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SHINee's Taemin returns with smashing solo act 'Criminal' MV, enthralled fans take a bow as 'the king is back'

The song is the second single off Taemin's new album, 'Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1' and follows the previous single '2 Kids'

SHINee's Taemin continues to mesmerize with his third studio album, 'Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1'. Following the release of his melancholic and cinematic prologue track '2 Kids', and after a side-step to promote his latest single with SuperM titled 'Tiger Inside' off their debut album 'Super One' which is due on Friday, September 25, Taemin returns to his solo activities with 'Criminal', the title track to the first act of the album. An artiste known for having a range of colors and styles, Taemin proves once again with 'Criminal' as well as 'Act 1' that his stardom is well-earned. The release is a testament to his skill as a musician and the accompanying music videos deliver some gorgeous choreography and visuals.

'Never Gonna Dance Again: Act 1' features nine tracks in total, including 'Criminal', '2 Kids' and a Korean version of Taemin's Japanese song 'Famous'. For fans who have waited patiently through several delays, a full album of fresh content is the biggest gift they could have hoped for. That it is still only the first part of a longer album, however, is something none of them could have predicted. And if 'Act 1' is anything to go by, 'Act 2' and the album in its entirety is sure to be Taemin at his artistic best.

'Criminal' is already a hit among Taemin's fans, who have been praising it for everything from its sound and visuals to the idol's expert dancing skills. One fan shared, "YALL OMFG IM SCREAMING TAEMIN IN THIS OUTFIT IS EVERYTHING!! IM-", along with one of Taemin's many looks from the video. Another fan said, "TAEMIN it's cool. The amount of cool is scary,"  one stated, "I haven't even finished yet and I already love it," and another tweet read, "OHMYGOD DANCE GOD TAEMIN."

Suffice it to say, this comeback from Taemin was clearly worth the wait. One fan said, "Taemin I'm crying it's SO GOOD," and another shared, "HOW DOES TAEMIN CHANGE IT UP SO SUCCESSFULLY EVERYTIME." As one fan put it, "Yes the king is back!"

Leading up to the album, Taemin gave fans a quick run-through of his solo music thus far in a video titled ''History of Taemin: My Turning Point'. Offering a glimpse into his artistic journey and growth, the short clip is the perfect way to begin your Taemin 'Never Gonna Dance Again' listening party. Check it out below.

And when you've finished your walk down memory lane, don't forget to check out the video for 'Criminal' below.