The youngest member of SHINee, Taemin has captivated audiences since his debut in 2008. Recognized for his incredible dance skills and smooth vocals, he’s not just a powerhouse performer in SHINee, but also a successful soloist. In 2014, Taemin embarked on a solo journey, showcasing his unique artistic vision. While remaining dedicated to SHINee, he’s carved a distinct path as a soloist. On July 18, Taemin turned 31, so let’s celebrate by revisiting some of his most unforgettable performances!
TAEMIN SPECIAL: Exploration of SHINee’s vocalist and dancer’s 10 enigmatic solo performances
1. FAMOUS
‘Famous’ is a seductive number through and through. The song marked a new turn in Taemin’s career as he cemented his identity as a versatile singer. This Japanese song by the talented maknae of SHINee only goes to show how easily he can sing in a foreign language too!
How can one mention Taemin and not mention ‘Move’? This song was celebrated for his display of an androgynous attire in the music video. His live performances for this song were no less. ‘Move’ is one of those songs that will remain iconic for a long, long time. There is also another stunning video of Taemin and Sunmi performing on the song!
When this song was released, many young female fans then are now old enough to qualify as the ‘noona’ (older sister) mentioned in this classic SHINee song. ‘Replay’ by SHINee has to one of the most iconic songs by second generation K-Pop groups. The song was recently seen making rounds on social media, partly out of nostalgia and partly out of the memes. Taemin did a solo performance of the song and rocked it completely. His sultry sweet vocals are enough for anyone to be charmed instantly.
‘Want’ by Taemin is a great song to dance to given the song has upbeat music through and through. The song was a great attempt at adding R&B music to Taemin’s discography. The live performance video is an absolute visual treat.
‘Criminal’ by Taemin is one of those songs that is not only sonically stunning but also very visually appealing. Taemin knows what his strengths are and they are smartly highlighted in this song. His performance video of ‘Criminal’ is one of those performances that cannot be missed!
As time has passed, Taemin has only grown stronger as a soloist. He knows what works for him the best. His lithe physique enables him to perform suave dance numbers that can leave anyone speechless. His performance of ‘Guilty’ at Studio Choom was quite the memorable one.
‘Advice’ by Taemin strayed slightly away from what the singer has mostly shown us in his solo songs. But the song created an impact nonetheless. It was a fresh change to Taemin’s visual where we see him sporting long mullet instead of the usual crop. Why don’t you listen to my advice and watch this live performance of Taemin’s ‘Advice’?
The chorus of the song is something that can only be deemed as a hauntingly beautiful verse. The song, despite its rapid beats, has a certain gothic charm to it. The music video was a stunning presentation and the live performance is no less. Dressed in all white, Taemin and his team of dancers showed off slick moves.
‘Drip Drop’ is one of Taemin’s earlier numbers which helped cement his appeal as a versatile performer. The singer presented a visual treat for the song by dancing to its sultry tunes in a desert-like setting.
Kid Milli is one of the most popular rappers in South Korea. Getting him to perform on a collaboration would only result in a banger performance. Taemin can hold his own fort effortlessly and when he brought along Kid Milli to perform ‘Black Rose’, worlds collided resulting in a sonically stunning performance of a lifetime.
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