As mentioned, "Danger" is Taemin's first single off his solo debut album Ace from 2014, so this was Taemin when he was 21 years old. If you think he was amazing in the MV, just wait until you see it live. You need to see him perform "Danger" at SHINee's SHINee World Concert 2014 in Japan, czcams.com/video/aNNM4fh7ekA/video.html. Taemin has been a solo artist for more than half his career now. He was one of the very first SM artists who was still part of an active group to go solo. Yet another thing that SHINee became the first in. Just think, he went from being made fun of because he "couldn't sing", to becoming one of the top male solo artists that is considered the blueprint for what it takes to be a successful artist. And he did it all at such a young age that he was still among one of the youngest solo artists to debut at the time. As you can see from "Danger," Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson for a reason. The concept for "Danger" was supposed to give you that MJ feel. That's why this was his debut single instead of the album's title track "Ace." Michael Jackson has been one of Taemin's idols since he was a little boy. Believe me, it is not lost on him, SM or, least of all, fans, that he dances like Michael Jackson. But that's not the only reason why he is considered the Korean MJ. Taemin just has something special and his whole aura and being on stage radiates awe inspiring magnificence. He just embodies what it means to be a performer, similar to what made MJ so unique, special and legendary. If you want to really see Taemin pay tribute to Michael Jackson, just search "Taemin and Michael Jackson" or "SHINee and Michael Jackson" on CZcams. There are several clips of multiple performances where Taemin and SHINee have performed tribute dances and participated in performances with Michael Jackson songs. This dance was choreographed by Ian Eastwood, a well-known young American choreographer, who I believe is right around the same age as Taemin -- this was Ian's first Kpop collaboration -- and I am sure he choreographed this dance to fit Taemin's natural dance-style not the other way around. Taemin did not just learn this choreography he merely perfected it LOL. If you enjoyed Taemin's dancing, you should check out his dance practice video for "Danger", you will get to see Ian actually teaching a little of the choreography and Taemin and him dancing together. Also, check out an interview with Ian on Steezy's CZcams Channel, "SHINee Choreographer Reacts to Taemin, SHINee ...", to hear what it was like working on this choreography and how impressive he thinks Taemin and SHINee are, etc. He says when he was designing this dance SM kept coming back to him asking him to make it more difficult, and he was worried because he wasn't sure Taemin would be able to sing and pull of the moves. Although, he had no idea how skilled Taemin really was. However, as you are starting to discover, the way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. The more you watch Taemin dance, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be uniquely Taemin. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D "Danger" is timeless. That's kind of what SHINee is known for. As SM's experimental boy group SHINee are trendsetters and trail blazers. They are expected to create songs with styles and sounds that have never been seen or heard before and yet have a timeless appeal. (Just think of SHINee's debut song "Replay," which is considered one of the best debut songs of all time because it's so timeless that it never goes out of style.) And that even translates to the members' solo work. That is what makes SHINee so popular and why they are still one of the top groups and artists in the industry even after more than 15 years. And, as the other members of SHINee say, "Taemin can wear anything and pull off any look and it always looks good on him."
That Danger live is absolutely going to be reacted to....don't you worry! Taemin is my bias because he continues to impress me every time. Most idols have moments where they are the best or doing something outstandingly. For Taemin it's every time he breaths.
I have a healthy respect for the age difference between Taemin and myself. ( I have a few decades on him) I've vowed never to say anything publicly about him that I wouldn't say to his face. Unfortunately, this leaves much unsaid. I love the nose ring, and I loved that it was all that he wore in those scenes. Es maybe it takes an older person like ourselves to truly appreciate the poetry of it. Rings, chains, belts, buckles, and straps. The man likes to shop at hardware stores for his costumes, and we love him for it.
I feel you on the decades! Sometimes it just doesn't sit right, right? I don't want to find myself on the side of leering dirty old men... Hrrr. Maybe it does take a certain amount of life lived to truly savor that contrast of steel, metal, spikes, chains, whathaveyou and the delicate whites! -Kay :)
Perhaps it's because we fully understand the level of care and maintenance required for a wardrobe full of delicate whites. He's not just chucking them into a washer dryer combo and throwing in some powder. Lol
As mentioned, "Danger" is Taemin's first single off his solo debut album Ace from 2014, so this was Taemin when he was 21 years old. If you think he was amazing in the MV, just wait until you see it live. You need to see him perform "Danger" at SHINee's SHINee World Concert 2014 in Japan, czcams.com/video/aNNM4fh7ekA/video.html.
Taemin has been a solo artist for more than half his career now. He was one of the very first SM artists who was still part of an active group to go solo. Yet another thing that SHINee became the first in. Just think, he went from being made fun of because he "couldn't sing", to becoming one of the top male solo artists that is considered the blueprint for what it takes to be a successful artist. And he did it all at such a young age that he was still among one of the youngest solo artists to debut at the time.
As you can see from "Danger," Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson for a reason. The concept for "Danger" was supposed to give you that MJ feel. That's why this was his debut single instead of the album's title track "Ace."
Michael Jackson has been one of Taemin's idols since he was a little boy. Believe me, it is not lost on him, SM or, least of all, fans, that he dances like Michael Jackson. But that's not the only reason why he is considered the Korean MJ. Taemin just has something special and his whole aura and being on stage radiates awe inspiring magnificence. He just embodies what it means to be a performer, similar to what made MJ so unique, special and legendary. If you want to really see Taemin pay tribute to Michael Jackson, just search "Taemin and Michael Jackson" or "SHINee and Michael Jackson" on CZcams. There are several clips of multiple performances where Taemin and SHINee have performed tribute dances and participated in performances with Michael Jackson songs.
This dance was choreographed by Ian Eastwood, a well-known young American choreographer, who I believe is right around the same age as Taemin -- this was Ian's first Kpop collaboration -- and I am sure he choreographed this dance to fit Taemin's natural dance-style not the other way around. Taemin did not just learn this choreography he merely perfected it LOL. If you enjoyed Taemin's dancing, you should check out his dance practice video for "Danger", you will get to see Ian actually teaching a little of the choreography and Taemin and him dancing together.
Also, check out an interview with Ian on Steezy's CZcams Channel, "SHINee Choreographer Reacts to Taemin, SHINee ...", to hear what it was like working on this choreography and how impressive he thinks Taemin and SHINee are, etc. He says when he was designing this dance SM kept coming back to him asking him to make it more difficult, and he was worried because he wasn't sure Taemin would be able to sing and pull of the moves. Although, he had no idea how skilled Taemin really was.
However, as you are starting to discover, the way Taemin dances is just the way he moves. His movements are effortless. The more you watch Taemin dance, you will see that no matter who choreographs the dance, it will always be uniquely Taemin. Many choreographers who have worked with him over the years have said that, with Taemin you can't help but allow him to move in whatever way his body takes him. Taemin is art in every sense of the word. :D
"Danger" is timeless. That's kind of what SHINee is known for. As SM's experimental boy group SHINee are trendsetters and trail blazers. They are expected to create songs with styles and sounds that have never been seen or heard before and yet have a timeless appeal. (Just think of SHINee's debut song "Replay," which is considered one of the best debut songs of all time because it's so timeless that it never goes out of style.) And that even translates to the members' solo work. That is what makes SHINee so popular and why they are still one of the top groups and artists in the industry even after more than 15 years.
And, as the other members of SHINee say, "Taemin can wear anything and pull off any look and it always looks good on him."
That Danger live is absolutely going to be reacted to....don't you worry! Taemin is my bias because he continues to impress me every time. Most idols have moments where they are the best or doing something outstandingly. For Taemin it's every time he breaths.
I have a healthy respect for the age difference between Taemin and myself. ( I have a few decades on him) I've vowed never to say anything publicly about him that I wouldn't say to his face. Unfortunately, this leaves much unsaid.
I love the nose ring, and I loved that it was all that he wore in those scenes. Es maybe it takes an older person like ourselves to truly appreciate the poetry of it. Rings, chains, belts, buckles, and straps. The man likes to shop at hardware stores for his costumes, and we love him for it.
I feel you on the decades! Sometimes it just doesn't sit right, right? I don't want to find myself on the side of leering dirty old men... Hrrr.
Maybe it does take a certain amount of life lived to truly savor that contrast of steel, metal, spikes, chains, whathaveyou and the delicate whites!
-Kay :)
Perhaps it's because we fully understand the level of care and maintenance required for a wardrobe full of delicate whites. He's not just chucking them into a washer dryer combo and throwing in some powder. Lol
You have nailed it! :D
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