performances gave Taemin a "marvelous" first impression of Western audiences. These formative experiences directly inspired his later ambition to launch a solo career in the American market.
SHINee's early U.S. performances provided Taemin with inspirational, foundational experiences for his later solo career aspirations in the American market.
Debuting as a solo artist in 2008, Taemin became SHINee's first member to launch a parallel career. His successful solo work, including hits like 'Danger' and 'Press Your Number,' has established him as a versatile performer beyond the group.
Taemin launched a successful solo career alongside his work with SHINee, producing hits like 'Danger' and 'Press Your Number'.