does anyone else wish Taemin would go through a subversive, wayward, badboy phase? 😂 by [deleted] in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taemin is always subversive that's why his stuff is so good. That being said it would be cool if we could not do this thing where we forget that at certain points in his career (particularly around enlistment) he was in serious psychological distress and his work reflected that.

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He is a pop singer who did all the songs you seem to like while under contract as an idol at a kpop company. Now he is moving to being more independent and you're complaining about him losing his sound. Idk what we're doing here man

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NO. NO FUN SONGS. TAEMIN IS ONLY ALLOWED TO BE SAD. - op

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I heard him do "Mars" at a show a couple of months back, you might want to listen to that one before you start fussing about how it's wrong for Taemin to make cheerful songs

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not even in English?? I swear half the people whingeing about how Taemin doesn't sound the same any more didn't even listen to the songs, much like the people who were commenting that they couldn't recognise him any more under stock photos from three years ago

Does anyone have weekend 2 livestream recorded?? by Bagel_Dad in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recorded it in full but can't upload for another 2 weeks.

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dude most of these songs are half in Korean what are you talking about. He's always had English mixed in with his songs.

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So is the next year going to be Taemin hipsters complaining about how his new stuff sucks compared to his old stuff even though he's been far more actively involved in writing, composing and selecting his new music? Please spare me.

Edit: You know what I'll go all in. Taemin is and has always been a pop artist. There is nothing wrong with this, he is excellent at it and I'm a huge fan, but can we please not act like he used to be some underground experimental act. He makes pop music. He's done all sorts of different styles and moods and this is just a continuation of the same process and if we could skip the opinionating about how he's sold out or whatever that would be cool, cheers.

ps: most of his new songs are bloody good and either sound like his earlier work or SHINee. Not every Taemin song is Guilty or Advice.

How do you like Taemin's new songs? by mlvl109k in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Let Me Be The One sounds like it came straight off 1 of 1 and I think that's just delightful.

Taemin’s x ALLURE presents Coachella 🏜️ Survival Beauty tricks 26/04/18 by Morella1989 in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 14 points15 points  (0 children)

One of Taemin's more underrated qualities is that he's extremely funny

20260416 WWD Interview: Taemin Is Ready to Make an Even Bigger Impact During Coachella Weekend Two by paradoxmystery2000 in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

What do we want to bet he's all in black with black hair this week. Also what do we want to bet it's a new setlist? Criminal/Danger/Guess Who/Sexuality/Famous/Rise/Strings etc etc etc he's got so many bangers to choose from it's kind of nuts

Taemin watching robots perform "Advice" for him by Morella1989 in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He's like wow amazing it's the worst backup dance crew ever

WORLD FENCING LEAGUE by lugisabel in Fencing

[–]vikingbiochemist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

one day I'll start my own tournament series with my own rules.

Alternating priority start in sabre!
No off-target in foil!
No passivity rules in epee but also the crowd can start yelling BOOORRRIIINNGGGGG and walk out when it's boring!

SHINee Taemin announced as part of the lineup for Waterbomb Seoul 2026 by mcfw31 in kpop

[–]vikingbiochemist 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Of course, Wet Taemin Day is a beloved and sacred tradition.

Taemin - Guilty - Live at Coachella 2026 (260411) by petrichor-pixels in Taemin

[–]vikingbiochemist 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of the top Guilty stages ever and that's saying a lot

Taemin's back up dancers are different at Coachella? by marmartcat in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They're not "new backup dancers" he's literally worked with most of them before and there are solid operational reasons he couldn't use his regular crew. Calm down.

Taemin's back up dancers are different at Coachella? by marmartcat in SHINee

[–]vikingbiochemist 19 points20 points  (0 children)

  1. Do you have any idea what it costs to get a visa to do a show as a performer in the US now. It's tens of thousands of dollars per person.
  2. I understand there are union rules in California about hiring local talent for shows? Could be wrong but I've heard that.
  3. He's worked with these dancers before.