Taeyang
Awards & Honours
34
Awards Won
1
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Taeyang stands as one of K-pop's most celebrated R&B artists, with a solo career that has earned him multiple Daesang awards, including Song of the Year at both MAMA and the Golden Disc Awards for "Eyes, Nose, Lips." His album "Rise" made history as one of the first K-pop solo albums to chart on the Billboard 200. As a member of BIGBANG, he helped the group win the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Worldwide Act, cementing their global influence. His ability to reinvent himself while maintaining artistic integrity has made him a role model for younger generations.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Korean Pop Culture and Arts Award – Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation
Recognized for contributions to Korean pop culture as a member of BIGBANG.
Rankings & Lists
Top 10 Most Influential K-pop Artists
Best K-pop Male Solo Artists
Magazine Covers
Vogue Korea
2018-03
Taeyang: The Sun of K-pop
GQ Korea
2017-08
White Night Interview
Dazed Korea
2014-06
Rise of the Sun
Records & Feats
First K-pop solo artist to have an album chart on Billboard 200 since 2008
Taeyang's album 'Rise' debuted at No. 112 on the Billboard 200 in 2014, making him the first K-pop soloist to chart there since Rain in 2008.
Most Daesang awards won by a K-pop male soloist in a single year
In 2014, Taeyang won three major Daesang awards (Song of the Year) for 'Eyes, Nose, Lips' at MAMA, Melon Music Awards, and Golden Disc Awards.