18 Tuesday May 2021
Advice is the third mini album by Taemin. It was released on May 18, 2021 with “Advice” serving as the album’s title track.
It is his last release before his enlistment on May 31, 2021.
The song “Advice” was first performed at his solo concert “Never Gonna Dance Again” through Naver’s “Beyond LIVE” platform on May 2, 2021.
Tracklist:
1.”Advice”
2.”Light”
3.”If I Could Tell You” (feat. Taeyeon)
4.”Strings”
5.”Sad Kids”
OVERALL RATING: 5 stars
30 Tuesday Mar 2021
After six years, SHINee’s Taemin is back in singing original sound tracks as he sings “My Day” from the K-drama ‘Navillera.’
SHINee member Taemin treats his fans with his soothing vocals for the OST of the new K-drama Navillera that’s currently airing on Netflix.
On Tuesday, March 30, the K-pop idol treated fans with the music video of the track “My Day,” which was initially heard at the ending of the first episode that aired on March 22.
The song gained wide attention from fans since they can easily distinguish the idol’s clear and beautiful vocals that left a lasting impression in the ending of the first episode.
“My Day” is an impressive ballad song with a beautiful melody that recites like a fairytale on top of calm guitar sounds.
The song, according to the press release, bears more meaning since the warm lyrics was delivered clearly and beautifully by Taemin’s excellent singing ability, thus maximizing the emotions of the K-drama much more.
Navillera is a webtoon-based drama which talks about the relationship of a 70-year-old man named Shim Deok-chul (Park In-hwan) and his mentee Lee Chae-rok (Song Kang). The two bond over their love for ballet, that being Deok-chul’s life-long dream and Chae-rok’s passion.
This is not the first time Taemin participated in a drama OST. In 2012, his first OST was “U” for the drama To The Beautiful You, and was followed by “Steps” for Prime Minister and I, and “That Name” for the drama Who Are You — School 2015.
Aside from “My Day,” the K-pop idol is busy preparing for SHINee’s upcoming Beyond Live concert happening on Easter Sunday, April 4, that will surely delight fans worldwide.
Release Date: 2021.03.30
Tracklist:
1.My Day
2.My Day (Inst.)
OVERALL RATING: 5 stars
09 Monday Nov 2020
Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 2 is the second part of Taemin’s third full-length album. It was released on November 9, 2020 with the song “Idea:理想” serving as the album’s title track.
BoA provides backup vocals for the song “Idea:理想”.
Tracklist:
1.”Idea:理想 (이데아)”
2.”Heaven”
3.”Impressionable (유인)”
4.”Be Your Enemy” (feat. Wendy of Red Velvet)
5.”Think of You (안아줄래)”
6.”Exclusive” (Korean ver.)
7.”Pansy”
8.”I Think It’s Love (사랑인 것 같아)”
9.”Identity”
OVERALL RATING: 5 stars
01 Thursday Oct 2020
SHINee TAEMIN (SM)’s 3rd Album “Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1” Title song “Criminal” remix version will be released on the 29th.
The fifth single of the “iScreaM” project, “iScreaM Vol.5: Criminal Remixes”, is today at 12:00 noon FLO, Melon, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kogou Music, Kuwo Music, etc. You can meet at the music site.
DJ / producer Minit and singer-songwriter / producer SUMIN participated in this single, and two versions of the original song of the synth waveform genre, which emphasizes tense rhythm and neutro sound, are reinterpreted in different styles. Includes “Criminal” remix.
In particular, Minit reborn the original song with medium tempo electronic music with a strong drop sound, and SUMIN remixed with a dynamic song that allows you to feel the groove of various genres such as house, hip hop, Miami bass at once. It’s enough to feel the eccentric charm.
On the other hand, the “iScreaM” project, which is being promoted by SM Entertainment’s EDM label ScreaM Records, is receiving a new and good-looking response with a remixed version of SM artist’s songs every month.
Release Date: 2020.09.29
Tracklist:
01. Criminal (Minit Remix)
02. Criminal (SUMIN Remix)
OVERALL RATING
4½ stars
09 Wednesday Sep 2020
Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 1 is the first part of Taemin’s third full-length album. It was released on September 7, 2020 with the song “Criminal” serving as the album’s title track.
“2 Kids” was pre-released on August 4, 2020.
Tracklist:
1.”Criminal”
2.”Black Rose (일식)” (feat. Kid Milli)
3.”Strangers”
4.”Waiting For (해몽)”
5.”Famous” (Korean ver.)
6.”Clockwork”
7.”Just Me And You”
8.”Nemo (네모)”
9.”2 Kids”
OVERALL RATING
4½ stars
05 Wednesday Aug 2020
“Never Gonna Dance Again : Prologue” (known internationally as “2 Kids”) is the third digital single by Taemin. It was released on August 4, 2020 as a pre-release single for his upcoming third studio album Never Gonna Dance Again.
Tracklist:
1.”2 Kids”
OVERALL RATING
4½ stars
12 Monday Aug 2019
Famous is the third Japanese mini album by Taemin. It will be released on August 4, 2019 with “Famous” serving as the album’s lead track.
The song “Famous” was pre-released on digital platforms on July 26, 2019, along with the music video.
Tracklist:
1.”Famous”
2.”Slave”
3.”Tease”
4.”Exclusive”
5.”It’s You”
6.”Colours”
OVERALL RATING
4 stars
22 Friday Feb 2019
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Want is the second mini album by Taemin. It was released on February 11, 2019 with “Want” serving as the album’s title track.
Tracklist:
1.”Want”
2.”Artistic Groove”
3.”Shadow”
4.”Truth”
5.”Never Forever”
6.”Monologue (혼잣말)”
7.”Want ~Outro~”
OVERALL RATING
4½ stars
17 Saturday Nov 2018
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Taemin brings the first full-length album in Japan! Contains 6 new songs (including ECLIPSE which was recently released), What’s This Feeling from his drama last year and his 2 previous Japanese title tracks — Sayonara Hitori & Flame of Love.
Release Date: November 28, 2018
Tracklist:
1.ECLIPSE
2.Into The Rhythm
3.Drip Drop (Japanese Version)
4.Flame of Love
5.Under My Skin
6.Danger (Japanese Version)
7.Better Man
8.Press Your Number (Japanese Version)
9.MARS
10.What’s This Feeling
11.HOLY WATER
12.さよならひとり
OVERALL RATING
5 stars
20 Saturday Oct 2018
“Mars” is the new digital single by TAEMIN.
Release Date: 2018.10.17
Tracklist:
01. MARS
OVERALL RATING
4½ stars
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