Taeyang
{{Short description|South Korean singer (born 1988)}}
{{Other uses}}
{{Family name hatnote|Dong|lang=Korean}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Taeyang
| image = Taeyang - MADE THE MOVIE Premiere (cropped).jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Taeyang at the premiere of Big Bang Made on June 28, 2016
| birth_name = Dong Young-bae
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|5|18}}
| birth_place = Uijeongbu, South Korea
| spouse = {{marriage|Min Hyo-rin|2018}}
| children = 1
| signature = Taeyang signature.png
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
- dancer
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| module = {{Infobox musical artist
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| genre = {{flatlist|
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| instrument = Vocals
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = {{hlist|YG|YGEX|The Black Label|Interscope}}
| current_member_of = {{hlist|BigBang|GD X Taeyang}}
| past_member_of = YG Family
| alias = SOL
| module = {{Infobox Korean name
| child = yes
| headercolor = transparent
| title = Korean name
| hangul = 동영배
| hanja = 董詠培
| rr = Dong Yeongbae
| mr = Tong Yŏngbae
| hangulstage = 태양
| hanjastage = {{linktext|太陽}}
| rrstage = Taeyang
| mrstage = T'aeyang
}}
}}
}}
Dong Young-bae ({{Korean|hangul=동영배}}; born May 18, 1988),{{cite book|first=Mark|last=Russell|title=K-Pop Now!: The Korean Music Revolution|page=34|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=etDZAwAAQBAJ|date=April 29, 2014|publisher=Tuttle Publishing|isbn=978-1-4629-1411-1}} better known by his stage name Taeyang or SOL, is a South Korean singer. 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. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. Hot was followed by his first full-length studio album Solar (2010), which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart.
Taeyang's second studio album Rise (2014) peaked at number 112 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist in the chart, while its lead single, "Eyes, Nose, Lips", peaked at number one on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was one of the most popular songs in South Korea during 2014 and was awarded Song of the Year at the MAMA Awards, Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. His third studio album, White Night, released in 2017, debuted at number one on the Billboard{{'}}s World Digital Albums and remained atop for two weeks, making Taeyang the second solo K-pop artist to have an album do so.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7949061/taeyang-white-night-no-1-world-albums-2nd-week|title=Taeyang's 'White Night' Rules World Albums Chart for 2nd Week|magazine=Billboard|date= August 29, 2017|access-date=October 24, 2017}} Taeyang's vocal skills have been admired by music critics and he is regarded as one of the best vocalists in South Korea.{{Cite news|date=2015-05-29|script-title=ko:아이돌 최고의 보컬리스트는 누구인가|language=ko|trans-title=Who is the best idol vocalist?|work=Ize|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=465&aid=0000001158|access-date=May 23, 2017|via=Naver}}
Career
= 2006–2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang =
{{Main|Big Bang (band)}} Born and raised in Uijeongbu, South Korea, Dong Young-bae's first contact with music was playing the piano, where he enjoyed classical music composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert.{{Cite news |last=Huynh |first=Davis |date=July 30, 2014 |title=Taeyang: No Boundaries |url=https://hypebeast.com/2014/7/taeyang-no-boundaries |access-date=May 23, 2017 |work=Hypebeast |language=en}} When his family began struggling financially, Dong felt the need to find a job to help support them at a young age.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/32555?lang=en|title=[Star Timeline] "YOUNG BAE Music": TAEYANG devotes half his life to music|date=June 17, 2014|website=YG-Life|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141002172313/http://www.yg-life.com/archives/32555?lang=en|archive-date=October 2, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=May 23, 2017}} In sixth grade, he auditioned and won the part of "mini Sean" in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", where he was introduced to and became fascinated with hip hop music.{{cite web| title = Taeyang Profile | publisher=Naver|url =http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=%ED%83%9C%EC%96%91&os=173766 | access-date = January 31, 2010|language=ko}} On the occasion, Dong met Yang Hyun-suk CEO of the record label YG Entertainment and begged him for a chance to become a singer. As he got no answer, he went to his office personally to achieve his intention. Yang gave him the opportunity to audition, where he was successful, and accepted by the record label as a trainee.{{cite web |author=Chung |first=Ah-young |date=February 13, 2009 |title=Big Bang Reveals Self-Fulfilment Strategies |url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/142_39487.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207160957/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/09/142_39487.html |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=May 24, 2017 |work=The Korea Times}} There, he met fellow trainee and future bandmate Kwon Ji-yong. Dong spent the first few years as a trainee cleaning the studio for the other artists in the company and fetching them water bottles during dance practices, later admitting that current artists at the time weren't friendly towards him or Kwon. In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung's single "Player" on the latter's second album.{{cite web|script-title=ko:'태양'이 누구인가요? |publisher=Nate |date=July 30, 2008 |url=http://ask.nate.com/qna/view.html?n=8438034 |access-date=January 31, 2010 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111009164237/http://ask.nate.com/qna/view.html?n=8438034 |archive-date= October 9, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
Although Dong was scheduled to debut alongside Kwon as the hip hop duo GDYB (with Kwon choosing the stage-name G-Dragon, and Dong Young-Bae then initially choosing the name YB taekwon to rhyme with his bandmate G-Dragon),{{cite web |last=Kim |first=So-ra |date=July 7, 2006 |title= |script-title=ko:'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고 |trans-title='Prepared Group' Big Bang, Predicting a Big Explosion |url=http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102232542/https://sports.chosun.com/news/news_o2.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=January 15, 2010 |publisher=Sports Chosun |language=ko}}{{cite web |last=Lee |first=Eun |date=April 26, 2023 |title= |script-title=ko:태양 "전 활동명 'YB태권'…태권도와 연관도 없는데" 황당 |trans-title=Taeyang: "Former stage name 'YB Taekwondo'... No relation to Taekwondo" Absurd |url=https://news.mt.co.kr/mtview.php?no=2023042622063542301 |access-date=November 4, 2024 |website=Money Today}} 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. Their formation was documented on television, but before their official debut, Hyun-seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members.{{cite web|url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896|title=Big Bang Profile|date=June 13, 2008|publisher=KBS World|access-date=January 15, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081018094105/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2008}} Dong was initially hesitant about being placed in a band but eventually warmed up to the other members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (meaning sun) because "the sun is the brightest star from the incalculable stars in the universe,"{{Cite web |last=Ji |first=Un Nah |date=June 2, 2014 |title=BIGBANG's Taeyang on nosebleeds, tattoos and true art |url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/20072/1/taeyang-on-nosebleeds-tattoos-and-true-art |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605075459/http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/20072/1/taeyang-on-nosebleeds-tattoos-and-true-art |archive-date=June 5, 2014 |access-date=May 11, 2016 |website=Dazed Digital}}
Following the release of several single albums, BigBang's first album, Big Bang Vol. 1, was a moderate success,{{cite news|title=Album Sales for the Month of February 2007 |work=Industry Association of Korea |url=http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200702.htm |access-date=February 15, 2008 |language=ko |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221002110/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200702.htm |archive-date=December 21, 2007 |url-status=dead }} and included Taeyang's first solo song "Ma Girl". The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lies" from their first extended play (EP) Always (2007). This was followed by "Last Farewell" from Hot Issue (2007) and "Haru Haru" from Stand Up (2008); both were also chart-toppers.{{cite news|script-title=ko:빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입 |date=January 21, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080209235612/http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=200034&code=100200 |url=http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=200034&code=100200 |work=Newsen |archive-date= February 9, 2008 |access-date=February 1, 2008 |language=ko |url-status=dead }}{{cite news|title=Big Bang's 'Day by Day' Sweeps J-Pop Charts for Four Weeks |date=September 8, 2008 |publisher=KBS Global |url=http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1546222_11692.html |archive-date=September 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924063830/http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1546222_11692.html |url-status=dead }}
= 2008–2012: Solo career development and ''Solar'' =
File:Taeyang 2012 3.jpg in 2012]]
After contributing to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang announced that he was going to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}} Instead, Taeyang released the EP Hot in May 2008, backed by a production team that included 1TYM's Teddy Park, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.{{efn|According to the credits on the album's jacket.}} Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of BigBang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus".{{citation needed|date=March 2025}} 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 incorporate his thoughts and ideas into his music.{{citation needed|date=March 2025}} The EP produced two singles: "Only Look at Me", an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush,{{cite web|script-title=ko:빅뱅 태양, 'HOT'로 솔로 데뷔 코앞 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722134222/http://news.jkn.co.kr/article/news/20080516/7946185.htm |archive-date=July 22, 2011 |publisher=JK News |date=May 16, 2008 |url=http://news.jkn.co.kr/article/news/20080516/7946185.htm |access-date=January 31, 2010 |language=ko }} and "Prayer" which featured Teddy. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, the Hot Concert Series.{{cite web| title = Big Bang Members Branch Out as Soloists | author = Han, Sang-hee | publisher = JK News | date = July 17, 2008 |url =https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2008/07/201_27537.html | access-date = December 7, 2009}} Taeyang later 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 for Hot.{{cite web| title = Taeyang of Big Bang Wins Double Prizes from the Korean Music Awards | author = Oh, Mi | publisher = CBS | date = March 12, 2009 |url =http://www.nocutnews.co.kr/show.asp?idx=1090297 | access-date = August 21, 2010|language=ko}}
Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities. After promotional activities ended, he went back to the studio to record new solo materials. Two digital singles were released: "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress" with promotional videos.{{cite web |author=Ryu, Seung-yoon |date=March 30, 2010 |title=Big Bang members to continue solo career |url=http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20090928000083 |access-date=December 7, 2009 |work=The Korea Herald}} The latter single ranked number three on an online music poll for a Dutch radio station.{{cite web |date=December 2, 2009 |title=Tae-yang Climbs in the Dutch Music Chart |url=http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=10961 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091207012741/http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_chart_detail.htm?No=10961 |archive-date=December 7, 2009 |access-date=December 26, 2009 |publisher=KBS World}} In December 2009, Hot was ranked amongst the best albums of the 2010s by music critic Cha Woo-jin from webzine Weiv.{{cite web |date=29 December 2009 |title= |script-title=ko:[special] weiv필자가 뽑은 2000-2009 베스트(국내) |trans-title=[Special] Best of 2000-2009 selected by Weiv (Korea) |url=https://www.weiv.co.kr/archives/7682 |access-date=10 December 2022 |website=Weiv |language=ko-KR}} The following year, 39 music critics from Soribada and music webzine 100beat ranked Hot at number 79 in their list of the best albums of the 2000s.{{cite web |date=1 October 2010 |script-title=ko:태양 'HOT', 소리바다 선정 '2000년대 100대 명반' |trans-title=Taeyang's 'Hot' included in Soribada's 'Top 100 Albums of the 2000s' |url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002049617 |access-date=10 December 2022 |website=Star News |publisher=Naver |language=ko}} It was included at number 17 in music critic Kim Hak-seon's introduction of 20 great albums from the 2000s in his book Capturing the K-POP World.
Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released in July 2010 in two versions: a "Regular Edition" and a "Deluxe Edition". The regular edition contained eleven songs while the deluxe edition, limited to only 30,000 copies, had 13 songs, including "Only Look at Me" and "Prayer" from Hot. The "Deluxe Edition" sold out on the first day of release.{{cite web| title = Taeyang's Solo Album Sold Out Instantaneously | publisher=KBS World | date = July 2, 2010 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/program/program_musicnews_detail.htm?No=12432¤t_page=64 | access-date = July 10, 2010}} Two singles were released for promotions: "I Need a Girl" and "I'll Be There". In Solar, Taeyang contributed to its production; composing, co-writing four songs ("Solar", "Where U At", "Wedding Dress", and "Take It Slow") and writing lyrics for "Take It Slow". Taeyang won the "Best Male Artist" award at the 2010 Mnet Asian Music Awards.{{cite web|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101225224014/http://www.mb.com.ph/node/290011/2ne1-win |archive-date=December 25, 2010 |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/node/290011/2ne1-win |title=2NE1 wins MAMA Artist, Album of the Year |date=November 29, 2010 |work=Manila Bulletin|publisher=Manila Bulletin Publishing |author=Hicap, Jonathan M. |access-date=February 12, 2011 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/284825/controversial-mnet-asian-music-awards-bares-nominees |title=Controversial Mnet Asian Music Awards bares nominees |date=October 29, 2010 |work=Manila Bulletin |publisher=Manila Bulletin Publishing |author=Hicap, Jonathan M. |access-date=February 12, 2011 |archive-date=October 29, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029175022/http://mb.com.ph/articles/284825/controversial-mnet-asian-music-awards-bares-nominees |url-status=dead }}{{cite web|url=http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1290984058107358010|title=MAMA "보아-女가수상, 씨엔블루-男신인상 등 추후 전달"|date=November 29, 2010|website=tvdaily.mk.co.kr|language=ko|access-date=January 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113105106/http://tvdaily.mk.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1290984058107358010|archive-date=November 13, 2013}} Both the regular and the deluxe versions peaked at the number one position on the Gaon Album Chart.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=29&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week|work=Gaon Album Chart |publisher=Korean Music Industry Association|script-title=ko:2010년 29주차 Album Chart |date=July 10, 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=36&hitYear=2010&termGbn=week |work=Gaon Album Chart |publisher=Korean Music Industry Association|script-title=ko:2010년 36주차 Album Chart |date=August 28, 2010}}
= 2013–2016: ''Rise'', first world tour and collaborations =
Taeyang took two years to record new materials and participate in promotional activities with BigBang for their Korean EPs Tonight (2011) and Alive (2012) as well as the Japanese studio album Alive (2012). When activities wrapped up, he turned his focus back to preparing for his second studio album. The single "Ringa Linga" was released in November 2013, preceding his second album Rise (2014). While he utilized the help of Teddy Park, G-Dragon, and Choice37, Taeyang also involved himself with its production, producing six tracks. Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album, and also the highest charting K-pop album by a solo artist on the Billboard charts, reaching 112 on the Billboard Hot 200 while topping the Billboard World Albums Chart and Heatseekers Albums Chart, selling 3,000 copies.{{cite magazine |last=Benjamin |first=Jeff |date=June 12, 2014 |title=K-Pop Star Taeyang Hits Billboard 200 |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6114227/taeyang-rise-billboard-200-album-k-pop-hot-100-eyes-nose-lips |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 12, 2014}} In Japan, the album ranked at number two, with 48,000 units sold.{{Cite web|url=http://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/104966/20140819/big-bang-taeyangs-solo-album-ranks-second-on-japan-oricon-chart.htm|title=Big Bang Taeyang's Solo Album Ranks Second on Japan Oricon Chart|date=August 19, 2014|website=KpopStarz|access-date=May 11, 2016}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}} Taeyang released another two singles to promote the album: "Eyes, Nose, Lips" and "1AM." The former became his first chart topper on the Gaon Digital Chart while the latter peaked at number seven.{{cite web | url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=24&hitYear=2014&termGbn=week| title=2014 Gaon Digital Chart - Week 24| publisher=Gaon Chart| access-date=July 8, 2017}} The choreography for "Ringa Linga" spawned numerous covers on the video-sharing website YouTube,{{Cite web|url=http://musicweekly.asia/culture/lists/fun-facts-about-taeyang|title=6 Fun Facts About Taeyang From BigBang – Music Weekly Asia|date=January 28, 2014|website=Music Weekly Asia|language=en-US|access-date=May 11, 2016}} while "Eyes Nose Lips" was covered by various celebrities, including label-mates Akdong Musician, Tablo, Lydia Paek as well as Korean singer Eric Nam and Canadian pop star Michael Bublé.{{cite web|url=http://seoulsync.com/entertainment/koreanpop/best-covers-of-taeyang-eyes-nose-lips|title= Best Covers of Taeyang's Eyes, Nose, Lips|work=SeoulSync |access-date=July 30, 2017}} Comedian Yoo Jae-suk also parodied it on the popular variety program Infinite Challenge.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/78625/infinitychallenge-parodies-taeyang|title='Infinity Challenge' Apologizes with Parody of Taeyang's 'Eyes Nose Lips' |work=Mwave|access-date=July 30, 2017}} "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was the second best-performing single of 2014 in South Korea.{{cite web | url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=2014&hitYear=2014&termGbn=year| title=2014 Gaon Digital Chart| publisher=Gaon Chart| access-date=July 8, 2017}}
Taeyang then embarked on the Rise World Tour in support of the album, visiting 9 countries and 16 cities in Asia beginning in August 2014. The tour concluded in early 2015 with an attendance of over 100,000 fans.{{cite web|url=http://www.bntnews.co.uk/app/news.php?nid=18610 |title=Taeyang Wraps Up His World Tour |work=International BNT News |date=March 2, 2015 |last=Ahn |first=Woorim|access-date=April 6, 2017}} At the 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards, Taeyang won Best Male Artist, Best Vocal Performance and Song of the Year for "Eyes, Nose, Lips".{{cite web|url=http://mama.interest.me/2014mama/winners |title=Mnet Asian Music Awards 2014 Winners |work=Mnet Asian Music Awards |access-date=January 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504102323/http://mama.interest.me/2014mama/winners |archive-date= May 4, 2015 }}{{cite web|url=http://english.cntv.cn/2014/12/05/VIDE1417713131251473.shtml|title=John Legend wins Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong|publisher=CCTV.com|access-date=January 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150130003700/http://english.cntv.cn/2014/12/05/VIDE1417713131251473.shtml|archive-date=January 30, 2015|url-status=dead}} Taeyang collaborated with G-Dragon in November 2014 to release the song "Good Boy" for YG Entertainment's new hip hop project.{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/42860?lang=en|title=YG HIPHOP PROJECT 1 "G-DRAGON"|date=November 17, 2014|work=YG LIFE|publisher=yg-life.com|access-date=January 31, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/42881?lang=en|title=YG HIPHOP PROJECT 1 "GD X TAEYANG|date=November 18, 2014|work=YG LIFE|publisher=yg-life.com|access-date=January 31, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/42988|title=GD X TAEYANG – "GOOD BOY" TEASER SPOT|date=November 20, 2014|work=YG LIFE|publisher=yg-life.com|access-date=January 31, 2015}} The song received positive reviews, with Fuse naming it one of best songs of the year,{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/12/best-of-2014-songs#15|title=41 Best Songs of 2014|last=Fuse Staff|date=December 8, 2014|publisher=Fuse.tv|access-date=January 31, 2015}} and debuted at the number one position on Billboard
For two years from 2015 to 2016, Taeyang toured extensively with his band for their third Korean album, performing for over 3.6 million fans in two years.{{cite web|title=Big Bang Wraps Up Japan 5-Dome Tour After Gathering Over 741,000 Fans|url=http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AKR/content/cms_view_1984826.jsp?gotoPage=1&searchType=&keyword=&listType=|date=January 19, 2014|access-date=March 23, 2017|last=Jung|first=Yeawon|work=VisitKorea.or.kr|publisher=Korea Tourism Organization}}{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite web |script-title=ko:빅뱅, '메이드' 월드투어 1년 대장정 오늘(6일) 피날레..150만 동원
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In 2015, Taeyang participated in the biennial Infinite Challenge music festival, with bandmate G-Dragon. The duo teamed up with ZE:A's Hwang Kwanghee and released the single "Mapsosa", which peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. The same year, he appeared on Mnet's Show Me The Money as a featured singer on labelmate Song Min-ho's single "Fear", composed by Zico during the semi-finals which became one of the best-selling singles of the year.{{cite web|title=Gaon Chart Digital Chart 2015|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=2015&hitYear=2015&termGbn=year|publisher=Korea Music Content Industry Association}}
= 2017–2021: ''White Night'', second world tour and mandatory military service =
In January 2017, YG Entertainment announced that Taeyang is working on his new album, alongside solo concerts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/85198?lang=en|title=[Exclusive] GD&TAEYANG confirmed to come back as solo artists… BIGBANG is coming again|work=YG Life|access-date=March 28, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110568425|script-title=ko:[뮤직톡톡]빅뱅, 탑 입대로 공백? 개별 활동 쏟아진다 |work=OSEN|date=January 16, 2017 |access-date=March 28, 2017}} Taeyang commenced his second world tour, White Night, with stadium concerts in Japan. The first two shows were held at Chiba Marine Stadium and were attended by 50,000 people,{{Cite web|url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201707101336127623800_2|work=Kpop Herald |publisher=Herald Corporation|access-date=July 29, 2017|title=Taeyang heats up Chiba on 'White Night' world tour}}{{cite web|script-title=ko:태양, 두번째 월드투어 'WHITE NIGHT' 개최 확정|url=http://news.mk.co.kr/newsRead.php?year=2017&no=444088|publisher=Maeil Business Newspaper|access-date=July 6, 2017}} which was followed by two shows at Kobe Sports Park Baseball Stadium.{{Cite web|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/229720|title=BIGBANGのSOLソロライブに神戸2DAYS追加|work=Tatalie|access-date=April 21, 2017}} The tour is set to visit 19 cities around the world,{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003571731|title=[공식입장] 태양, 3년만의 서울 단독 콘서트 'WHITE NIGHT' 개최|work=Naver News|access-date=July 6, 2017}} including stops in North America, with concerts in eight cities across Canada and the United States.{{cite web|url=http://mwave.interest.me/en/kpop-news/article/115851/bigbangs-taeyang-to-hold-first-north-america-tour-all-kpop-news |title=BIGBANG′s Taeyang to Hold First North America Tour |work=Mwave|publisher=CJ Digital Music|access-date=July 29, 2017}}
Taeyang's third studio album, White Night, was released on August 16, 2017, with dual lead singles "Darling" and "Wake Me Up".{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/7905156/bigbang-taeyang-white-night-album|title=BIGBANG's Taeyang Drops 'White Night' Album|last=Herman|first=Tamar|date=August 16, 2017|magazine=Billboard}} "Darling" became a Top 10 hit on the Gaon Digital Chart while "Wake Me Up" managed to chart at number five on Billboard{{'}}s World Digital Songs.{{cite web |url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=33&hitYear=2017&termGbn=weekL |script-title=ko:2017년 33주차 Digital Chart |work=Gaon Digital Chart |access-date=August 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180113031005/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T |archive-date=January 13, 2018 |url-status=dead }} Additionally, the album debuted at number one on the Billboard{{'}}s World Digital Albums,{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/08/23/68/0200000000AEN20170823003600315F.html|work=Yonhap News Agency |title=Taeyang's 'White Night' tops Billboard's World Albums chart|date=August 23, 2017 |access-date=August 24, 2017}} and remained the following week atop this chart, making Taeyang the second solo K-Pop artist to have an album do so. In South Korea's Gaon Album Chart, the album peaked at number three, with over 57,000 copies sold in August.{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=34&hitYear=2017&termGbn=week |script-title=ko:2017년 34주차 Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart|publisher=Korean Music Content Industry Association|access-date=October 24, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=08&hitYear=2017&termGbn=month |script-title=ko:2017년 08월 Album Chart |work=Gaon Chart|publisher=Korean Music Content Industry Association|access-date=October 24, 2017}}
On September, it was announced that Taeyang will appear on the upcoming JTBC survival audition program Mix Nine as a judge.{{cite web|url=http://www.yg-life.com/archives/94086?lang=en|title=[Exclusive] TAEYANG to Appear on Mix Nine along with YANG HYUN SUK as Judges |work=YG Life |date=September 29, 2017|access-date=October 24, 2017}} Taeyang was revealed as one of the cast members of tvN's new variety program, Livin' the Double Life, along with CL and Oh Hyuk.{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000036504|title=태양-씨엘-오혁, 화려한 뮤지션들의 일상이 공개된다!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171026060208/http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid%3D408%26aid%3D0000036504|archive-date=October 26, 2017|url-status=dead}} Taeyang began his 21 months of mandatory military service on March 12, 2018, by entering the 6th Infantry Division's boot camp in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province as an active duty soldier.{{Cite web|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001122328|title='빅뱅' 태양, 12일 강원도 철원 6사단 청성신병교육대 입소|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307023054/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=052&aid=0001122328|archive-date=March 7, 2018|url-status=dead}} He was discharged on November 10, 2019, along with fellow BigBang member, Daesung.{{cite web|url=http://www.xportsnews.com/?ac=article_view&entry_id=1195565|title="많은 지혜 필요"…태양X대성, 나란히 전역…빅뱅 완전체 볼 수 있나 [엑's 이슈] |publisher=Xportsnews|work=xportsmedia|date=November 10, 2019 |access-date=November 13, 2019|language=ko}}
= 2022–present: New label and ''Down to Earth'' =
In December, Taeyang signed a contract with YG Entertainment's affiliate, The Black Label and Interscope Records for representation outside of Asia.{{cite news|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/12/26/entertainment/kpop/taeyang-big-bang-the-black-label/20221226153812521.html|title=Big Bang's Taeyang to change management to YG affiliate The Black Label|last=Yang|first=Haley|date=December 26, 2022|work=Korea JoongAng Daily|access-date=December 26, 2022}}{{Cite magazine |last=Zellner |first=Xander |date=2023-01-24 |title=Hot 100 First-Timers: TAEYANG & Jimin Each Score First Solo Hit With 'Vibe' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/chart-beat/taeyang-jimin-vibe-hot-100-first-timers-1235204705/ |access-date=2023-04-21 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} On January 13, 2023, he released the single titled "Vibe" featuring Jimin of BTS.{{Cite magazine |last=Kwak |first=Kristine |date=2023-01-13 |title=After Six Years, Taeyang Starts a New Chapter With Smash Song "Vibe," Featuring Jimin of BTS |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taeyang-jimin-vibe-interview-1234657296/ |access-date=2023-01-13 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} On March 28, The Black Label confirmed that Taeyang would make a comeback in April.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Min-ji|date=March 28, 2023|script-title=ko:태양 측 "4월 컴백 목표로 앨범 준비 중" [공식]|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000705741|access-date=April 21, 2023|website=Naver|publisher=Newsen|language=ko}} On April 12, Taeyang announced his second extended play Down to Earth to be released on April 25, with lead single "Seed" and B-side track "Shoong!" featuring Lisa of Blackpink.{{Cite web |last=Park|first=Dong-sun|date=April 12, 2023|script-title=ko:태양, 25일 컴백확정…새 앨범 'Down to Earth' 발표예고|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=030&aid=0003090678|access-date=April 21, 2023|website=Naver|publisher=ET News|language=ko}}{{Cite web|last=Han|first=Yu-jin|date=April 18, 2023|script-title=ko:태양, '나의 마음에 (Seed)' 뮤직비디오 티저 영상 공개|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=003&aid=0011809915|access-date=April 21, 2023|website=Naver|publisher=Newsis|language=ko}}{{Cite web|date=2023-04-19|title=BLACKPINK's Lisa featured on Taeyang's new single|url=https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2023/04/732_349382.html|access-date=2023-04-21|website=The Korea Times|language=en}}
Artistry
Taeyang stands out for "how serious he is about his craft and artistry," in opposition to the rest of the "manufactured confines of K-pop."{{cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/taeyang-interview |title=Interview: Taeyang Talks "Rise," Individuality in K-Pop and Life After YG Entertainment |work=Complex Magazine |date=September 26, 2014 |last=Cho |first=Jaeki |access-date=March 7, 2017}} Through his older brother, Taeyang met pop music at the age of six, with the music of American singer Michael Jackson, since then he has developed his musical interest mainly influenced by genres soul and R&B. However, he became mainly an R&B singer and dancer, but is also known for fusing hip-hop, soul, and EDM with R&B in his solo albums.{{cite web|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2015/10/10-k-pop-albums-for-people-who-dont-like-k-pop.html |title=10 K-pop Albums for People Who Don't Like K-pop |work=Paste Magazine |date=October 2, 2015 |last=Herman |first=Tamar |access-date=March 7, 2017}} Dazed claimed that his sound absorbs "style influences from punk to rap and twinning current underground R&B to his native, hyper-sonic pop music", while Allmusic described his material as "smart, hip-hop-flavored pop."{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/taeyang-mn0002788763/biography |title= Taeyang – Artist Biography |website=AllMusic |last=Thomas |first=Fred|access-date=May 6, 2017}} Additionally, Billboard called him one of South Korea's "rare R&B stars."{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6106421/bigbang-taeyang-solo-single-eyes-nose-lips-rise|title=BIGBANG's Taeyang Brings Adult-R&B Sound for New Solo Single 'Eyes, Nose, Lips': Watch|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|date=June 2, 2014|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 23, 2017}} For his second album Rise (2014), Taeyang stated that while "R&B and hip-hop are a given," "there is also electronic, ballad, and rock,"{{Cite news|url=http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LS2D&mid=shm&sid1=106&sid2=221&oid=241&aid=0002166044|title=네이버 뉴스|work=Naver|access-date=May 23, 2017|language=ko}} hoping to blend genres like Kanye West.{{Cite news|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2014/01/bigbang-taeyang-interview-fuse-news|title=K-Pop Singer/Rapper Taeyang Talks "Moody" R&B, Calls Kanye West a Genius|last=Benjamin|first=Jeff|work=Fuse|access-date=May 23, 2017}} Taeyang lists Miguel, Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, and Michael Jackson as his biggest influences, in particular the latter's album Xscape.{{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6143278/taeyang-interview-rise-album-michael-jackson-english-album|title=Taeyang Talks 'Rise' Reception, Michael Jackson's Influence & English Album Possibility: Exclusive Q&A|last=Oak|first=Jessica|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 23, 2017}} Lyrically, he is known as a "specialist in love songs". His debut single, "Only Look at Me", narrates a selfish relationship, while in "I Need A Girl" he describes his ideal type.{{cite web|url=http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110709782 |script-title=ko:[태양 컴백③] '나만→눈코입→달링' 태양이 들려준 러브스토리 |work=OSEN|language=ko|date=August 15, 2017 |access-date=August 20, 2017}}
Taeyang's voice is highly praised for its tone. Korean critic Kim Young-dae called his timbre "luxurious and one you couldn't find before him," noting that "instead of giving off a mechanically trained and cold aura that other idols usually exhibit, he has a warm and full emotional range."{{cite web|url=http://ize.co.kr/articleView.html?no=2015052811077281995 |script-title=ko:아이돌 최고의 보컬리스트는 누구인가 |first=Young Dae |last=Kim |work=Ize Magazine|date=May 29, 2015 |language=ko |access-date=March 7, 2017}} In 2015, Taeyang was voted the third best K-Pop male vocalist by music industry officials.{{cite web|url=http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=1000002844 |script-title=ko:가요관계자들이 뽑았다! 아이돌 보컬 BEST 10 |work=TV Report|language=ko|access-date=March 9, 2017}} He was described as a "feline" and ferocious live performer by The New York Times.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/13/arts/music/review-bigbang-following-the-k-pop-playbook-with-flash.html|title=Review: BigBang, Following the K-Pop Playbook With Flash|work=The New York Times|access-date=May 6, 2017|date=October 12, 2015 |last=Caramanica |first=Jon}} Once described to have "moves like Chris Brown [and] smooth vocals like Miguel,"{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2015 |title=Interview: Taeyang |url=http://timeout-admin-node1.candrholdings.com/big-smog/features/70708/interview-taeyang.html |access-date=May 23, 2017 |website=Time Out: Hong Kong}} The Straits Times highlighted "his vocal prowess and sex appeal" as the best traits of his performances, and claimed that his free-styled moves show off "why he is often crowned the dancing king of K-pop."{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/concert-review-taeyang-sizzles-even-without-bigbang|title=Concert Review: Taeyang sizzles even without BigBang|work=The Straits Times|access-date=May 6, 2017|date=February 10, 2015 |last=Zachariah|first=Natasha Ann}} A review of his first solo tour stated that:
{{blockquote|Taeyang's vocals glide effortlessly over the melodies as his body twists fluidly from one move to the next. But even as he dances in abandon, his movements are graceful and economical, a joy to watch.{{cite web|url=http://x-clusive.sg/2015/02/18/taeyang-rise-in-malaysia-review/|title=xclusive!: Taeyang charms, teases and finds himself a girl|work=xclusive!|access-date=6 May 2017|date=18 February 2015}}}}
Other ventures
= Endorsements and fashion =
In 2017, Taeyang started endorsing auto maker Lexus, becoming the brand's Korean ambassador for their newest model LC500h,{{Cite web |script-title=ko:빅뱅 태양, 렉서스 코리아 홍보대사 발탁 |url=http://starin.edaily.co.kr/news/NewsRead.edy?SCD=EA31&newsid=01138166615867584&DCD=A10102 |access-date=March 28, 2017 |work=Starin edaily |language=ko}} composing and writing the lyrics for the promotional song "So Good", which was released in May.{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2017 |title=BIGBANGのSOL、LEXUS Koreaのブランドソング「So Good」MV公開…自由で情熱的な姿に注目！ |url=http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=2069922 |access-date=June 21, 2017 |work=Kstyle News |language=ko}} Taeyang partnered with Italian fashion house Fendi to design an exclusive capsule collection line "Fendi for Taeyang" which features an array of T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, accessories and sneakers - with Taeyang's signature daisy-shaped motifs and positive words like, "Faith", "Grace", "Saved", and "Passion". The collection was released in Hong Kong on July 27 with the prices ranging from $447-$9,490.{{cite magazine |last=Skinner |first=Katie |date=June 22, 2017 |title=Big Bang's Taeyang Teases Photos Of New Fendi Collection (Ready To Spend $9K?) |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/lifestyle/7841808/big-bangs-taeyang-teases-photos-of-new-fendi-collection-ready-to |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 1, 2017}} In 2023, Taeyang became the global brand ambassador of French fashion house Givenchy.{{Cite web |script-title=ko:태양, 지방시 최초 韓 남성 앰버서더 선정[공식] |url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000862103 |access-date=August 21, 2023 |work=Sports Kyunghyang |language=ko}}
= Philanthropy =
In 2010, a part of Taeyang's income of albums, goods, tickets and digital music sales went for donation as a part of With campaign by YG Entertainment.{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2010 |title=Big Bang, 2ne1, Se7en – YG donates large sum of money |url=https://ceciliase7en.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/newsbig-bang-2ne1-se7en-yg-donates-large-sum-of-money/ |access-date=July 6, 2017}}{{Unreliable source?|reason=See reliable sources list on WP:KO/RS|date=March 2025}} Taeyang's fans donated IS$5,180 on May 15, 2014, under Taeyang's name to The May 18 Memorial Foundation in celebration of his birthday. The following year, they donated water wells to help provide clean water to communities in need in the Southeast Asian countries of Cambodia and Myanmar, they have been donating what they named as "Taeyang's water" for three straight years through the international charity organization Worldshare.{{Cite web |title=Taeyang fans donate clean water to Myanmar and Cambodia |url=http://kpopherald.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=201505191104366805510_2 |access-date=July 6, 2017 |publisher=The Korea Herald}}
Personal life
=Beliefs=
Taeyang is a devout Christian with multiple faith-inspired tattoos, including a large Christian Cross on his right rib cage and a mural-style tattoo across his shoulder blades depicting Jesus Christ on the cross, a centrally placed Christian Cross, and Jesus risen from the dead.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}}
=Marriage and family=
He has been in a relationship with actress Min Hyo-rin since 2013.{{Cite web | title = Idol singer Taeyang dating actress Min Hyo-rin | work = The Korea Times | date = June 3, 2015 | access-date = April 24, 2016 | url = https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/culture/2015/06/201_180094.html }}{{Cite web | title = YG Confirms Big Bang Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin′s Relationship | author = Kim, JiYeon | work = enewsWorld | date = June 2, 2015 | access-date = April 24, 2016 | url = http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/93469/yg-confirms-big-bang-taeyang-and-min-hyo-rins-relationship | publisher = CJ E&M | archive-date = March 17, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160317233153/http://mwave.interest.me/enewsworld/en/article/93469/yg-confirms-big-bang-taeyang-and-min-hyo-rins-relationship | url-status = dead }}{{Cite web | title = Big Bang member Taeyang Opens Up About His Relationship with Min Hyo-rin; how has he changed after dating her? | author = Pawar, Rushali |publisher=IB Times | date = September 4, 2016 | access-date = December 6, 2016 | url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/bigbang-member-taeyang-opens-about-his-relationship-min-hyo-rin-how-has-he-changed-after-dating-692449 }} In December 2017, it was confirmed by their respective agencies that they planned to marry in February 2018.{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002667710|title=[단독]빅뱅 태양♥민효린, 내년 2월 결혼|access-date=December 18, 2017|language=ko}}{{Cite news|url=http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0001006854|title=민효린 측 "태양과 내년 2월 결혼…속도위반 NO" [공식입장]|access-date=December 18, 2017|language=ko}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20171218000998|title=Taeyang, Min Hyo-rin to marry|date=December 18, 2017|access-date=December 18, 2017|language=en}} On February 3, 2018, Taeyang and Min married in a private ceremony with family and friends, officiated by actor Ki Tae-young.{{Cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/03/taeyang-min-hyo-rin-get-married-lavish-wedding-inspired-twilight-7284628/|title=Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin get married in lavish wedding inspired by Twilight|date=February 3, 2018|work=Metro|access-date=February 3, 2018|language=en-GB}} On September 27, 2021, it was reported that his wife, Min Hyo-rin was pregnant and expecting the couple's first child.{{cite web|url= https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000631690|author=Yoo Soo-kyung |script-title=ko:[단독] 태양 아내 민효린, 엄마 된다|trans-title=[Exclusive] Taeyang's wife, Min Hyo-rin, becomes a mother|work=Hankook Ilbo|via=Naver |date=September 27, 2021|access-date= September 27, 2021|language=ko}} Later that same day, her agency confirmed that she is indeed pregnant and is happily waiting to give birth soon.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000492386|author=Seo Ji-hyun |script-title=ko:'태양♥' 민효린 측 "출산 앞둔 것 맞아, 기쁜 마음으로 기다리는 중"(공식)|trans-title='Taeyang ♥' Min Hyo-rin side "It's about to give birth, waiting with a happy heart" (official)|work=Newsen |via=Naver |date=September 27, 2021|access-date= September 27, 2021|language=ko}} On December 6, 2021, media outlets revealed that Min recently gave birth to their first child.{{cite web|url= https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=469&aid=0000645095|author=Yoo Soo-kyung |script-title=ko:[단독] 빅뱅 태양, 아빠 됐다...민효린 '득남'|trans-title=[Exclusive] Big Bang's Taeyang becomes a father... Min Hyo-rin's 'birth'|work=Hankook Ilbo|via=Naver |date=December 6, 2021|access-date= December 6, 2021|language=ko}} Later that same day, YG has confirmed that Min has delivered a baby safely and healthy.{{cite web|url=https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000332108|author=Jung Yu-jin|title=YG "태양♥민효린, 최근 득남"…결혼 3년만에 부모 됐다[공식입장]|trans-title=YG "Taeyang ♥ Min Hyo-rin, recently gave birth"... Became parents after 3 years of marriage [official position]|publisher=SPOTV News|via=Naver|date=December 6, 2021|access-date= December 7, 2021|language=ko}}
Achievements
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Taeyang}}
{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by BigBang}}
Taeyang has earned two Golden Disc Awards, three Korean Music Awards, including Male Musician of the Year by Netizen Vote in 2011,{{cite web|title=6th Korean Music Awards Winners|date=March 29, 2009 |url=http://www.indiefulrok.com/2009/03/6th-korean-music-awards-winners/|access-date=January 27, 2016}}{{cite web|title=8th Korean Music Awards Winners|date=February 24, 2011 |url=http://www.indiefulrok.com/2011/02/8th-korean-music-awards-winners/|access-date=January 27, 2016}} three Melon Music Awards and four MAMA Awards. The release of his first full-length album, Solar, was the first K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album. The audio version hit iTunes stores on August 19, 2010, while the video version arrived by September 10, 2010.{{cite web |date=August 25, 2010 |title=Solar Flare Up: Big Bang's Taeyang's Shines Bright on Brand New 'International' Release |url=http://www.dfsb.kr/projects/solar-flare-up-big-bangs-taeyang-shines-bright-on-brand-new.html |access-date=August 25, 2010 |publisher=DFSB Kollective}} His second album Rise in 2014 debuted at number 112 on Billboard 200 chart, becoming the highest entry by a Korean solo artist at the time.{{cite magazine |title=K-Pop Star Taeyang Hits Billboard 200 |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6114227/taeyang-rise-billboard-200-album-k-pop-hot-100-eyes-nose-lips |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 12, 2014}} His song "Eyes, Nose, Lips", released in 2014, won Song of the Year in all major Korean awards, including the MAMA Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Golden Disc Awards, becoming the first male solo artist to do so.{{cite web |title=Mnet Asian Music Awards 2014 Winners |url=http://mama.interest.me/2014mama/winners |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150504102323/http://mama.interest.me/2014mama/winners |archive-date=May 4, 2015 |access-date=January 28, 2014 |work=Mnet Asian Music Awards}}{{cite web |last1=Jung |first1=Ji-won |date=November 13, 2014 |script-title=ko:태양 '눈코입' MMA 올해의 베스트송, 2관왕 저력 |trans-title=Taeyang's 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' wins MMA best song of the year, 2 wins possible |url=https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201411132218051210 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129030009/https://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201411132218051210 |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |access-date=November 29, 2021 |website=Newsen |language=ko}}{{cite web |title=History |url=https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108103741/https://www.goldendisc.co.kr/en/history |archive-date=January 8, 2022 |access-date=May 7, 2022 |website=Golden Disc Awards |language=ko}} In 2017, Taeyang was appointed as an honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, being tasked with extolling the virtues of South Korea for the world.{{cite web |date=June 21, 2017 |title=BIGBANG's Taeyang named honorary ambassador for PyeongChang 2018 |url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2017/06/21/95/0200000000AEN20170621011500315F.html |access-date=June 21, 2017 |work=Yonhap News Agency}} He was named GQ Korea's Man of the Year three times in 2008, 2010 and 2017{{cite web |date=December 9, 2008 |script-title=ko:2008년,
Discography
{{main|Taeyang discography}}
{{see also|BigBang discography}}
- Solar (2010)
- Rise (2014)
- White Night (2017)
Tours
{{Main|List of Big Bang solo concert tours}}
{{See also|List of Big Bang concert tours}}
- Rise World Tour (2014–15)
- White Night World Tour (2017)
- The Light Year Tour (2024)
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|+The Light Year World Tour ! scope="col" style="width:11em" | Date ! scope="col" style="width:9.5em" | City ! scope="col" style="width:9.5em" | Country ! scope="col" style="width:16em" | Venue ! scope="col" style="width:8.5em" | Attendance |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| August 31, 2024
| rowspan="2" | Seoul | rowspan="2" | South Korea | rowspan="2" | Olympic Hall | rowspan="2" | 6,000{{Cite web |date=2024-09-02 |script-title=ko:'빅뱅 신호탄?' 태양 곁에 GD·대성 뜨자 지축이 흔들렸다 [고승희의 리와인드] |url=https://mbiz.heraldcorp.com/article/3465181 |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Herald Corp}} |
|---|
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| September 1, 2024 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| September 26, 2024
| rowspan="2" | Osaka | rowspan="3" | Japan | rowspan="2" | Edion Arena Osaka | rowspan="2" | — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| September 27, 2024 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| September 30, 2024
| Tokyo |— |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| October 4, 2024
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Hong Kong | rowspan="2" | AsiaWorld–Arena |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| October 5, 2024 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| November 27, 2024
| Sydney | rowspan="2" | Australia | — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| November 29, 2024
| — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| December 7, 2024
| Malaysia | — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| December 14, 2024
| Taipei | Taiwan |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 1, 2025
| rowspan="2" | Incheon | rowspan="2" | South Korea | rowspan="2" | Inspire Arena | rowspan="2" | 17,000{{Cite web |date=2025-02-02 |script-title=ko:태양 '엄청난 카리스마'[★포토] |url=https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003300013 |access-date=2025-02-02 |website=Naver News |language=ko}} |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 2, 2025 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 8, 2025
| Bangkok | Thailand | — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 15, 2025
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" | Macau | rowspan="2" | Galaxy Arena | rowspan="2" | — |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 16, 2025 |
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| February 22, 2025
| Manila | Philippines |— |
| colspan="4" | Total
! 123,000{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Seung-hun|last2=Lee|first2=So-yun|title=BIGBANG's Taeyang Completes 12-City Global Tour with 120,000 Fans|url=https://www.starnewskorea.com/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2025022416436925886|website=Star News|date=February 24, 2025|access-date=March 3, 2025|archive-date=March 3, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250303095828/https://www.starnewskorea.com/foreign/starViewEng.html?no=2025022416436925886|url-status=live}} |
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| scope="row" style="text-align:center;"| January 25, 2025
| Jakarta | Indonesia | Beach City International Stadium | unforeseen circumstances |
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| 2010
|Real Sound by Taeyang |Cast Member |
| 2017–18
|Judge |
| 2017–18
|Livin' the Double Life |Cast Member |
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