Top 44 Quotes & Sayings by Taeyang

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a South Korean musician Taeyang.

Last updated on November 8, 2024.

Dong Young-bae, better known by his stage names Taeyang and SOL, is a South Korean singer, songwriter and dancer. After appearing in Jinusean's music video "A-yo", Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12. Six years later, he made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band Big Bang. While the quintet's debut was met with lukewarm receptions, their follow-ups cemented their popularity, becoming one of the best-selling digital group of all-time in Asia and one of the best-selling boy bands in the world.

South Korean - Musician | Born: May 18, 1988

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I never thought of myself as successful. I have just done what I love to do. I appreciate that I can continue working as a musician every day.

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What I felt as a singer is that music and cultural contents are the biggest strengths that go beyond language and go to any country in the world.

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I think I am a pretty good at understanding each character of each person I meet.

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I can show my characteristics and musical colors both as a member of Bigbang and as a solo artist.

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I didn't have many romantic relationships, and the romantic scent inside me was beginning to disappear.

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I feel like people can be united under music no matter what country you go to.

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I'm actually a big fan of Zion T and Crush. I think they're very impressive. They're very clear about their artistic identities.

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It's just that as a solo artist, I have more burden and responsibilities on my shoulders.

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Honestly, I think people change after meeting someone you love.

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Rise' gave me an idea for the rest of the music's concepts. I really thought of the sun when I listened it. So I imagined nature, and the jungle, because the soundtrack is wild. It was a real vision of the sun from the universe and of nature!

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I think fans acknowledged the effort I have made as a solo artist and as a member of Bigbang throughout the years. It is a very humbling yet gratifying achievement for me.

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I just want the audience to see that the performances are a real representation of myself.

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The musical style and sound of 'Love You to Death' is something I wanted to do from the moment I started working on this album. It's a very masculine track with dramatic lyrics.

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I dance a lot and keep dancing and keep moving.

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I would describe myself as a very plain but very honest person.

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Personally, if I like someone I'm pretty earnest with that one person. So I've dated only a few over the years.

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But while I was working with my team to conceptualize 'White Night', we hit writer's block and couldn't come up with a single that I felt would resonate with listeners.

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When I perform in another country. The local people there sing along to my song in Korean.

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I don't really hype myself up with fancy things.

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Even myself, I believe that as an artist I should pursue more independent activities. If more artists believe in this and are active about it, they will be able to accomplish more on their own, without the influence of entertainment labels.

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I searched the good music that I loved and found out that was all by Miguel! What a strange coincidence! I'm a massive fan of 'Sure Thing' by Miguel.

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When I look at the life of those artists I admire, I believe that age isn't a big factor. As long as I have the capacity to accept a wide range of music, and have the ability to produce and make new music, I think I'd be okay as an older K-pop artist.

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I like the universe and nature. I am inspired a lot by the beauties of nature. I named myself as the sun because the sun is the brightest star from the incalculable stars in the universe.

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Have you ever played ping pong up against a wall? You get exhausted a lot quicker than playing against someone. It's the same with getting angry. If you keep getting angry on your own, all that anger will just come back to you.

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TVXQ is our respected sunbae. Their vocal skills are strong, and we've studied much of their performances and choreography.

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We've also started promoting in Japan, and compared to TVXQ sunbaes, we still have to secure a place. We all like TVXQ very much. We hope this time we'll use the chance to become more intimate with the members.

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I know what I'm the best at. But I still want to do something different because it's fun for me. Even though I'm really good at something, it's boring for me to do the same thing every time and it'll be boring for people who are listening to me.

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I'm certain that I will be able to do music that's more like me as I get to know more about myself. I think that is an artist's fate. You have to keep trying to find your own world and express it.

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Whether it's a designer or a musician, I think the most important thing for people who express things are to be unique. There should be something unique only to them.

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Rather than becoming the best, I want to become a singer with meaning.

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I really like my eyes, nose, and lips. I especially like my nose. I really like my lips too. I think my lips are sexy.

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Without even knowing, a person goes around scattering their heart. That's why if you're with a smiling person, you end up smiling with them.

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A smart man can't beat a hardworking man and a hard working man can't beat a happy working man.

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We've seen each other fight like heck, and seen each other absolutely humiliated...and we've ever held hands....but we still don't know each others names.

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Every time I work on something, fun comes first. Whatever it is I think if you have fun doing it, the other things will follow. Albums sales or ranking on charts aren't important.

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I’m always the same. Whether I’m solo or with Big Bang, the one thing I have to do is sing and dance. I started solo activities with the things I did well with Big Bang, and I’ll show the things I learned while doing solo through Big Bang. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I am Taeyang and Dong Young Bae.

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I sing with all my heart and when I see the audience feel it too, I feel so touched I get goosebumps…To my fans, I would like to say, 'I will work harder', rather than to say, 'I love you' because I believe that sincerity has its way of getting across to touch hearts.

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I don’t want to achieve my dream. I just want to pursue my dream until I die.

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Seeing TVXQ's music and stage makes me feel touched, and they're a very good influence on us.

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Big Bang is what made me who I am today. With them, I laugh the most, and I feel like I can achieve things

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I think I have changed a lot. People might feel a little unfamiliar with the new me, but this is just who I am. I realised that I just want to be free.

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I've thought about how it will make things easier for you. But I can't do that because more than my emotions, the future of Fresh Men is more important. Because more than my pride, my friends are more precious.

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You're speaking coldly towards me but why is it that my heart isn't getting cold at all? Is it because your heart is saying something else? Is it because there's something else you're hoping that I'll hear? So tell me the real reason. Why are you doing this? I'll become your strength. I have the confidence to do that.

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TVXQ has always chased after different music styles, and their members all have very strong talents.

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Top 44 Quotes & Sayings by Taeyang

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