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.
Goodbye
Taemin Lyrics
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같이 걸어갈 수만 있다면
너를 본 내 눈앞에 나를 본 네 눈 속에
서로 가야 할 미래가 있어
등을 돌린 채로 멀어지는
우리 날들과 크게 손 흔들고
타다만 촛불처럼 어두워진
떨어지는 꽃잎이 마치 인사하듯이
외로운 눈물로 미소 짓고 있어
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프지 않게
이 세상 속에서 환히 피어난 꽃이여
멀리서 넌 나를 기다릴 걸 믿어
너를 데리러 와 줄 거라고
내일의 너와 내가 어디에 있는대도
시린 시간은 지나가겠지
언젠가 다가올 이별 끝을
두려워하며 곁에 머문 것보다
서로를 끌어안는 꿈을 꾸는 지금이
더욱 행복한 걸까
흩날리는 꽃잎이 마치 인사하듯이
외로움 속에서 미소 짓고 있어
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프다 해도
난 결코 너에게 닿을 수도 없는데
안녕 나의 사랑이 너를 끌어안듯이
이 가슴 안에서 찬란히 피어나
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프지 않게
이 세상 속에서 가장 빛나는 꽃이여
안녕 이젠 영원히
I don′t wanna say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye
The song "Goodbye" by Taemin is a soulful ballad about the pain of separation from a loved one. The verses express the singer's yearning to always hold their beloved in their arms, to walk with them for a lifetime and to have faith in their future, even if they have to part ways. The chorus speaks of the sadness that comes with saying goodbye, how it is like watching flower petals fall and waving goodbye with heavy hearts. The lyrics lament that even though they are saying goodbye, they will always hold their love in their heart like a flower that blossoms brightly in the world.
The bridge highlights the anxiety that comes with parting, the fear of being alone, and how it's better to dream of holding onto memories than to cling on to the pain of the past. The song ends with the singer saying goodbye forever, with the hope of never having to say goodbye again.
Overall, Taemin's "Goodbye" is a powerful, emotive song about love, separation, and hope. It touches on relatable emotions and memories, and his delivery of the lyrics truly capture the essence of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
언제나 내 품 안에 너만을 감싸 안고
I want to always hold you in my embrace
같이 걸어갈 수만 있다면
If we could just walk together
너를 본 내 눈앞에 나를 본 네 눈 속에
In your eyes I see myself, and in mine I see you
서로 가야 할 미래가 있어
We each have our own future to pursue
등을 돌린 채로 멀어지는
As we walk away, turning our backs to each other
우리 날들과 크게 손 흔들고
We wave goodbye to the days we shared
타다만 촛불처럼 어두워진
Walking alone like a flickering candle in the darkness
눈앞을 쓸쓸히 걸어가
Walking forward, feeling lonely
떨어지는 꽃잎이 마치 인사하듯이
Like a farewell gesture from the falling petals
외로운 눈물로 미소 짓고 있어
Smiling through lonely tears
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프지 않게
Goodbye my love, may you not feel sad alone
이 세상 속에서 환히 피어난 꽃이여
You are the brightly blooming flower in this world
멀리서 넌 나를 기다릴 걸 믿어
Believing that you'll be waiting for me from afar
너를 데리러 와 줄 거라고
And that you'll come to take me with you
내일의 너와 내가 어디에 있는대도
Even if we are in different places tomorrow
시린 시간은 지나가겠지
The harsh time will eventually pass
언젠가 다가올 이별 끝을
The end of our inevitable separation that will come someday
두려워하며 곁에 머문 것보다
Is not as scary as staying by each other's side out of fear
서로를 끌어안는 꿈을 꾸는 지금이
The dream of holding each other tight is what makes us happy right now
더욱 행복한 걸까
Isn't that what brings us even more happiness?
흩날리는 꽃잎이 마치 인사하듯이
Like a farewell gesture from the scattering petals
외로움 속에서 미소 짓고 있어
Smiling through loneliness
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프다 해도
Even if my love for you is lonely and sad
난 결코 너에게 닿을 수도 없는데
I know I can never reach you
안녕 나의 사랑이 너를 끌어안듯이
Goodbye my love, as if holding you tight
이 가슴 안에서 찬란히 피어나
Blossoming brilliantly inside my heart
안녕 나의 사랑이 홀로 슬프지 않게
Goodbye my love, may you not feel sad alone
이 세상 속에서 가장 빛나는 꽃이여
You are the brightest blooming flower in this world
안녕 이젠 영원히
Goodbye, now and forever
I don′t wanna say goodbye
I don't want to say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye
Goodbye
Writer(s): Sakura Fujiwara
Contributed by Mateo L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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english lyricstranslation:
[Verse 1]
I've always wanted to wrap myself up with you
And closely walk beside you
Myself, in this moment
With you, in this moment
We each have our own tomorrow
[Pre-Chorus]
As you face away and your back grows smaller
My hand starts to shake more
But you walk on, your eyes just looking straight ahead
[Chorus]
Goodbye, the glistening flowers
Are smiling as if they are lonely
Goodbye, don't be sad for being alone
In this world, you're a flower in full bloom
[Verse 2]
Surely you are waiting for me in the distance
For me to come and pick you up
No matter where we will be tomorrow
Time will tediously go on until then
[Pre-Chorus]
Instead of being by each other's side
We lived in fear of the day we will part
Perhaps we're happier now
Embracing each other in our dreams
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[Chorus]
Goodbye, the scattering flowers
Smile as if living in regret
If someone will be sad alone
I will remain here, not touching you
Goodbye, so we can embrace each other again
Spread your flowers around the world
Goodbye, don't be sad for being alone
In this the world, you're a flower in full bloom
[Outro]
Oh, woah-oh
Oh-woah, oh-woah
I don't want to say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye
@Aewour
If you’re here in 2021 let me just tell you you have great taste in music
@woonie1839
💙✨
@twinkle6956
I am here every day 😌
I am sure around 3M views are from me 😂
@sumibyheart9939
You too
@RUAQTI12NV
Thanks, I found Kpop during the pandemic and now I’m a fan 😁
@Moovanna
Aw thanks fam
@moonxtoria
coming back here in 2023 to confirm it's still one of The best japanese releases from k-pop artists. Taemin is exceptional
@twice-tu4rc
Even tho I don't think it's one of the best it's still amazing
@zoyacore
here in 2024 !!
@coziestbbw
This would be a perfect song for an anime intro. Taemin I’m so proud of you and the artwork you’ve given us.