Nobody dances like Taemin. He is a whole genre himself. His discography is just flawless. He is a real ARTİST. I recommend “Sayanora Hitori” (a masterpiece) from his Japanese album + another performance video “Thirsty” (one of my favorite songs and performances).

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

Sayonora Hitori is my fav

@sarbear_oz

8 ай бұрын

Sayonara Hitori is such a beautiful song.

@Auntie67

8 ай бұрын

Thirsty is also one of my favorite songs from Taemin!

@user-qx1bu4kd1q

8 ай бұрын

Criminal and Drip Drop are my favorite songs 🤍

@lolamontez5477

8 ай бұрын

My favorite songs are actually his bsides like Heaven, Strings, Back to you, Mystery Girl, Rise, Pinocchio, Holy Water, Be your enemy, Clockwork, Just Me and You…

You need to do the dance practices to "Move" and "Criminal" and "Idea". I was suppose to be cleaning house, but no one can take their eyes away from TAEMIN 💙

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

yes pls dance practice is a must!

@hawkeyejane2614

8 ай бұрын

Also love the Move #3 performance video with the amazing choreographer Koharu Sugawara-I always thought this shows the “flipped” masculine/feminine contrast.

@snoopygirl98

8 ай бұрын

Yes, Move dance practice changed my life. 😅

@snoopygirl98

8 ай бұрын

I’m so freaking excited 🎉 Work can wait …

@srshani

8 ай бұрын

most Definately so much of the Choreo is lost in the MV

Move was the first song I heard from Taemin after getting into Kpop in 2017(bc of SVT) before knowing he’s a member of Shinee. I was OBSESSED with it and even learned the choreo. I think there‘s a video about his singing journey. He worked hard to sound like he does today. I actually feel proud when I hear him. Also "Under my skin" is one of the most beautiful songs I‘ve heard. The live version is amazing, Taemin is just different.

@SpookyDarling

8 ай бұрын

Agreed that "Under my skin" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and such an underrated masterpiece!

@Lyf4rMusic

8 ай бұрын

SAME ! I remember it was October 2017 and It was my first ever K-pop song I saw a MV for and damn I was literally obsessed with it :D ... I watched like hundreds of reaction videos to prove to myself I wasn't going crazy lmao

@springdayswithyou

4 ай бұрын

The japanese album from under the skin its my favorite albums of all time. Such a masterpiece

@Mana64500

2 ай бұрын

Omg same in 2017 move got me into kpop very well even tho I staned Exo first but I got interested in Taemin a lot more than exo him and Exo are my ultimate

Taemins whole existence is a piece of art

Taemin is a kpop legend. One of the best soloists in the pop industry for sure.

@jayltee

8 ай бұрын

True. So many idols say he’s their inspiration. True legend

@ShynaRose

Ай бұрын

Idol of idols

Fun Fact: the woman dancing in Move is the choreographer :)

The fact that off-stage Taemin is the sweetest, cutest little bun never stops to blow my mind. There's no way to not love him.

he truly is so talented and inspiring, so skilled…TAEMIN THE KING❤️

On IDEA, Taemin was inspired by Plato's theory of ideas. Which is probably also why Taemin pronounces 'idea' like the Greek translation. The track was inspired by the allegory of the cave (Plato’s Cave), but Instead of ‘being trapped in a cave’ and living in the shadow of the truth, Taemin said he wants to free himself from the darkness and embark on a journey of enlightenment where he discovers a new ego, identity and meaning.

Every day is Taemin's day. 😇💎

No one could be like TAEMIN TAEMIN is the different level forever. THE KING of kings

Taemin , THE REAL KING OF THE INDUSTRY 🫣🫣🖤

taemin is such a god in the industry for me, glad you finally react to more of his music!

@unit4512

8 ай бұрын

I don't care what anyone says, he's the best artist in the industry by leaps and bounds

@norainiahmad185

8 ай бұрын

I agree with both of you taemin is the best artist and I will support his music and best dancer too....love him my baby cheese.

@angelicavalenzuela6587

5 ай бұрын

for me the best of the best the God of dance ! the best performer and dancer! he is unique i love him!

Taemin is the only ace of kpop, this title was gaved to him by sm itself.

TAEMIN is art walking

"Danger" is Taemin's first single off his solo debut album Ace from 2014, so this was Taemin when he was 21 years old. If you think he was amazing in the MV, just wait until you see it live. You need to see him perform "Danger" at SHINee's SHINee World Concert 2014 in Japan, kzread.info/dash/bejne/k4KCr5afmJrLm6Q.html. Taemin has been a solo artist for more than half his career now. He was one of the very first SM artists who was still part of an active group to go solo. Yet another thing that SHINee became the first in. Just think, he went from being made fun of because he couldn't sing, to becoming one of the top male solo artists that is considered the blueprint for what it takes to be a successful artist. And he did it all at such a young age that he was still among one of the youngest solo artists to debut at the time. As you can see from "Danger," Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson for a reason. The concept for "Danger" was supposed to give you that MJ feel. That's why this was his debut single instead of the album's title track "Ace." Michael Jackson has been one of Taemin's idols since he was a little boy. Believe me, it is not lost on him, SM or, least of all, fans, that he dances like Michael Jackson. But that's not the only reason why he is considered the Korean MJ. Taemin just has something special and his whole aura and being on stage radiates awe inspiring magnificence. He just embodies what it means to be a performer, similar to what made MJ so unique, special and legendary. If you want to really see Taemin pay tribute to Michael Jackson, just search "Taemin and Michael Jackson" or "SHINee and Michael Jackson" on KZread. There are several clips of multiple performances where Taemin and SHINee have performed tribute dances and participated in performances with Michael Jackson songs. This dance was choreographed by Ian Eastwood, a well-known young American choreographer, who I believe is right around the same age as Taemin -- this was Ian's first Kpop collaboration -- and I am sure he choreographed this dance to fit Taemin's natural dance-style not the other way around. Taemin did not just learn this choreography he merely perfected it LOL. If you enjoyed Taemin's dancing, you should check out his dance practice video for "Danger", you will get to see Ian actually teaching a little of the choreography and Taemin and him dancing together. Also, check out an interview with Ian on Steezy's KZread Channel, "SHINee Choreographer Reacts to Taemin, SHINee ...", to hear what it was like working on this choreography and how impressive he thinks Taemin and SHINee are, etc. He says when he was designing this dance SM kept coming back to him asking him to make it more difficult, and he was afraid because he wasn't sure Taemin would be able to sing and pull of the moves. However, he had no idea how skilled Taemin really was. However, as you are starting to discover, the way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. The more you watch Taemin dance, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be uniquely Taemin. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D "Danger" is timeless. That's kind of what SHINee is known for. As SM's experimental boy group SHINee are trendsetters and trail blazers. They are expected to create songs with styles and sounds that have never been seen or heard before and yet have a timeless appeal. (Just look at SHINee's debut song "Replay," which is considered one of the best debut songs of all time because it's so timeless that it never goes out of style.) And that even translates to the members' solo work. That is what makes SHINee so popular and why they are still one of the top groups and artists in the industry even after more than 15 years. And, as the other members of SHINee say, "Taemin can wear anything and pull off any look and it always looks good on him."

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@juanwalter

8 ай бұрын

magnificent explanation of Taemin's songs. Without a doubt SHINee is one of the best kpop groups and each member is special and magnificent. But Taemin is a beautiful and cool baby to me. Greetings

Taemin is an ace for real, and he's a dance genius. For suggestions, definitely Sayonara Hitori. I love b-sides from him, Strings, Rise, and Pansy are high on my list. He doesn't miss for me, so there are no bad choices. I definitely recommend reacting to live stages. He's an expert in his craft, and the stage is where he shines most.

Taemin is literally ART

Taemin is THE artist

Taemin The king of Kpop

Taemin is a complete artist!🇧🇷

Everything Taemin makes is so good that I don't even know which song to recommend anymore. Taemin is like an experience, such an amazing artist. Every performance he does is worth watching. I think what really made me become a fan is seeing his concerts footage because his skills are fully displayed there. He's not only a legendary dancer but also an excellent singer and his voice can move you to tears. If you want more recommendations: Black Rose, Artistic Groove, Shadow, Sayonara Hitori, Famous, Sexuality, Waiting For, Stone Heart And my personal favorite Taemin songs (these are either very happy or very sad 😅): Colours, I'm Crying, Clockwork, Mars, Monologue

Move genuinely broke society, broke the industry, changed the way people approached music and performance. It's really difficult to fully capture the relevance now. Experiencing it at the time was really a major impact. You watched everything being released by other artists after it sort of ripple out from that moment. Kpop before and kpop after can seriously be seen in different ways. I know this can easily be read as a stan comment but objectively it's seriously relevant.

"Criminal" and "Idea" are part of Taemin's 3rd Korean solo album called Never Gonna Dance Again. It is part of a trilogy, which started with his prologue "2 Kids," and continued with "Criminal" which is part of Act 1 of the album. "Idea" is part of Act 2 of the album and it brings the whole concept full circle. And now his follow up release "Advice" has become the epilogue to the story. As Taemin said in an interview: "The two acts put together tell a story. '2 Kids’ is about growing pains and depicts the story prior to the story in the album. You can think of '2 Kids' as a teaser before the movie called 'Never Gonna Dance Again.' Act 1 shows a new side of me. I think it’ll be something you’ve never seen in K-pop before. And Act 2 is the end-all-be-all. It’s the ultimate level of intensity. Never Gonna Dance Again’ was originally the name of the concept. Because it doesn’t make sense for me to stop dancing. But I wanted to give a sense of rebellion with the irony of the title.” Just so you know, the Taemin you see in the "Criminal" MV isn't really the criminal in the song. He is the victim who is being held captive by the criminal. I see the "criminal" as represented by the lover (i.e. the other side of him) that he is singing about, which is a metaphor for the pressure he feels under as a Kpop idol. The song is about living in a toxic relationship and being brainwashed by a lover. He has now fallen in love with the person (or thing -- i.e. his career) who is inflicting all the pain and suffering on him, so now he accepts the abuse as a normal part of the relationship. Even though he is being abused by that person -- possibly a metaphor for the pressure he is creating for himself with the need to always be the best in everything he does -- he can't help but love them and allow them to continue to hurt him, etc. All the abuse is happening to him, he is not hurting anyone else or doing anything criminal himself. Therefore, the story isn't about Taemin being a criminal. Notice, the S.W.A.T. team isn't arresting him. They pretty much walk right past Taemin and ignore him as they search for the criminal. The "boss" vibe is a facade he puts on to make people believe he is in control, but as you see in the "Criminal" choreography, he is being manipulated by all the outside forces around him. For example, we see him lying across the backup dancers' backs and they pick him up and manipulate him to do what they want him to do at that moment. A lot of his dance moves in "Criminal" are designed to make him look like a marionette puppet that is being pulled around by strings and being told what to do. Which is what you see when he is crouched down and he creates that wiggly, wave movement in the dance, etc. As part of the story, he has been held captive for so long that, as it says in the lyrics of "Criminal", he is now suffering from Stockholm syndrome, so he is no longer fighting the abuse and that is why you see him throw his bindings away. The criminal -- which is a metaphor for the pressure he has felt in his career -- no longer has to tie him up to keep him there. (Because he has fallen in love with the pain and suffering, he inflicts on himself as a artist, etc.) The backup dancers represent the forces he is struggling against as he fights with his mind over whether to stay or go, etc. Fun fact: It was Taemin's idea to include the police blotter/news clips in "Criminal". If you notice, the sound bites are from all over the world and they are speaking multiple languages. All of Taemin's dances tell a story. As he has said, he specifically designs his choreography to be a part of the story within the song and MV. So, "Criminal" is supposed to be slightly creepy, as well as sexy. He is literally being abused and asking you to please "destroy me more." Taemin pronounces Idea the way you hear him saying it in "Idea" because he is pronouncing it like the Greek word idéa, and not like the English pronunciation. The song is based on the Greek philosopher Plato’s theory of Ideas. Plato believed that an "Idea" is an ultimate reality. Every form has an idea, an image, or standard set for it and Plato believed that these ideas were eternal. For example, when talking about a human, everyone has an image, an ideal type of human according to Plato and once defined that description or thought is constant and never changing. In "Idea" Taemin is disagreeing with Plato's theory and he is saying that the world is not ruled by one ultimate definition of something or that there isn't only one voice. Taemin is saying he has many voices and thoughts influencing him. If he were to conform to only one way of doing something -- i.e., if he listened to everyone who told him there was only one way to be a Kpop Idol and he needed to do everything the traditional cookie cutter way -- then that would be like killing his spirit and everything that makes him who he is. Hence the lines in the song that say, "Killing me softly." Fun fact No. 2: The female voice you hear saying "Killing me softly" is BoA. She is a solo artist also under SM Entertainment, and she is Taemin's highly respected senior, who debuted with SM in 2000 at the age of 13 and, now after more than 23 years, she is known as one of the senior-most members of the industry. BoA is legend. Some have said, and I have to agree, that "Idea" is a metaphor for the way Taemin sees his career. He loves what he does, almost to the point of obsession -- like "my messiah" he is drawn to it and can't help worship it -- he practically needs to dance and perform to survive. But, at the same time, it pretty much controls his life. Living as an Idol means everything he does is done in the public eye, and he will never be able to live a normal life -- his "dangerous dream" that is engulfing him and "swallowing him" up. The stress and constant demand for perfection he feels may be slowly "Killing me softly," etc. I particularly like the verse in "Idea" that says: "The blue light, When you and I face each other, Stained in it, All one's feelings, It's an infinite range, In my world, Most dazzling,The absolute value of you, My my IDEA." These lines seem to be talking about Taemin's fans. SHINee's fan color is pearl aqua blue, so the blue light you see in the MV and the blue light he talks about in the lyrics of "Idea," makes me think he is referring to the impact and influence the fans have had on everything he has done in his career. And although he loves and appreciates us, it has not come without a few sacrifices and negative aspects as well. The mutual love and respect between Taemin and his fans also has added a lot of extra pressure on him because he always wants to give people his absolute best and he is constantly trying to live up to an impossible standard of self-imposed flawlessness. This album's whole concept is a metaphor for his life and career. With every release from this album, the concept was designed to be darker than the last. In "2 Kids" he was emotionally and physically beating himself up with regrets. In "Criminal" he was living in a toxic relationship. In "Idea" he takes the theme one step further, and says that even though it was my idea and my plan to live this life, nothing comes without a price, and because of that need for perfection, any chance of being average or living a regular life is pretty much dead. Taemin has sacrificed everything to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. If you are impressed with Taemin's dancing in these MVs, not only should you see his dance practice videos for "Criminal" and "Idea", but just wait until you see a live performance. You will be even more blown away. Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Over the years, as you see with "Criminal" and "Idea," he has infused his popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him. As a member of SHINee, Taemin has trained his entire career to be able to pull off this type of intense and intricate dancing while singing live and always sounding flawless the whole time. That is what SHINee are known for. So not only is Taemin an amazing dancer, but he is also one of the best singers in the industry, and the 5 members of SHINee make up one of the top groups, that everyone looks up to and dreams of even coming close to being as good as.

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@noemibernal4882

8 ай бұрын

Amazing comment! 👏 Thank you

@hazelmint6671

8 ай бұрын

I never knew those songs have such deep meaning! I'm amazed!! Thanks for this. ❤️

@MsCEL65

7 ай бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Wow! Great summary and explanations!! On point!

i have yet to find someone who dislikes taemin’s work, he’s just too good

Taemin is art! Japanese discography is insane ❤ Sayonara Hitori, Flame of Love, Holy Under my skin.

@naturalbornfoodie

8 ай бұрын

Holy Water you mean? I also like Door.

You mentioned Taemin’s dancers appreciating his performance and it’s so true. He has a lot of fans among his dancers, I’ve heard them speak about his skills many times and highly appreciating his artistry, but also working ethics. He’s such an example to everyone around him! Also he’s a huge fan of MJ and always spoke openly about a the inspiration he took/takes from the icon of Pop. There’s no other artist I admire so much in today’s music. Taemin became an icon himself and it didn’t happen overnight and without valid reasons. The industry adores him, looks up to him and greatly respects his outstanding work, he’s become a role model to countless number of younger (and older) Kpop idols. I recommend Press Your Number (written by Bruno Mars) Thirsty and Sayonara Hitori MVs, but please check out his other b-sides too - Heaven and Black Rose are a must!

He is the most interesting person to me, everything he does is captivating I love his mind 🤩🤩🤩

My #1 Artist in the world omggggg. Hes unmatched

god tier artist THEE Lee Taemin 👑💯💎

I'll never get tired of watching you react to Taemin seriously

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

same

Taemin is incredible. Talented, hardworking and an exceptional dancer. Just outstanding. He’s also adorable (his favourite English word).

My personal fav Taemin song is a Japanese release called 'Famous'. I was obsessed with the dance, the dance practise is the coolest thing ever and I cannot even tell you how often I watched it! Thing with Taemin is also when you see him in interviews or on his IG he is just the cutest fluffball, but the second he goes on stage he transforms into somebody totally different. He is the ultimate performer with a real vision and a true artist. To appreciate him fully you have to watch his live stage.

@Sayuri8663

8 ай бұрын

True 💯 Famous I love 💗

for your second hour you can listen to: Press Your Number, Famous, Thirsty, Ace, Flame of Love, Sayonara Hitori, Black Rose, 2 Kids.

all hail Taemin, the Idol of Idols, the King of Kpop

Taemin singlehandedly inspired the careers of at least half the 4th generation kpop artists out there. I'm not even sure that's an exaggeration. Also, i have a theory that the alternate name for SuperM was "Taemin and ths Shawols", but i could be mistaken on that point. 😸

The king of Kpop

Manifesting you reacting to Taemin THIRSTY🥹🥹

Fun fact: That's not just any female dancer in Taemin's "Want" MV. The girl you see highlighted in the shadows is Yoo JiMin (Karina) who is the leader and main dancer of aespa. She participated in this song as a rookie trainee even before aespa's debut. ("Want" was released in February 2019 and aespa didn't debut until November 2020.) She also participated in some of his live comeback stage performances and you can see her in Taemin's dance practice video. Taemin's "Want" is one of those songs that the lyrics take the song and performance up to the next level. :D The lyrics give the song and performance a whole other feel and it helps to explain the images and story you see being told in the MV. Many people think that "Want" has a vampire vibe, and I can see where some might get the vampire feel from this MV. After all, one of Taemin's nicknames is SHINee's eternal vampire because in some performances and MVs, the way he looks and the aesthetic of the performance gives him a vampire image. However, in "Want" Taemin is supposed to be portraying Lucifer. That's why he seems to have a love affair with those snakes. (The ones he is holding are real snakes.) And, like Lucifer, he is supposed to be seducing the audience and the girl using his devilish powers, which is why the choreography looks like he is slithering like a snake. The gate you see him standing in front of is supposed to be a representation of "The Gates of Hell " from French artist Auguste Rodin. Taemin is Catholic, and most of his MVs showcase his faith as it tells the story using numerous Biblical references. If you like his dancing in the MV, you have to see his "Want" dance practice video to really understand how intricate and breathtaking Taemin is with this choreography. No one moves the way Taemin does. Taemin is very unique and never does the same thing twice, he is constantly switching up his sound and dance style. However, you will see that it will always be very Taemin-like. Taemin started when he was a child by copying dancers that he saw on TV, such as Michael Jackson and Kpop star Bi Rain. And he didn't have any formal training until he joined SM. As trainees, SM originally planned to make SHINee a hip-hop group, so Taemin's dance training started out focusing on hip-hop dance styles. However, over the years, he has devoted himself to learning every style of dance. Taemin is literally the artist that everyone within the Kpop industry looks up to and respects.

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@naturalbornfoodie

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I recognized Karina. And Want is in my all time fav Kpop top 10. Nicely written overview, thanks!

Taemin is a legit mix of MJ and Prince combined... There is NO ONE like Taemin in K-pop! NO ONE.

The look and feel for "Move" is very specific, it's supposed to be androgynous and gender neutral. Early in his career when Taemin was growing up in SHINee he was known for his feminine look. The industry thought it was novel and cute to play up his feminine features. Being recognized for his delicate image, ended up giving him a real complex about the fact that people never saw him as a masculine man. It took him a long time to accept that he was known for his looks and to come to terms with the fact that everyone thought of him as a "pretty boy," etc. So, at this point in his career, as a 24-year-old (He is 30 now), he was trying to make a statement about how he has now come to terms with just being himself and not caring what people think. Dancing is art and movement has no gender. "Move" is his title track on his 2nd Korean solo album, which was released in 2017. There are 3 versions of his "Move" MV. Version #1 is the regular MV version, which you watched. Version #2 is his solo performance version that just highlights his dancing. Version #3 is the duo version, which focuses on the choreographer and him dancing together. Fun fact: The blue color you see throughout this MV is supposed to represent the cool, chill vibe of this song, but pearl aqua also is SHINee's fan color, so you will see aqua/blue/green shades with most everything to do with SHINee as a way to represent their connection as a group and their connection to their fans, etc. And just so you know, those background vocals aren't Taemin's. They actually chose to leave the songwriters' vocals in the song from when they recorded the guide track. I have seen interviews with Adien Lewis, one of the original songwriters and he was shocked to hear his voice still in the song. Usually when a Kpop company gets a song from a songwriter, especially a foreign songwriting team, they will translate it into Korean and record all the vocals using the artists' vocals or other Korean artists, etc. Therefore, it's very rare that a songwriter would have their original vocals in a Kpop song, however, this was one of the few times where SM didn't rerecord or change everything. If you're interested, here is a short clip of an interview with Adien Lewis talking about "Move", kzread.info/dash/bejne/moisxMOih9zYnaQ.html. "Move" features all female dancers because the whole point of the song and dance is supposed to be about crossing gender boundaries and how just because you are male doesn't mean your dance has to be hyper masculine. Taemin uses what is traditionally considered more feminine dance moves to show how you can merge both feminine and masculine styles together to create something that can't be singled out as one gender or the other. This dance allowed a more mainstream audience to start to embrace less traditional gender roles within Kpop. "Move" is one of Taemin's most famous choreographies and it has become the dance he is most recognized for. This dance has inspired what is known as the "Move disease," and it is said that the dance is so catchy that you can't help but try to imitate it. There are literally hundreds of videos online of people attempting cover dances to this song. (It is on the level of Beyonce's "Single Ladies" dance and some of the most famous TiK Tok dance challenges.) However, no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry. Taemin's "Move" choreography is actually considered by professional dancers to be one of the most difficult dances to pull off because of the amount of control you have to have and the intricate movements. They say that if Taemin's dances look easy then that means they are extremely difficult and if they look difficult then they are almost impossible to pull off unless you are Taemin. There's a reason why EVERYONE looks up to him, even world-famous dancers. As Taemin has said numerous times in interviews and on variety shows, the key point in "Move's" choreography is literally supposed to be to stare into the camera like you are trying to seduce the person who is watching. So, you are right, that is exactly what Taemin is doing. The female dancer who is the featured dancer dancing with Taemin in the MV wasn't just any dancer, she is the choreographer who choreographed "Move". Her name is Sugawara Koharu and she is a Japanese choreographer who has choreographed dances for several Kpop groups, as well as American artists. She has worked with Taemin a lot over the years and she is the one that also choreographed Taemin's dance for his songs "Want," "Flame of Love" and "Sayonara Hitori" and helped choreograph Taemin and her performance on the competition program Hit the Stage -- "Devil" performance, etc., and she was one of 3 or 4 choreographers who helped choreograph Taemin's "Criminal." Taemin and Sugawara are really good friends. She loves working with Taemin because they are a lot alike, and that is one of the reasons why she has been featured in several of Taemin's projects. Plus, Taemin and SHINee are also one of the most famous artists in Japan and all the members of SHINee are fluent in Japanese, so they have no problem communicating through dance or language. :D You should now check out Taemin's Dance practice for "Move," as well as a live performance so you can really see why this song is so iconic and discover how it literally changed the Kpop industry. Taemin has worked hard to become the magnificent and unique performer and person that we know him as today. But there really is no one that pushes him or holds him to a higher standard than himself. Taemin has said that he really has never taken a true vacation since he was a trainee -- he started with SM Entertainment when he was around 11 years old -- and he doesn't know what to do if he isn't constantly working and training. As he has said, there has never been anything that has come easy to him and he has only gotten to where he is today because he has worked hard to accomplish everything. He is constantly pushing himself to become the best of the best in everything he does. Taemin's choreography is very much influenced by him. Although he has input in almost everything he does, he has choreographers that come up with the choreography for most of his dances and he then infuses it with his own ideas and style and makes it uniquely his. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D Taemin's style of dance can't be defined. As he has said, he has worked his entire career to create a style of dance that is unlike anything in the Kpop industry. And I would argue that that now extends to the entire industry of dance. Taemin started out as a self-taught popper and locker without any dance training, and, even then, as a trainee it was clear his skills as a dancer went far beyond the average dancer. Over the years he has infused those popping and locking skills into his now more contemporary style of dance. But, when it comes to dancing, he can do it all and there is no one better at it than him. Taemin has at least 11 solo albums and SHINee currently has 14 full length albums, plus dozens of mini albums, singles, repackaged albums, etc. And he is also a member of SuperM, which debuted in 2019. So, you won't run out of Taemin content to watch for a very long time. ;p Taemin has even held several solo concerts, as well as more than 100 concerts as a member of SHINee and a world tour as a member of SuperM.

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You unlocked the SUPER M level now🔥

Taemin definitely is inspired by MJ, the entirety of SM, often referred to as SMTOWN is modeled after MOTOWN, the respective CEOs have even acknowledged that mutually. SHINee's debut, Replay, is Jackson 5 inspired. I really think Taem lives up to the title, personally. Thanks for giving Taemin's discography a listen!

Review Taemin Soldier Live, he plays piano and it’s shows his vocals

@neobongzzz

8 ай бұрын

Fr that performance makes me tear up

my Taemin is a veryyyyy great artist, singer and dancer !! he's in the game since he had 8 years old and officially shinee's member at 13. At first, he get only few lines and only main dancer in the group since everyone say that he didn't know how to sing. Now after an veryyyyyyy hard work he's know as one of the most talented singer in kpop and dancer too I'm proud to be be one of his fans

Enjoyed ur reactions, everytym! Taemin is the idol of all idols!

Watching him perform is so interesting. He for sure has a MJ-esque style mixed in with his own and it just freaking WORKS. Taemin is an artist's artist 100%

Taemin!!!!!

Even non fans of him admit that he is one of the best in the industry, beside singing beautifully, dancing so amazing he has also strong charisma that catch others attention.

His song “2 Kids” is nice as well.

Taemin is so amazing ♥️♥️

Ayeeee, been waiting for this! 12 years of being a SHINee fan, I am still in awe anytime this man does anything, honestly. He's a true artist. He's said before that he wants to be remembered as TAEMIN., not just as another artist in the whole Kpop genre, which I think in itself is what sets him apart. He's not afraid to be different, to make bold choices in his artistry and not fit into the mold that has been set. I loved the journey you went on in this video - I love going back myself and seeing how he's grown and developed as a performer.

Welcome to the beautiful world of Taemin! For me everything he does is like art.

Taemin is amazing. He debuted in 2008 at 14yesrs old with SHINee. SHINee is also an amazing & talented group. They are xmcall the Princes of K-pop. They all have solo careers as well. Hope to see more of Taemin & hopefully SHINee.

I LOVE TAEMIN ...when i first saw him in SHINee Replay, although he hardly sing, i somehow knew he will make it big by just the way he was dancing...n look at him now!!!

Criminal is the song that got me into kpop. He is the KING. You mentioned how well he vibed with the solo female dancer in Move. She was the choreographer. She also choreographed Goodbye which was a Japan release. Stunning. And, you still need to see Bewhy and Taemin do Pinocchio. They are paired perfectly

He is such an amazing artist, at the time MOVE & WANT came out which is about when i discovered him, to take what was considered at the time rather feminine movements which was rather minimalistic and flowy, yet add such a strong mix to them that they were still also masculine could really only be done by TAEMIIN, He has ALOT ALOT ALOT of Japanese content, he's also done a ton of concerts there selling out whole arenas, but it is very hard for reactors to watch his stuff from Japan and not be blocked I was Blessed to see him in Chicago along with the other Members of Super M, UN Village by Baekhyun, and Ten's Hero & Dream in a Dream, Kai's Confession Love & Miss them all and hope they're doing well

I'm so hooked on Taemin. He grew up wonderfully and I'm still not other Pinocchio even it was just for a show this collab is a must watched!

Taemin is so Legendary

He is literally a legend🔥 I love him so much, my favorite ones from him are Flame of love and Under my skin, these are japanese songs, you should check those too

Just to note, Taemin & Jimin from BTS are considered to be the best dancers in Korean K-Pop. They are great friends & enjoy watching one another's videos. There is a video where the 2 have a face-off. All K-Pop entainers were pushing for it. Good to see both on stage, fine sexy specimens plus talented. Both are professionally trained.

Thank you for your reaction! So glad to see you liked all of his songs, I recommend Press your number, Sayonara and Thirsty! Fire songs

welcome to T-pop! like taemin himself would say “everyday is taemin’s day” so thank you so much for reacting to the king of kpop👌🏽

Highly recommend watching 'Soldier' and 'Guess Who' performances, both tracks are from his 1st full album

THE TAEMIN

Fun fact: Taemin is a daredevil. He would be the first person to run and stand on the peak of that mountain in his "Drip Drop" MV in real life if he could. He's the kind of person who would jump off a building without hesitation. The SHINee members are always having to rein him in and to tell him not to do something because it's too dangerous. Taemin has gone skydiving when he was in Switzerland, and he likes to push the envelope. He has even made camera crews on TV shows so nervous that the camera guys have had to tell him to be careful. (Camera crews are traditionally just supposed to follow the star around and film them on reality shows -- they aren't supposed to interact with the star or get involved -- but Taemin has had them so worried that they couldn't stop themselves from speaking up when he was doing something dangerous.) Hence, his debut song is called "Danger." LOL ;) "Drip Drop" was filmed in California, near L.A., at Vasquez Rocks Park. Because California is a union state, the staff and backup dancers needed to be from California and they needed to use union members in order to get permits and to be given permission to film there, so that is one of the reasons why I think they decided to use non-Asian, western backup dancers. These obviously aren't Taemin's normal dancers, so they probably aren't used to the level of technique and synchronicity that is part of everything Taemin does. Plus, although I am sure his backup dancers are amazing dancers in their own right, no matter how good of a dancer they are, it is quickly apparent that there is just something about the way Taemin moves that can't be duplicated. Taemin is Taemin, and there is no one else like him. The dance is never as sharp or precise as the way Taemin does it. That is why he is hands down considered one of the top two BEST dancers in the industry. It's almost impossible to match him. "Drip Drop" is a performance MV, so yes, it's all about the dancing. All the choreography was 100% Taemin inspired, and he helped choreograph the dance. If you check out the behind-the-scenes footage, you will see that a lot of what you saw is his idea. Taemin's main style of dance is popping and locking. Most other styles of dance he has just learned as the song or choreography dictated that he should use it in the dance. And then he has incorporated it into his own style over the years. That's what makes Taemin a dancer like none other. Pretty much his entire career of dancing has been bits and pieces that were either self-taught after watching other dancers or pieces that were taught to him by a choreographer. He has a genius ability to absorb everything he sees and then digest it and make it something uniquely all his own. The MV for "Press your Number," the title track of his Press It album, which is the album that "Drip Drop" is also on, was also filmed while they were in L.A., so you may notice that the actors and dancers in that MV are some of the same people used in his "Drip Drop" MV. That's what makes SHINee special. All of SHINee's voices are unlike anyone in Kpop. That's why they're so unique.

@noemibernal4882

8 ай бұрын

I've loved your comments here. Thnak you

You were starting to wrap up after Criminal and I was like, NOoooooo! What about IDEA??!!! Thank you for a wonderful reaction. Truly you have just scratched the surface. As many have recommended, he has so many B sides (I adore Clockwork, Monologue, Black Rose, Guess Who…) but his live concert stages are just Beyond! Under My Skin live with English subtitles will show you a different side to him, both as a songwriter and vocalist. He is simply stunning…

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

facts

his MVs are beautiful but they don't do the dancing any justice at all. the dance itself is really so amazing.

"Move" is one of the most imitated choreographies in k-pop and nobody can do it like Taemin. It looks low-key and even simple on the surface, but it's incredibly difficult to control all the muscles in your shoulders, back and arms as smoothly as he does. Also, Hyunjin did a gorgeous dance cover of the first part of "Criminal", which you can see here kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpdo25KMfNy0fps.html -- it's so fascinating to see him do Taemin's fluid choreography in his own sharper style (I love both!).

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

exactly

So, the last two are actually part of a trilogy. The prologue is “2 Kids”, but the trilogy itself is “Criminal”, “IDEA”, then “Advice”. All the songs have multiple layers of meanings, but the underlying message and theme is Taemin’s internal struggle between idol-Taemin and IRL-Taemin. “Criminal” touches on Stockholm Syndrome…being a willing captive to his idol persona. “IDEA” deals with Plato’s Theory of Idea: Form vs Identity…fighting to merge into one true self rather than two halves. “Advice” is basically his mic drop to the industry that has tried to conform him into their perfect idea of an idol, telling them to take his own advice and not push him around, that he’s going to stay true to himself. He’ll get tattoos if he wants (“destroying” his torso) - which is why he finally revealed his beautiful hip tattoo…the smeared makeup…androgynous clothing/hair…female backup dancers. No matter what, he’s going to do what he wants and the more they try to stop him, the faster he’ll shut them down. Btw, these are my opinions and interpretations, based partially on what Taemin has said himself and my own supposition. 2 Kids - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aYmOtKqiYM7OY8Y.html (Freestyle choreography)

Thank you for reacting to more of Taemin!! He is one of the most inspiring musicians and dancers ever in my opinion! If you really like his choreo you need to watch the dance practices for all these songs!! Also I have noticed that not a lot of people react to his song Famous as it was a song of his that he released in Japanese… but let me tell you the song and the choreo was amazing!! I love how he uses both male and female dancers in the same way and doesn’t restrict them to typical gender roles in dancing. He just sees them as dancers and I think that is so awesome since it can be hard for dancers both men and women to be able to showcase their talents due to the industry (mostly mainstream) keeping them in what they see as “appropriate” choreography according to gender.

Omgggg my bae Taemin time

I love Taemin the song Heaven is super good ❤❤❤

Actually I'm a stay but a few months ago I discovered Taemin and I really fall so hard to his songs I liked his style a lot

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

sweet.

@marzenun

8 ай бұрын

I am a hardcore Shawol and I never thought I can stan another group, but then I met SKZ and here I am, being also a dedicated Stay. High five then! :)

Of all these songs MOVE is by far my personal favourite and for what it stands for or better said what Taemin wanted to showcase with it, also by having only female backup dancers. With that being said I cant wait till you continue Kingdom and the 2nd part of round 3. Yeah, Taemin is something else. Tbh there are soooo many talented people and groups with bangers but Taemin outdoes anyone. And saying he is the MJ of Korea is totally legit. PS. Yes Super M is the one where he is in as well....together with his bf Kai ;)

He does have some variety from this same beat/sound. Famous, Black Rose, Sexuality, and Sayonara Hitori are Excellent!! You talk about his fluidity of movement and others speak of his aritstry but part and parcel of his performances is the inate sensuality he brings to everything he does. Taemin onstage performing is his own Beast while his offstage personality is completely different. But to know Taemin is to Absolutely Love him!! Shinee were my First kpop group and Taemin became my Ultimate bias pretty quickly. Hasn't changed yet despite me following and loving Monsta X, Ateez, and Stray Kids as well. Taemin just IS the Ultimate. ❤️❤️❤️

@KoiFishy23

8 ай бұрын

Definitely the mv for Sayonara Hitori. My favorite song of his tho is Rise. But its definitely hard to list the songs in favorites. I love them all.

i really love his songs "Press your Number" and "Heaven" so yeah a recommendation from me : ))

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

yes

SuperM members and group just to be clear: Shinee - Taemin EXO - Kai, Baekhyun NCT 127 - Mark, Taeyong WayV (nct unit) - Ten, Lucas

@cosmicalsims

8 ай бұрын

Ex lucas

@anateixeira6523

8 ай бұрын

@@cosmicalsims I forgot to add, sorry!!

Yes… what do you say about Taemin! A legend! Love your dance moves Teddy🕺

"Idea" in this case comes from philosophy, from Greek ἰδέα, from Plato’s Theory of Forms, that's why his pronunciation is so different. It has even deeper meaning. Taemin is such a thinker, his concepts are always deeply thoughtful.

YESSS! You finally got into the king of Kpop. I’m torn between whether to tell you to react to his Japanese MVs (they are generally safe from getting blocked) or his live performances because he (and all of Shinee) are some of few Kpop artists who are even better live! Not just as good but actually BETTER. If you want a small taste check out his MAMA award show performances or his concert performances. I especially love his Identity performance on a 45 degree tilted stage! He’s always pushing boundaries even with his concerts.

My favorits are Advice and Move. I hear every day multiple times, specally at Running.

@marinal.

8 ай бұрын

good songs

I'm so glad you watched move it's one of my favourite songs by taemin it's so sensual and the dancing is just amazing ❤

Taemin is objectively one of the absolutely best dancers in the whole industry, with very distinctive sounds and voice. My personal favourites are also Famous (MV with the japanese version of the song) and Goodbye (Korean or Japanese, also with an MV) 😄

I've been a Taemin-biased SHAWOL since shortly after their debut, so when Taemin released Drip Drop, I legit about passed out. 😂🥵

I had heard of SHINee,but never heard their music. I came across Ateez's cover to SHINee's song Sherlock and listened to the original and loved it and that led me to Taemin Advice and I was instantly obsessed. He is just a beautiful human being

Oh Great !! You reacted to Taemin's songs 🎵 Of course there's many more. But thank you for this amazing reaction. Taemin is the only one I admire and respect after Michael Jackson. Taemin is.....an Unbelievable Artist. He is really a King 👑💎

Blackrose Taemin is a MUST bro I love that song lol

I'm so glad you reacted to Taemin from the beginning. You can really see how he found his style and I love it! If you can, you should definitely check "Thirsty", "Black Rose" and "2 Kids". And for me, a lost gem is "Pinocchio" where he sings with BewhY. It's a song made for a variety show, but I love it.

O taemin é uma LENDA o melhor dançarino do kpop 😭☝️

TAEMIN en lo personal el mejor artista de la industria. Una leyenda inspiradora de las nuevas generaciones. .Su discografia es maravillosa Sus conciertos geniales. Innolvidables. Son unicos. Llenos de arte .Que hace brillar a la industria con cada concierto .El idolo de idolos El ACE de SM .Pliss reacciona algunas presrntaciones en sus conciertos. WESS WO .SEXUALITE , DOOR . LIVE NIPON BUDOKAN .SOLDIER RISE. PLAY MY SLAVE MARTE .. LIVE SIRIO.❤ FANTASTICO.

As an international fan it's not that obvious, but Taemin's songs also have AMAZING lyrics!

He is King of Kpop , he’s comeback is next month can’t wait

I wish i could meet you but i am in England i am 62 year old but i am taemen number one fan i see him in london and in seoul nothing will stop me God bless you thank you for your video so pleasurable to watch because your passion!

Thank you for your reaction! I love Taemin soo much, he has made such an impact musically and aesthetically on the industry and he is truly desrves the title for "idol of idols". Move has to be one of the most iconic songs on kpop's history, but my favourite is probably Idea. I would love for you to react to that song, together with other title tracks like Press your number, or even fan-favourite bsides like Sexuality, Pretty boy or Heaven!!

Taemin is the boss xoxo love this reaction! xoxo

You should see some live performances of TAEMIN and SHINee

Every time Teddy gets upset he didn’t know about these artistes before I feel it because saaaammme

Teddy, your thumbnails are looking really good lately! Also, love Taemin!

@TeddyGreyOS

8 ай бұрын

I stayed awake until 5am one morning redesigning the thumbnails and you’re the first person to mention it so thank you! 😂🥰 also, more Taemin coming soon!

Thank you for reacting to Taemin! He is the dance KING! If you would like to know, you missed the ACE Concept video from his first album, Press Your Number from his second album Press It, Thirsty~ (SMSTATION release), Day and Night, 2Kids and Think of You. Plus all his Japanese MVS. Those are Sayonara Hitori, Flame Of Love, Under My Skin, and Famous. Enough to make another whole video, lol!