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 Junior'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, Taemin released his solo mini album ACE.
Taemin released his first full length solo album Press It 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).
Taemin's second studio album, MOVE - The 2nd Album, was released in October 2017 and spawned the hit single "Move".
On November 5, 2018, Taemin released the self-titled Taemin, his third overall and first Japanese studio album.
Taemin released his second Korean EP, WANT - The 2nd Mini Album, on February 11, 2019. The EP ranked on various Billboard charts, including number four on World Albums, making it Taemin's fifth entry to date, and number five on Heatseekers Albums, which is a new peak for the artist.
Taemin's third Japanese mini album FAMOUS was released on August 4th, 2019.
On February 11, 2019, he released his second mini album WANT - The 2nd Mini Album.
On October 4, 2019, he debuted in SM Entertainment's super-group SuperM with their first mini album SuperM - The 1st Mini Album.
His third album was split into two parts: Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 1 - The 3rd Album, released on September 7, 2020 and Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 2 - The 3rd Album, released on November 9 of the same year.
His third mini album ADVICE - The 3rd Mini Album was released on May 18, 2021. It was his last release before his military enlistment on May 31, 2021.
His fourth mini album Guilty - The 4th Mini Album was released on : October 30, 2023. It was released after 2 years and 5 months of inactivity due to his military enlistment.
소나타
Taemin Lyrics
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무슨 말로도 넌 표현이 안돼
보고만 있어도 감동이 느껴져
너라는 명작을 훔치고 싶어 oh
공기가 차네요 커튼을 쳐봐요
저 달이 봐요
어서 내 그림자를 입어요
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat)
너의 melody for me (play me, play me, play me)
별이 쏟아진 그림 같은 밤
숨김없는 너와 나
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat)
내 마음을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
사랑을 연주해줘
네 손가락을 따라
굳어있던 마음이 반응하는 걸
너만 알고 있는 비밀 코드를 짚어 (play me)
내 심장이 소리 높여
뛰도록 for me
저 문을 닫아요
아무도 모르게 날 간직해요
그대를 위한 내 melody
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat)
너의 melody for me (play me play me play me)
별이 쏟아진 그림 같은 밤
숨김없는 너와 나
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat)
내 마음을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
사랑을 연주해줘
내 사랑을
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
내 마음을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
사랑을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
The lyrics of Taemin's song "소나타" (Sonata) reflect the profound impact that someone has on the singer. The first verse emphasizes the limitations of words and how they cannot fully express the depth of the singer's feelings. Despite this, the mere presence of the person evokes a sense of awe and inspiration, making them a masterpiece that the singer desires to possess. The lines "공기가 차네요 커튼을 쳐봐요" (The air is getting cold, let's close the curtains) suggest a longing for intimacy, as the singer asks the person to dress in their own shadow, indicating the desire for a deep connection.
The chorus further emphasizes the impact of this person on the singer's heart. The repetition of the line "You play my heartbeat" represents how this person's presence and actions resonate deeply within the singer. The reference to a night that feels like a picture-like scene, with stars pouring down, highlights the enchanting and open nature of their relationship. The request for the person to play the singer's heartbeat and love through their melody signifies a desire for a musical and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
단어란 건 한계가 있는 걸
Words have their limits
무슨 말로도 넌 표현이 안돼
No matter what words I use, I can't express you
보고만 있어도 감동이 느껴져
Just by looking, I can feel moved
너라는 명작을 훔치고 싶어 oh
I want to steal the masterpiece called 'you,' oh
공기가 차네요 커튼을 쳐봐요
The air is getting colder, let's close the curtains
저 달이 봐요
Look at the moon over there
어서 내 그림자를 입어요
Hurry, put on my shadow
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat)
You play my heartbeat
(Heartbeat heartbeat heartbeat)
너의 melody for me (play me, play me, play me)
Your melody for me (play me, play me, play me)
별이 쏟아진 그림 같은 밤
A night filled with pouring stars, like a painting
숨김없는 너와 나
Openly, you and me
내 마음을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
Play my heart for me
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
사랑을 연주해줘
Play love for me
네 손가락을 따라
Follow your fingertips
굳어있던 마음이 반응하는 걸
My frozen heart reacts
너만 알고 있는 비밀 코드를 짚어 (play me)
Grasp the secret code that only you know (play me)
내 심장이 소리 높여
뛰도록 for me
Make my heart beat louder, for me to run
저 문을 닫아요
Close that door
아무도 모르게 날 간직해요
Keep me hidden from everyone
그대를 위한 내 melody
My melody for you
내 사랑을
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
My love
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
내 마음을 연주해줘
Play my heart
사랑을 연주해줘
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
Play love for me
(Heartbeat heartbeat)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Harvey Jay Mason, Michael Daley, Adonis Shropshire, Patrick Michael Smith, Dewain Nevins Whitmore, Damon E. Thomas, Yeon Jae Min
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