TAEMIN, "I Wanted to Lower the Barrier to Entry with Popular Music"... Reveals Concert Behind-the-Scenes

Singer TAEMIN candidly shared unexpected situations from his recent concert and the musical considerations embedded in his new song.

On the 7th, appearing on the YouTube channel 'Hongjwi Patjwi', TAEMIN shared stories about his recent activities with host Lee Hong-gi. In this video, TAEMIN communicated with fans by revealing his feelings about his recently completed concert along with unexpected moments experienced on stage.

"The unexpected action of throwing my hat, fans enjoyed it"

TAEMIN mentioned an episode that occurred during a recent concert stage. He revealed that there was a situation where the monitor status was not smooth, causing him to be out of sync with the band. At that time, in his anger, TAEMIN threw his hat while singing, and he reported that although the atmosphere at the venue turned cold for a moment, the fans actually showed that they were enjoying the situation. He recalled the situation, saying, "The fans seemed to enjoy that atmosphere."

He also mentioned the stage production for this concert. TAEMIN explained that he wanted to implement the wind and dramatic movements experienced during his previous Coachella performance at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, which is an indoor venue. He explained that to resolve the stuffiness of being indoors, he intended to use LEDs extensively so that the space would feel as refreshing as being outdoors. On this stage, he also showcased himself singing while playing the piano himself.

New song 'FLUSH', considerations to find a connection with the public

A sincere confession regarding musical changes followed. Regarding the new song 'FLUSH', TAEMIN introduced it, saying, "It is an exciting medium-tempo song that captures the dreamy emotions of the moment one falls in love." In particular, the point he considered most while preparing this album was 'popularity'.

TAEMIN stated, "Since I have mainly done performance-oriented songs or music with a somewhat minor feel, it could have felt like the barrier to entry was high," and "Through this song, I wanted to create popular-friendly music that can reach more people, and I tried to find that intersection while maintaining my own color." He shared his thoughts, saying that this release actually seems to be well-received by the public.

He also mentioned the B-side track 'GUI'. TAEMIN revealed that he participated in the lyrics and composition of this song himself. He explained that this song has a diverse composition, starting with the piano and then mixing in a refreshing progression and hip-hop elements. He added that the sight of his hairstyle naturally becoming disheveled due to intense choreography also becomes a source of enjoyment for fans.

The scene of Coachella backstage and the secret to stage immersion

He also shared his experience participating in the world-renowned music festival Coachella. TAEMIN described the Coachella backstage as "a place for greetings among celebrities," conveying the culture where artists communicate naturally in beautifully decorated spaces. He also added the realistic behind-the-scenes fact that local accommodation costs are unimaginably high.

Regarding his attitude on stage, he emphasized an immersion so deep that the expression 'method' would be appropriate. He stated, "It's not about deciding gestures in advance, but as you sing, your mood is already like that, so your body should move naturally," revealing that immersion on stage is the top priority. He further revealed his attitude as an artist, saying, "If I get out of breath while dancing, I even use that breathlessness as an emotion."

Source: original video (YouTube)