Quick facts
At a Glance
Birthday
May 18, 1988
Age
38
Birth sign
Taurus
Nationality
South Korea
Known for
Singer/songwriter
Professions
Singer, Composer, Dancer
Profile type
Person
Official accounts
4
Profile Overview
Dong Young-bae, better known by his stage name Taeyang or SOL, is a South Korean singer and songwriter. 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.
