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===2000—2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang===
===2000—2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang===
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Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was with Maddie in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo".<ref name= "Taeyang Profile - Naver">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = Taeyang Profile - Naver | author = | publisher = Naver| date = |url =http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=%ED%83%9C%EC%96%91&os=173766 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label [[YG Entertainment]], where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee [[G-Dragon]] and former trainee (now a member of [[2pm]]) [[Kim Junsu]] . The two were later coined as GDYB.<ref name= "'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = '준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고 | author = | publisher = Sports Chosun | date = |url =http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm | accessdate = 2010-01-15}}</ref> In 2003, Taeyang provided the rap verse in singer [[Wheesung]]’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.<ref name="'태양'이 누구인가요?">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = '태양'이 누구인가요? | author = | publisher = Nate | date = 2008-07-30 |url =http://ask.nate.com/qna/view.html?n=8438034 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref>
Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was with Maddie in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo".<ref name= "Taeyang Profile - Naver">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = Taeyang Profile - Naver | author = | publisher = Naver| date = |url =http://people.search.naver.com/search.naver?sm=tab_txc&where=people_profile&ie=utf8&query=%ED%83%9C%EC%96%91&os=173766 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label [[YG Entertainment]], where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee [[G-Dragon]] and former trainee (now a member of [[2PM]]) [[Kim Junsu]]. The two were later coined as GDYB.<ref name= "'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = '준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고 | author = | publisher = Sports Chosun | date = |url =http://sports.chosun.com/news/news.htm?name=/news/entertainment/200607/20060708/67h18001.htm | accessdate = 2010-01-15}}</ref> In 2003, Taeyang provided the rap verse in singer [[Wheesung]]’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.<ref name="'태양'이 누구인가요?">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = '태양'이 누구인가요? | author = | publisher = Nate | date = 2008-07-30 |url =http://ask.nate.com/qna/view.html?n=8438034 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref>


Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees ([[T.O.P (entertainer)|T.O.P.]], [[Daesung]], [[Seungri]], and [[Hyun Seung]]) to form the group [[Big Bang (Korean band)|Big Bang]]. Before their official debut, however, [[Hyun Seung]] was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning ''sun''), Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = 동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양' | author = | publisher = Nate | date = 2008-06-13 |url =http://www.dcnews.in/etc_list.php?code=succeed&id=11632 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> The group's formation was documented on television.<ref name="Big Bang">{{cite web| title = Big Bang Profile | author = | publisher = KBS World | date = 2008-06-13 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896 | accessdate = 2010-01-15}}</ref> Although their debut was fairly successful, the group reached mainstream success with the release of their mini-album ''[[Always (Big Bang album)|Always]]'', which yielded the number-one song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Geojitmal'').<ref name="Big Bang's showcase">{{cite web| title = Big Bang's Showcase & First Fan Meeting | author = | publisher = Arirang | date = 2007-09-03 |url =http://www.arirang.co.kr/Tv2/Showbiz_OnLocation.asp?PROG_CODE=TVCR0112&OnAir_Date=2007-09-03&sys_lang=Eng | accessdate = 2009-12-07}}</ref> followed by "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: ''Majimak Insa'') from the mini-album ''[[Hot Issue (EP)|Hot Issue]]'' and "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: ''Haru Haru'') from ''[[Stand Up (Big Bang album)|Stand Up]]'', both chart-toppers.<ref name="빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입 ">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = 빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입 | author = Kim, Hyung Woo | publisher = Newsen | date = 2008-01-21 |url =http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=200034&code=100200 | accessdate = 2008-02-01}}</ref><ref name="Modeling Contract">{{cite web| title = Big Bang Signs Modeling Contract with FILA Korea | author = | publisher = KBS Global | date = 2008-09-08 |url =http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1546222_11692.html | accessdate = 2011-02-18}}</ref>
Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees ([[T.O.P (entertainer)|T.O.P.]], [[Daesung]], [[Seungri]], and [[Hyun Seung]]) to form the group [[Big Bang (Korean band)|Big Bang]]. The group's formation was documented on television as a documentary.<ref name="Big Bang">{{cite web| title = Big Bang Profile | author = | publisher = KBS World | date = 2008-06-13 |url =http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/entertainment/enter_artists_detail.htm?No=103896 | accessdate = 2010-01-15}}</ref> Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning ''sun''), Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing.<ref name="동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'">{{ko icon}}{{cite web| title = 동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양' | author = | publisher = Nate | date = 2008-06-13 |url =http://www.dcnews.in/etc_list.php?code=succeed&id=11632 | accessdate = 2010-01-31}}</ref> Their first album, ''[[Since 2007]],'' was a fair success,<ref name="Album Sales For The Month of February 2007">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Album Sales For The Month of February 2007| date=| publisher= | url = http://www.miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200702.htm| work= Industry Association Of Korea| pages = | accessdate = 2008-02-15 | language = Korean |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071221002110/http://miak.or.kr/stat/kpop_200702.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-12-21}}</ref> and included Taeyang's first solo song "Ma Girl." The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; [[Revised Romanization]]: ''Geojitmal'') from their 2007 mini-album ''[[Always (Big Bang album)|Always]]'', which topped several charts upon its release. The singles, "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: ''Majimak Insa'') from the mini-album ''[[Hot Issue (EP)|Hot Issue]]'' and "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: ''Haru Haru'') from ''[[Stand Up (Big Bang album)|Stand Up]]'', became chart-toppers as well.<ref name="빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입 ">{{ko icon}} {{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= 빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입 | date=21 January 2008| publisher= | url = http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?news_uid=200034&code=100200| work= Newsen| pages = | accessdate = 1 February 2008 | language = Korean}}</ref><ref name="Big Bang's 'Day by Day' Sweeps J-POP Charts for Four Weeks">{{cite news | first= | last= | coauthors= | title= Big Bang's 'Day by Day' Sweeps J-Pop Charts for Four Weeks| date= 8 September 2008| publisher= KBS Global| url = http://english.kbs.co.kr/mcontents/entertainment/1546222_11692.html| work= | pages = | acc//www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/= English}}</ref>


===2008—present: Solo career establishment===
===2008—present: Solo career establishment===

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Taeyang
Background information
Birth nameDong Young Bae
Also known asTaeyang, Sol
Born (1988-05-18) May 18, 1988 (age 36)
Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
GenresR&B, hip hop, pop, k-pop, soul
Occupation(s)lead vocal, main dancer, sub rapper, spokesperson
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2006–present
LabelsYG Entertainment (South Korea)
YGEX (Japan)
Websitetwitter.com/Realtaeyang

Taeyang's signature
Birth name
Hangul
동영배
Hanja
Revised RomanizationDong Young-bae
McCune–ReischauerTong Yŏngbae
Stage name
Hangul
태양
Hanja
Revised RomanizationTaeyang
McCune–ReischauerT'aeyang

Dong Youngbae (born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (Hangul: 태양, Hanja: 太陽, meaning Solar) or Sol, and is a South Korean recording artist and entertainer. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12 alongside fellow member and leader G-Dragon. After six years of vocal and dance training, he made his debut in 2006 as a member of popular Korean boy band, Big Bang.

Career

2000—2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang

Main article: Big Bang (Korean band)

Taeyang's first appearance in the entertainment industry was with Maddie in the hip-hop group Jinusean's music video "A-yo".[1] The collaboration eventually lead him to successfully auditioning into the group's record label YG Entertainment, where he became one of the rappers alongside fellow trainee G-Dragon and former trainee (now a member of 2PM) Kim Junsu. The two were later coined as GDYB.[2] In 2003, Taeyang provided the rap verse in singer Wheesung’s single "Player" on the latter's second album.[3]

Although Taeyang was scheduled to debut alongside G-Dragon as the duo GDYB, the plan was scrapped by their record label. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (T.O.P., Daesung, Seungri, and Hyun Seung) to form the group Big Bang. The group's formation was documented on television as a documentary.[4] Before their official debut, however, Hyun Seung was dropped and their final lineup consisted of five members. Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning sun), Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing.[5] Their first album, Since 2007, was a fair success,[6] and included Taeyang's first solo song "Ma Girl." The group achieved mainstream success with the release of the song "Lies" (Korean: 거짓말; Revised Romanization: Geojitmal) from their 2007 mini-album Always, which topped several charts upon its release. The singles, "Last Farewell" (Korean: 마지막 인사; Revised Romanization: Majimak Insa) from the mini-album Hot Issue and "Day by Day" (Korean: 하루하루; Revised Romanization: Haru Haru) from Stand Up, became chart-toppers as well.[7][8]

2008—present: Solo career establishment

After contributions to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang was scheduled to release a solo album. Initially scheduled for a September release, the project was pushed back due to conflicting schedules with his group.[5] Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot on May 22, 2008, backed by a production team that included Teddy, Yang Hyun Suk, Kush, and his fellow member G-Dragon.[nb 1] Moving beyond the hip-hop genre of Big Bang, Taeyang incorporated mainly R&B songs into his album, stating that it was his "main focus".[5] He expressed disappointment with the album, however, admitting that he did not write any of the songs; he later stated that he would do so in the future to express his "thoughts and ideas."[5]

The first single released was "Only Look At Me" (Korean: 나만 바라봐), an R&B song written by Teddy and Kush.[9] G-Dragon later recorded a "Part Two" version to the song. The second single was "Prayer (Korean: 기도)" which featured Teddy of 1TYM. Promotional videos were shot for both. In support of his album, he also staged his first solo concert, Hot.[10] Later on, Taeyang received two awards from the 7th Korean Music Awards: Best R&B/Soul Song for "Only Look At Me" and Best R&B/Soul Album.[11] Taeyang is the first "Idol group" or boyband member to receive such awards.

Throughout the majority of 2009, Taeyang contributed to his group's activities, recording the song "Lollipop" with his group and labelmate 2NE1. He later flew to Japan to promote the group's Japanese albums. After activities ended, he went back to the studio to record and release his first digital single "Where U At",[12] followed by another digital single, "Wedding Dress". Promotional videos were filmed for both "Where U At" and "Wedding Dress." "Wedding Dress" was voted #3 on an online poll for a Dutch radio station.[13]

Taeyang's first full-length album Solar was released on July 1, 2010. Two versions of this album - the “Regular Edition” and the “Deluxe Edition” - was released. The regular edition contained 11 songs, while the deluxe edition, limited to 30,000 copies worldwide, had 13 songs, including “Only Look At Me” and “Prayer" from Hot. On the first day of sales for the limited deluxe edition, the 30,000 copies released by YG entertainment were sold out in online and offline stores.[14] The album was later released on iTunes,[15] charting at the number-two spot on the iTunes' Top R&B-Soul albums chart in the United States and number-one in Canada, making him the first Asian musician to do so.[16] Two singles were released for promotion: "I Need A Girl" featuring his bandmate G-Dragon and "I'll Be There." At the end of 2010, Taeyang won the "Best Male Artist" award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Taeyang is scheduled to release his third solo album sometime in 2012.

Discography

Main article: Taeyang discography
See also: Big Bang discography

EPs

Albums

Filmography

Film
Year Film Role
2001 Besame Mucho
Music Videos
Year Title Role
2001 Jinusean - "AYO" Younger version of Sean
2003 1TYM - "Hot" Himself
2011 Tablo - "Tomorrow" Himself

Awards

Years Awards
2008
2010
2011

Notes

  1. ^ According to the credits on the album's jacket.

References

  1. ^ Template:Ko icon"Taeyang Profile - Naver". Naver. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  2. ^ Template:Ko icon"'준비된 그룹' 빅뱅, 대폭발 예고". Sports Chosun. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
  3. ^ Template:Ko icon"'태양'이 누구인가요?". Nate. 2008-07-30. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  4. ^ "Big Bang Profile". KBS World. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-15.
  5. ^ a b c d Template:Ko icon"동영배를 들어라, 빅뱅 '태양'". Nate. 2008-06-13. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  6. ^ Template:Ko icon "Album Sales For The Month of February 2007". Industry Association Of Korea (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2007-12-21. Retrieved 2008-02-15. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  7. ^ Template:Ko icon "빅뱅 쥬크온차트 8주 연속 1위 기염, JOO도 2주만에 7위 진입". Newsen (in Korean). 21 January 2008. Retrieved 1 February 2008. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  8. ^ "Big Bang's 'Day by Day' Sweeps J-Pop Charts for Four Weeks". KBS Global. 8 September 2008. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |acc//www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/= ignored (help)
  9. ^ Template:Ko icon"빅뱅 태양, 'HOT'로 솔로 데뷔 코앞". JK News. 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
  10. ^ Han, Sang-hee (2008-07-17). "Big Bang Members Branch Out as Soloists". JK News. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
  11. ^ Template:Ko iconOh, Mi (2009-03-12). "Taeyang of Big Bang Wins Double Prizes from the Korean Music Awards". CBS. Retrieved 2010-08-21.
  12. ^ Ryu, Seung-yoon (2010-03-30). "Big Bang members to continue solo career". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2009-12-07.
  13. ^ "Tae-yang Climbs in the Dutch Music Chart". KBS World. 2009-12-02. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
  14. ^ "Taeyang's Solo Album Sold Out Instantaneously". KBS World. 2010-07-02. Retrieved 2010-07-10.
  15. ^ "Solar Flare Up: Big Bang's Taeyang's Shines Bright on Brand New 'International' Release". DFSB Kollective. 2010-08-25. Retrieved 2010-08-25.
  16. ^ Template:Ko iconMun, Wanski (2010-08-26). "태양, 캐나다-미국-일본 아이튠즈 차트 '톱5'". Nate. Retrieved 2010-08-26.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by 12th Mnet Asian Music Awards - Best Male Solo Artist
2010 		Succeeded by

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