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Group fans who aren’t into Taemin’s artistry in his solo works should just refrain from speaking on it because it doesn’t make sense to act like you’re forced to consume it & then spew shady comments. Unless of course the agenda is to drag him.

I’m too tired to type this out but I think this is were the veracity lies

don’t think you have to get defensive over every hate comment me personally im laughing bc this is exactly the divisive reaction he’s used to. it’s so interesting watching him always ruffle some feathers I don’t think you stay relevant in an artist space without doing so

“The artist owes no victory to the crowd. He owes only honesty to the work.”

De verdad me da mucha risa que digan “promueve” mientras las imagenes te muestran en la cara lo destructivo que puede ser. Literalmente tiene mirada de sufrimiento y golpes en el rostro. Jajaja este maldito mundo del kpop se acostumbró demasiado a ser superficial y no observan.

항상 그런 생각을 해왔어 내가 상상하고 그림으로 그리고 하면 뭐해 사실 그건 내 상상에 기반한 어떤 창작물일 뿐이지 실제의 태민이는 아닌걸. 그래서 갈증이 있을 수 밖에 없었다 뭐든 대상화한 창작물을 만들어내는 입장에서는 말이지 근데 태민이는 진짜 다해주고 아니 다해주는걸 떠나서 그 이상을 가져와. 한 수 위라는거지 이미... 그치만 자제하고있었다고밖에는, 그렇게밖에 설명이 안됀다고 월드투어 이후로 이렇게 날개를 달고 날고있는걸 보면 그냥 빠알리 탈 아이돌 해버럇음 좋겟다 ! 아 이득 볼 거 다 봣잔아요 아이돌로서, 차피 인생사 오 그래 아이돌 활동으로 그정도 해냈고 에지간히 이사람도 뼈와 살을 깎아내는 노력 하지 않앗냐고 그래도 할만큼 하지 않았나구 정말 애쓰고 노력해왓잔아 그니까 이제 그 프레임 벗어던지든 계속 쓰고있든 그런 선택권은 당연히 그에게 주어져야하는것 같아. 그래서 이제는 그 어떠한 프레임을 씌우려고 하는 사람들이 보이면 속상할 뿐이야. 이미 니 소중한 의견따위는 노 퍼미션이라고 이야기하고있는 아티스트를 향한 뮤트된 외침일 뿐이라서

To those whining online about Taemin's "impiety" and "corrupting the youth" with his latest photoshoot, i highly advise you to educate yourselves on aesthetic theory and elevate your taste. it's art, not a moral crisis.

어느 순간부터 태민에게 붙는 케이팝 아티스트라는 말이 너무 거슬림. 태민을 케이팝이라는 카테고리 안에 가두는 거 같아서 싫어. 그리고 이제 아이돌의 아이돌이라는 말도 태민을 표현하기엔 부족한 수식어가 된 거 같아. 태민이는 아티스트들의 뮤즈가 될 거야. 예술가들이 사랑하는 예술가.

I think I’m in love with Damon Baker

"The easiest thing in the world is to become a judge; the hardest is to become a witness to oneself." So true. Really hit me🥹🥹🥹

Thank you for working together. Damon & #Taemin you create magic together. Two creative minds taking risks & being real, true & honest. I hope for more to follow this project ⭐️🤍

my painting of Taemin photographed by Damon Baker

yeah this is the greatest kpop boy band in history

@adnohr09 @neinmuse Key painted it, it's not of anyone in particular. There was some drawings by the other members in the booklet too.

@neinmuse Is there a story of the album cover?

SEX . SKIN . SOVEREIGNTY . ~ An exploration of TAEMIN by DAMON BAKER On a hot June summer’s day in London, TAEMIN unexpectedly meets with DAMON BAKER, a world renowned photographer known for his raw, emotional portraiture. What becomes of this collaboration is a defiant, confident, yet vulnerable stance - this is TAEMIN. Take it or leave it. Three words that came to mind upon sight of this collection of photos: SEX. SKIN. SOVEREIGNTY. This analysis is mainly in reference to TAEMIN’s positionality within the K-Pop system/ ‘institution’ and his previous works; it’s not intended to represent his personal feelings or opinions. At first glance, there is one photo that stands out in the set. A clear reference to TAEMIN’s Guilty. However, things are different compared to the original version. What once appeared heartbreakingly youthful, forlorn and hesitant becomes mature, intriguing and bold. From a distant gaze to a direct look. From a creeping palm to a full grasp around the throat. From a closed, silent mouth to lips willingly parted by a toxic agent. Who’s really in control? (1/4)

taemin the second a drop of bleach hits his head

The category is Taemin confronting taboos and widening the realm of possibility within kpop

Taemin promoting smoking, blasphemy, armed robbery, homosexuality, kidnapping, swearing, cultism, bdsm, insubordination, pyromania, self-harm, vandalism, cannibalism, trespassing, satanism, theft, alcoholism, nudity, manslaughter, illegal firearm possession, distracted driving