Taemin has officially entered a new chapter. His latest solo album, PHASE 1: Soft Violence, arrives today at 6 PM KST, marking one of the most anticipated releases of his career.
The title alone does heavy lifting. “Soft Violence” is a deliberate contradiction — delicate yet destructive, beautiful yet unsettling. It fits perfectly with the artistic lane Taemin has carved out over the years: the hypnotic sensuality of MOVE, the psychological edge of Criminal, the raw introspection of Advice. This project feels like the next evolution of that same restless creativity.
Calling it “PHASE 1” makes the ambition clear. This isn’t a standalone album. It’s the opening statement of a larger narrative, the first act in a story Taemin intends to unfold over time. Fans already know he rarely does anything halfway. The conceptual world-building, the meticulous choreography, the carefully layered visuals — all of it is designed to pull listeners into something bigger than a simple tracklist.
Early teasers and the full tracklist (including songs like “FLOAT,” “Gooey,” “PERMISSION,” “Parasite,” “Frankenstein,” and “This Is The End”) suggest a sound that moves between the ethereal and the intense. Expect the same sharp production and emotionally charged delivery that have defined his solo work, now sharpened by years of experience and a fresh start under Galaxy Corporation.
Pre-orders have been live for weeks. The countdown is over. At 6 PM KST today, PHASE 1: Soft Violence lands — and with it, the latest proof that Taemin remains one of K-pop’s most compelling and unpredictable soloists.
The soft violence has begun.
Official Update via X (@Taemin):
"TAEMIN PHASE 1 : Soft Violence Album Details Preview Pre-Order & Save https:// lnk.to/PHASE1_SoftVio lence … 2026. 08. 31. 6PM (KST) #태민 #TAEMIN #PHASE1_SoftViolence"