K-pop: SHINee's Taemin launches official fan club 'TAEMate'; drops logo
What's the story
SHINee's youngest member, Taemin, has announced his official fan club name! On Wednesday, the K-pop star revealed that his fan club will be called TAEMate. This name is a clever fusion of his own name "Taemin" and "Mate," symbolizing a profound bond with his fans—the idea of being Taemin's closest friend! To accompany the announcement, the pop sensation also introduced the club's official logo.
Enrollment
TAEMate enrollment period and process details
Mark your calendars, as the enrollment period for joining TAEMate is scheduled to begin next week on May 13 and will continue until June 2. Detailed information about the enrollment process will be shared through official social media channels. Taemin's agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment, expressed its anticipation for the unique bond that would develop between Taemin and his fans and expressed excitement for the meaningful interactions that lie ahead.
Twitter Post
Take a look at the official logo here
Jjakgoongs we have a new name!😍
— TAEMIN DISCORD (@taemindiscord) May 8, 2024
“Taemin's official fan club name ‘TAEMate' is a compound word of ‘TAEMIN' and 'MATE', whichmeans ‘close friend', and contains the meaning of Taemin's closest friend.
Inaddition, TAEMIN Official Fanclub recruitment will start on Monday, May… pic.twitter.com/Ksy8LkVNb8
Career
Taemin's recent achievements and future plans
Taemin, often referred to as the "Idol's Idol," has been making waves in the K-pop industry with his recent ventures. In October 2023, he made a successful solo comeback after completing his military service, with his fourth EP, Guilty. This was followed by a groundbreaking concert named Metamorph at Inspire Arena in Incheon in December. Taemin set a record as the first artist to headline a standalone concert at this esteemed venue.
Changes
Taemin left SM Entertainment to start a new journey
To note, in April, Taemin embarked on a new chapter in his solo career. The lead dancer of the boy band SHINee officially signed an exclusive contract with the South Korean agency Big Planet Made Entertainment after a remarkable 16-year tenure with SM Entertainment. It's worth noting that he will pursue his solo music ventures under Big Planet while continuing his group activities under SM Entertainment.
Journey
Taemin's journey from SME to solo artist
Taemin first debuted under SME as a member of SHINee in 2008 and launched his solo career in 2014. The group, initially comprising Onew, Key, Minho, Taemin, and Jonghyun, tragically lost their main vocalist Jonghyun in 2017, leaving them as a quartet. They achieved immediate success with their debut single Replay (2008) and went on to release several chart-topping hits. Taemin was the first SHINee member to embark on a solo career, releasing his debut EP Ace in 2014.