Biography

Taeyang

태양 / Dong Young-bae

Currently in BIGBANG

Taeyang (Dong Young-bae) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and dancer, the main vocalist of BIGBANG. Since debuting with the group in 2006 he has built one of K-pop's most respected solo R&B catalogues, including the award-sweeping "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (2014) and the global hit "Vibe" (2023) with Jimin of BTS. He is signed to The Black Label.

  • Singer
  • Dancer

Profile

Taeyang (born Dong Young-bae; 동영배) is the main vocalist of BIGBANG and one of Korean R&B’s defining solo voices. Debuting with BIGBANG in 2006, he released solo works including Solar (2010) and the culture-defining single “Eyes, Nose, Lips” (2014), which swept Song of the Year at the year’s major Korean award shows.

Now signed to The Black Label, he scored a worldwide hit in 2023 with “Vibe” featuring Jimin of BTS, followed by the EP Down to Earth. In May 2026 he released his fourth studio album QUINTESSENCE, marking the best sales week of his career. In 2026 he reunites with BIGBANG for the XX : COSMOS anniversary tour.

Facts

  • He joined The Black Label (announced December 26, 2022), with Interscope Records handling international releases. The Korea Herald
  • "Vibe" featuring Jimin of BTS (January 13, 2023) reached No. 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on iTunes in around 60 countries; the EP Down to Earth (April 2023) also featured "Shoong!" with Lisa of BLACKPINK. Wikipedia — Vibe
  • His single "Eyes, Nose, Lips" (2014) won Song of the Year at the MAMA, Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards; his fourth studio album QUINTESSENCE (May 18, 2026) earned the best sales week of his career. Forbes
  • He married actress Min Hyo-rin on February 3, 2018; the couple welcomed a son in December 2021. Soompi

FAQ

Who is Taeyang in BIGBANG?
Taeyang (Dong Young-bae) is the main vocalist of BIGBANG and a solo R&B artist known for "Eyes, Nose, Lips" and "Vibe."
What is Taeyang's latest album?
His fourth studio album, QUINTESSENCE, was released on May 18, 2026 via The Black Label.

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