Nearly two decades after Taemin debuted with SHINee, the K-pop superstar has reached yet another landmark moment in a career that continues to break new ground.
Billboard can exclusively reveal that the Grammy Museum will open “TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon.” on April 1, 2026, dedicated to displaying and celebrating the singer-songwriter-dancer’s career and influence — making him the first K-pop soloist to receive such recognition from the Los Angeles institution.
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Running through May 25, 2026, the exhibit offers fans and visitors a deeper look at aspects behind Taemin’s famous stage presence. On display are two distinctive performance looks: the striking red-and-black outfit he wore throughout his Ephemeral Gaze World Tour, as well as the all-white ensemble he wore during his Veil concert and live on The Kelly Clarkson Show in 2025. Accompanying the garments include Taemin’s customized in-ear monitors and white stage microphone, his official lightstick, and — perhaps most movingly — a handwritten note addressed directly to his fans.
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“Each performance is a story I share with my fans,” Taemin shares in a statement. “These outfits and artifacts hold memories of those moments on stage. I hope visitors can feel the passion and love for music that has guided my journey. I’m truly honored to have my stage outfits displayed at the Grammy Museum.”
That journey began in 2008 when a then-14-year-old Lee Taemin debuted as part of SM Entertainment’s vocal quintet SHINee, quickly distinguishing himself as a singer and dancer of rare technical command despite such a young start. SHINee was one of K-pop’s first pioneers on the Billboard charts, sending their single “Lucifer” to No. 3 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, setting a new peak on the chart for Korean acts at the time. SHINee has since sent 36 entries to the chart, including 23 Top 10 hits, alongside a dozen entries on the World Albums chart, two of which reached No. 1.
Taemin debuted as a soloist in 2014 with the release of Ace, his first of seven solo entries on World Albums. He’s also earned 15 hits on World Digital Song Sales so far, with last year’s “Veil” reaching No. 3 on the chart, matching his previous career high with “Press Your Number” from 2016. Taemin is also a member of the all-star K-pop group SuperM, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their self-titled debut EP.
“Taemin is a truly influential artist whose impact extends far beyond the stage,” said Grammy Museum curator Kelsey Goelz. “His distinctive performances, innovative style and artistic vision have helped shape the global rise of K-pop. We’re honored to showcase these iconic stage outfits and artifacts that celebrate his artistry and cultural impact.”
After last year’s Ephemeral Gaze World Tour — which included sold-out dates in the U.S., Latin America, and Europe — Taemin kicked off his 2026 with a sold-out headlining concert at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas in January, before he signed with his new label Galaxy Corporation, the same agency that represents fellow K-pop icon G-Dragon. It all comes before Taemin performs at Coachella 2026 in his first major U.S. festival appearance.
Tickets for “TAEMIN: Performer. Artist. Icon.” are on sale now via the Grammy Museum.
