TAEMIN on Being First Korean Male K-Pop Soloist to Perform at Coachella & More | Billboard News
We caught up with TAEMIN at weekend one of Coachella 2026 where he shares how he feels about being the first male K-Pop soloist to ever play Coachella and being honored at the Grammy Museum.
Tetris Kelly:
I don’t think anybody at Coachella looks as good as you.
Thank you!
I love the style. Man, how you feeling?
This is such an honor. It feels amazing. Standing on a stage I’ve always dreamed of, it still doesn’t feel real.
Well, you’re talking about this moment right now, man, you were the first Korean K-pop soloist ever to play Coachella. That’s a big honor. Like, how did it feel on stage?
Very honored and grateful. I’m so happy I can’t sleep today. Dreams come true.
And then, of course, you just dropped new music as well. So I mean, it’s taken a while in your career to finally do your first full English single. So how was it to perform that song tonight?
Working with new producers, I tried to find a balance between my signature sound and something completely new. Taking on that challenge meant a lot to me.
Well, you killed it, man, very good. And of course, you being honored at the Grammy Museum. So I mean so many honors for you. Congratulations. How excited are you about the Grammy museum exhibit, and what can fans expect?
When I performed at the Grammy Museum, so many fans came out, and it just didn’t fel real to be standing on such a legendary stage I’ve always known. It was such an incredible experience. Lately, I’ve been experiencing so many new things, and it’s been such a happy, fun ride.
