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.
Truth
Taemin Lyrics
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화려하게 포장하지 않은 맘을 줄게
너여야 해 내 모든 순간 남은 날의 간절함까지
내 맘의 또 다른 그 이름은 너라는 걸
오직 널 위한 truth truth truth
내 맘에 가득한 truth truth truth
전하고 싶은 내 truth
이제 아름다운 모든 것을 너라고 부를게
뭐 기적 같은 거창한 말은 하지 않기로 해
나였음 해 네 모든 순간 눈을 뜨고 잠들 때까지
영원의 또 다른 그 이름이 들리니
오직 널 위한 truth truth truth
내 맘에 가득한 truth truth truth
전하고 싶은 내 truth
전하고 싶은 내 truth
오직 널 위한
Tonight 모든 걸 기억해 내 눈에 널 담으며
내 마음이 너의 마음으로 전하는 이 말
오직 널 위한 truth truth truth
내 맘에 가득한 truth truth truth
전하고 싶은 내 truth
너에게 들려줄
널 위한 유일한 truth
In TAEMIN's song "Truth," the lyrics convey a heartfelt message about the sincerity of love. The song explores the idea that flowery words eventually wither away, revealing the true intentions and emotions hidden within. TAEMIN declares that he will give his unadorned heart to the person he is singing to, emphasizing that it should only be for them. He believes that they are the embodiment of everything beautiful and precious, and he promises not to use exaggerated or grandiloquent words to describe their connection. Instead, TAEMIN wants his truth to be genuine and authentic.
As the song progresses, he expresses his desire to be with this person from the moment they open their eyes in the morning until they fall asleep at night, implying that he wants to experience all the moments of their lives together. TAEMIN wonders if the name of his everlasting love for them can be heard, suggesting that it is a love that transcends time and space.
Overall, "Truth" showcases TAEMIN's devotion to a special someone, promising to be their unwavering support and to convey his genuine feelings, unfiltered by embellishments or insincerity. It speaks of a love that is pure and true, one that is meant solely for that person.
Line by Line Meaning
향기로운 말은 결국 시든단 걸 알아
I know that sweet words eventually wither away.
화려하게 포장하지 않은 맘을 줄게
I will give you a heart that is not dazzlingly wrapped.
너여야 해 내 모든 순간 남은 날의 간절함까지
You have to be the one, with all my moments and the urgency of the remaining days.
내 맘의 또 다른 그 이름은 너라는 걸
The other name in my heart is you.
오직 널 위한 truth truth truth
Only the truth for you, truth truth truth.
내 맘에 가득한 truth truth truth
The truth that fills my heart, truth truth truth.
전하고 싶은 내 truth
The truth I want to convey.
이제 아름다운 모든 것을 너라고 부를게
Now, I will call everything beautiful as you.
뭐 기적 같은 거창한 말은 하지 않기로 해
I decide not to use grand words like miracles.
나였음 해 네 모든 순간 눈을 뜨고 잠들 때까지
I hope to be with you in every moment until you open and close your eyes.
영원의 또 다른 그 이름이 들리니
Can you hear the other name of eternity?
Tonight 모든 걸 기억해 내 눈에 널 담으며
Tonight, I will remember everything as I gaze into your eyes.
내 마음이 너의 마음으로 전하는 이 말
These words convey my heart to yours.
너에게 들려줄
I will tell you.
널 위한 유일한 truth
The only truth for you.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: G'harah Degeddingseze, Hye Jeong Kim, Jae Kwang Lee, Jayrah Gibson, Joshua Chasez, Omar Tavarez, Victor Portillo
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