Taeyang
Sign in to saveDong 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
- Born
- 1988-05-18
- Works
- 1
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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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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Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Chemical recycling of poly(bisphenol A carbonate): 1,5,7-Triazabicyclo[4.4.0]-dec-5-ene catalyzed alcoholysis for highly efficient bisphenol A and organic carbonate recovery
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- Dielectric and piezoelectric properties of 0.7 Pb(Mg<sub>1/3</sub>Nb<sub>2/3</sub>)O<sub>3</sub>-0.3 PbTiO<sub>3</sub> single crystal poled using alternating current
· 2018 · cited 132x
- The surgical safety checklist and patient outcomes after surgery: a prospective observational cohort study, systematic review and meta-analysis
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- High-temperature electromechanical characterization of AlN single crystals
· 2015 · cited 106x
- Structural basis of recognition and destabilization of the histone H2B ubiquitinated nucleosome by the DOT1L histone H3 Lys79 methyltransferase
· 2019 · cited 91x
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Key facts
- Person.name
- Taeyang
- Person.image
- Taeyang - MADE THE MOVIE Premiere (cropped).jpg
- Person.caption
- Taeyang at the premiere of Big Bang Made on June 28, 2016
- Person.birth_name
- Dong Young-bae
- Person.birth_place
- Uijeongbu, South Korea
- Person.children
- 1
- Person.signature
- Taeyang signature.png
- Musical artist.embed
- yes
- Musical artist.instrument
- Vocals
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2006–present
- Musical artist.past_member_of
- YG Family
- Musical artist.alias
- SOL
- Korean name/auto.child
Key dates
- Born
- 18 May 1988
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- South Korea
- Place of birth
- Uijeongbu
- Spouse
- Min Hyo-rin
- Occupation
- pop singer
- Educated at
- Chung-Ang University
- Languages spoken
- Korean
- Genre
- K-pop
- Instrument
- voice
Article
23 sectionsContents
- 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.