Dong Youngbae (Korean: 동영배, born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang (Korean: 태양, meaning Sun in Korean) or Sol (when performing in Japan), and is a South Korean recording artist, entertainer. After appearing in Jinusean's music video A-yo, Taeyang began training under YG Entertainment at the age of 12 alongside fellow member and leader G-Dragon. After six years of vocal and dance training he made his debut in 2006 as a member of popular Korean boy band, Big Bang.

On December 26, [l1863120], announced that Taeyang signed a contract with the label and YG Entertainment clarified “There is no change in the fact that Taeyang is a BIGBANG member and part of the YG Family.