Taemin from SHINee will perform solo at Coachella 2026, marking a significant milestone as the only K-POP male solo artist featured.
September/17/2025 18:45
SHINee's Taemin will perform solo at the 2026 Coachella. On September 16 (local time), the largest music festival in America, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, announced its lineup of performing artists. According to this, Taemin will take the stage at Coachella on April 11 and 18, 2026. He is the only participating male solo K-POP artist, drawing global attention. Taemin has earned the title of 'Yokosolnam' (legendary solo male singer) with his overwhelming stage presence and unique performances, establishing his position as a representative K-POP performer. Having continuously proven his graceful yet powerful dance and perfect live performance abilities, he is expected to showcase his true value on the global stage of Coachella. Taemin released a special digital single 'Veil' on September 13 and successfully held a solo fan meeting '2025 TAEMIN FANMEETING [CLASS-MATE] in HANGZHOU' in August, while also conducting an arena tour '2025 TAEMIN ARENA TOUR ‘Veil’' across Asia. Coachella, which began in 1999, is held for two weeks in Indio, California, attracting over 200,000 spectators each year, making it one of the largest music festivals in America. With global artists gathering, just performing at Coachella proves one's global influence. The 2026 Coachella will feature Taemin, along with BIGBANG, KATSEYE, and top Japanese pop stars like Fujii Kaze, Creepy Nuts, and ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, creating an even more glamorous lineup that has captured the expectations of music fans worldwide. Taemin will conduct arena tours in Saga from September 20-21, Shizuoka from October 4-5, Chiba from November 29-30, and Hyogo from December 24-25.
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