One can hope that it’ll be as good as his first mini-album.
Big Bang dancing fiend Tae-yang was the first one from his fellow members to venture into solo activities with his mini-album, “HOT.” It was extremely well received, even garnering Best R&B/Soul album and Best R&B/Soul song with “Look Only At Me” at the Korean Music Awards, which is considered the most legitimate music award show in Korea next to the ones run by the big three broadcasting stations that serve corporate interests. The Korean Music Awards don’t pander to fan favorites, so it’s a surprise that idol star Tae-yang was able to be recognized.
Choosing Tae-yang doesn’t mean that they lose their credibility though, because “HOT” was a solid album that was produced with an understanding of the mainstream American style creating a smooth and refined fusion of American R&B and familiar Korean melodies, rather than simply copying it like many artists are doing now.
His album is expected to drop in either August or September of this year. Popular music producer 1TYM’s Teddy will be in charge of Tae-yang’s first full solo album yet again, as he previously contributed to the success of “HOT.” Teddy is currently working on 2NE1’s full album, but after he’s done, he’ll shift gears to work with Tae-yang, hopefully this doesn’t result in a lackluster redundant product.
Let’s hope his new album won’t disappoint.
Really looking forward to this…I enjoyed the first album a lot.
Like you said though, I’m hoping it lives up to my (high) expectations.
i’m excited. his songs always make me swoon for some reason, lol. he’s just awesome. i’m sure his album will be off the hizzle, fo shizzle. lol.
OMG im excited…
GO tae-yang<3 fighting
does this mean gd solo album is not happening as planned?
woohoo, if the album is out in september that means i’ll probably be able to able to watch his activities in person!
So far, GD is still going to put out an album sometime this year, unless other news pops up that it’ll be postponed again.
great!
I can`t wait =) !
Teddy also wrote Look At Me too. And that was a big success. I’m looking forward to the next album!
this should be good. I’m really looking forward to it!
i luv u tae yang~!!
His first mini was awesome. I’m really looking forward to his album
i’m actually looking forward to his solo activities more than g-dragon. g-dragon is a bit overrated.
it’s cuz right now… GD is releasing his album SOON.. watch when Tae drops his album.,. i am pretty sure all you will hear during that time will be ONLY Tae……..
go tae! go tae!
*squeals* LOl
the headphones look photoshopped on
GO TAE!!
i just cant wait for it
teddy’s a total great help to the whole of YG man
Love his mini album – can’t wait till the new one release.
death to kpop music…
korean indie rock is better than this all kpop losers……
look like Mr YG’s forgetting someone..
what about GD’s solo album??
wow…i find it interesting..want to hear it..
really looking forward for it….
have some strength Tae Yang we all will support you…
is it just me, or is
that picture badly photoshopped?
LOL i noticed that too hahah weird headphones just stuck onto his head lol XD
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i loved loved his first album. didnt have high expectations and i’ve been listening to it constantly. even today its still good. looking forward to the new album
Taeyang is one of Korea’s hottest hip-hop artist. He’s also sexy as hell!!! can’t wait!
Looking Forward To This! (:
Loved His First Album!! <3
Can’t wait! I loved HOT… Hope the next one’s as good or even better!
AHH iiM SO EXCiiTED FOR Mii BOOSKii ~!! <3
I am so looking forward to his full album, his mini-album was awesome!
I can’t wait! Tae Yang is <3
I’m really hoping itd be as good as his mini album XD Hopefully every song would be as equally good as eachother and not just a select few with some mediocre ones thrown in to make up the numbers >.< Really looking forward to it!
why do his hands look freakishly small>
this picture is really weird
something is photoshopped on his chest and so are those headphones
but yayyy
his mini album was amazing!
this should be nice…
teddy’s in charge..!~
ahahaa
fightiing tae-yang oppa.!!
ohhhhh can’t wait for this!!!!
<3 tae yang fighting. <3 love him.
OOO i can’t wait….I absolutely love tae-yang!!! <3
omg this picture is composite!
tae-yang’s fans gave him presents -the headphone and the cd player- to celebrate his winning at korean music award
and then they made it according to their wishes tae-yang uses them and appears with them.
looking forward to taeyang!
I think they only added the headphones on the pic >.>
That was random…
Anyway, can’t wait! Go Tae yang. FIGHTING~
wow. i hope he still stays with big bang. it wouldnt be the same without him. DX
looking forward to bae’s solo full album…I love you TY! GD’s album will be released on August 18 and TY’s on Sep or Oct…Oh gee!
I would really want to rush YG because i really cant wait to listen to his album! OH GOSH! but i really think YG, Teddy & Taeyang should really take their time and produce a quality album rather than to rush the work
Taeyang-Fighting!!! (: