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.
Eyes Nose Lips
태양 Lyrics
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내가 초라해지잖아
빨간 예쁜 입술로
어서 나를 죽이고 가
나는 괜찮아
마지막으로 나를 바라봐줘
아무렇지 않은 듯 웃어줘
네가 보고 싶을 때 기억할 수 있게
널 보낼 수 없는 나의 욕심이
집착이 되어 널 가뒀고
혹시 이런 나 땜에 힘들었니
아무 대답 없는 너
바보처럼 왜 너를 지우지 못해
넌 떠나버렸는데
너의 눈 코 입
날 만지던 네 손길
작은 손톱까지 다
여전히 널 느낄 수 있지만
꺼진 불꽃처럼
타들어가버린 우리 사랑 모두 다
너무 아프지만 이젠 널
추억이라 부를게
사랑해 사랑했지만
내가 부족했었나 봐
혹시 우연이라도
한순간만이라도 널
볼 수 있을까
하루하루가 불안해져
네 모든 게 갈수록 희미해져
사진 속에 너는 왜 해맑게 웃는데
우리에게 다가오는 이별을 모른 채
널 보낼 수 없는 나의 욕심이
집착이 되어 널 가뒀고
혹시 이런 나 땜에 힘들었니
아무 대답 없는 너
바보처럼 왜 너를 지우지 못해
넌 떠나버렸는데
너의 눈 코 입
날 만지던 네 손길
작은 손톱까지 다
여전히 널 느낄 수 있지만
꺼진 불꽃처럼
타들어가버린 우리 사랑 모두 다
너무 아프지만 이젠 널
추억이라 부를게
나만을 바라보던 너의 까만 눈
향기로운 숨을 담은 너의 코
사랑해 사랑해
내게 속삭이던 그 입술을 난
너의 눈 코 입
날 만지던 네 손길
작은 손톱까지 다
여전히 널 느낄 수 있지만
꺼진 불꽃처럼
타들어가버린 우리 사랑 모두 다
너무 아프지만 이젠 널
추억이라 부를게
The song "Eyes Nose Lips" by Taeyang is a heart-wrenching ballad about the pain of a lost love. The song is about the singer's desperate desire to hold onto the memories and sensations of his former lover. The lyrics express a deep sense of regret as the singer acknowledges his own shortcomings and begs for forgiveness. Many of the lyrics are poignant and melancholy, reflecting the pain of a broken relationship.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with the lyrics "Eyes, nose, lips, your touch that used to touch me, all of it is disappearing, but I can still feel you." These lines are a reminder that even though the relationship is over, the memories and the feelings associated with that love continue to linger.
The song is also notable for its beautiful melody and vocals, as Taeyang's voice adds a haunting quality to the already emotional lyrics. Overall, "Eyes Nose Lips" is a moving interpretation of a universal human experience - the pain of lost love and the struggle to hold onto the memories of what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
미안해 미안해 하지마
Don't say sorry, don't apologize,
내가 초라해지잖아
It makes me feel pathetic,
빨간 예쁜 입술로
With your pretty red lips,
어서 나를 죽이고 가
Just kill me and leave already,
나는 괜찮아
I'm okay,
마지막으로 나를 바라봐줘
Just look at me one last time,
아무렇지 않은 듯 웃어줘
And smile at me as if it's nothing,
네가 보고 싶을 때 기억할 수 있게
So that I can remember your face when I miss you,
나의 머릿속에 네 얼굴 그릴 수 있게
And I can picture your face in my mind,
널 보낼 수 없는 나의 욕심이
My greed that cannot let you go,
집착이 되어 널 가뒀고
Became an obsession and kept you captive,
혹시 이런 나 땜에 힘들었니
Did I make it hard for you,
아무 대답 없는 너
No answer from you,
바보처럼 왜 너를 지우지 못해
Like a fool, why can't I erase you,
넌 떠나버렸는데
When you've already left
너의 눈 코 입
Your eyes, nose, and lips,
날 만지던 네 손길
Your touch that used to caress me,
작은 손톱까지 다
Even your small fingernails,
여전히 널 느낄 수 있지만
I can still feel you,
꺼진 불꽃처럼
Like a dwindled flame,
타들어가버린 우리 사랑 모두 다
Our love that has burned down,
너무 아프지만 이젠 널
It hurts so much but now,
추억이라 부를게
I'll call it a memory
사랑해 사랑했지만
I love you, I loved you,
내가 부족했었나 봐
Maybe I wasn't enough,
혹시 우연이라도
Maybe by chance,
한순간만이라도 널
I can see you for just a moment,
볼 수 있을까
Can I see you
하루하루가 불안해져
Every day becomes more anxious,
네 모든 게 갈수록 희미해져
All of you becomes more and more faded,
사진 속에 너는 왜 해맑게 웃는데
In the picture, why are you smiling so brightly,
우리에게 다가오는 이별을 모른 채
As if you don't know the separation that's coming to us
나만을 바라보던 너의 까만 눈
Your black eyes that only looked at me,
향기로운 숨을 담은 너의 코
Your nose that held the fragrant breath,
사랑해 사랑해
I love you, I love you,
내게 속삭이던 그 입술을 난
Those lips that whispered to me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Pak, Hong Jun Park, Young Bae Dong, Rebecca Rose Johnson
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Mianhae mianhae hajima
Naega chorahaejijana
Ppalgan yeppeun ipsullo
Eoseo nareul jugigo ga
Naneun gwaenchana
Majimageuro nareul barabwajwo
Amureochi aneun deut useojwo
Nega bogo sipeul ttae
Gieokal su itge
Naui meoritsoge ne eolgul
Geuril su itge
[Pre-Chorus]
Neol bonael su eomneun naui yoksimi
Jipchagi doeeo neol gadwotgo
Hoksi ireon na ttaeme himdeureonni
Amu daedap eomneun neo
Babocheoreom wae
Neoreul jiuji mothae
Neon tteonabeoryeonneunde
[Chorus]
Neoui nun ko ip
Nal manjideon ne songil
Jageun sontopkkaji da
Yeojeonhi neol neukkil su itjiman
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Kkeojin bulkkotcheoreom
Tadeureogabeorin
Uri sarang modu da
Neomu apeujiman ijen neol
Chueogira bureulge
(chueogira bureulge)
[Verse 2]
Saranghae saranghaetjiman
Naega bujokaesseonna bwa
Hoksi uyeonirado
Hansunganmanirado neol
Bol su isseulkka
Haruharuga buranhaejyeo
Ne modeun ge galsurok huimihaejyeo
Sajin soge neoneun wae
Haemalge unneunde
Uriege dagaoneun
Ibyeoreul moreun chae
[Pre-Chorus]
Neol bonael su eomneun naui yoksimi
Jipchagi doeeo neol gadwotgo
Hoksi ireon na ttaeme himdeureonni
Amu daedap eomneun neo
Babocheoreom wae (babocheoreom wae)
Neoreul jiuji mothae (neoreul jiuji mothae)
Neon tteonabeoryeonneunde
[Chorus]
Neoui nun ko ip
Nal manjideon ne songil
Jageun sontopkkaji da
Yeojeonhi neol neukkil su itjiman
Kkeojin bulkkotcheoreom
Tadeureogabeorin
Uri sarang modu da
Neomu apeujiman ijen neol
Chueogira bureulge
[Bridge]
Namaneul barabodeon neoui kkaman nun
Hyanggiroun sumeul dameun neoui ko
Saranghae (saranghae) saranghae (saranghae)
Naege soksagideon geu ipsureul nan
[Chorus]
Neoui nun ko ip
Nal manjideon ne songil
Jageun sontopkkaji da (mwodo da)
Yeojeonhi neol neukkil su itjiman (neol neukkil su itjiman)
Kkeojin bulkkotcheoreom
Tadeureogabeorin
Uri sarang modu da
Neomu apeujiman ijen neol
Chueogira bureulge
@khemmarie1818
Taeyang wrote this song when him and Hyorin broke up. He loves her so much he dedicated a song for her that's the most romantic thing ever 😭 3:18 That is Hyo Rin's face. They later got back together and are now happily married ❤
@idha9784
Seriously???? 😟
@rouie5384
I'm crying!
@thetaegirl1273
Wow! That is the most precious thing in the world to get married to someone who is your first love.
@ryanmark7403
I thought in YG there not allowed to date
@khemmarie1818
@@ryanmark7403 Yes dating is not allowed but in Bigbang's case, they were the first successful k-pop group of YG. Their dating ban was only during their early years and later on they were allowed.
The funny thing is that Taeyang's girlfriend was from JYP entertainment. The rival of YG ent. Min Hyo Rin didn't keep her relationship a secret and when JYP found out he immediately called YG. The two CEO then decided to just let them date 😂
@biancatibayan6791
Everyone suddenly are fluent in Korean when this song starts to play
@thelittlebastet7861
Lmaooo it is so true
@decky00
Hahahhaha
@lotusboy8153
Why