BirthJuly 181993

Taemin

Lee Tae-min, South Korean singer and actor

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When
Sunday, July 18 199333 years ago
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Era
20th century · 1990s
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Taemin

At a glanceAI-assisted

Lee Tae-min was born July 18, 1993, in Seoul, South Korea. He is a singer, dancer, and actor best known as a member of the K-pop group Shinee.

Who they were

Lee Tae-min, South Korean singer and actor

Early lifeAI-assisted

Taemin was born in Seoul and showed early interest in performance arts. He trained under SM Entertainment before his professional debut.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Taemin debuted as a member of Shinee in 2008 at age 14, becoming the group's youngest member. The group became one of South Korea's most successful K-pop acts, known for innovative music and choreography.

Beyond Shinee, Taemin released solo albums starting in 2014 and appeared in television dramas and films. He completed mandatory military service from 2021 to 2023 and returned to music activities afterward.

Why this date

Taemin appears on our July 18 calendar for 1993 as a birth entry.

July 18 through the years

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July 18 1993 — 33 years ago, on a Sunday.

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