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.
Strangers
Taemin Lyrics
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흩어지는 소음과 사람들 그 틈에 너
널 보게 된 건 우연인지 운명인지 그런 의민
더 이상은 소용없는 일이란 걸 알아 이미
스쳐가 널 모르는 듯이
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Strangers you forgot me got me 너와 내 이 순간이
Strangers you forgot me got me 스쳐가 이젠 멀리
You and I are strangers with memories
걸음은 시간에 발맞춰 날 이끌고
너와 내가 멈춰 둔 시간들을 뒤로한 채로 ah
꼭 실수처럼 닿아버린 시선에도 정한 듯이
그 누구도 붙잡지는 않는단 걸 알아 우린
스쳐가 날 몰랐단 듯이
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Strangers you forgot me got me 우리의 기억들이
Strangers you forgot me got me 너와 내 이 순간이
Strangers you forgot me got me 스쳐가 이젠 멀리
You and I are strangers with memories
오랜만이야 참
그런 말조차 꺼내지 않는 사이가 돼도
너와 나 기억의 조각 그 일부로 남아
영원히 지워낼 순 없어 자연스레 날 스쳐 지나가
참 이상하지 나보다 더 나를 아는 너는 이미
스쳐가는 사람들 속 하나뿐인 낯선 타인
더 이상 머무르지 않길
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Strangers you forgot me got me 알잖아 지금 우린
Strangers you forgot me got me 스쳐가 서로 멀리
Strangers you forgot me got me 희미해질 때까지
You and I are strangers with memories
The lyrics of Taemin's song "Strangers" depict a fleeting encounter between two individuals in a bustling city. The singer reflects on this unexpected meeting, questioning whether it was a mere coincidence or something fated. The singer acknowledges that their connection is now insignificant, as they both have moved on from whatever memories they once shared. They pass each other by, pretending not to recognize one another, acknowledging that they are now strangers with only memories to tie them together.
The song portrays a sense of longing and acceptance of the transient nature of relationships. It explores the idea that even the most intimate connections can fade into distant memories. The lyrics also highlight the paradoxical nature of human relationships, where two individuals can once share significant moments but ultimately become strangers again.
Overall, "Strangers" captures the bittersweet nostalgia of a past connection that has become distant, emphasizing the transient nature of relationships and the acceptance of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
분주한 거리 위 쉼 없이 울리는 call
On the busy streets, phone calls are constant without any breaks.
흩어지는 소음과 사람들 그 틈에 너
Amidst the scattered noise and people, there you are.
널 보게 된 건 우연인지 운명인지 그런 의민
Whether it's coincidence or fate, I wonder.
더 이상은 소용없는 일이란 걸 알아 이미
I already know that it's no longer useful.
스쳐가 널 모르는 듯이
Passing by you as if I don't know you.
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Because you and I are strangers who have shared memories.
Strangers you forgot me got me 우리의 기억들이
Strangers, you forgot me; our memories.
Strangers you forgot me got me 너와 내 이 순간이
Strangers, you forgot me; you and my present moment.
Strangers you forgot me got me 스쳐가 이젠 멀리
Strangers, you forgot me; now passing by far away.
You and I are strangers with memories
You and I are strangers who hold memories.
걸음은 시간에 발맞춰 날 이끌고
My steps align with time and lead me.
너와 내가 멈춰 둔 시간들을 뒤로한 채로 ah
Leaving behind the time when you and I stopped, ah.
꼭 실수처럼 닿아버린 시선에도 정한 듯이
Even in the gaze that accidentally touches, it feels intentional.
그 누구도 붙잡지는 않는단 걸 알아 우린
We both know that no one is holding onto anyone.
스쳐가 날 몰랐단 듯이
Passing by as if you didn't notice me.
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Because you and I are strangers who have shared memories.
오랜만이야 참
It's been a long time, really.
그런 말조차 꺼내지 않는 사이가 돼도
Even if we've become the type to not even speak those words.
너와 나 기억의 조각 그 일부로 남아
You and I remain as fragments of memories.
영원히 지워낼 순 없어 자연스레 날 스쳐 지나가
I can never erase it forever; naturally passing by.
참 이상하지 나보다 더 나를 아는 너는 이미
It's strange, you already know me better than I do.
스쳐가는 사람들 속 하나뿐인 낯선 타인
Among the passing people, a stranger who is the only one.
더 이상 머무르지 않길
Not staying any longer.
'Cause you and I are strangers with memories
Because you and I are strangers who have shared memories.
Strangers you forgot me got me 알잖아 지금 우린
Strangers, you forgot me; you know we are now.
Strangers you forgot me got me 스쳐가 서로 멀리
Strangers, you forgot me; now passing each other far away.
Strangers you forgot me got me 희미해질 때까지
Strangers, you forgot me; until it becomes faint.
You and I are strangers with memories
You and I are strangers who hold memories.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniel Davidsen, Linnea Anna Soedahl, Peter Wallevik, Sarah Elizabeth Barrios
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Meg White
Theres something so strangely haunting yet so relatable to this song! I feel like it just perfectly encapsulates the human experience of just existing and how we drift to and from people and how its not necessarily intended or a painful separation but that that somehow makes it even more painful in how unnoticed that person you shared all those memories with just slipped away and the gulf that has now appeared between you is often too big to cross despite how much of one another you still keep in the memories. Ugh idk I'm rambling I just think this is a very relatable and human song and it really hits home.
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としか結
Honestly this song hit on a deeper level then most music like this can. This is the type of topic you find in folk music or old ballads. Honestly it almost feels like he's singing about knowing someone from a distant past or his old self and recalling that he forgot himself or that other. Theres a quote i adore that goes, " Some of our memories are fragmented in time lost to be forgotten to the times/void. This is what i got from listening to this song and it hits on such a different note. I really love it like all his work. A true artist^^
Revengestar
Such a beautiful description. You are gifted with words <3
Kathryn Norman
Taemin is just a gift from God because he is just so good to look at and his voice is just so soothing :)
Kathryn Norman
@Saba Of course :)