Taebin

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Tae Bin (태빈) Birth name Im Tae Bin Also known as Danny Im Born May 6, 1980(1980-05-06) (age 28) Origin California,USA Genre(s)K-pop, Pop, R&BOccupation(s) singer, rapperYears active 1998-2006 2008-present(group)
2004–2007 (solo) Label(s)YG FamilyAssociated acts 1TYM

Danny Im (Hangul: 대니 임), also known by his Korean name Tae Bin (태빈), is a Korean singer and the youngest member of the Korean hip hop group 1TYM and YG Family. Born on May 6, 1980, he debuted as part of 1TYM in 1998. On June 12, 2004 he released his first solo album under the name Taebin. Using Danny during his 1TYM days, he is known for his smooth R&B vocals, and often performs with his friend and fellow K-pop artist SE7EN. Taebin speaks both English and Korean fluently.

Fans know him under his artist name Danny as member of the popular hip-hop group 1TYM. He has stated that he prefers being called Danny whilst working with 1TYM, and Taebin when doing solo-work. While he was the leading vocal, he also rapped like the rest of the members, in various songs such as 'What You Gonna Do,' and 'One Time For Your Mind' . After the release of 1TYM's fourth album Once N 4 All in 2003, he returned to his fans with the release of his solo album “TAEBIN of 1TYM”, which showcased full range of his sound potential rather than hip-hop sounds to which he is accustomed. The main track of this album "The Reason Why I Close My Eyes" is a mid-tempo song featuring mellow vocals and string arrangements. His album also features songs composed by Kim Do Hoon with lyrics by WheeSung.

The second track, "The Reason Why I Close my Eyes", is the only song on the album with a music video made for it, and stars Koo Hye Sun. His 12th track, "TaBu (feat. Park Teddy)" was banned in Korea due to the song 'being thick with sexual intentions.' A music video was also supposed to be filmed for the song, but as it was banned, it was never made. Taebin expressed his disappointment on this ban by stating that "TaBu" was one of his favourite tracks on the album, and that he only wants to show an amazing love through his voice.

1TYM is currently on hiatus, as one of their members, Jinhwan, is performing military service, Taebin will be using this 3 year period to promote his solo career.

Profile

Role in 1TYM: Lead vocalist
Sibling(s): One older brother
Religion: Christian [1]
Education: High School Diploma from Diamond Bar High School

Discography

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Taebin Vol.1 - Taebin Of 1TYM

I'll Let You Go
The Reason Why I Close My Eyes (내가 눈을 감는 이유)
Geu Ddae Neun Sarang Eul Haet Uht Na (Did We Love Back Then?) (Remake Keep6 'Bi Geuk')
Gwaen Cha Nah (It's Alright)
Interlude
Don't Stop (Feat. Perry)
J'ung Dohl (feat. Se7en) (Collision)
Real Luv Story (Feat. Se7en, Wheesung)
Sarang Hal Soo It Gae (Feat. Kim Ji Eun) (So We Can Love)
B'Cuz I Love You
Ga Ji Ma Jae Bahl (Please Don't Go)
TaBu (Feat. Teddy)
Suh Ro Ga Suh Ro Reul (Feat. 1TYM) (Each Other)
One Love (Acoustic Version) (Feat. 1TYM)
Without You (Bonus Track) (Feat. 1TYM)