Quick Facts
Born:
1993-07-18
Birthplace:
Seoul, South Korea
Credits:
100 Total Roles
TAEMIN
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Biography
Lee Tae-min (이태민; born July 18, 1993), known professionally as Taemin (태민), is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and actor under SM Entertainment. He is the maknae of the South Korean boy group SHINee and a member of the group SuperM.
Aside from group activities, Taemin debuted as a soloist in 2014 with the release of his first extended play, Ace. It peaked at number one on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart, and its lead single "Danger" reached number five on the Gaon Digital Chart. His first studio album, Press It (2016), also charted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. In July 2016, Taemin made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his second EP, Solitary Goodbye.
Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, in 2017 and the title track gained attention for its distinctive choreography. In 2018, he released his first Japanese studio album, Taemin, and embarked on his first Japanese tour. In February 2019, Taemin released his second Korean mini-album, Want, with a title track of the same name. His third Korean studio album, Never Gonna Dance Again, was released in 2020, led by singles "Criminal" and "Idea".
As an actor, Taemin's first role was as Junsu in the 2009 MBC comedy Tae-Hee, Hye-Kyo, Ji-Hyun.
Aside from group activities, Taemin debuted as a soloist in 2014 with the release of his first extended play, Ace. It peaked at number one on the South Korean Gaon Album Chart, and its lead single "Danger" reached number five on the Gaon Digital Chart. His first studio album, Press It (2016), also charted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. In July 2016, Taemin made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his second EP, Solitary Goodbye.
Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, in 2017 and the title track gained attention for its distinctive choreography. In 2018, he released his first Japanese studio album, Taemin, and embarked on his first Japanese tour. In February 2019, Taemin released his second Korean mini-album, Want, with a title track of the same name. His third Korean studio album, Never Gonna Dance Again, was released in 2020, led by singles "Criminal" and "Idea".
As an actor, Taemin's first role was as Junsu in the 2009 MBC comedy Tae-Hee, Hye-Kyo, Ji-Hyun.
Known For
Running Man
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
Men on a Mission
Self
One World: Together at Home
Self [SuperM]
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Self - Guest
How Do You Play?
Self
Infinite Challenge
Self
We Got Married
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Music Bank in Lisbon 2025 MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | 2024 TAEMIN WORLD TOUR [Ephemeral Gaze] MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Ephemeral Gaze: Taemin World Tour in Sao Paulo MOVIE | Taemin |
| 2024 | 2024-25 WORLD TOUR [Ephemeral Gaze] Behind the Scenes TV | Self |
| 2024 | Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace TV | Self - MC |
| 2024 | SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Hyeri's Club TV | Self |
| 2023 | TAEMIN SOLO CONCERT : METAMORPH MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | My SHINee World MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | NCT Universe: LASTART TV | Self / Special Mentor |