Taeyang

SOL　/　不明

American singer

May 18, 1988 (age 38)　・　Uijeongbu, South Korea

singer
composer
dancer

My Take

Taeyang is one of those rare K-pop artists who makes you forget you're even watching a "K-pop act" — the guy is just a genuinely gifted R&B singer and dancer who happens to be South Korean. As a member of BigBang since 2006, he's been part of one of the most influential groups in the genre's history, but his solo work is where he really gets to breathe. Songs like Wedding Dress and Eyes, Nose, Lips showed a depth and sincerity that most pop acts never reach. The dance moves are effortless, the vocals are warm and soulful, and unlike some of his peers he never feels like he's performing at you — he's just in it. I've always respected that he writes and co-produces his material instead of just being handed songs. He's a craftsman, and that's genuinely rare.

Overview

Dong Young-bae (Korean: 동영배; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (태양; lit. 'sun') or SOL, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, Hot.

1. Profile

Name (English): Taeyang
Name (Japanese): SOL
Reading: 不明
Born: May 18, 1988 (age 38)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Taurus / Dragon
Origin: Uijeongbu, South Korea
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: singer / composer / dancer / pop singer

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Daejin University

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttp://www.ygbigbang.com/taeyang
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/__youngbae__/
Xhttps://x.com/Realtaeyang
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/SOL%20(%E6%AD%8C%E6%89%8B)