Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo". the collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon. The two were later coined as GDYB. In 2003, Dong provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.
Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P, Daesung, Seungri, and So-1) to form the group Big Bang. Before their official debut, however, Sol-1 was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning sun), Dong abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing. The group's formation was documented on television. Although their debut was fairly successful, the group reached mainstream success with the release of their mini-album Always, which yielded the number-one song "Lies" followed by "Last Farewell" from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" from Stand Up, both chart-toppers.
After contributions to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group. Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included Teddy, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon. Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus". 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 express his "thoughts and ideas."
Taeyang's first mini-album Hot was well received by fans and critics alike, winning two trophies from The 7th Korean Music Awards for the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Song (나만 바라봐, "Only Look At Me") and the 2008 Best R&B/Soul Album (Hot).(Korean) He is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards. The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush. Taeyang stated that the lyrics come from the perspective of a man who is "selfish" for wanting his girlfriend to be with him only, regardless of how he treats her. G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, Hot.
Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "Lollipop" with his group and labelmate 2NE1. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After activities ended, he went back to the studio to record and release his first digital single "Where U At", followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Taeyang took his first attempt at composing by co-writing both songs with Teddy. Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.
Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010. Two versions of this album - the “Regular Edition” and the “Deluxe Edition” - was released. The regular edition contained 11 songs, while the deluxe edition, limited to 30,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from the previous album Hot. On the first day of sales for the limited Deluxe Edition of Solar, the 30,000 copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in online and offline stores.
On July 7, 2010, Taeyang released his solo album Solar on the iTunes for the first time in his music career. On July 9, 2010, Solar hit second place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and first place in Canada, making him the first Asian musician in history to attain such an achievement. The lead-single was "I Need A Girl" featuring his bandmate G-Dragon. His labelmate Sandara Park of 2NE1 starred in the music video for "I Need A Girl." The second single, "I'll Be There" and its music video were premiered on August 19, 2010 through Taeyang's official Youtube channel.
Taeyang's first international album, Solar International, breaks new ground as it will be the first ever K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album. The audio version (complete with a digital booklet) hit iTunes stores on August 25, 2010 while the video version (bundled with bonus, behind the scenes documentaries) will arrive by September 10, 2010. The audio album combines both English and Korean hits from his past and present albums including "I'll Be There", "Connection (feat. BIG TONE), "Wedding Dress" and "I Need A Girl (feat. G-Dragon)." On August 26, 2010, Solar's International album made it to fifth place on iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States, China and Japan, and third place in Canada.
Darling
태양 Lyrics
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모질고 독하게 good bye
화가 나서 난 또 이성을 잃어
그래 때려 쳐 오늘로 끝이라고 yeah
I don't know 할 만큼 했어 난
너 때문에 내 모든 게 무너지지만
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling, darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
언제까지 넌 툭하면 울거니
그만 제발 제발
차라리 널 울리지 않는 그런 사람 만나
함부로 막말하는 내가 싫어져
날 이렇게 만드는 네가 더 미워져 yeah
언제까지 우린 아파야 하니
한순간에 네 모든 게 부서지지만
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling, darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
너라는 독한 술에 취해
오늘도 난 비틀대지만
너라는 미로 속을 헤매지만
Darling you
너라는 벽에 나 부딪혀
이렇게 또 주저앉지만
너라면 난 행복해
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling, darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
The lyrics to 태양's song "Darling" depict a tumultuous relationship coming to an end. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and anger towards the partner, as well as a feeling of losing control over one's emotions. The phrase "끝까지 넌 못됐어 등돌린 마지막 한마디도" translates to "You were not good till the end, even the last words you turned away" and conveys the singer's disappointment. Despite the pain caused by the relationship, the singer acknowledges that their hope lies within the person they are addressing as "Darling," suggesting that despite everything, they still care deeply for them. The lyrics also touch on the desire to find someone who won't make them cry and how their hurtful words make the singer despise their partner. Overall, the song explores the complexities of love and the contradictory emotions that can arise within a difficult relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
끝까지 넌 못됐어 등돌린 마지막 한마디도
Until the end, you were not good, even the last word you said by turning your back
모질고 독하게 good bye
Harshly and bitterly, good bye
화가 나서 난 또 이성을 잃어
I get angry and lose my rationality again
그래 때려 쳐 오늘로 끝이라고 yeah
Yeah, let's just end it today, hitting it away
I don't know 할 만큼 했어 난
I've done enough that I don't know
너 때문에 내 모든 게 무너지지만
Everything of mine falls apart because of you
Darling you
Darling, you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
My hope in fear is you
Darling you
Darling, you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
At the end of a long journey
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Even if the whole world says there's no such thing as eternity
Darling, darling you
Darling, darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
For me, it's only you
언제까지 넌 툭하면 울거니
Until when will you cry every time you get mad
그만 제발 제발
Please, please stop it
차라리 널 울리지 않는 그런 사람 만나
Rather, meet someone who won't make you cry
함부로 막말하는 내가 싫어져
I hate myself for speaking recklessly
날 이렇게 만드는 네가 더 미워져 yeah
Yeah, I hate you more for making me like this
언제까지 우린 아파야 하니
Until when do we have to be in pain
한순간에 네 모든 게 부서지지만
In an instant, everything of yours falls apart
너라는 독한 술에 취해
Getting drunk on the poison called you
오늘도 난 비틀대지만
Today, I stagger again
너라는 미로 속을 헤매지만
Even though I'm lost in the maze called you
Darling you
Darling, you
너라는 벽에 나 부딪혀
I keep hitting myself against the wall called you
이렇게 또 주저앉지만
Even though I'm hesitating like this again
너라면 난 행복해
If it's you, I'm happy
Darling you
Darling, you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
My hope in fear is you
Darling you
Darling, you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
At the end of a long journey
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Even if the whole world says there's no such thing as eternity
Darling, darling you
Darling, darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
For me, it's only you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brian Lee, Hong Jun Park, Jin Seo, Phil Gang Choi, Robin L. Cho, Soon Ho Choi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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끝까지 넌 못됐어
등돌린 마지막 한마디도
모질고 독하게 good bye
화가 나서 난 또 이성을 잃어
그래 때려 쳐 오늘로 끝이라고 yeah
I don’t know 할 만큼 했어 난
너 때문에 내 모든 게 무너지지만
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
언제까지 넌 툭하면 울거니
그만 제발 제발
차라리 널 울리지 않는 그런 사람 만나
함부로 막말하는 내가 싫어져
날 이렇게 만드는 네가 더 미워져 yeah
언제까지 우린 아파야 하니
한순간에 네 모든 게 부서지지만
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
너라는 독한 술에 취해
오늘도 난 비틀대지만
너라는 미로 속을 헤매지만
Darling you
너라는 벽에 나 부딪혀
이렇게 또 주저앉지만
너라면 난 행복해
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
@user-je3jk6tn6r
<DARLING 가사>
끝까지 넌 못됐어
등돌린 마지막 한마디도
모질고 독하게 good bye
화가 나서 난 또 이성을 잃어
그래 때려 쳐 오늘로 끝이라고 yeah
I don’t know 할 만큼 했어 난
너 때문에 내 모든 게 무너지지만
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
언제까지 넌 툭하면 울거니
그만 제발 제발
차라리 널 울리지 않는 그런 사람 만나
함부로 막말하는 내가 싫어져
날 이렇게 만드는 네가 더 미워져 yeah
언제까지 우린 아파야 하니
한순간에 네 모든 게 부서지지만
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
너라는 독한 술에 취해
오늘도 난 비틀대지만
너라는 미로 속을 헤매지만
Darling you
너라는 벽에 나 부딪혀
이렇게 또 주저앉지만
너라면 난 행복해
Darling you
내 두려움 속 희망은 너
Darling you
기나긴 여정의 끝에
영원한 건 없다고 온 세상이 말해도
Darling darling you
내겐 너뿐이야
@khinmay4334
You’re mean till the end
Turning your back, your last words
were harsh and heartless, good bye
I was mad and lost control again
Okay I’m done, today we’re over
I don’t know, I did everything I can
Because of you, my everything, breaks apart
Darling you
You’re the hope in my fear
Darling you
At the end of a long journey
The whole world is telling me that nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
You’re my everything
When will you ever stop breaking into tears
Stop, please please
Just go to someone else that never makes you cry
I hate myself being mean to you
I hate you more for making me like this
When will we be able to stop hurting each other
At once, your everything, breaks apart
Darling you
You’re the hope in my fear
Darling you
At the end of a long journey
The whole world is telling me that nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
You’re my everything
Drunk, drinking the drink called you
I’m tottering again,
wandering in the maze called you
Darling you
I fall down again,
bumping into the wall called you
But I’m happy if it’s because of you
Darling you
You’re the hope in my fear
Darling you
At the end of a long journey
The whole world is telling me that nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
You’re my everything
@hwallie
English translation
DARLING
You’re so bad even till the end
The last words you said with your back turned
Were the cruel and potent, goodbye
I got so mad, I lost my cool
Fine, it’s over now, yeah
I don’t know, I did the best I could
Although all of me is breaking down because of you
Darling you
My hope inside this fear is you
Darling you
Even though the world tells me
At the end of this long journey, nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
It’s only you for me
How many times are you just gonna cry?
Please stop
Just date someone who doesn’t make you cry then
I hate myself for saying such cruel words
But I hate you more for making me like this, yeah
How much longer do we have to be in pain?
All of you is breaking down in one moment, but
Darling you
My hope inside this fear is you
Darling you
Even though the world tells me
At the end of this long journey, nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
It’s only you for me
I’m drunk with the strong alcohol that is you
And I’m swaying again today
I’m lost in your maze but
Darling you
I’m crashing against your wall
And I’ve crumbled down again
But if it’s you, I’m happy
Darling you
My hope inside this fear is you
Darling you
Even though the world tells me
At the end of this long journey, nothing lasts forever
Darling darling you
It’s only you for me
credit to mermuytx
@schannelvn
Amazing single, BIGBANG is da best <3 <3
@hoaiht215
schannel kìa
@rapidfart9579
True dat
@junkyutie255
ikr
@paovipcrush4718
♥ The best TuT
@trungouc5710
vãi Schannel
@Vee991
Why do i feel like no one knows that Taeyang just made a comeback? It seems so quiet than usual. Where are VIPs?
@raturimanoviarahma9680
Jeremy Vee YES I THOUGHT SO TOO. EVERYONE SLEPT ON HIM 😭😭😭
@solodolo21831
Jeremy Vee as we all know there are a lot of gd stans, seems like some of those fans are not supporting yb this time around as he is competing against gd this year
@sarahilyas4495
I read no articles on this new release. Lucky I open Youtube just now. I like it!