Lee Tae-min (Korean: 이태민; born July 18, 1993), known mononymously as Taemin… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Tae-min (Korean: 이태민; born July 18, 1993), known mononymously as Taemin (태민) is a South Korean singer and actor. He is a member of the South Korean boy group SHINee, dance-centered group S.M. The Performance, and super-group SuperM.

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.

Identity
Taemin Lyrics

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저 멀리 펼쳐진 불빛들과
멈춘 듯 느리던 순간 그 사이
늘 말 없이 날
비추던 너의 눈

불현듯 떠오른 장면들과
먹먹히 차오르다 넘치는 감정 속을
파고들어 I'm not over you

Woo woo woo, yeah woo woo woo

Base to ace
Base to ace
(Base)
눈 부신 빛 너머에 (to ace)
변함없이 여전해 (base)
다시 새겨 내 안에 (to ace)
Oh

더 뜨겁게 나를 태워 내 oh oh oh

여전히 남겨진 감정들과
천천히 시선을 마주쳐 난
Oh 이제서야 편안히 쉬는 숨

잠든 듯 멈췄던 모든 게 다
새벽을 지나 다시 눈 뜨는 순간 속에

나를 비춰 오는 너의 눈
Woo woo woo, yeah woo woo woo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Taemin's song "Identity" explore themes of longing, nostalgia, and self-discovery. The opening lines describe a moment between two individuals, where time seems to slow down and the singer is captivated by the other person's silent gaze. The use of the metaphorical "불빛들" (lights) suggests a distant and dreamlike atmosphere.

The next verse delves into the singer's introspective journey, as they recall various scenes and emotions that resurface unexpectedly. The phrase "먹먹히 차오르다 넘치는 감정 속을" (filled with overwhelming emotions) captures the intensity of their feelings. Despite these emotions, the singer admits that they are still not over the person they are reminiscing about.

The chorus, with the repetition of "Woo woo woo," serves as a melodic interlude, adding an emotional layer to the song. The lines "Base to ace" and "눈 부신 빛 너머에" (beyond the dazzling light) suggest a desire to surpass expectations and break free from limitations. The mention of "여전해" (unchanging) and "변함없이" (constant) hints at the lasting impact this person has had on the singer.

Continuing into the second verse, the singer acknowledges the remaining emotions that linger within them. They describe slowly meeting someone's gaze and finally finding solace in their own breath. The phrase "잠든 듯 멈췄던 모든 게 다" (everything that seemed asleep and stopped) implies a sense of stagnation or suspension. However, as daybreak comes and they open their eyes, they see themselves reflected in the other person's gaze once again.

Overall, "Identity" is a song that delves into the complex emotions of longing and self-discovery. It explores themes of yearning for someone who has left a lasting impact, reminiscing about shared moments, and finding comfort and reflection in the presence of another person. The repetition of the "Woo woo woo" chorus adds an ethereal atmosphere, amplifying the emotions conveyed throughout the song.

Line by Line Meaning

저 멀리 펼쳐진 불빛들과
The distant spread of lights

멈춘 듯 느리던 순간 그 사이
In between the moments that seemed to have stopped

늘 말 없이 날
Always silently shining on me

비추던 너의 눈
Your eyes that used to reflect on me

불현듯 떠오른 장면들과
Sudden scenes that come to mind

먹먹히 차오르다 넘치는 감정 속을
In the overflowing emotions that grow thicker and denser

파고들어 I'm not over you
I delve into, I'm not over you

Woo woo woo, yeah woo woo woo
Woo woo woo, yeah woo woo woo

Base to ace
From base to ace

눈 부신 빛 너머에 (to ace)
Beyond the dazzling light (to ace)

변함없이 여전해 (base)
Unchanging, still the same (base)