BIGBANG's #TAEYANG celebrates his 38th birthday and his 20th year in music, releasing his much awaited 4th studio album 'Quintessence', out now on All Digital platforms! 💪🕺🥳🎂 💥🆕💿💥🌎👑❤️🔥
"It feels like a birthday gift I can give to my fans" - Taeyang
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Happy Birthday to #BigBang's hugely talented chart-topping, record-breaking, history-making, award-winning Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Dancer, Fashionista, Global Icon and K-Pop Legend, the One & Only #Taeyang! 👏��🎉🌟🐐👑💛
TAEYANG is one of K-pop's most acclaimed soloists and a pioneer of R&B in South Korea. He found fame as the Main Vocalist and Dancer of the legendary K-pop Band BIG BANG, and soon became a Superstar in his own right, debuting solo with the 2008 EP 'Hot', and immediately earning critical praise and major awards like Best R&B/Soul Album at the Korean Music Awards. His 2010 album 'Solar' was the first K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album, and his 2014 album, 'Rise', hit #112 on the Billboard 200, the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist on the chart at the time, spawning massive hits like "Eyes, Nose, Lips," the first male solo track to sweep Song of the Year at MAMA, Melon, and Golden Disc Awards! After multiple MAMA wins, Golden Discs, and sold-out world tours, Taeyang stands as a vocal powerhouse and trailblazer for idol solo careers!
Taeyang is known for his incredible voice, and is considered one of the best vocalists in South Korea by music critics! He was key to BigBang's massive success, dubbed "Kings of K-pop", who spread the Korean Wave globally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop with their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and live performances! They have hit #1 on the Gaon Digital chart in Korea with 11 singles, holding atop the Melon charts for a record 51 weeks! Forbes Korea ranked them as one of the most powerful celebrities in South Korea from 2009 to 2016, placing #2 in 2009, 2012 and 2014! They were the first Korean Act to be included on the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2016) and 30 Under 30 list of most influential musicians in the world in 2017!
Taeyang originally trained to be a rapper but debuted in 2006 with BigBang as a singer. He is not only an amazing vocalist but also a very charismatic performer and entertainer. He's also a real musician and can play the piano. After several chart-topping albums and EPs with the group, Taeyang became a very successful Soloist in his own right after the release of his first EP 'Hot' in 2008. The critically acclaimed EP was the No. 1 album of May 2008 in South Korea, and won the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards! After the success of 'Hot', Taeyang released his first full-length studio album 'Solar' (2010), which reached #1 on the Gaon Album Chart and was the first K-Pop music release to be sold worldwide on iTunes as both an audio and video album! Taeyang's 2nd studio album 'Rise' (2014) reached #112 on the US Billboard 200, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist on the chart, while its lead single, "Eyes, Nose, Lips" reached #1 on the Billboard K-pop Hot 100 and was one of the most popular songs in South Korea during 2014, becoming the first male solo track to sweep Song of the Year at MAMA, Melon, and Golden Disc Awards! His 3rd studio album, 'White Night', released in 2017, topped the Billboard's World Digital Albums for 2 weeks, with Taeyang becoming the 2nd solo K-Pop artist to reach this feat! 'White Night' peaked at #3 on the Gaon Albums chart, spawning the hit singles "Darling", a Top 10 hit on the Gaon Digital Chart and "Wake Me Up" which hit #5 on Billboard's World Digital Songs!
In December 2022,Taeyang signed a contract with The Black Label and Interscope Records for representation outside of Asia, and on January 13, 2023, he released the hit single "Vibe" featuring BTS' Jimin of BTS. On April 25, Taeyang released his 2nd EP, 'Down to Earth', powered by its hit singles "Seed" and "Shoong!" featuring Lisa of Blackpink! Today, to celebrate his 38th birthday and 20th anniversary since his debut with Big Bang, Taeyang just released his much awaited 4th studio album 'Quintessence', as a gift to his fans!
Taeyang has won several awards as a Solo Artist! He has won 4 MAMA awards, 3 Korean Music Awards including the Male Musician of the Year in 2011, 3 Melon Music Awards and 2 Golden Disc Awards. Taeyang was the honorary ambassador for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, and was named GQ Korea's Man of the Year in 2008, 2010 and 2017, and voted the 5th best role model of 2014!
Taeyang's endorsements highlight his strong fashion influence and minimalist personal style. In 2017, Taeyang became the Korean ambassador for Lexus, composing and writing the lyrics for their promotional song "So Good". He also partnered with Fendi to design an exclusive capsule collection line "Fendi for Taeyang" ft. T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, accessories and sneakers with his signature daisy-shaped motifs and positive words like, "Faith", "Grace", "Saved", and "Passion". In 2023, Taeyang became the global brand ambassador of Givenchy, the first South Korean male artist in the role!
Taeyang is also a philanthropist and in 2010 he donated part of his income from albums, goods, tickets and digital music sales to YG Entertainment's 'With' campaign. Taeyang raised $5,180 in 2014 for the May 18 Memorial Foundation in celebration of his birthday. In 2015 he and his fans donated water wells known as "Taeyang's water" to help provide clean water to communities in need in Cambodia and Myanmar for 3 consecutive years via the international charity organization Worldshare! In 2020, he organized a flea market/auction with industry friends, donating ₩60 million from the event to Snails of Love for children with hearing impairments! Taeyang was named the 758th Charity Fairy on May 19, 2025! For his 38 birthday, international VIPs (BIGBANG fans) organized charity donations on the Choeaedol app, resulting in a ₩500,000 (~$360 USD) donation to the Miral Welfare Foundation in TAEYANG’s name!
From BIGBANG's soulful main vocalist who lit up the world stage, TAEYANG has evolved into a global R&B powerhouse, making a major comeback today with his incredible new album 'QUINTESSENCE', his first full album in nine years, and is still shining brighter than ever!
Our Sun Taeyang at 38
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그리고 가장 먼저 눈에 밟히던 우리 권지용이
그때도 이렇게 빅뱅에게 너에게 정말 중요한 시기였던 그맘때, 자연재해급으로 코첼라와 한번 일정이 꼬였을 당시 누구보다 머리속이 복잡했을걸 잘 알기에 그 이후의 모든 시간들이 파도같이 밀려왔을땐 다른것보다 부디 너의 시간이 타의로 쓸려가지않고 고요히 흘러가서 언제고 다시 너의 뜻대로 모든것이 실현될수 있길 바래왔었고 그 모든것들 중 하나가 오늘 빛을 발하며 너의 뜻을 잘 이룬것 같아서 그냥 무작정 축하만 해주고싶어 참 오래 돌고 돌아왔고 그 끝이 잘되어서 감사해
20주년 타이틀을 얹은 빅뱅의 새로운 출발점의 기대와 무게감이 감히 짐작도 되지 않는데 그걸 머리에 이고서 앨범 작업과 동시에 코첼라 무대까지 꾸리고 만드느라 몸도 마음도 그동안 너무나 고생많았어
많이 준비한만큼 잘하고 싶었을텐데 그래서 마지막공연은 더 보탤 필요도 없이 모든게 완벽하고 멋있었어 그만큼 수정하고 보완하면서 곳곳에 너의 많은 노력이 들어갔겠지 정말 잘했다 지용아. 그러니 이제는 홀가분하게 오롯이 축하와 칭찬만 받으며 기쁨만 만끽하길
우리가 빅뱅을 아끼는것보다 더 많이 빅뱅을 사랑하는 네가
빅뱅안에서 얼마나 행복감을 느끼는지 알기에 빅뱅을 위해 준비하는 너의 모든 일들이 다 잘될길 바라고 다 잘될거야
그리고 다시한번 고마워
권지용을 그 시간동안 스스로 잘 지켜줘서
빅뱅도 그 시간동안 잘 지켜오며 데려와줘서
빅뱅의 새로운 시작점이 모두의 환호를 받으며 화려하게 잘 열린걸 너무 축하해
올해는 빛나는 빅뱅의 해가 되길
그 안에서 권지용이 가장 행복한 한해가 되길
그렇게 될거야 지용아
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2026.04.20 [NEWS] Translated to english
Choi Seung-hyun’s 20th anniversary confession: “I hope there are no more dramas in my life.”
T.O.P (Choi Seung-hyun) has shared his present self on the occasion of his 20th debut anniversary through a pictorial capturing his deepened gaze and strengthened inner world.
Gracing the cover of WWD Korea’s May issue, T.O.P completed a visually refined concept pictorial inspired by the title of his new album, “Another Dimension.”
In this shoot, T.O.P drew attention by moving between the roles of the “object of observation” and the “observer.” Even somewhat abstract concepts were expressed through his signature charisma and restrained mood, leaving a strong impression.
In an interview conducted alongside the pictorial, he also shared his thoughts on his 20th debut anniversary. T.O.P said, “As I’ve passed through my 30s, I’ve gone beyond the stage of confronting my ego and am now focusing on a time of emptying it.”
He continued, “Rather than clinging to holding onto something, I try to fill the space I’ve emptied with an attitude of learning from the world,” revealing a more mature inner self.
His comparison of life to an art movement also drew attention. T.O.P said, “I’ve lived a surrealistic life, but what I’ve always aimed for is minimalism,” adding, “I hope there will be no more dramas in my life.”
He also shared his current mindset, saying, “I want to become a dependable presence that puts the people around me at ease when they look at me.”
The interview also included behind-the-scenes stories about the album’s production. Various topics were revealed as well, including the MBTI fans are curious about, the meaning behind the fan song “Kkokkalcoon,” and future performance plans.
In particular, regarding performance plans, T.O.P said, “Of course I will hold a concert,” adding, “I will create a stage that matches my imagination,” raising anticipation.
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2026 K-pop Solo Artist’s Biggest Streaming Record! 📈✨
T.O.P, who has secured top spots on global charts around the world and is setting new records every day, has graced the cover of WWD Korea’s May issue with a legendary visual update. (Just his gaze is poetry… 💕)We’re excited to share a first look at some of his many sides captured across nearly 14 pages.
“Winning over the entire world with just one voice.”
His confession that he set this mantra for himself before entering the booth shows the dedication of an artist that goes beyond technical perfection. His philosophy is simple: if even he isn’t convinced by his own voice, he has nothing to say to the world—so he deletes any tracks that don’t resonate with him, without hesitation. The album <Doom & Gloom> (다중관점), born at the end of an immersive process like a monk’s practice, delivers a deep echo to our hearts. 🎙️
From the behind-the-scenes of the album’s creation, to the true meaning of his beloved fan song Kkokkalkoun (꼬깔코운) that fans go weak at the knees just hearing the name of, his much-talked-about MBTI, and even future concert plans—don’t miss this interview filled with raw, unheard stories straight from T.O.P.
Catch the special cover story of artist T.O.P, who has returned with a fuller, more defined look, right now in the May issue of WWD Korea!! 📖
Editor-in-Chief: RUBY KIM
Photographer: JOOYOUNG AHN
Editor: HYUNWOOK JOO
Stylist: MYUNGSUN LEE (Feat. TIKITAKA OFFICIAL)
Hair: GONGTAN
Make up: HYESOO YOU
Art: TAEYANG KIM
Assistant: MINGYU LEE
The Return of an Icon. T.O.P for WWD Korea. Explore the untold story and high-fashion visuals. Discover more in the WWD KOREA 2026 MAY Issue.
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#BIGBANG's vocal Kings #GDragon, #Taeyang & #Daesung once again set Coachella on fire with their powerful comeback show, delivering mega hits like “Bang Bang Bang,” “Fantastic Baby,” and “Sober" with flawless vocals and amazing dance moves, drawing a massive audience to the Outdoor stage for a 2nd week! The K-Pop Legends closed out the night on a real Bangchella high, announcing their world tour to begin this August amidst their 20th anniversary celebration, and were once again trending at #1 Worldwide, the most talked about Act! 💪🕺🏻🕺🕺🏻🗣️🔥🏟️🏜️🎡📈📢🌎🏟️🥳2⃣0⃣🎂💥1⃣✖️🌎🐐👑👑👑❤️🔥
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5 MILLION views for DESPERADO 🌹♥️
We’re still not over T.O.P’s vocals in this! Everyone knows his deep, iconic rap tone, but this track proves he’s got serious vocal range too. And that eye-contact chemistry with Mayuka Otsuka? Absolutely unreal. We’re swooning every single time.
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2026 K팝 솔로 아티스트 최다 스트리밍 경신! 📈✨ 전 세계 글로벌 차트 상위권에 안착하며 매일 새로운 기록을 써 내려가고 있는 T.O.P. 그가 WWD 코리아 5월호 커버를 통해 역대급 비주얼을 갱신했습니다.(눈빛에 서사가 한가득..💕) 무려 14페이지에 걸쳐 담아낸 그의 다채로운 모습 중 일부를 먼저 공개합니다.
“오직 목소리 하나만으로 온 세상을 설득하는 것.”
부스에 들어가기 전, 스스로에게 이 주문을 걸었다는 그의 고백은 기술적인 완성도를 넘어선 예술가의 집념을 보여줍니다. 나 자신조차 설득하지 못하는 목소리로는 세상에 말을 걸 수 없기에, 마음에 차지 않는 파일은 미련 없이 지워버린다는 그의 철학. 마치 구도자의 수행과도 같은 몰입 끝에 탄생한 앨범 <다중관점>은 우리의 마음에 깊은 울림을 전합니다.🎙️
앨범 제작 비하인드부터 이름만 들어도 말랑해지는 팬송 ‘꼬깔코온’의 진짜 의미, 모두가 궁금해하는 MBTI, 향후 공연 계획까지! 그어디에서도 듣지 못했던 T.O.P 와의 진솔한 이야기를 담은 인터뷰도 기대해주시길.
한층 포근하고 단단해진 모습으로 돌아온 아티스트 T.O.P의 스페셜 커버 스토리, 지금 바로 WWD 코리아 5월호에서 확인해 보세요! !📖
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