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Taeyang

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Also known as Dong Young-bae, Sol (Taeyang)

Dong Young-bae (; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang () or SOL, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, Hot. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. Hot was followed by his first full-length studio album Solar (2010), which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon

Person · Open Library

Works
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Top works

  • White night

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Film & TV

Acting · Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Dong Young-bae (born 18 May 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (meaning Sun) or Sol is a South Korean singer-songwriter. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12. After six years of training, he made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band Big Bang.

Known for

  • ÜBERMENSCH G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR THE FINAL — Self2026
  • BANGCHELLA — Self2026
  • Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2025 : Le concert événement — Self - Guest2025
  • Tapis Rouge Gala Des Pièces Rouge2025
  • G-DRAGON IN CINEMA [Übermensch] — Self2025
  • Good Day — Self2025
  • ZIP DAESUNG — Self2024
  • Salon Drip — Self2023
  • Beat Coin — Self2022
  • SUCHWITA — Self2022

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
South Korea
Active from
1988
k-pop

Member of

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
82,827
Total plays
4,376,547

Tags

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Taeyang (born Dong Young-bae; May 18, 1988 in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea), is a South Korean recording artist and entertainer. 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 BIGBANG. In 2008, Taeyang released his debut mini-album Hot. On July 1, 2010, he released his first full-length album titled Solar. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/%ED%

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Key facts

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Taeyang at the premiere of Big Bang Made on June 28, 2016
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2006–present
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~22 min read

Encyclopedic overview

23 sections
Contents
  • Career
  • 2006–2008: Early beginnings and debut with Big Bang
  • 2008–2012: Solo career development and ''Solar''
  • 2013–2016: ''Rise'', first world tour and collaborations
  • 2017–2021: ''White Night'', second world tour and mandatory military service
  • 2022–present: New label and ''Down to Earth''
  • Artistry
  • Other ventures
  • Endorsements and fashion
  • Philanthropy
  • Personal life
  • Beliefs
  • Marriage and family
  • Achievements
  • Discography
  • Tours and concerts
  • Tours
  • Fanmeeting
  • Filmography
  • Television
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

Dong Young-bae (; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang () or SOL, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, Hot. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. Hot was followed by his first full-length studio album Solar (2010), which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart.

Taeyang's second studio album Rise (2014) peaked at number 112 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist in the chart, while its lead single, "Eyes, Nose, Lips", peaked at number one on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was one of the most popular songs in South Korea during 2014 and was awarded Song of the Year at the MAMA Awards, Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards. His third studio album, White Night, released in 2017, debuted at number one on the Billboards World Digital Albums and remained atop for two weeks, making Taeyang the second solo K-pop artist to have an album do so. Taeyang's vocal skills have been admired by music critics and he is regarded as one of the best vocalists in South Korea.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Taeyang” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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