'Idol of Idols' Taemin Unveils New Era with First Solo Appearance on U.S. "The Kelly Clarkson Show"

Taemin. Photo by Big Planet Made. US NBC "The Kelly Clarkson Show".

 SHINee member and solo artist Taemin has fully unveiled a new artistic chapter with his first solo appearance on a US TV show, marking his first U.S. solo TV performance in 18 years since his debut.

On the 24th, Big Planet Made announced that Taemin appeared on the US NBC talk show "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on the 22nd.

Taemin's appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" was arranged as a promotional effort for his special digital single "Veil" and served as an opportunity to reaffirm his global influence, further elevated through his first solo world tour "Ephemeral Gaze".

Taemin. Photo by Big Planet Made. US NBC "The Kelly Clarkson Show".

It garnered worldwide attention as it marked his first appearance as a solo artist since his debut.

During the broadcast, Taemin captivated global fans by performing his special digital single "Veil" and showcasing his distinguished sense of performance. Seeing this, Kelly Clarkson praised him, introducing Taemin as the "Idol of Idols".

Meanwhile, Taemin is scheduled to hold the finale of his Japanese arena tour "Veil" in Hyogo, Japan on December 24-25, and is also scheduled to perform solo in Las Vegas, USA in January next year, followed by an appearance at the "2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival" in April.

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