[34] Taeyang released another two singles to promote the album: "Eyes, Nose, Lips" and "1AM." His song "Eyes, Nose, Lips", released in 2014, won Song of the Year in all major Korean awards, including Gaon Chart Music Awards, Golden Disc Awards, Melon Music Awards, and Mnet Asian Music Awards, making him the first R&B solo artist to do so. Instead, they were joined by four other trainees (TOP, Daesung, Seungri, and Hyun-seung) to form the group Big Bang. [112] His second album Rise is debuting at number 112 on Billboard 200 chart. Yang gave him the opportunity to audition, where he was successful, and accepted by the record label as a trainee. The duo teamed up with ZE:A's Hwang Kwanghee and released the single "Mapsosa", which peaked at number two on the Gaon Digital Chart. [39], Taeyang then embarked on the Rise World Tour in support of the album, visiting 9 countries and 16 cities in Asia beginning in August 2014. [7][8], Born and raised in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Dong Young-bae's first contact with music was playing the piano, where he enjoyed classical music composed by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert. TWICE Mina Goes Viral With Korean Netizens... Can You Guess Why. [54] The same year, he appeared on Mnet's Show Me The Money as a featured singer on labelmate Song Min-ho's single "Fear", composed by Zico during the semi-finals[55] which became one of the best-selling singles of the year. Big Bang's Taeyang revealed an inner lip tattoo by pulling his lip down on his photoshoot for the fashion magazine "Dazed & Confused". [9] When his family began struggling financially, Dong felt the need to find a job to help support them at a young age. He has a flower tattoo that trails from his neck to his chest. I like me as I am. The second tattoo that Taeyang proudly wears is the ‘Jesus’ and ‘cross’ depiction on the back of his neck, marvelously done by Anil Gupta; this tattoo was Taeyang’s 2nd ‘couple tattoo’ with GD, as Anil Gupta tattooed both of them day after day. [99], Throughout his career, Taeyang has sold an estimated 10 million records, making him one of the best-selling male South Korean R&B artists. All Rights Reserved. The tour concluded in early 2015 with an attendance of over 100,000 fans. 1 – Since 2007, was a moderate success,[18] 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 first extended play Always (2007). [72] He was discharged on November 10, 2019 along with fellow Big Bang member, Daesung. [19][20], After contributing to singer Lexy's album, Taeyang announced that he was going to release a solo album. It means that if you buy something through any of these link you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll get a small commission which supports the maintenance of this website like domain and webhosting costs, as well as time and effort spent to keep BIGBANGmusic active. Taeyang (BIGBANG) He has three big tattoos including a massive cross along his side and the word 'Passion' across his chest. The second tattoo that Taeyang proudly wears is the ‘Jesus’ and ‘cross’ depiction on the back of his neck, marvelously done by Anil Gupta; this tattoo was Taeyang’s 2nd ‘couple tattoo’ with GD, as Anil Gupta tattooed both of them day after day. [10] Choosing the stage-name Taeyang (meaning sun) because "the sun is the brightest star from the incalculable stars in the universe,"[16] Taeyang abandoned the idea of rapping to focus on singing. : Taeyang charms, teases and finds himself a girl", "Idol singer Taeyang dating actress Min Hyo-rin", "YG Confirms Big Bang Taeyang and Min Hyo Rin′s Relationship", "Big Bang member Taeyang Opens Up About His Relationship with Min Hyo-rin; how has he changed after dating her? Taeyang hinted at getting a new tattoo on his own Instagram account, in a group photo likely taken right after getting it done. Taeyang is known as a true Christian, and very religious. ", His fans are equally fascinated and worried, saying "Didn't it hurt?" [70] Taeyang was revealed as one of the cast members of tvN's new variety program, Livin' the Double Life, along with CL and Oh Hyuk. 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[12] There, he met fellow trainee and future bandmate Kwon Ji-yong. [57][58] Taeyang commenced his second world tour, White Night, with stadium concerts in Japan. The idea for a lip tattoo came from Taeyang's own mind. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. [63], Taeyang's third studio album, White Night, was released on August 16, 2017 with dual lead singles "Darling" and "Wake Me Up". [61] The tour is set to visit 19 cities around the world,[62] including stops in North America, with concerts in eight cities across Canada and the United States. [49][50][51][52][53]

[38] "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was the second best-performing single of 2014 in South Korea. His debut single, "Only Look at Me", narrates a selfish relationship, while in "I Need A Girl" he describes his ideal type.[81]. [Photo] Taeyang’s new tattoo ‘Passion’ 2015 Posted in BIGBANG 빅뱅 News Archive 2015. Taeyang said in the interview, "I will dance and sing until I die. The idea for a lip tattoo came from Taeyang's own mind. The regular edition contained eleven songs while the deluxe edition, limited to only 30,000 copies, had 13 songs, including "Only Look at Me" and "Prayer" from Hot. [Info] OUT OF CONTROL starring T.O.P and Cecilia Cheung, [Infographic] Out of Control starring T.O.P - Filming Locations in Germany 2016, [Photos | Videos] OUT OF CONTROL Press Conference in Shanghai 2016-06-14, [ENG trans] Interview with Unit Production Manager for T.O.P's new movie 'OUT OF CONTROL' 2016-04-07, [Videos | Photos | ENG transcript] T.O.P Out Of Control BTS Film Shooting in Cochem 2016-04-12, [Press Release] Action Thriller 'Out of Control' gets underway in Germany, [Video] T.O.P German N24 Documentary: The Making of “Out of Control”, TOP, Daesung D-Lite, Seungri V.I, G-Dragon, Taeyang SOL, Daesung D-Lite, Seungri V.I, G-Dragon, Taeyang SOL, [Photos | Videos] 2019-11-10 Taeyang and Daesung’s discharge from Mandatory Military Service, [Photos | Videos] 2019-10-26 G-Dragon discharge from mandatory military service #ONE_OF_A_KIND_GD , [Photos | Videos] 2019-09-22 Daesung at Igija Festival Day 4, [Photos | Videos] 2019-09-21 Daesung at Igija Festival Day 3, [Photos | Videos] 2019-09-20 Daesung at Igija Festival Day 2, [Photos | Videos] 2019-09-19 Daesung at Igija Festival, [Commercial] New version of TOP x Sohee Reebok Classic Commercial, [Photo] Cobrinha Instagram Update with 'blonde' Seungri 2015-04-08, [TOUR GALLERY] BIGBANG 2015-2016 World Tour 'MADE' (overview, set-lists and more), [To:ur Imagination] Unreleased Photos of BIGBANG’s Taeyang from His KTO Photoshoot, Out of Control - The Phantom Drive (2016) starring T.O.P, Cecilia Cheung and Michael Trevino, [ENG Lyrics] Korean lyrics and English translation for #BIGBANG Loser and Bae Bae, [Article] October Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced, [Article] October Boy Group Member Brand Reputation Rankings Announced, [Article] [YG Life] ‘Return of the King’, G-DRAGON or GD or Kwon Jiyong, We Like Them All… Decorates ‘VOGUE’ cover in 4 Years, [Article] Seungri Attends 2nd Hearing For 8 Charges, [Article] October Boy Group Brand Reputation Rankings Announced, [Digest] BIGBANG Daily News Summary 2020-10-24, [Photo] Athlete Yoshihiro Akiyama posts birthday Instagramfor daughter with #throwback G-Dragon pic 2020-10- 24, [Photos] more G-Dragon x Vogue Korea 2020, #ICYMI (Social Media) BIGBANG Daily Instagram Summary 2020-10-23 #권지용 #태양 #탑 #최승현, [Digest] BIGBANG Daily News Summary 2020-10-23.

The collection is set to debut in Hong Kong on July 27 with the prices ranging from $447-$9,490. The third tattoo is a big cross on his right side of his body, between the rib and his arm. [13], Although Dong was scheduled to debut alongside Kwon as the hip hop duo GDYB (with Kwon choosing the stage-name G-Dragon),[14] the plan was scrapped by their record label. au where you have a tattoo of what your soulmate is most passionate about; since you were little you had a small cute tattoo on your wrist of a pair of dance tap shoes; but what did you know you were only 4 and only thought “those are pretty shoes! [12] However, he became mainly an R&B singer and dancer,[74] but is also known for fusing hip-hop, soul, and EDM with R&B in his solo albums. [30][31], Taeyang took two years to record new materials and participate in promotional activities with Big Bang for their Korean EPs Tonight (2011) and Alive (2012) as well as the Japanese studio album Alive (2012). ", "Winners from the 4th Gaon Chart K-POP Awards", "Winners from the '2014 MelOn Music Awards'! [64] "Darling" became a Top 10 hit on the Gaon Digital Chart while "Wake Me Up" managed to chart at number five on Billboard's World Digital Songs. The former became his first chart topper on the Gaon Digital Chart while the latter peaked at number seven.