Real Name: Dong Young-bae
Born: May 18, 1988
Blood type: B
Special skills: singing, dancing, rapping, beatboxing, fluent in English and Japanese
SOL is the main vocalist of BIGBANG. He is known for his full-fledged R&B singing style with a deep voice full of soul, and chic dance moves. His unique dance style is highly recognized and is a favorite among many Korean dance performers.
His Japanese stage name SOL comes from his stage name in Korea Taeyang, which means the sun in Korean.
SOL's soulful voice and powerful dance performances have always fascinated his audience. His dream is to become like his superstar Michael Jackson, who stands out in engaging and moving the crowd. He is fluent in English and Japanese too.
■ Releases
・ JAPAN SOLO DEBUT ALBUM "RISE [+ SOLAR & HOT]" Aug 13, 2014
・ LIVE DVD "SOL JAPAN TOUR "RISE" 2014"
■ Tours
・ "SOL JAPAN TOUR "RISE" 2014"
SOL (TAEYANG)-1:00 Japanese Short Ver.