Nam Tae-hyun

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Nam Tae-hyun

Role / Field:

South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor known for his work with Winner and South Club.

Born:

1994-05-10

Century / Era:

1994s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Nam Tae-hyun (Korean: 남태현; born May 10, 1994), also known as Taehyun, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, producer and actor. He was previously the main vocalist of K-pop group Winner, in which he also composed and produced. In March 2017, he founded a music label, South Buyers Club. Sometime afterwards, the label was renamed to The South. Under the label, Nam debuted the band South Club, of which he is leader, main vocalist, guitarist, and main composer.

Career & Major Achievements

As of 2024, he transitioned into a solo artist, with his returning single 'On the Edge of the Night.' Prior to his debut as a member of Winner, Nam performed as a backup dancer for the YG Family Concert 2011. In 2013, he competed in the reality program Win: Who Is Next as a trainee in "Team A", which he went on to debut as a member of group Winner. Nam co-composed and co-wrote two songs that were used to compete on the show. Nam participated in the production of Winner's debut album, 2014 S/S, which was released in August 2014. He co-composed three songs from the album – "But" (사랑하지마), "Tonight" (이 밤) and his solo track "Confession" (고백하는거야).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The album topped several charts, including the Gaon Music Chart as well as the Billboard's World Albums Chart. In 2015, while the group was on hiatus, Nam made his acting debut on web drama Midnight Girl. That same year, he played a supporting role in the drama Late Night Restaurant. He was also cast in the joint Chinese-Korean production Under the Black Moonlight. In January 2016, Nam released the single "Pricked" (사랑가시) in collaboration with Mino as a warm-up track ahead of Winner's EP Exit : E. The single charted at number two on MelOn.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1994 (1994-05-10): Birth of Nam Tae-hyun — South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor known for his work with Winner and South Club.
2. 2011: 2011 Milestone — ' Prior to his debut as a member of Winner, Nam performed as a backup dancer for the YG Family Concert 2011.
3. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, he competed in the reality program Win: Who Is Next as a trainee in "Team A", which he went on to debut as a member of group Winner.
4. 2014: 2014 Milestone — Nam participated in the production of Winner's debut album, 2014 S/S, which was released in August 2014.
5. 2015: 2015 Milestone — In 2015, while the group was on hiatus, Nam made his acting debut on web drama Midnight Girl.
6. 2016: 2016 Milestone — In January 2016, Nam released the single "Pricked" (사랑가시) in collaboration with Mino as a warm-up track ahead of Winner's EP Exit : E.
7. 2017: 2017 Milestone — In March 2017, he founded a music label, South Buyers Club.
8. 2024: 2024 Milestone — As of 2024, he transitioned into a solo artist, with his returning single 'On the Edge of the Night.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Nam Tae-hyun

True or False: “Nam Tae-hyun's initial foray into the music industry was through a reality competition show called 'Win: Who Is Next'.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): He competed in 'Win: Who Is Next' in 2013 as a trainee, which led to his debut as a member of the group Winner.

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