Guilty is the fourth Korean mini album by Taemin. It was released on October 30, 2023, through SM Entertainment. It consists of six songs, including the title track, "Guilty". The album comes in five versions: Archive Box, SMini, Digipack and Photobook (RIZZ Ver. and GUILTY Ver.).
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SHINee TAEMIN, Releasing 4th Mini-album ‘Guilty’ on October 30th!
Delivering 6 Songs of Various Vibes, including Single ‘Guilty’!
Distinctive Music Style from the ‘Best-Ever Male Solo Artist’ Finally Returns!
SHINee TAEMIN (SM Entertainment) is releasing his fourth mini-album, ‘Guilty,’ on October 30th.
This album comprises six songs of various vibes, including ‘Guilty,’ the single of the same name, ‘The Rizzness,’ ‘She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not,’ ‘Not Over You,’ ‘Night Away,’ and ‘Blue,’ enough to experience TAEMIN's unique music style that has deepened even further.
In particular, TAEMIN has earned numerous monikers, such as the ‘Best-Ever Male Solo Artist’ and ‘K-pop’s Ace,’ with his irreplaceable performance skills and artistic charm, receiving much support from global fans. His unique world of music, to be showcased by the new album, is drawing widespread attention.
Single ‘Guilty,’ a dramatic and direct expression of ‘guilty’ love!
The single, ‘Guilty,’ features the grandeur mix of a 30-member string section and dynamic synth sound layered with a unique, laid-back beat and an addictive hook. Its straightforward lyrics add the dramatic appeal by conveying that selfishness is his own way of expressing love, even if it hurts the one that he loves.
'The Rizzness' is a hip-hop song with a powerful 808 bass kick and synth bass, allowing you to feel TAEMIN's restrained charisma, and the lyrics remind those who are easily swayed by the words around the world to listen to their own voice.
'She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not' is a hip-hop song with a lonesome mood that compares the ending of love to withering flower petals, and 'Not Over You' is an alternative pop song expressing the denial of a breakup and the pain of being trapped in longing – both songs are also expected to receive a great response from music fans.
Other songs on the album include 'Night Away,’ which maximizes the romantic mood by talking about happy moments with a lover through TAEMIN's emotional vocals, and 'Blue,' a song that conveys a hopeful message by comparing the moment of encountering the longed-for freedom and dream to the 'blue' light.[1]
Background[]
The album was announced on October 10, 2023, through the release of a teaser image on SHINee's social media accounts.[2] It takes inspiration from the Georges Bataille book L'Erotism.[3]
Track list[]
- "Guilty" - 3:10
- "The Rizzness" - 2:53
- "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" - 3:02
- "Not Over You (제자리)" - 3:33
- "Night Away (오늘 밤)" - 2:56
- "Blue" - 3:18
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Taemin | |
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Mini albums | ACE • WANT • Advice • Guilty • ETERNAL |
Studio albums | Press It • MOVE • Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 1 • Never Gonna Dance Again : Act 2 |
Repackaged albums | MOVE-ing • Never Gonna Dance Again (Extended Ver.) |
Mini albums | Sayonara Hitori • Flame of Love • FAMOUS |
Studio albums | TAEMIN |
Digital singles | "ECLIPSE" • "MARS" |
Tours | TAEMIN THE 1st STAGE Nippon Budokan • OFF-SICK • TAEMIN Japan 1st TOUR ~SIRIUS~ • TAEMIN 2nd Concert: T1001101 • TAEMIN ARENA TOUR 2019 ~X™~ • TAEMIN : N.G.D.A (Never Gonna Dance Again) • METAMORPH |
Other | 2024 TAEMIN FANMEETING 'Never-Never' |