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Taemin
태민
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Background information
Birth nameLee Tae-min (이태민)
Also known asMaknae, Dancing Machine
Born (1993-07-18) July 18, 1993 (age 31)
Seoul, South Korea
GenresContemporary R&B, pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s)Dancer, singer, actor, promotional model, radio host, presenter
Instrument(s)Piano, guitar
Years active2008–present
LabelsSM Entertainment
EMI Music Japan[1]
Lee Taemin
Hangul
이태민
Hanja
李泰民
Revised RomanizationI Tae-min
McCune–ReischauerYi Tae-min

Lee Tae-min (Hangul: 이태민; Hanja: 李泰民; born July 18, 1993) is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, actor, promotional model, and radio host. He is a member of South Korean boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment, as the main dancer and vocalist.

Biography

He studied Chinese in Beijing in 2007. In March 2011, Taemin transferred to Seoul Arts High School from his previous school, Chung Dam High School to accommodate his hectic schedule for Shinee’s Japanese advancement.[2] He graduated in February 2012 but was unable to make it to the ceremony due to SHINee activities.

Career

Main article: Shinee

Taemin was discovered at the 2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting. In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee, the 5-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo."[3] Taemin was known as the youngest member in SHINee, taking part as the main dancer. With the members, Taemin has done various performances, commercials, clothing advertisement and others. His latest solo photoshoot was for September issue in "Nylon" magazine, showing a masculine side of him as he has reached the age of 20.

Solo

In 2009, he played "Goodbye My Love" on piano with 8Eight singing. In 2010, he rapped "Introduce Me a Good Person“ with Key and SNSD's Yoona for SNSD's 1st Asian Tour “Into The New World” in Shanghai. For the "Korean Music Wave In Bangkok 2012" he had a special stage performance with IU. They sang Gee, Juliette and Hello. [4] To support fellow labelmate, BoA, he danced with her for her comeback stage of "Only One", and several times more after. [5] On September 19, Taemin released a solo track titled, "U", for the drama To The Beautiful You.

Acting

Taemin debuted as an actor as Lee Junsu in the sitcom Taehee-Hyegyo-Jihyun! (Template:Lang-ko).[6] He later played Kim Sung Jae on Moon Night 90 with group member, Key.

Taemin has done cameo/appearances in tv dramas or sitcoms like Athena, High Kick! 3 and Salamander Guru and The Shadows. Taemin hopes to receive more roles in the future.

Voice Acting

In December 2011, Taemin took part as voice actor for the Korean animated movie called The Outback as the main character, Johnny, a white koala turned hero, along with fellow labelmate, Girls' Generation's Sunny.[7]

Television shows

Taemin has appeared on television shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion as a guest star alongside his Shinee group mates Key, Jonghyun, and Onew in several episodes. He appeared together with other idol group members, including Dongho from U-KISS, Shorry J from Mighty Mouth, Jinwoon from 2AM, Yunhwa from T-Max, Seunghyun from F.T. Island, and Mir from MBLAQ.

In January 2012, Taemin join Immortal Song 2[8] and made history as the first singer since “Immortal Song 2” broadcast to have a tie among the participants. At that time, Taemin performed "Mapo Terminal" from Silver Bell Sister and competed with musical actor Im Taekyung, both garnered 376 votes.[9] His appearance on "Immortal Song 2" is followed by other performances, rivaling by different random singers who competed as well. "At Least Once", "Goodbye City", "I Don't Know", "Terminal Mapo", "Wrongful Meeting (ft. f(x)'s Amber)", "When April Goes By", "Night Train", "Be Strong, Geumsoon-ah" and "Ecstatic Confession" are the songs Taemin had sung in Immortal Song 2.

Discography

Main article: Shinee discography

Soundtrack contribution

Year Title Song Duration Artist
2012 To The Beautiful You OST Part 5 너란 말야 (U) 03:35 Solo

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Other notes
2012 The Outback Johnny (voice-actor) Korean version

Television dramas

Year Title Role Network
2009 Tae Hee, Hye Kyo, Ji Hyun Junsu MBC
2010 Athena: Goddess of War Himself (cameo) SBS
2011 Moon Night 90 Kim Sung Jae MNet
2011 High Kick! 3 Taemin (cameo) MBC
2012 Salamander Guru and The Shadows Master of Disguise (cameo) SBS

Television shows

Year Title Role Network
2010 Invincible Youth Himself KBS
2010 Let's Go Dream Team! Season 2 Himself KBS
2010 Shall We Dance Himself KBS
2012 Immortal Song 2 Himself KBS
2012 Radio Star Himself MBC
2012 Shinhwa Broadcast Himself [jTBC]

Radio programs

Year Title Role Note
2010 Super Juniors „Kiss the Radio“ Special DJ with Jonghyun
2011 Heechuls „Youngstreet Radio“ Special DJ with Key

MC programs

Year Title Role Network
2010
(16 October)		 Show! Music Core Special Host with Key & Min MBC

References

  1. ^ Template:Ja icon "Shinee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
  2. ^ "Taemin transfers to an arts high school due to his busy schedule". March 1, 2011.
  3. ^ Template:Ko icon "Shinee's iple profile". Retrieved January 18, 2009.
  4. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxp1AA_nkhw&feature=related
  5. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJzwuGsrMgA
  6. ^ Template:Ko icon 샤이니 막내 태민, 엄친아로 연기 데뷔 (Shinee's Youngest Taemin Acting Debut as "Mom's Friend's Child"). ISPlus. May 5, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  7. ^ "SHINee's Taemin and SNSD's Sunny Dub for Children's Film "Koala Kid: Birth of a Hero"". January 3, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  8. ^ "SHINee's Taemin to Join cast of Immortal Song 2". Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "The first tie In Immortal Song 2". Retrieved March 3, 2012.

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