SHINee's Taemin On His Solo Debut: Who Supported Him And What's His Favorite Track?

Even though they may get their start on stage alongside members of their group, many K-Pop idols prove they can flourish in the music industry as solo artists.

SHINee's Taemin is the latest star to spread his wings and show fans a different side of himself.

Taemin appeared on last week's episode of KBS's Music Bank and revealed his feelings about his recent solo debut with the mini album Ace.

"At first, when my debut as a solo artist was decided, I felt absentminded as if I was hit by something," he explained.

Taemin also shared that his SHINee groupmates were extremely helpful. "I didn't realize it, but I listened to what the members said and then they congratulated me. They also encouraged me by saying that I'll do fine."

"I think of this as an opportunity to show my individual charms that was different from when I was in SHINee," he added. "With a thankful heart, I'm having fun. I was always with my members, but now that I to have fill in for my members by myself, I prepared that much more."

Taemin's solo debut is a success due largely in part to his supportive fans.  After meeting some of them face-to-face, the idol says he felt overwhelmed by emotion. "I talked with them up close and I felt their honesty that I suddenly started crying. I feel like crying, thinking about it again."

While the entire album is worthy of a listen,Taemin did reveal that his personal favorite tracks are "Ace" and "Pretty Boy."

"Changmin from TVXQ wrote the lyrics for 'Ace' and also did the chorus so I'm really thankful," he explained. "For 'Pretty Boy,' Jonghyun suggested that it would be nice if a song with these lyrics were on the album. I listened to his advice and Kai wrote the lyrics and featured in it, so I really like it."

What song do you like the best from Taemin's solo album?

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