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Taeyang (태양; also known as SOL in Japan) is a South Korean singer under The Black Label. He is a member of the boy group BIGBANG and its sub-unit GD X TAEYANG.

He made his solo debut on May 22, 2008 with his first mini album Hot.

Personal life[]

Relationship[]

On June 2, 2015, it was revealed that he is in a relationship with actress Min Hyo Rin since 2013, which he met on the set of "1AM" music video.[3] In December 2017, it was confirmed by their respective agencies that they planned to marry in February 2018.[4] On February 3, 2018, Taeyang and Min married in a private ceremony with family and friends, officiated by actor Ki Tae-young.[5][6]

On September 27, 2021, Min Hyo Rin’s agency confirmed she is currently pregnant and is expected to give birth soon.[7] On December 6, 2021, YG Entertainment confirmed that the couple recently welcomed their first child, a son.[8]

Military service[]

On February 15, 2018, YG Entertainment confirmed that Taeyang is set to enlist as an active-duty soldier on March 12.[9] He was discharged on November 10, 2019.[10]

Discography[]

Korean[]

Studio albums[]

Mini albums[]

EPs[]

Digital singles[]

Promotional singles[]

Features[]

  • Wheesung - "Player" (2003)
  • SE7EN - "Run" (2006)
  • SE7EN - "Give Me Permission" (2006)
  • Lexy - "Get Up" (2007)
  • Lexy - "Rush" (2007)
  • Lexy - "Super Fly" (with G-Dragon and T.O.P) (2007)
  • Johan Kim - "Should Have Loved You Less" (2007)
  • YMGA - "Real Talk" (2008)
  • Swings - "By Instinct Remix" (with Yoon Jong-shin) (2011)
  • Tablo - "Tomorrow" (2011)
  • Seungri - "Let's Talk About Love" (with G-Dragon) (2013)
  • Epik High - "Rich" (2014)
  • Mino - "Fear" (2015)
  • PSY - "Love" (2017)
  • Peejay - "Warigari" (with Kush) (2017)

Japanese[]

Studio albums[]

Live albums[]

  • SOL 1st 2nd Live Concert "Hot" & "Solar"
  • SOL Japan Tour "Rise" 2014 (2014)
  • Taeyang 2017 World Tour "White Night" in Japan (2018)

Collaborations[]

  • "Fall In Love" (with Thelma Aoyama) (2010)

Features[]

  • M-Flo - "Go Crazy" (2014)

Producing and writing credits[]

  • All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[11]
Artist Song Album Type
2006
BIGBANG "La La La" "BIGBANG is V.I.P" Writing
"V.I.P"
"Good Bye Baby" "BIGBANG 03"
"Big Bang (Intro)" BIGBANG Vol. 1
2007
Lexy "Super Fly" Lexy Rush Writing
BIGBANG "Intro (We are Big Bang)" Always
2008
BIGBANG "Intro (V.I.P)" Number 1 Writing
2009
Taeyang "Where U At" "Wedding Dress" Composing
"Wedding Dress"
2010
Taeyang "Solar (Intro)" Solar Composing
"Just a Feeling"
"Take It Slow" Writing, Composing
"Wedding Dress (English ver.)" Solar (International edition) Composing
2011
Taeyang "Take It Slow (Clean ver.)" Taeyang 2010 Concert (Solar) Writing, Composing
2012
SE7EN "Somebody Else (Korean ver.)" SE7EN New Mini Album Writing, Composing
2013
Seungri "Let's Talk About Love" "Let's Talk About Love" Writing, Composing
2014
Taeyang "Intro (Rise)" Rise Writing, Composing
"Eyes, Nose, Lips (눈, 코, 입)" Writing
"Body (아름다워)" Writing, Composing
"Let Go (버리고)" Writing
Team B "Long Time No See:" MIX & MATCH,

Return

Composing
2015
BIGBANG "Loser" "M" Composing
2016
BIGBANG "Last Dance" MADE Writing
2017
Taeyang "White Night (白夜)" White Night Writing
"Ride"
"Amazin'" Writing, Composing
"Empty Road (텅빈도로)"
"Naked" Composing
"Tonight (오늘밤)" Writing, Composing
"So Good"
Peejay "Warigari" Walkin Vol. 2
2018
Taeyang "Louder" "Louder" Writing, Composing
2023
Taeyang "Vibe" Down to Earth Writing, Composing
"Shoong!" Writing
"Seed"
"나는"
"Inspiration"
"Nightfall"

Concerts[]

Concert participation[]

  • 15th Seoul Jazz Festival (2023)[13]

Filmography[]

Reality shows[]

  • Real Sound by Taeyang (OnStyle, 2010)
  • MIXNINE (JTBC, 2017-2018) - judge
  • Livin' The Double Life (tvN, 2017-2018)

Endorsements[]

  • JSDA (Japan Street Dance Association) (2013)
  • NIKE (2014)
  • CK One Perfume (2014-2015)
  • HANSAE MK (2015)
  • Lexus Luxury Coupe 500h (2017)

Ambassador[]

  • FENDI (2017-present)
  • Givenchy (2023-present)[14]

Awards and nominations[]

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Taeyang (BIGBANG)

Trivia[]

  • His MBTI personality type is INFJ-A.[15]

Gallery[]

Main article: Taeyang (BIGBANG)/Gallery

References[]

Official links[]

Korean
Chinese

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