Taemin is so elegant. He's dripping with silverish royalty, elegance and majestic vibe. I just know he's the standard. Yes that's him

He deserved the Best Dance Performance Solo award the most...

He's the most talented guy In kpop without any doubt

It's a shame that MAMA didn't nominate Taemin this year. He literally worked so hard this year and left us Advice that is just exquisite. MAMA doesn't deserve Taemin.

Taemin is the best dancer in the industry. PERIOD

Sorry, but Taemin should have won Best Dance Award. Unfortunately MAMA awards are not about talent and quality but instead popularity. No shade on the winner, but Taemin dance was way better. This performance is so amazing his vocals and dance are beyond this world.

마마에 이태민 솔로 퍼포 상 안주고 후보에도 안올리는 만행을 저질러서 보러옴... 나에게 이태민 없는 마마가 무슨 재미겠어

이태민이 한눈팔지 말라고 했는데 한눈팔아서 이태민한테 입덕함 ;;; 나오기만 해봐 지독하게 사랑해주마

This is not a performance, This is THE PERFORMANCE. The Greatest performance of year. Hundreds of queens in the music industry, few Kings but only one EMPEROR. TAEMIN THE KING, The Legend.

Absolutely no soloist in the world like him right now, no one better. He can offer so much, forget Kpop, if he's only 'Kpop' it's a travesty. Taemin unique soloist in pop music

So much respect. He chose to stand on his highly artistic side than trying to be mainstream. I know his popularity and sale is a little frustrating but I wish when he comes back he'll end up choosing to maintain his present course and preserves the respect and admiration he earned as a top tier idol. No amount of sale and popularity will ever compare to an Idol that is well respected because of his talent.

등장부터 퇴장까지 무엇하나 흠잡을곳이 없다... 너무 완벽한 황제 대관식인거같다..

WHEN GOD TAEMIN SAID HE WAS THE KING OF KPOP HE WASNT KIDDING

Ok Taemin in his rightful throne he is King

전 이걸 아직도 봐요.. 이보다 완벽한 마마 무대는 없었다

진짜 태민같은 솔로 아티스트 없다 마마...지금까지도 보러 온다..

Taemin is on a completely different level to everyone else. Heck, he's from another world! He's so etheral.

It's funny that all the "Best" awards are just solely based on popularity. All of them are just popularity awards. No hates to the winner but this is the best dance performance for me. How can MAMA expect me to be satisfied with other performances when they put Taemin as the opening act? Taemin started and ended show for me!

The fact that years later his music is just as amazing and mind blowing shows it doesn’t matter about who wins awards. His music is still the best music in K-pop and ik some people might come for me but still it’s my opinion. He’s literally the idol of idols.

How boring MAMA will be this year without Taemin. KING OF KPOP LEE TAEMIN supremacy ever, no matter what or who.

The funniest thing about this award show is that : The king of kpop dance didn’t get the dance award....it’s beyond hilarious

Mama doesn't deserve SM artist. Taemin deserve to get solo artist and dance performance.

FOREVER THE BEST SOLO MALE ARTIST

I've been a shawol for 10 years now and I always think of Taemin as a painter, everytime he moves his arms, his legs, his body gives off beautiful precise lines that is fluid at the same time. Taemin is one of the few idol who will make you say that "Yup, he is born for this" HIS PERFORMANCE IS BASICALLY AN ART THAT NO ONE CAN EVER IMITATE.

Taemin with this performance showed why he has the so-called title king of k-pop a unique concept and forged years after year today you left the highest bar yet, we are proud of you, thank you very much for giving us a presentation of pure art that we will remember and we will see many times.

Taemin proving why he's called the king of kpop, ultimate soloist, unbeatable individual, idol of idols. He is the EMPEROR everyone bow

2023 and I'm still here, the best opening for me

It doesn't matter who wins awards and is trendy in charts for this season or another, we know who is the real king and god on Korean stage, Taemin's throne will never be filled ❤❤

This made me think about how many times Taemin has been and is the one who introduces something important in kpop. His face appears first in kpop's first 'choreography practice' video with 'Replay'. With SHINee, him and his hyungs always introduced so many new concepts to the industry, from music to fashion to dancing and more. He is the first artist on SM to go solo while in a group. His debut song introduced many new composers and lyricists to kpop. He is the first Korean Artist that has performed at the Madison Square Garden twice ever in History. Debuted in second, third and four generations of kpop, and many other things I'm probably forgetting and now he introduced The dawn of New Topia. In short, his artistic career is fantastic and inspiring, as is his hard work and dedication, and he still has a lot to show us in the future. I'm super proud of him

Taemin doesn’t need MAMA, MAMA needs Taemin.

진짜 퍼포장인 이태민 ㅠㅠㅠ 다시봐도 감동 미쳤다

I can't get over the fact we won't get Taemin performing this year 😭😭

YES KING TAEMINNNNNNNNNNN

The real winner was Taemin. No if’s or buts.

How does he have so much energy to execute such a complicated choreo set ON TOP of godly vocals AND looks flawless? He really delivers 3000% and blows out any high bar ever set by anyone.

후보도 아닌데 무대를 저렇게 찢어놨어...

No matter who’s hot at the moment, Taemin has been a staple for years. Difference between temporary and eternal.

Taemin is so young but he already is a living legend. King of kpop and none can fight me on this. He could be alone on a enormus stage and still have the attention of all the public. His stage presence is insane, it's impossible to look another way when he is performing.

K-POP 황제를 뵈옵니다 보컬 춤 무대 너무 완벽한데 특히 더 완벽한 저 용안 어쩔꺼야 ㅠㅠ 트리플악셀 턴 미쳤다 outro 피아노소리 Identity 인것 같은데 이것마저도 완벽하다

다시봐도 이무대는 레전드다

can we talk about the idea dance break.. i’ll never get over it

Taemin really is no joke. He makes it all look effortless while his dancers are panting in the background. A true king.

At this point I can state with absolute certainty that Taemin is my ultimate bias of ultimate biases. In fact he crushed all my biases and became my one and only bias! Emperor of Kpop!

The King of Kpop, Lee Taemin

If he can do this for MAMA, imagine Grammy. The whole world needs to see this

International fans watching this like: - in bed - not in a fullscreen - reading comments - TAEMIN is ELEGANT 😍

와 컨셉 미쳤다...왜 이제 본거야ㅠㅠ

TAEMIN IS THE REAL KING OF KPOP

I feel so sad that Taemin didn't win. He really deserved it. Perhaps Taemin is to progressive, to innovative, to daring and to creative. People always find it difficult to understand new created arts. It doesn't probably matter, but I just want to say thank you Lee Taemin for all your hard work. Shawols love and appreciate you!

When BEST Dance performance is by vote mass, but FAVORITE is by panel judges. Lol

간만에 보니 뽕 존나 차네.. 태민아 너무 멋있다.. 이날 유독 힘들었는지 표정 살짝 찡그리는 부분 있던데 그것마저 퍼포먼스의 하나 같음.. 존나.. 존나 멋있어

자 여러분 모두 태민을 믿으십시오 요즘 나라가 많이 어지러운데 이 기세에 휩쓸리지 마시고 조용히 집에서 태민교주님의 영상을 보신다면 복이 찾아올 것입니다 탬멘....

Once again Taemin proved why he is called by the industry The Legendary Soloist and Idol’s Idol! This man knows no boundaries - his talent and artistry is limitless! I’m so happy he received 3 prestigious awards given by real critics this year for outstanding achievement as an artist! The only thing that this pathetic show did well was filming his mind blowing performance and broadcasting it as a Grand Opening for the whole wide world to see!

The number of dance breaks this performance has and it’s not even a group stage.... This performance is possible only because it’s TAEMIN. No solo act could deliver this so flawlessly like he did. EDIT: i’m happy to see people appreciating Taemin!! Really thankful ^^ Anyway, since this getting some numbers i want to say.... *SHINEE’s BACK!!* FEB 2021. Please give them lots of love & support too~ and stay safe everyone 💚 also, nct127 jpn album, LOVEHOLIC - 17 FEB and JAEHYUN ACTOR DEBUT, DearM - 26 FEB @ 11:10KST on KBS2 okbye :]

*Update: 2023 and still no one can top Taemin's 2016, 2017, and 2020 MAMA Performance*

Just realized this performance is almost 7 minutes long....with intense choreography....live vocals....no breaks....no cuts....only Taemin can outdo Taemin! 😍 The stage was SO beautiful and powerful! I CANNOT WAIT for the King to return from the military, 11 more months to go 😢

MAMA acknowledging Taemin is King. Starting off with the Korean throne featuring the backdrop of the sun, moon and five peaks that symbolize the universe. Ending with the majestic dragon cape. Taemin started and ended MAMA 2020..... LIVING LEGEND!

I’m SORRY??????? This is the best performance I think anyone has ever given in all of history!!!!!!!!! WHY ARE NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT THIS

몇번째 보는지 모르겠다 이날 유독 이쁘고 잘생기고 옷도 그냥 딱 맞고 와....돌겠네

Just started watching Taemin videos 2023. I am absolutely enthralled. I am constanty watching his videos. So mind boggling.

Imagine awarding him NOTHING after he pulled out this WTF

Putting him first was genius. He's an inspiration and friend to everyone that preformed after. It shows where kpop started

와 마지막 미쳤다 성스러운 수준이네 진짜.. 아 근데 인트로도 미쳤는데

Who came here after MAMA2021 bcoz it feels so incomplete without Taemin

BoA's voice in IDEA and Taemin as her dance partner in Only One, King and Queen!

The fact that Mnet set up a stage mimicking a king's throne for Taemin to show that Taemin is the KING of kpop.

솔직히 그룹으로도 5분 넘어가는 무대를 극악 퍼포먼스로 노래부르면서 하기도 힘든데 크리미널.. 이데아를 합치고 그 사이에 댄브까지 넣는다는게 ㄹㅇ 인간이 할 수 있는 일인가 태민은 고로 신인거야.... 생방으로 볼때 ㄹㅇ 내가 숨 쉬는 법 잊은 것처럼 봤었는데 다시 돌려봐도 이건 레전드 무대였어

king of kpop

This man is absolutely incredible. Taemin really is someone who deserves so much more recognition around the world. His talent is indescribable.

이번 무대 되게 한국적인 미를 많이 살리려고 노력한 듯... 태민이 입은 의상도 자수가 곤룡포처럼 화려하고, 앉아있는 곳이랑 뒤의 그림도 경복궁 어전을 닮음 방탄분들도 그렇고 가수분들이 자꾸 세계적인 무대를 통해 한국문화를 전파해주니 솔직히 많이 기뻐요ㅠㅜ 태민 흥하자ㅠㅜㅜㅠ

TAEMIN is the different level. THE KING of kings

he's the real ace, the art himself, no one can beat him

Are you telling me this doesn't deserve either a Best Male Artist or Best Dance Solo?????????? Wow.

Taemin has only Korean fans International fans: I'm joke to you? #1 worldwide Up king Lee Taemin

The way he shifted from criminal to heaven looked so smooth and effortless. He is the STANDARD. The king of KPOP.

You can immediately see who is the king of k-pop here.

Taemin starting “the dawn of the new-topia”.. to lead the newer generations of kpop to come.. then you realize that he’s been in the industry for 12 years already.. but still so young.. still compared to whoever comes.. still showing how it’s done.

Taemin doesn't even need props and all, HE LITERALLY MADE THE MAMA STAGE INTO HIS OWN CONCERT AND THAT'S WHY HE IS CALLED "LEGENDARY MALE SOLO ARTIST"

A KING, i dont care about the sales or the awards or world popularity, he is ART and ROYALTY, im sad for the people who dont stan him.

OMG -- I could literally watch this guy perform all day long and die a happy person.

You know you are KPOP royalty when Kasper is your backup dancer.

This is the craziest performance I ever saw. Taemin isn't just an idol, he is a dancer, a performer and an artist. (That last shot was soooooo dramatic we stan)

태민이 타고난 천잰데 성실하고 노력파이기까지해.... 정말 안좋아할 수 없는 사랑둥이😊❤

와 6분짜리인데 진짜 엄청 집중해서 봐서그런지 10분은 넘는거같아.. 무대장악력 장난아니다 ㅠㅠㅠㅠ

Taemin is in a league of his own. Everything he creates is a work of art, he is the definition of what it means to be an artist in the truest form. A living, breathing masterpiece.

The way he commands the stage is external. He really shows what 12 years of experience looks like not to mention unparalleled talent. Taemin is going down in kpop history as one of the greats.

태민이 정주행중

Still here at MAMA 2020🥺 Really the best opening stage

i'm sorry for new idols but taemin's stage is the best stage in 2020 MAMA. he is doing his best every time, king taemin... btw his face and makeup was so damn pretty

There's not even a single person who can top this performance. Obviously this is the best performance ever

태민 한 10년전 그때는 보컬 약했던거 사실인데 이젠 이렇게 격한 춤에 라이브 하는데도 음정 하나도 안 흔들리고 샤이니 곡에서도 고음 파트 하는거 보면 진짜 마음이 웅장해진다... 춤도 춤대로 진짜 잘추는데 보컬도 완벽하다는거 많은분들이 알아줬으면 좋겠다ㅠ

For those who don’t know: Dragons with Five Claws were used exclusively by the emperor. (To the point that If others had its image it was considered treason)

He is no doubt one of the best dancer in Kpop industry or dare I say the BEST.

5:40 개소름돋음....케이팝 황제가 아니라 그냥 신임 신. HE IS GOD

와 소름 돋았다...이걸 왜 이제 봤지

Taemin is like - "I am here to destroy your bias lists... "

TAEMIN BEST DANCER

Taemin’s performance is the best

TAEMIN KING, this is the only thing that everyone need to know

Taemin really is a legend. Although I'm a monbebe I voted for him for solo performance because he really deserves it... Too bad mama is ruled by popularity most of the times