1. Lee Tae-min, better known mononymously as Taemin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor.
33 Facts About Taemin
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Taemin debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band Shinee in May 2008 and the supergroup SuperM in 2019, both under SM Entertainment, and has subsequently been labeled by media outlets as the "Idol's Idol" due to the large number of idols citing him as an inspiration.
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Taemin debuted as a soloist in 2014 with the release of his first extended play, Ace.
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Taemin made his solo debut in Japan in July 2016 with the release of his second EP, Sayonara Hitori.
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In October 2017, Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, and the title track gained attention for its distinctive choreography.
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In 2018, Taemin released his first Japanese studio album, Taemin, and embarked on his first Japanese tour, named Sirius.
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Taemin followed this with the EPs Advice, Guilty and Eternal.
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Taemin joined SM Entertainment as a trainee with talent in singing and dancing and was chosen to debut as a member of Shinee in 2008 at age 14.
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Taemin made his acting debut the following year in MBC's comedy Hilarious Housewives as Junsu.
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Taemin joined the singing competition program Immortal Songs 2 as a contestant.
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On September 19,2012, Taemin released his first soundtrack song, "U", for the drama To The Beautiful You.
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In May 2014, Taemin appeared in the musical Goong in Japan.
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On February 3,2015, Taemin was confirmed for the cast of the first season of Match Made in Heaven Returns.
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Taemin released his first studio album Press It on February 23,2016.
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Taemin was partnered with Koharu Sugawara, who choreographed his Japanese debut song "Sayonara Hitori", and placed first in the second episode.
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In July 2017, Taemin held his first solo concert in Japan at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, attracting 28,000 fans.
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Taemin provided vocals for the soundtrack for the drama, "What's This Feeling".
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Taemin joined the reality show The Unit as a mentor in October 2017.
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That same month, Taemin was scheduled to perform at the annual KBS Song Festival but pulled out a week after the death of bandmate Jonghyun.
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Taemin later joined the music program The Call, where he collaborated with artists such as Bewhy and UV.
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Taemin released his second Korean EP, Want, on February 11,2019.
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Taemin was scheduled to hold a concert, Never Gonna Dance Again, in Seoul in March 2020, but it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Taemin released the song "My Day" for the soundtrack of tvN drama series Navillera in March 2021.
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Taemin participated in the theme song for the 2020 Summer Olympics, which he recorded prior to his enlistment.
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Taemin returned as a soloist with his fourth EP Guilty on October 30,2023, two years and five months after Advice.
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Taemin was the first artist to hold a standalone concert at the venue, which is the first multi-purpose arena in South Korea.
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Taemin signed a new contract with BPM Entertainment for his solo promotions.
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Taemin hosted the Mnet survival show Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace in September 2024.
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Taemin is noted for his distinctive and intricate dancing style, which often incorporates elements of contemporary dance.
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Lyrically, Taemin's songs cover concepts ranging from love and lust to self-discovery, philosophy and faith.
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In March 2011, Taemin transferred from Chungdam High School to Hanlim Multi Art School to accommodate his busy schedule during Shinee's Japanese promotions.
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Taemin graduated in February 2012, but was unable to attend the ceremony due to the band's activities.
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Taemin enrolled in Myongji University in 2013, majoring in Film and Musicals.