Basic Info about Lee Taemin
Lee Tae-min (born July 18, 1993[1]), better known by the mononym Taemin, is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He debuted as a vocalist and main dancer of the group Shinee in May 2008. He began his acting career in 2009 with MBC's comedy Tae Hee, Hye Kyo, Ji Hyun as Junsu.[2] Taemin made his solo debut with his first EP titled Ace on August 18, 2014 with title track "Danger".[3] On February 23, 2016, Taemin rel...
2008–13: Career beginnings
Lee Taemin was born on July 18, 1993. Growing up, Taemin dreamed to be a pilot until he discovered dancing when he was in 6th grade. His parents, noticing his talent for dance, prompted him to audition during the 2005 SM Open Weekend Audition Casting where he was accepted immediately. In 2008, Taemin was chosen to debut as a member of Shinee at the age of 14. The group official debuted on May 25, 2008, in the program SBS's Inkigayo.[5] Additionally to his work as ...
2014–present: Ace, Press It and Solitary Goodbye
On August 18, 2014, Taemin made his solo debut and released his first mini album Ace, which contains six songs.[3] The music video for the title song, "Danger", was released on August 16. The choreography for "Danger" was created by American choreographer Ian Eastwood and SM's performance directing team BeatBurger. Taemin headed to a dance studio in L.A. in order to learn the performance.[13] On February 3, 2015, Taemin was confirmed for the cast of the fi...
Personal life
In March 2011, he transferred to Hanlim Multi Art School from his previous school, Chungdam High School to accommodate his hectic schedule for Shinee’s Japanese advancement.[22] He graduated in February 2012, but was unable to make it to the ceremony due to his groups activities.[23] He is currently majoring in Musical and Film at Myongji University.[24]
ランダム facts/Q&As from Seek Magazine in September of 2014.
1. What is your ideal age to get married? A: If possible I want to get married as soon as possible (LOL). 2. Which hairstyle do you prefer (on a girl)? Short, bob, semi-long, or long? A: Whatever is the hairstyle that suits that person, I will like it. 3. What Korean food would you recommend to your Japanese fans? A: Gajamisikhae (spicy fermented flatfish). I also just recently ate it for the first time, but it’s really “the world’s best”! That’s h...