About Taeyang
Dong Young-bae (Korean: ???; born 18 May 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (Hangul: ??, Hanja: ??, meaning Sun) or Sol, is a South Korean singer, dancer, songwriter, lyricist, recording artist, model and actor. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12 alongside fellow member and leader G-Dragon. After six years of vocal and dance training, he made his debut in 2006 as a member of popular Korean boy band, BIGBANG,as main vocalist and main dancer of the same group.
His second studio album Rise peaked at #112 on the US Billboard 200 Chart, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist to enter the chart.[1][2] The album's title track "Eyes, Nose, Lips" peaked at #1 on Billboard K-pop Hot 100 Chart, giving him his first solo number one single on the chart.[1][2]
Background information | |
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Native name | ?? |
Birth name | Dong Young-bae (???) |
Also known as | Taeyang, Sol, YB , Taekwon |
Born |
18 May 1988 Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
Genres | K-pop, hip hop, R&B, EDM, pop |
Occupations | Singer, Dancer, Songwriter, Rapper, Lyricist, Model, Composer, (childhood) actor, Choreographer |
Instruments | Vocals, Piano, Guitar, Drums |
Years active | 2001–present |
Labels |
YG Entertainment (South Korea) YGEX (Japan) |
Associated acts | BIGBANG,G-Dragon, Teddy Park, Tablo, Se7en M-Flo |
2000—2008: Early beginnings and debut with BIGBANG
Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was with Maddie in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo".[3] The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he met fellow trainee G-Dragon and former trainee (now a member of 2PM) Jun. K. G-dragon and him were later coined as GDYB.[4] In 2003, Taeyang provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung's single "Player" on the latter's second album.[5]the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P., Daesung, Seungri, and Hyun Seung) to form the group BIGBANG. The group's formation was documented on television as a documentary.[6] Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: ??, meaning sun), Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing.[7] Their first album, Since 2007, was a fair success,[8] and included Taeyang's first solo song "Ma Girl." The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lies" (Korean: ???; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal) from their 2007 mini-album Always, which topped several charts upon its release. The singles, "Last Farewell" (Korean: ??? ??; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" (Korean: ????; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru) from Stand Up, became chart-toppers as well.[9][10]
He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After BIGBANG's activities have ended, he went back to the studio to prepare for his next solo activities. Taeyang released his first digital single "Where U At",[11] followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted No. 3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.[12]
Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on 1 July 2010. Two versions of this album – the "Regular Edition" and the "Deluxe Edition" – was released. The regular edition contained 11 songs, while the deluxe edition limited to 30,000 copies had 12 songs, including "Only Look at Me" and "Prayer" from Hot. On the first day Taeyang's solo album "Solar" released, 1 July, deluxe edition of the album had sold out its 30,000 circulated copies.[13] (All Sales: 120.000) The album was later released on iTunes,[14] charting at the number-two spot on the iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and number-one in Canada's, making him the first Asian musician to do so.[15] Two singles were released for promotions: "I Need A Girl" featuring bandmate G-Dragon, and "I'll Be There." At the end of 2010, I Need A Girl (4 Weeks) I'll Be There (1 Weeks) Only Look at Me (3 Weeks) Korean Song Music Chart's Win. Taeyang won the "Best Male Artist" award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards at the end of the year and the Seoul Music Awards Best Male Artist award.
2013 - present
Taeyang's new single "Ringa Linga" was released on 9 November 2013. Taeyang ranked #33 in The Critic's List of "100 Most Handsome Faces of 2013".On the May 17th 2014, YG announced that Taeyang's new album will be released on June 2 with the possible title, 'Rise'.[16] After 'Rise' was released on June 2, it achieved an "All-Kill" in Korea (#1 on all charts) and was #1 on the iTunes Album Chart in 10 countries (top 50 in 21 countries). At its peak, 'Rise' was #1 on iTunes R&B/SOUL Album Chart in 19 countries to include USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Russia, Hong Kong, and Denmark (top 50 in 25 countries). Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a solo artist, on Billboard by debuting at #112 on Billboard Hot 200, #1 on Billboard World Albums Chart, and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart.[17]
August 2014 saw Taeyang embarked on his Japanese RISE tour 2014 with extra dates being added due to huge demand. The concerts wrapped on Sept 3rd, 2014 in Osaka with a guest appearance by G-Dragon for "Stay with Me".
On August 13th Taeyang's first Japanese album was released: RISE including the previous Korean albums SOLAR and HOT. It charted #2 on the Japanese ORION Charts.
On October 11th and 12th Taeyang will be performing his RISE solo concerts in Seoul, Korea.
A deluxe version for RISE is currently in the making. However a release date has not been confirmed yet. On September 9th, 2014 YG and Samsung's joint fashion brand NONA9ON will be launched with CL and Taeyang as models.
As per summer 2014 Taeyang is currently endorsing Calvin Klein's CK One and NIKE. The CK One spot including Taeyang and other artists is running worldwide.
Discography
Albums
- Solar (2010)
- RISE (2014)
Mini Albums
- Hot (2008)
Japanese Albums
- RISE (2014)
Singles
- Ma Girl (2006)
- Only Look At Me (2008)
- Where U At (2009)
- Wedding Dress (2009)
- I'll Be There (2010)
- Ringa Linga (2013)
- Eyes Nose Lips (2014)
Live albums
- Hot Live Concert Tour DVD (2008)
- Solar Live Concert Tour DVD (2010)
Other
- GDYB (G-Dragon and Taeyang) Paris Photobook (2014)
Solo Concert Tour
- Hot Concert Tour (2008)
- Solar Concert Tour (2010)
- Rise Busan mini Concert (2014)
- Rise Japan Tour (2014)
- Rise Korea Seoul Concerts (2014)
Charted Songs
Single
Year | Single | Peak position | Album |
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2006 | "My Girl" (Taeyang solo) | 12 | Since 2007 |
2008 | "Prayer" (feat. Teddy) ("??" Gido) | 3 | Hot |
"Only Look at Me" ("?? ???" Naman barabwa) | 1 | ||
"Ma Girl" (Japanese version) (Taeyang solo) | 14 | With U | |
2009 | "Where U At" | 3 | Solar |
"Wedding Dress" ("?????" Wedingdeureseu) | 1 | ||
2010 | "I Need a Girl" (feat. G-Dragon of BIGBANG) | 1 | |
"I'll Be There" | 1 | Solar International | |
2013 | "Ringa Linga" | 1 | RISE |
2014 | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" ("?, ?, ?" Nun, Ko, Ib) |
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Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2008 | 6th Korean Music Awards | Best R&B / Soul Song | ?? ??? (Only Look at Me) | Won |
Best R&B / Soul Album | Hot | Won | ||
Naver Music Awards | Song of the Year | ?? ??? (Only Look at Me) | Won | |
2010 | 12th Mnet Asian Music Awards | Album of the Year | Solar | Nominated |
Best Male Artist[19] | "I'll Be There" | Won | ||
Best Dance Performance - Solo | I'll Be There | Nominated | ||
allkpop Awards | Best Male Solo Artist | Taeyang | Won | |
Korean Popular Culture & Art Awards | Minister Commendation for Culture and Tourism | Won | ||
2011 | 8th Korean Music Awards | Male Musician of the Year | Won | |
2013 | Soompi Awards | Best Choreography | Ringa Linga | Won |
allkpop Awards | Best Male Solo | Taeyang | Nominated | |
2014 | So-loved Awards | Best Solo Artist Male | Pending | |
Best Album | RISE |
Pending |
Music Chart Wins
KBS's Music Bank
Year | Date | Song |
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2008 | 7 July | "Only Look at Me" |
14 July | ||
21 July | ||
2010 | 16 July | "I Need A Girl" |
2014 | 20 June | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" |
SBS's Inkigayo
Year | Date | Song |
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2008 | 6 July | "Only Look at Me" |
13 July | ||
20 July | ||
2010 | 18 July | "I Need A Girl" ft. G-Dragon |
25 July | ||
2013 | 24 November | "Ringa Linga" |
2014 | 15 June | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" |
22 June | ||
6 July |
MNet's M! Countdown
Year | Date | Song |
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2008 | 19 June | "Only Look at Me" |
26 June | ||
3 July | ||
2010 | 8 July | "I Need A Girl" ft. G-Dragon |
15 July | ||
2 September | "I'll Be There" | |
2014 | 12 June | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" |
19 June | ||
3 July |
MBC's Show! Music Core
Year | Date | Song |
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2014 | 14 June | "Eyes, Nose, Lips" |
Featured & Collaboration singles
Year | Title | Peak positions | Peak positions | Album |
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KOR [20] |
JPN [21] |
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2002 | "Unfold at a Higher Place" (GDYB) | — | — | YG Family 2nd Album (Why Be Normal?) |
2002 | "Everybody Get Down" (SWI.T Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | |
2003 | "Player" (Wheesung Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | It's Real |
2006 | "Run" (Se7en Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | 24/7 |
2006 | "Give Me Permission" (Se7en Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | Se7olution |
2007 | "Get Up" (Lexy Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | Rush |
"Rush" (Lexy Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | ||
"Super Fly" (Lexy Ft. Taeyang, G-Dragon, and T.O.P.) | — | — | ||
2007 | "Should Have Loved You Less" (Kim Johan Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | Soul Family with Jo Han |
2008 | "Real Talk" (YMGA Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | Made in ROK |
2009 | "Friend" (T.O.P and Taeyang) | — | — | Friend, Our Legend OST |
2009 | "Korean Dream" (G-Dragon Ft. Taeyang) | — | — | Heartbreaker |
2009 | "Hallelujah" (T.O.P., G-Dragon, and Taeyang) | — | — | IRIS OST |
2010 | "Fall in Love" (Thelma Aoyama Ft. Taeyang) | — | 4 | Love! 2 – Thelma Best Collection |
2011 | "By Instinct Remix" (Swings Ft. Taeyang and Yoon Jong Shin) | — | — | |
2011 | "Tomorrow" (Tablo Ft. Taeyang) | 2 | — | Fever's End Part 2 |
2013 | "Let's Talk About Love" (Seungri Ft. G-Dragon and Taeyang) | — | — | Let's Talk About Love |
2014 | "Go Crazy" (M-Flo Ft. Taeyang) | — | 3 |
Future Is WOW |
Filmography
Film
Year | Film | Role |
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2001 | Besame Mucho | Beaten up kid. |
Music Videos
Year | Title | Official MV on YouTube | Note |
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2001 | Jinusean – "AYO" | YGEntertainment | Younger version of Sean. |
2002 | YG Family – "YMCA ???" | YGEntertainment | Cameo |
2003 | 1TYM – "Hot ??" | YGEntertainment | Cameo |
2006 | "MA GIRL" | YGEntertainment | |
2008 | "PRAYER (??)" | BIGBANG | |
"ONLY LOOK AT ME (?? ???)" | BIGBANG | ||
2009 | "Where U At" | BIGBANG | |
"Wedding Dress" | YGEntertainment | ||
2010 | Thelma Aoyama – "Fall in Love" | ||
"I Need a Girl" | YGEntertainment | ||
"I'll Be There" | YGTAEYANG | ||
GD & TOP – "High High" | Cameo | ||
2011 | Tablo – "Tomorrow" | ygtablo | |
2012 | G-Dragon – "One of a Kind" | BIGBANG | Cameo |
2013 | G-Dragon – "MichiGO" | BIGBANG | Cameo |
2013 | CL – "The Baddest Female" | 2NE1 | Cameo |
2013 | "Ringa Linga" | BIGBANG | |
2014 | "?,?,? (EYES, NOSE, LIPS)" | BIGBANG | |
???? (1AM) | BIGBANG |
Band Members
Read more about BIGBANG ??: BIGBANG 빅뱅 BiographyStage name | Birth name | Date of birth | |||
Romanized | Hangul | Japanese | Romanized | Hangul | |
T.O.P | ? | T.O.P | Choi Seung-hyun | ??? | November 4, 1987 |
G-Dragon | ???? | G-Dragon | Kwon Ji-yong | ??? | August 18, 1988 |
Taeyang | ?? | SOL | Dong Young-bae | ??? | May 18, 1988 |
Seungri | ?? | V.I. | Lee Seung-hyun | ??? | December 12, 1990 |
Daesung | ?? | D-Lite | Kang Dae-sung | ??? | April 26, 1989 |
Source:
Taken from Wikipedia, amended and updated by BIGBANG 빅뱅 music.
Taeyang. (2014, September 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 09:33, September 9, 2014, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Taeyang&oldid=624570028
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