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TAEMIN
TAEMIN is best known for Running Man, Navillera, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Men on a Mission. TAEMIN was born on July 18, 1993. TAEMIN is 33 years old (born July 18, 1993).
- Born
- July 18, 1993 (33 years old)
- Place of birth
- Seoul, South Korea
Biography
Lee Tae-min, known mononymously as Taemin, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, dancer and actor under Galaxy Corporation.
He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band SHINee in May 2008 and the supergroup SuperM in 2019, both under SM Entertainment, and has subsequently been labeled by media outlets as the "Idol's Idol" due to the large number of idols citing him as an inspiration. As an actor, Taemin's first role was as Jun-su in the 2009 MBC comedy Hilarious Housewives.
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. Taemin made his solo debut in Japan in July 2016 with the release of his second EP, Sayonara Hitori. His third EP, Flame of Love, was released a year later.
In October 2017, Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, and the title track gained attention for its distinctive choreography. In 2018, Taemin released his first Japanese studio album, Taemin, and embarked on his first Japanese tour, named 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 followed this with the EPs Advice (2021), Guilty (2023), and Eternal (2024).
He debuted as a member of the South Korean boy band SHINee in May 2008 and the supergroup SuperM in 2019, both under SM Entertainment, and has subsequently been labeled by media outlets as the "Idol's Idol" due to the large number of idols citing him as an inspiration. As an actor, Taemin's first role was as Jun-su in the 2009 MBC comedy Hilarious Housewives.
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. Taemin made his solo debut in Japan in July 2016 with the release of his second EP, Sayonara Hitori. His third EP, Flame of Love, was released a year later.
In October 2017, Taemin released his second Korean studio album, Move, and the title track gained attention for its distinctive choreography. In 2018, Taemin released his first Japanese studio album, Taemin, and embarked on his first Japanese tour, named 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 followed this with the EPs Advice (2021), Guilty (2023), and Eternal (2024).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The Small Talk Club
- 2024Road to Kingdom: Ace of AceSelf - MC
- 20242024-25 WORLD TOUR [Ephemeral Gaze] Behind the ScenesSelf
- 2023The SeasonsSelf
- 2023K-Pop ON! SpotifySelf
- 2023SHINee-ingSelf
- 2023NCT Universe: LASTARTSelf / Special Mentor
- 2022Music Universe K-909Self
- 2022SUCHWITASelf
- 2022Lee Mujin ServiceGuest
- 2022The Jennifer Hudson ShowSelf - Guest
- 2021SHINee Inc.
- 2021Idol Human Theater
- 2021AMONG US
- 2021K-Pop EvolutionSelf
- 2021NavilleraTheme Song Performance
- 2020IU's PaletteSelf - Guest
- 2020SuperM: As We Wish
- 2020MTopia
- 2020Taem-Log 6v6Self
- 2020RARE-TAEMSelf
- 2020Jinki JangpanSelf
- 2020Ravi’s Close Up!
- 2019How Do You Play?Self
- 2019Delicious RendezvousSelf
- 2018Why Not? The DancerSelf
- 2018SHINee's BACKTAEMIN
- 2018Everyone's Kitchen
- 2018Amazing SaturdaySelf
- 2018Idol RoomSelf
- 2017Final LifeSong Shi-on
- 2017Master KeySelf
- 2017The Unit: Idol Rebooting ProjectSelf - Mentor
- 2017「D-cumentary : TAEMIN」
- 2016Hit The Stageself (TAEMIN)
- 2016My SMTSelf
- 2015Men on a MissionSelf
- 2015Key's Knowhow
- 2014Abnormal SummitSelf
- 2013Barefooted Friends
- 2013SHINee's One Fine DaySelf
- 2013The Queen's ClassroomTheme Song Performance
- 2013The Prime Minister and ITheme Song Performance
- 2012Shinhwa BroadcastSelf
- 2012Salamander Guru and The ShadowsLee Tae-min
- 2012Kiss NoteTae
- 2012World Date with SHINeeSelf
- 2012To the Beautiful YouTheme Song Performance
- 2011문나이트90
- 2011SNL KoreaSelf
- 2011Weekly IdolSelf
- 2010Running Man
- 2009Hilarious HousewivesJun-soo
- 2009Hello BabySelf
- 2009You Hee-yeol's SketchbookSelf
- 2008We Got MarriedSelf
- 2008SHINee MonologueSelf
- 2008SHINee's YunhanamSelf
- 2005Infinite ChallengeSelf
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf
- 1998Inkigayo
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has TAEMIN been in?
TAEMIN is best known for Running Man, Navillera, The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Men on a Mission.
When was TAEMIN born?
TAEMIN was born on July 18, 1993. (Seoul, South Korea)
How old is TAEMIN?
TAEMIN is 33 years old (born July 18, 1993).
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·