Taemin was discovered at the 2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting. In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group SHINee, a 5-member boy group. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo.
On September 19, 2012, Taemin released his first OST, "너란 말야 (U)", for the drama To The Beautiful You. On October 16, 2012 it was announced that Taemin, alongside Super Junior's Eunhyuk and Super Junior M's Henry, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon, and EXO's Kai and Luhan would participate as a 6-member dance team "Younique Unit" for the Veloster theme song, "Maxstep", the collaboration album between SM Entertainment and Hyundai. A video teaser of the song shown at the PYL Younique Show on October 17, 2012. In 2013 he featured in Super Junior M's Henry solo song "Trap" alongside Super Juniors's Kyuhyun.
On July 25, 2014 it was announced that Taemin would be making his official solo debut in August. The official music video for his title song "괴도 (Danger)" came out on August 15. On August 18, Lee Taemin released his solo mini album "ACE" which contains six songs.
Taemin released his first full length solo album "Press It" containing 10 songs on February 23, 2016. He made his Japanese debut on July 27 with the EP "さよならひとり" (Sayonara Hitori/Solitary Goodbye).
Pretty Boy
태민 Lyrics
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Hey 짙은 눈꺼풀
타고난 듯 묻어난 눈짓과 여유
Hey 높은 내 코끝
자연스레 진 웃음에 넌 oh my God
Every day every day
Every day every night
루머 참견과
Every day every day
다시 every night
근데 난 신선해
쳇바퀴를 벗어났지
Yes tonight
'Cause I do it I do it 널 위한
순진한 척 꼭두각시는 해줄 리 없지
다다다 다다다 다다다들 쉽게들 쉽게들 말하지만
항상 예쁘게만 바르게만 보여도
세상 착하게만 여리게만 보여도
날 넘겨짚은 상상뿐일 걸
(Pretty boy)
예쁜 남자 이럴 거다 말해도
분명 흐르듯이 따라갈 걸 말해도
난 네 머릿속 상상 밖일 걸
(Pretty boy)
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy p-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
Hey 거기 터프가이
돌같이 굳어 버린 어깨 힘 좀 빼
Hey feel the way I move
Like 폭주 기관차 같아
넌 깜짝 놀란
가여운 그녈 봐 눈치채길 바람 uh
'남자가 넌 남자가' 입버릇
왜 섬세함 준비성이
남자와 반비례
'Cause I do it I do it 널 위한
순진한 척 꼭두각시는
해줄 리 없지
다다다 다다다 다다다들 쉽게들 쉽게들 말하지만
항상 예쁘게만 바르게만 보여도
세상 착하게만 여리게만 보여도
날 넘겨짚은 상상뿐일 걸
(Pretty boy)
예쁜 남자 이럴 거다 말해도
분명 흐르듯이 따라갈 걸 말해도
난 네 머릿속 상상 밖일 걸
(Pretty boy)
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy p-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
어떤 남자를 원해 넌? 겉모습이
남자다운 걸 원해? 생각해봐
어떤 남자를 원해 넌? 같은 말도
나는 뭔가 다른 믿음을 줄게 네게
Baby 난 쉽게들 말하는 그런
온실 속 화초가 아닌 걸
Baby 말뿐인 겉만 거친 남자와는
나는 뭔가 다른 믿음을 줄게 네게
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
항상 예쁘게만 바르게만 보여도
세상 착하게만 여리게만 보여도
날 넘겨짚은 상상뿐일 걸
(Pretty boy)
예쁜 남자 이럴 거다 말해도
분명 흐르듯이 따라갈 걸 말해도
난 네 머릿속 상상 밖일 걸
(Pretty boy)
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy p-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P-p-p-p-p-pretty boy
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
The song "Pretty Boy" by Taemin is about a man who is confident in himself and his appearance. The lyrics describe his physical features, including his thick eyebrows, high nose, and natural smile, which result in people being taken aback by his looks. The chorus details how despite always seeming put together and appearing kind-hearted, people's assumptions of him are just their imagination running wild. The verse then goes on to address the different expectations society has of men and how he doesn't fit into those particular molds. The pre-chorus then echoes his determination to stay true to himself despite societal norms, saying that there's no need for him to act innocent and that people shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh
Excitement to begin the song
Hey 짙은 눈꺼풀
Referring to the unique feature of his dark eyelids
타고난 듯 묻어난 눈짓과 여유
Natural and relaxed facial expressions
Hey 높은 내 코끝
Noticing his high nose
자연스레 진 웃음에 넌 oh my God
Impressed by his genuine laughter
Every day every day
Talking about the daily grind
Every day every night
Referring to the daily routine
날 둘러싼 과한 걱정
Talking about excessive worries surrounding him
루머 참견과
Referring to rumors and unnecessary interference from others
다시 every night
Repeating the same pattern every night
근데 난 신선해
But he's different, fresh
쳇바퀴를 벗어났지
Breaking free from the cycle
Yes tonight
Encouragement to enjoy the moment and live freely
'Cause I do it I do it 널 위한
Doing things for the person he cares about
순진한 척 꼭두각시는 해줄 리 없지
Can't pretend to be innocent all the time
다다다 다다다 다다다들 쉽게들 쉽게들 말하지만
But everybody claims things are so easy
항상 예쁘게만 바르게만 보여도
People always want others to look good
세상 착하게만 여리게만 보여도
But appearances can be deceiving in a kind way
날 넘겨짚은 상상뿐일 걸
They only have a superficial understanding of him
(Pretty boy)
The concept the song revolves around
예쁜 남자 이럴 거다 말해도
Telling them he is a pretty boy
분명 흐르듯이 따라갈 걸 말해도
Trying to convince them that he is different than what they imagine
난 네 머릿속 상상 밖일 걸
He doesn't fit into their preconceived notions of a 'pretty boy'
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
A reminder of the title of the song
Hey 거기 터프가이
Addressing a tough guy
돌같이 굳어 버린 어깨 힘 좀 빼
Asking him to relax his stiff, strong shoulders
Hey feel the way I move
Encouraging him to follow his movements
Like 폭주 기관차 같아
His energy is explosive, like a train running out of control
넌 깜짝 놀란
Surprising others with his moves
가여운 그녈 봐 눈치채길 바람 uh
He wants them to notice his moves and looks
'남자가 넌 남자가' 입버릇
Reiterating he will not conform to traditional gender expectations
왜 섬세함 준비성이
Questioning why men aren't allowed to be delicate and prepared
남자와 반비례
Not conforming to the typical male stereotype
어떤 남자를 원해 넌? 겉모습이
Asking what kind of man they want, physical appearance-wise
남자다운 걸 원해? 생각해봐
Asking them to reconsider their assumptions of what 'a real man' should be
어떤 남자를 원해 넌? 같은 말도
Asking them to think about the type of person they want beyond just looks
나는 뭔가 다른 믿음을 줄게 네게
He will offer them a different perspective
Baby 난 쉽게들 말하는 그런
He is the type who talks easily
온실 속 화초가 아닌 걸
He's not someone that is fake like a greenhouse plant
Baby 말뿐인 겉만 거친 남자와는
He's not like those others who are all talk and rough on the outside
나는 뭔가 다른 믿음을 줄게 네게
He wants to offer something different to others
P.R.E double T.Y pretty boy
Reminding everyone what the song is called
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Caesar, Ylva Anna Birgitta Dimberg, Jong Hyun Kim, Louie Ludwig
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