How Taemin slayed three generations of Korean music, from Shinee to his solo debut to SuperM, the ‘Avengers of K-pop’
- Taemin is the face and most experienced member of SuperM, an idol supergroup that could rival BTS, although Exo’s Baekhyun is the leader
- He might be doing his military service, but fans were still excited over his Just Me and You birthday performance released on July 18
After 13 years of continuous activity in K-pop groups and as a solo artist, Taemin bid fans an emotional temporary farewell when he enlisted for his military duties on May 31. Supportive fans sent him off with warm wishes and love.
But his absence didn’t stop them from getting excited when his agency, SM Entertainment, released his special performance Just Me and You on July 18, his 28th birthday, this past weekend.
Despite being in the industry for over a decade, Taemin still remains one of the most important and relevant idols of K-pop. His artistic impact has led to the nickname “Idol’s Idol”.
This is how he slayed not one, not two, but three generations of K-pop music.
Second generation: Shinee
Taemin debuted as part of the boy band Shinee in 2008. An experimental and contemporary music group, they broke record after record with their ever-evolving music, stunning visuals and complex dance choreography. And the member who stood basking in the glory of those dance moves was none other than Taemin.
His sweet-faced persona and energy combined with his out-of-the-world dancing skills established him as a valuable member of the team. He was known as Shinee’s “dance machine”, bringing their choreography to another level.
