Lee Taemin

Lee Taemin (Korean: 이태민) is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor born July 18, 1993. Known mononymously as Taemin, he debuted as a member of boy band Shinee under SM Entertainment in May 2008, then joined supergroup SuperM in 2019. Media outlets have labeled him the "Idol's Idol" due to the large number of idols citing him as an inspiration. His acting career began with a 2009 role as Junsu in the MBC comedy Hilarious Housewives.

Taemin's solo career launched in 2014 with his first EP, Ace, which peaked at number one on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart; its lead single "Danger" reached number five on the Gaon Digital Chart. His first studio album, Press It (2016), also charted at number one. He made his solo Japanese debut in July 2016 with the EP Sayonara Hitori, followed by the EP Flame of Love a year later. In October 2017, Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, distinguished by its choreography. His 2018 Japanese studio album, Taemin, accompanied his first Japanese tour, Sirius. His third Korean studio album, Never Gonna Dance Again (2020), led by singles "Criminal" and "Idea", was widely recognized by critics as one of the best K-pop releases of the year. He subsequently released the EPs Advice (2021), Guilty (2023), and Eternal (2024). Born under the Cancer zodiac sign, Taemin embodies the water sign's emotional depth and intuitive connection to movement. As a performer, he records albums, performs live, and acts across film and television.