Dong Young-bae,better known by his stage names Taeyang and SOL,is a South Korean singer,songwriter and dancer. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group,Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008,releasing his first extended play,Hot. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B &Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. Hot was followed by his first full-length studio album Solar (2010),which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart.
Solar is the first studio album by South Korean singer Taeyang,a member of boy group Big Bang. It was released via YG Entertainment on July 1,2010,and was distributed in three formats—a regular edition,a deluxe edition and was made available for digital consumption. Four singles were spawned from the album:"Where U At","Wedding Dress" and "I Need a Girl" and "I'll Be There".
South Korean singer Taeyang began his career as the main vocalist of the K-Pop and hip-hop group Big Bang. His first solo single was "My Girl",included in BigBang's debut album Big Bang Vol.1 (2006). His first extended play,Hot (2008) yielded the chart-topper single "Only Look at Me". His first full-length album,Solar was released in July 2010 and became the first by an Asian artist to top iTunes charts in North America,in addition to peaking atop the Gaon Albums Chart.
BTS,also known as the Bangtan Boys,is a South Korean boy band formed in 2010. The band consists of Jin,Suga,J-Hope,RM,Jimin,V,and Jungkook,who co-write or co-produce much of their material. Originally a hip hop group,they expanded their musical style to incorporate a wide range of genres,while their lyrics have focused on subjects including mental health,the troubles of school-age youth and coming of age,loss,the journey towards self-love,individualism,and the consequences of fame and recognition. Their discography and adjacent work has also referenced literature,philosophy and psychology,and includes an alternate universe storyline.
Rise is the second studio album by South Korean singer Taeyang,member of the K-pop group Big Bang. It is his first album in four years since Solar in 2010. Rise became the third highest charting K-pop album,and also the highest charting K-pop album by a Korean soloist on the Billboard 200 chart by debuting at #112,#1 on Billboard World Albums Chart,and #1 on Heatseekers Albums Chart. The album also debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart.
"Ringa Linga" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyang. It was released as a digital single on November 8,2013,through YG Entertainment. Later,it became the first single to be released from his second studio album Rise (2014). It was written and composed by Big Bang bandmate G-Dragon and Shockbit.
"Fire" is a song recorded by South Korean boy group BTS for their first compilation album,The Most Beautiful Moment in Life:Young Forever (2016). The original Korean version was released by Big Hit on May 2,2016,in South Korea with the Japanese version being released September 7,2016,on their full album Youth,under Universal Music Japan and Virgin Music-Def Jam Recordings.
"Eyes,Nose,Lips" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Taeyang,serving as the second single for his second studio album Rise (2014). It was co-produced by Teddy Park,Bekuh Boom,Dee.P and P.K,while it was written by Teddy and Taeyang. The song peaked atop the Gaon Digital Chart and the K-pop Hot 100,and went on to become the second best-performing single of 2014.
"Flower Road" is a song by South Korean boy band Big Bang. It was released digitally on March 13,2018,by YG Entertainment,as a gift and a final farewell from the group to its fans ahead of a lengthy hiatus,as the band members serve in South Korea's mandatory military service. It would also end up being their last single to feature longtime lead dancer and sub vocalist Seungri before his retirement on March 11,2019. It was written by G-Dragon and T.O.P and produced by the former along with The Fliptones,who also participated in creating GD X Taeyang's "Good Boy" and Taeyang's "Stay with Me".
"Fake Love" is a song recorded in Korean and Japanese by South Korean band BTS. It was written by "Hitman" Bang,RM,and Pdogg,with the latter as producer. The Korean version was released through Big Hit Entertainment on May 18,2018,as the lead single from the band's third album Love Yourself:Tear (2018). Columbia Records serviced the song to US contemporary hit radio on June 12,2018,as a single in the country. A remix,titled "Rocking Vibe",was released on June 4,2018,and appears on the band's third compilation album,Love Yourself:Answer (2018). The Japanese version of the song was released for digital download and streaming on October 16,2018,by Universal Music Japan as a single album that included the remix and "Airplane Pt. 2",both also in Japanese. "Fake Love" is an emo hip hop,grunge,rap-rock and electropop song which relies on rock instrumentals. The lyrics talk about the love that was once believed to be destiny,but turned out fake at the end.
Jeon Jung-kook,also known mononymously as Jungkook,is a South Korean singer. He rose to prominence as a member and vocalist of the South Korean boy band BTS. He has performed three solo songs as part of BTS' discography—"Begin" in 2016,"Euphoria" in 2018,and "My Time" in 2020—all of which charted on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. He also recorded the soundtrack song "Stay Alive" for the BTS-based webtoon 7Fates:Chakho.
Park Ji-min,known mononymously as Jimin,is a South Korean singer and dancer. In 2013,he made his debut as a member of the South Korean boy band BTS,under the record label Big Hit Entertainment.
"That That" is a song recorded by South Korean singer Psy and South Korean rapper Suga of BTS for Psy's eighth studio album Psy 9th. The song was written and produced by Psy and Suga. It was released for digital download and streaming on April 29,2022,as the album's lead single by P Nation.
"Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" is a song by South Korean boy band BTS,released on June 10,2022,through Big Hit Music and Universal Music Group,as the lead single from their first anthology album Proof. It is the band's first original Korean-language single since 2020's "Life Goes On". An alternative hip hop track,the song's lyrics are a reflection on the past nine years of the band's career while also looking forward to what the future holds. It was written by Dan Gleyzer,J-Hope,Max,Pdogg,RM,and Suga,with Pdogg serving as producer. The song received generally positive reviews from critics.
"Set Me Free Pt. 2" is a song by South Korean singer Jimin of BTS,released as the lead single from his debut solo studio album Face on March 17,2023,through Big Hit Music. An intense hip hop and pop track about Jimin's refusal to be brought down by those who criticize him and overcoming his internal battles,the song was written by Ghstloop,Pdogg,Jimin,and Supreme Boi,with the first two also responsible for production. The song features the singer rapping for the first time and also utilizes distorted vocal effects and Auto-Tune.
Down to Earth is the second extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Taeyang. It was released on April 25,2023,and marked the singer's first album release through YG Entertainment's associate label The Black Label and Interscope Records,and also his first album in six years. The extended play features collaborations with Jimin of BTS,Lisa of Blackpink,Beenzino,and Bryan Chase. It was supported by two singles—"Vibe" featuring Jimin of BTS,and "Seed".
"Shoong!" is a song by South Korean singer Taeyang featuring Thai rapper and singer Lisa of South Korean girl group Blackpink. It was released through The Black Label on April 25,2023,as the second track on Taeyang's second extended play Down to Earth (2023).
"Angel Pt. 1" is a song by American rappers Kodak Black and NLE Choppa featuring South Korean singer Jimin and American singers Jvke and Muni Long. It was released on May 18,2023,as the fourth single from the soundtrack to the American action film Fast X (2023).
"Take Two" is a song by South Korean boy band BTS,released as a single on June 9,2023,through Big Hit Music. Its release is part of the band's 10th anniversary celebrations. The song was co-written by members RM and J-Hope,and produced by Suga.
