TAEMIN To Release First English Single “Long Way Home”

Rosa Gulliver
Mar 27
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Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | March 27, 2026

TAEMIN To Release First English Language Single “Long Way Home”

Korean soloist and icon TAEMIN is heading into his biggest year yet. He will debut his first English-language track, “Long Way Home,” on March 27 at 1:00 p.m. KST.

“Long Way Home” is a moody, atmospheric pop/R&B ballad that unfolds with cinematic intensity, exploring longing, distance, and the quiet gravity of finding your way back. Anchored by haunting melodies and a magnetic vocal performance, the track reveals a more intimate yet expansive layer of his artistry.

For this record, TAEMIN collaborated with Ben Parris and Corey Marlon Lindsay-Keay pka Believve, whose credits include hits for Tyla, LISA, Usher, Imagine Dragons, Rauw Alejandro, Muni Long, and more, bringing a sophisticated, cross-genre sensibility to the song’s refined and tasteful sound. The Yoo Group in partnership with Def Jam Recordings distribution arm Definity are excited to be working with TAEMIN and distributing his debut English song.

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This release comes ahead of his highly anticipated performance at this year’s Coachella, where he will be the first Korean solo male artist to perform on the line-up. In addition, he became the first K-pop artist to be part of Amazon Music’s “In The Paint” performance series in partnership with the NBA, and the first solo artist to have an exhibition dedicated to him at the GRAMMY Museum.

The song will be available to stream on all platforms.

About TAEMIN

South Korean superstar TAEMIN is one of the most respected and influential artists in K-pop. A celebrated solo artist and a member of the iconic group SHINee, he has also been active as part of SuperM, SM Entertainment’s global project group.

He has released music that has charted internationally, including on Billboard, sold millions of albums worldwide, and earned major industry awards. Through his artistry, he has inspired countless contemporary K-pop artists, earning him the title “IDOL’S IDOL.”

TAEMIN has graced some of the world’s most prestigious stages, from major festivals and award shows to high-profile fashion events. He recently wrapped up the largest solo world tour of his career, with sold-out shows across the United States, Latin America, and Europe once again proving his powerful global impact.

In January 2026, TAEMIN headlined a sold-out solo concert at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. Following up in April, he will be performing at Coachella, marking the first-ever appearance by a K-pop male solo artist on the festival line-up.

Since his debut in 2008, TAEMIN has spent nearly two decades redefining K-pop and expanding the boundaries of the genre through his performances and artistic vision. With a series of acclaimed hits such as “MOVE,” “WANT,” “Advice,” and “Guilty,” he has consistently proven his excellence as both a performer and a vocalist. In 2024, he released the EP ETERNAL, which topped the iTunes Albums Top charts in at least 38 countries worldwide, further solidifying his global stature.