Taeyang is a South Korean singer, songwriter, dancer and member of the boy band Big Bang.
He has been active in the music industry since 2006 and has become one of the most popular and influential artists in Korea and around the world.
He is known for his singing style, R&B music style, as well as his dance moves and stage presence.
He has won numerous awards and honors for his solo and group work, and has ventured into acting and fashion. He is a devout Catholic and has several tattoos representing his faith.
He married actress Min Hyo-rin in 2018 and is currently serving in the military.
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- Full name: Dong Young-bae
- Stage name: Taeyang
- Nicknames: YB, Sol, BaeBae
- Date of Birth: May 18, 1988
- Age: 35
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
- Nationality: South Korea
- Occupation: singer, songwriter, dancer, actor, model
- Height: 174 cm
- Parents: None
- Brothers and sisters: Dong Hyun Bae (older brother, actor)
- Spouse: Min Hyo-rin (actress, married in 2018)
- Children: One son
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Dong Young Bae, better known as Taeyang, is 35 years old and was born on May 18, 1988 in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
He grew up in a middle-class family with parents and his older brother Dong Hyun Bae, who is also an actor. He was interested in music from a young age and started playing the piano at the age of six.
He also learned to play drums, guitar, and saxophone. He attended Daejin High School, where he met his future bandmate G-Dragon.
He later transferred to Seoul Arts High School, majoring in music and dance. He graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in drama and film.
Personal life
Taeyang is a devout Catholic and has multiple tattoos that represent his faith. He has a cross on his right arm, a rosary on his chest, a dove on his left shoulder, and the word “Faith” on the right side.
He has another word “Jesus, I believe in you” on his left arm, and the initials “Jordan” On his right hand, it represents Michael Jackson, his musical inspiration.
He is an NBA fan and supports the Golden State Warriors. He is also an animal lover and has two dogs named Boss and Homie.
On February 3, 2018, Taeyang married actress Min Hyo-rin, after dating for four years. In 2014, Taeyang starred in the movie1 a.m.” music video.
They had a private wedding at a church in Seoul, followed by a reception at the Paradise City Hotel. They have a son, but his name has not yet been made public.
Profession
Taeyang started his career as a trainee at YG Entertainment at the age of 12. He was originally planning to debut as a rapper in a hip-hop duo with G-Dragon, but the plan was canceled. He then joined the boy group Big Bang with G-Dragon, TOP, Daesung, and Seungri.
In 2006, they released the single “We belong to each other”They quickly became one of the most successful and popular bands in Korea and Asia, with hits including “lie” ““Chunchun”, “Pokémon“, and”Bang Bang Bang“.
They have sold over 150 million records worldwide and have won numerous awards, including the 2011 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Global Act.
Taeyang also began a solo career, starting with the 2008 EP “Hot”, which won the Best R&B and Soul Album Award at the 6th Korean Music Awards.
In 2010, he released his first full-length album, Solar, which included the hit single “I need a girl” and “Wedding Dress”.
He became the first Asian artist to have two songs enter the iTunes Top 10 R&B/Soul Chart. He also launched his first solo world tour, Solar World Tour, which covered 11 countries and attracted more than 100,000 fans. In 2014, he released his second album “Rise”, which included the hit singles “Eyes, Nose, Lips”.
The song won Song of the Year at multiple music awards and topped the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 chart for eight consecutive weeks.
He also collaborated with American singer-songwriter Tablo and rapper G-Dragon on the song “tomorrow”included in the soundtrack of the Korean drama “Iris”.
In 2017, he released his third album, White Night, which showcased his mature and diverse musical style. This album spawned the single “Honey” and”wake me up”, and then he went on his second world tour, the “White Night World Tour”, visiting 19 cities and attracting more than 200,000 fans.
Taeyang has also ventured into acting and fashion. In 2010, he made his debut in the musical “Secret Garden,” playing himself.
In 2017, he also participated in the reality show “I Live Alone”, in which he showed his daily life and hobbies.
He has modeled for several brands and magazines including Calvin Klein, Vogue, Elle and GQ, and has also launched his own clothing line, Natural High Record, which reflects his urban street style.
net worth
Taeyang’s net worth is estimated to be $10 million.
His income comes from record sales, concerts, endorsements and other ventures. He is one of the richest and most influential celebrities in South Korea, with a loyal fan base around the world.
dispute
Taeyang has been the subject of controversy throughout his career, mostly related to his music and personal life. Some of the notable ones are:
In 2009, he was accused of plagiarism by American singer Omarion, who claimed that Taeyang’s song “Just a feeling” was plagiarized from his song “refrigerator”.
However, YG Entertainment denied the accusation and stated that they had legally purchased the copyright of the song from the original producer.
In 2014, he was criticized by some netizens for wearing a shirt printed with the Rising Sun flag, which is considered a symbol of Japan’s imperialism and oppression in South Korea and other Asian countries.
He apologized for his mistake and explained that he didn’t know what the flag meant and that he wore it only because it matched his outfit.
In 2015, he was in a car accident while driving a Porsche and rear-ended a taxi. He admitted his fault and compensated the taxi driver and passengers.
He apologized to fans and the public for the trouble he caused and said he would be more careful.
In 2017, there were rumors that he cheated on his wife, Min Hyo-rin, with Japanese actress Juri Ueno. The rumors originated from an article published by a Japanese magazine claiming that Taeyang and Juri Ueno were secretly dating in Hawaii.
However, both Taeyang and Ueno denied the rumor and said that they were just friends and had never met in Hawaii.
Taeyang also reiterated his love and loyalty to his wife and said the false accusations hurt him.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @__youngbae__
- Twitter account: @Realtaeyang
Filmography
Taeyang has appeared in the following movies and TV shows:
- Secret Garden
- I live alone
- Big Bang Manufacturing
- Big Bang: Alive Galaxy Tour Seoul Finals
- Big Bang: Alive Japan Tour
- The Big Bang: The Beginning
Discography
Album:
EP:
singles:
- My Girl
- prayer
- Just look at me
- Where are you
