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.
Wedding Dress
태양 Lyrics
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힘들어 할 때면 난 희망을 느끼고
아무도 모르게 맘 아 아 아프고
네 작은 미소면 또 담담해지고
네가 혹시나 내 마음을 알게 될까봐
알아버리면 우리 멀어지게 될까봐
난 숨을 죽여 또 입술을 깨물어
제발 그를 떠나 내게 오길
Baby 제발 그의 손을 잡지마
'Cause you should be my lady
오랜 시간 기다려온 날 돌아봐줘
노래가 울리면 이제 너는
그와 평생을 함께하죠
오늘이 오지않기를 그렇게 나 매일밤 기도했는데
네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(Girl) 네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(내가 아니잖아)
웨딩드레스
Oh 네가 입은 웨딩드레스 oh no
내 맘을 몰라줬던
네가 너무 미워서
가끔은 네가 불행하길 난 바랬어
이미 내 눈물은 다 마 마 마르고
버릇처럼 혼자 너에게 말하고
매일 밤 그렇게 불안했던걸 보면 난
이렇게 될꺼란 건 알았는지도 몰라
난 눈을 감아
끝이 없는 꿈을 꿔
제발 그를 떠나 내게 오길
Baby 제발 그의 손을 잡지마
'Cause you should be my lady
오랜 시간 기다려온 날 돌아봐줘
노래가 울리면 이제 너는 그와 평생을 함께하죠
오늘이 오지않기를 그렇게 나
매일밤 기도했는데
네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(Girl) 네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(내가 아니잖아)
웨딩드레스
Oh 네가 입은 웨딩드레스 oh no
부디 그와 행복해
너를 잊을 수 있게
내 초라했던 모습들은 다 잊어줘
비록 한동안은 나 죽을 만큼 힘이 들겠지만 no oh
너무 오랜 시간을 착각 속에
홀로 바보처럼 살았죠
아직도 내 그녀는 날보고 새 하얗게 웃고있는데
네가 입은 웨딩드레스 oh no
(Girl) 네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(Dress dress)
웨딩드레스
Oh 네가 입은 웨딩드레스 oh no
The lyrics to Taeyang's song "Wedding Dress" express the feelings of someone who loves someone deeply, but finds them in love with someone else. The person is conflicted between their love and their hopelessness, and they struggle to hide their feelings while secretly hoping that the person they love will realize their true feelings. The lyrics describe how the person feels like they cannot breathe or speak when the person they love is around, and how all they can do is silently pray that they will come to them. The chorus repeats the words "Baby, please don't hold his hand" and "You should be my lady," expressing the longing and desperation of the person to be with the one they love.
The lyrics also mention the image of a wedding dress, which serves as a symbol for the person's hopes and dreams of being with their love. The wedding dress represents the ultimate commitment and dedication to the person they admire, but it is also a painful reminder of what they cannot have. The lyrics express the bittersweet emotions of wishing happiness for the one they love, while they themselves remain trapped in their unrequited love.
Overall, "Wedding Dress" is a touching and emotional ballad that conveys the universal feelings of love, loss, and heartbreak in a poignant and relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
네가 그와 다투고 때론 그땜에 울고
You argue and sometimes cry because of him
힘들어 할 때면 난 희망을 느끼고
When life gets tough, I always find hope
아무도 모르게 맘 아 아 아프고
I suffer in silence, without anyone knowing
네 작은 미소면 또 담담해지고
Your smile calms me down and makes me feel better
네가 혹시나 내 마음을 알게 될까봐
I'm afraid you'll find out about my true feelings
알아버리면 우리 멀어지게 될까봐
If you find out, we might grow apart
난 숨을 죽여 또 입술을 깨물어
I hold my breath and bite my lips
제발 그를 떠나 내게 오길
Please leave him and come to me
Baby 제발 그의 손을 잡지마
Baby, don't hold his hand
'Cause you should be my lady
You should be with me, my lady
오랜 시간 기다려온 날 돌아봐줘
Look back at the days we've been waiting for
노래가 울리면 이제 너는 그와 평생을 함께하죠
When the music plays, you'll spend your life with him now
오늘이 오지않기를 그렇게 나 매일밤 기도했는데
I prayed every night that this day wouldn't come
네가 입은 웨딩드레스
The wedding dress you're wearing
(Girl) 네가 입은 웨딩드레스
(Girl), you're wearing that wedding dress
(내가 아니잖아)
(But it shouldn't be me)
웨딩드레스
A wedding dress
Oh 네가 입은 웨딩드레스 oh no
Oh, you're wearing that wedding dress, oh no
내 맘을 몰라줬던
You didn't know my true feelings
네가 너무 미워서
I hated you so much
가끔은 네가 불행하길 난 바랬어
Sometimes, I secretly wished for your unhappiness
이미 내 눈물은 다 마 마 마르고
My tears have already dried up
버릇처럼 혼자 너에게 말하고
Like a habit, I talk to you alone
매일 밤 그렇게 불안했던걸 보면 난
When I look back at how anxious I was every night
이렇게 될꺼란 건 알았는지도 몰라
I didn't even know this would happen
부디 그와 행복해
Please be happy with him
너를 잊을 수 있게
So I can forget about you
내 초라했던 모습들은 다 잊어줘
Forget about my pathetic appearance
비록 한동안은 나 죽을 만큼 힘이 들겠지만 no oh
Although it might hurt me to death for a while, no oh
너무 오랜 시간을 착각 속에
I've been in a delusion for too long
홀로 바보처럼 살았죠
I lived like a fool, alone
아직도 내 그녀는 날보고 새 하얗게 웃고있는데
My girl is still smiling at me, so brilliantly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hong Jun Park, Young Bae Dong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bunnydyokino6174
2021... Taeyang still one of the best vocals in the Korean music industry.
@SASA-uc1ww
That's a fact, and he will remain as one.
@mariaroseforteza6973
Trueeeee
@sanias4195
He is the best vocalist
@Octoberstorm333
His voice is so smooth
@user-tt8tz8pt5u
That's the reason I liked him from bigbang. That man could sing anywhere and get a crowd near him! No autotune, his voice is natural.
@victorthao5925
13 years later, its still so damn good
@vuvohoan368
Ikr
@MiyukyuuART
N his happy married and with a son 😊❤
@melacuaboemlacuaanh
Xàm😂😂😂😂