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Taemin's 'Advice': Release date, how to live stream, tracklist, dreamy MV teaser and all about K-pop king's solo comeback

Taemin, who has got the title 'Idol's Idol' for his striking artistic impact on K-pop industry, also teased the dreamiest of K-pop collab in his latest project where Girls' Generation singer Taeyeon is featured

K-pop 'King' Lee Taemin of SHINee, the renowned hitmaker of SM Entertainment, is ready to take over the world of music with his upcoming solo album 'Advice', his farewell gift to fans before military enlistment, and which will also feature the dream collab with Taeyeon. Prior to the much anticipated solo comeback of the 'Move' crooner, here are all the deets that you need to know about 'Advice.'

Taemin, 27, who has got the title 'Idol's Idol' for his striking artistic impact on K-pop industry, also teased the dreamiest of K-pop collab in his latest project, where Girls' Generation singer Taeyeon will be featured. With two of the most talented K-pop artistes coming together, the anticipation and expectation for 'Advice' are higher than ever.

Release date and time

Taemin's 'Advice' will be released on May 18 at 6 pm KST (5 am ET) worldwide. Along with the album, the much-anticipated music video of the title track 'Advice' will also be released at the same time. 

How to live stream

'Advice' will be released on all major music platforms including YouTube, Spotify, Melon, Apple Music, and more. Subscribe to SM Entertainment's YouTube channel SMTown here. Check out Taemin in Spotify below. Watch the music video here.

Special Vlive before 'Advice'

Prior to 'Advice' releasing, the 'Criminal' crooner will be chatting with fans through an exclusive Vlive broadcast on May 18 at 5 pm KST. The Vlive has been titled as "TAEMIN’s Online Lecture: Introduction to ‘Advice’". Check here to access the Vlive.

Tracklist

Check out the tracklist of 'Advice' here. The mini-album will reportedly consist of five tracks. 

'Advice'

'Light'

'If I could tell you' feat Taeyeon

'Strings'

'SAD KIDS'

Concept

Taemin has been known as one of the most 'wholesome' K-pop artiste who can perfect any concept. The K-pop artiste equally talented in vocals and dancing has gifted a number of iconic solo hits including 'Move', 'Criminal', 'Idea' and 'Danger.' After experiencing the dreamy MV teaser of 'Advice', fans are of the opinion that 'Advice' will bring a fresh new concept to Taemin's discography. 

'Taemin's Cinematic Universe'

With the MV teaser dropping, fans are convinced that the singer is going to deliver yet another cinematic masterpiece of a music video coupled with his honey vocals and stellar moves. An excited fan wrote, "OH MY GOSH DO YOU HEAR THAT PIANO?? DO YOU SEE THAT CHOREO?? THE CONCEPT?? HIS OUTFITS?? I AM HIGH KEY FREAKING OUT TAEMIN THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD!!!" Another fan rightfully added, "TAEMIN’S CINEMATIC UNIVERSE", sharing stills from the MV teaser. A Taemin fan gushed, "Advice - sensational, unparalleled. This cannot be surpassed. Taemin’s heart is in this song, which he gives us before “Hiatus”. "Hiatus" = I want to sleep during this time, otherwise my heart will break ... Someone wake me up on November 30, 2020!" 

Dreamy MV teaser

Prior to the music video and album dropping, check out the dreamy MV teaser of 'Advice' here.

Can't wait for 'Advice'? Check out SM Entertainment's YouTube channel SMTown at 6 pm KST on May 18 for the music video of 'Advice'. Here are a couple more breathtaking shots of 'Advice'.