Taeyang Star Diary Part V: “Solo Acitivity, The Feeling of Backpacking”
Taeyang Star Diary Part V: “Solo Acitivity, The Feeling of Backpacking”
Taeyang (23, Real name: Dong Young Bae) finally debuted in the group called Big Bang after his tough trainee days. Being able to do activities in front of a public crowd, he was able to give happiness, but he also had numerous secret conflicts.
“To tell you the truth, I had some worries after my debut. I’ve actually liked ‘Black Music’ (Soul Music) since my childhood days and I thought I could turn out to be like my favourite artists. I’ve always dreamed of that but after I debuted in an idol group, I had to be ‘popular’ and do activities with songs that I had never considered singing; so I was confused for a while.”
He learned for the first time, that the world could not be as he had hoped. He was sorry to have missed the many musical activities he strived for because of his busy schedule.
“I didn’t even have time to cry. The expectations of too many people became a burden I had to carry from the beginning of my debut. We continuously put out albums and still now, we have a lot of work to do. Receiving the grand prize is not the end of the road because we always have to think of the next.”
Due to Big Bang being a popular idol group, there were a lot of activities like filming commercials beside music. These extra requirements became stressful to Taeyang. The parts that he felt were missing could be fulfilled through his own efforts and solo activities however.
“There are many things I gained throug hdoing some solo activity. When I did activities as part of Big Bang, the members used to make up for the areas I was lacking in. While doing solo activities, there was a feeling of backpacking. I had to do everything myself but that was very amusing.”
He got to like the music more. He tries to convey and give his 100% during those moments he is on stage. He felt that the more he- through music- gives other people pleasure, the more happier he would be. Seeing that the audience were delighted, Taeyang was the happiest in those moments while standing in front of h
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