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After contributing to singer [[Lexy (singer)|Lexy]]'s album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> Taeyang released his debut mini-album ''[[Hot (Taeyang album)|Hot]]'' on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included [[1TYM]]'s [[Teddy Park]], [[Yang Hyun Suk]], Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.<ref group="nb">According to the credits on the album's jacket.</ref> Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus".<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs. He later stated that he would do so in the future to fully express and corporate his "thoughts and ideas" into his music.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> |
After contributing to singer [[Lexy (singer)|Lexy]]'s album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> Taeyang released his debut mini-album ''[[Hot (Taeyang album)|Hot]]'' on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included [[1TYM]]'s [[Teddy Park]], [[Yang Hyun Suk]], Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.<ref group="nb">According to the credits on the album's jacket.</ref> Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus".<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs. He later stated that he would do so in the future to fully express and corporate his "thoughts and ideas" into his music but Album 82.000 Sales.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'"/> |
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The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush.<ref name="빅뱅 태양, ‘HOT’로 솔로 데뷔 코앞">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = 빅뱅 태양, ‘HOT’로 솔로 데뷔 코앞 | author = | publisher = JK News | date = 2008-05-16 |url =http://news.jkn.co.kr/article/news/20080516/7946185.htm | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, ''Hot''.<ref name="solowork">{{cite web| title = Big Bang Members Branch Out as Soloists | author = Han, Sang-hee | publisher = JK News | date = 2008-07-17 |url =http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/07/201_27537.html | accessdate = 2009-12-07}}</ref> Later on, Taeyang received two awards from the 7th Korean Music Awards: Best R&B/Soul Song for "Only Look At Me" and Best R&B/Soul Album.<ref name="Double prize">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = Taeyang of Big Bang Wins Double Prizes from the Korean Music Awards | author = Oh, Mi | publisher = CBS | date = 2009-03-12 |url =http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/show.asp?idx=1090297 | accessdate = 2010-08-21}}</ref> Taeyang is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards. |
The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush.<ref name="빅뱅 태양, ‘HOT’로 솔로 데뷔 코앞">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = 빅뱅 태양, ‘HOT’로 솔로 데뷔 코앞 | author = | publisher = JK News | date = 2008-05-16 |url =http://news.jkn.co.kr/article/news/20080516/7946185.htm | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, ''Hot''.<ref name="solowork">{{cite web| title = Big Bang Members Branch Out as Soloists | author = Han, Sang-hee | publisher = JK News | date = 2008-07-17 |url =http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/07/201_27537.html | accessdate = 2009-12-07}}</ref> Later on, Taeyang received two awards from the 7th Korean Music Awards: Best R&B/Soul Song for "Only Look At Me" and Best R&B/Soul Album.<ref name="Double prize">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = Taeyang of Big Bang Wins Double Prizes from the Korean Music Awards | author = Oh, Mi | publisher = CBS | date = 2009-03-12 |url =http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/show.asp?idx=1090297 | accessdate = 2010-08-21}}</ref> Taeyang is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards. |
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Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "[[Lollipop (Big Bang and 2NE1 song)|Lollipop]]" with his [[Big Bang (Korean band)|group]] and labelmate [[2NE1]]. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After Big Bang'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",<ref name="whereuatmv">{{cite web| title = Big Bang members to continue solo career | author = Ryu, Seung-yoon | publisher = The Korea Herald | date = 2010-03-30 |url =http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20090928000083 | accessdate = 2009-12-07}}</ref> followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.<ref name="Dutch">{{cite web| title = Tae-yang Climbs in the Dutch Music Chart | author = | publisher = KBS World | date = 2009-12-02 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=10961 | accessdate = 2009-12-26}}</ref> |
Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "[[Lollipop (Big Bang and 2NE1 song)|Lollipop]]" with his [[Big Bang (Korean band)|group]] and labelmate [[2NE1]]. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After Big Bang'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",<ref name="whereuatmv">{{cite web| title = Big Bang members to continue solo career | author = Ryu, Seung-yoon | publisher = The Korea Herald | date = 2010-03-30 |url =http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20090928000083 | accessdate = 2009-12-07}}</ref> followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.<ref name="Dutch">{{cite web| title = Tae-yang Climbs in the Dutch Music Chart | author = | publisher = KBS World | date = 2009-12-02 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=10961 | accessdate = 2009-12-26}}</ref> |
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Taeyang's first full-length album ''[[Solar (Taeyang album)|Solar]]'' was released on July 1, 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 |
Taeyang's first full-length album ''[[Solar (Taeyang album)|Solar]]'' was released on July 1, 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 62,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from ''Hot''. On the first day of sales for the limited deluxe edition, the 98,000 (Total- 160.000) copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in both online and offline stores.<ref name="Taeyang Sold out">{{cite web| title = Taeyang's Solo Album Sold Out Instantaneously | author = | publisher = KBS World | date = 2010-07-02 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=12432 | accessdate = 2010-07-10}}</ref> The album was later released on [[iTunes]],<ref name="shineon out">{{cite web| title = Solar Flare Up: Big Bang's Taeyang's Shines Bright on Brand New 'International' Release | author = | publisher = DFSB Kollective | date = 2010-08-25 |url =http://www.dfsb.kr/projects/solar-flare-up-big-bangs-taeyang-shines-bright-on-brand-new.html | accessdate = 2010-08-25}}</ref> 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.<ref name="U.S. chart">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title =태양, 캐나다-미국-일본 아이튠즈 차트 '톱5' | author = Mun, Wanski | publisher = Nate | date = 2010-08-26 |url =http://news.nate.com/view/20100826n04439 | accessdate = 2010-08-26}}</ref> Two singles were released for promotions: "I Need A Girl" featuring bandmate [[G-Dragon]] and [[Sandara Park]], and "I'll Be There." At the end of 2010, |
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''I Need A Girl''(4 Weeks) ''I'll Be There''(1 Weeks) ''Only Look At Me''(1 Weeks) Korean Song Music Chart's Win . |
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Taeyang won the "Best Male Artist" award at the 2010 [[Mnet Asian Music Awards]] at the end of the year And Seoul Music Awards ''Best Male Artist'' |
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Currently, Taeyang is scheduled to release his third solo album sometime in 2012. |
Currently, Taeyang is scheduled to release his third solo album sometime in 2012. |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Dong Young Bae |
Also known as | Taeyang, Sol |
Born | Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea | May 18, 1988
Genres | hip hop, pop, k-pop, R&B, soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Dancer, Model |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | YG Entertainment (South Korea) YGEX (Japan) |
Website | twitter![]() Taeyang's signature |
Birth name | |
Hangul | 동영배 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Dong Young-bae |
McCune–Reischauer | Tong Yŏngbae |
Stage name | |
Hangul | 태양 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Taeyang |
McCune–Reischauer | T'aeyang |
Dong Youngbae (born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (Hangul: 태양, Hanja: 太陽, meaning Solar) or Sol, and is a South Korean recording artist and model. 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, Big Bang.
Career
2000—2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang
Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was with Maddie in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo".[1] The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon and former trainee (now a member of 2PM) Kim Junsu. The two were later coined as GDYB.[2] In 2003, Taeyang provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.[3]
Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, 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 Big Bang. The group's formation was documented on television as a documentary.[4] Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning sun), Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing.[5] Their first album, Since 2007, was a fair success,[6] and included Taeyang's first solo song "Ma Girl." The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal) from their 2007 mini-album Always, which topped several charts upon its release. The singles, "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day after Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru) from Stand Up, became chart-toppers as well.[7][8]
2008—present: Solo career establishment
After contributing to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group.[5] Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included 1TYM's Teddy Park, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.[nb 1] Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus".[5] He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs. He later stated that he would do so in the future to fully express and corporate his "thoughts and ideas" into his music but Album 82.000 Sales.[5]
The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush.[9] G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, Hot.[10] Later on, Taeyang received two awards from the 7th Korean Music Awards: Best R&B/Soul Song for "Only Look At Me" and Best R&B/Soul Album.[11] Taeyang is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards.
Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "Lollipop" with his group and labelmate 2NE1. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After Big Bang'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",[12] followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.[13]
Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 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 62,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from Hot. On the first day of sales for the limited deluxe edition, the 98,000 (Total- 160.000) copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in both online and offline stores.[14] The album was later released on iTunes,[15] 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.[16] Two singles were released for promotions: "I Need A Girl" featuring bandmate G-Dragon and Sandara Park, 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(1 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 Seoul Music Awards Best Male Artist
Currently, Taeyang is scheduled to release his third solo album sometime in 2012.
Discography
EPs
Albums
- Solar (2010)
- Solar International (2010)
Filmography
Year | Film | Role |
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2001 | Besame Mucho |
Year | Title | Role |
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2001 | Jinusean - "AYO" | Younger version of Sean |
2003 | 1TYM - "Hot" | Himself |
2011 | Tablo - "Tomorrow" | Himself |
Awards
Years | Awards |
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2008 |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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Notes
- ^ According to the credits on the album's jacket.
References
- ^ Template:Ko icon"'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ Template:Ko icon"'태양'이 누구인가요?". Nate. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ "Big Bang Profile". KBS World. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
- ^ a b c d Template:Ko icon"동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'". Nate. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ Template:Ko icon "Album Sales For The Month of February 2007". Industry Association Of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2008-02-15.
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ignored (help) - ^ Template:Ko icon"빅뱅 태양, 'HOT'로 솔로 데뷔 코앞". JK News. 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ Han, Sang-hee (2008-07-17). "Big Bang Members Branch Out as Soloists". JK News. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- ^ Template:Ko iconOh, Mi (2009-03-12). "Taeyang of Big Bang Wins Double Prizes from the Korean Music Awards". CBS. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
- ^ Ryu, Seung-yoon (2010-03-30). "Big Bang members to continue solo career". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
- ^ "Tae-yang Climbs in the Dutch Music Chart". KBS World. 2009-12-02. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
- ^ "Taeyang's Solo Album Sold Out Instantaneously". KBS World. 2010-07-02. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ^ "Solar Flare Up: Big Bang's Taeyang's Shines Bright on Brand New 'International' Release". DFSB Kollective. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-08-25.
- ^ Template:Ko iconMun, Wanski (2010-08-26). "태양, 캐나다-미국-일본 아이튠즈 차트 '톱5'". Nate. Retrieved 2010-08-26.