Taeyang Profile: Exploring BIGBANG’s Only Scandal-free Member (2024 Updated)

Who is Taeyang?

Taeyang is a famous South Korean male singer and songwriter. He debuted as a member of the legendary boy band Big Bang. Taeyang is known as a versatile artist with a clean lifestyle.

Despite not possessing a godlike face, his physique is highly appreciated by fans. Both his music albums and musical style are widely recognized by audiences.

Taeyang’s biography:

• Real name: Dong Young-bae (동영배)
• Stage name: Taeyang (태양)
• Date of birth: 18/05/1988
• Hometown: Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• Occupation: Singer, songwriter
• Years active: 2006 – present
• Record label: YG Entertainment, Universal Music Japan, The Black Label
• Collaborations with: Big Bang, GD X Taeyang, YG Family
• Married to: Min Hyo-rin

Taeyang’s Journey to Stardom

Beginning Career with Big Bang Debut

After the formation of the music group Big Bang, Taeyang took on the position of lead vocalist. Their first album was released fairly successfully, including Taeyang’s debut solo song “Ma Girl.”

At this time, the fame of Big Bang had not yet reached the heights that audiences expected. It wasn’t until the release of the song “Lies” that the group’s name began to explode. Subsequent songs like “Last Farewell” and “Haru Haru” consecutively topped the charts in the domestic K-pop music scene.

From their debut, nobody expected these five young men to become one of the most popular music groups and contribute significantly to the second generation of K-pop. The members didn’t possess the typical idol looks or uniform heights. What they had was talent, authenticity, and technical skills to captivate their audience.

Big Bang received numerous small awards. After Seungri’s scandal, the group now consists of four members.

Journey as a Solo Artist

After gaining fame, Taeyang began to nurture the intention of releasing his first solo album. Two years after debuting with Big Bang, he debuted solo with his first mini-album titled “Hot” in May 2008. He succeeded in bringing the R&B trend into his album, while Big Bang’s strength lay in hip-hop.

Taeyang continued to release his first digital singles “Where U At” and another single “Wedding Dress” in 2019. “Wedding Dress” received much praise from industry professionals.

In July 2010, his studio album “Solar” was officially released in two versions. This album sold out 30,000 copies on the first day of release. It ranked second on the iTunes R&B/Soul albums chart in the United States.

He regularly released singles, including “Ringa Linga” in May 2014. His album “Rise” was released the following month. It achieved number one status on Korean music charts and entered the top rankings on iTunes album charts in 10 countries worldwide. The song “Eyes, Nose, Lips” is considered one of Taeyang’s successful works.

In August 2014, Taeyang held his first Rise World Tour in 16 cities across 9 Asian countries. His second tour not only stopped in Asian countries but also performed live in the United States and Canada.

In 2023, Taeyang left YG and moved to Teddy’s The Black Label.

Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin’s Blissful Marriage

Despite the privacy of their personal lives, the relationships of artists always garner attention from the press and media. Taeyang didn’t hesitate to disclose his romantic relationship with his girlfriend, the sexy and charming actress Min Hyo Rin, to the public. The singer delighted fans with their sweet love story and loyalty to each other.

In May 2015, Taeyang publicly announced his relationship with the alluring, beautiful, and adorable actress Min Hyo Rin. Four years later, in February 2018, the couple held their wedding before Taeyang enlisted in the military. The wedding ceremony of the two featured a star-studded guest list, with participation from influential stars such as Big Bang, Black Pink, Lee Hi, Kang Sora, Zion.T, and more.

The couple currently enjoys a blissful marriage, and they have an adorable son.