I'm certain that I will be able to do music that's more like me as I get to know more about myself. I think that is an artist's fate. You have to keep trying to find your own world and express it.

Seeing TVXQ's music and stage makes me feel touched, and they're a very good influence on us.

Rather than becoming the best, I want to become a singer with meaning.

Whether it's a designer or a musician, I think the most important thing for people who express things are to be unique. There should be something unique only to them.

You're speaking coldly towards me but why is it that my heart isn't getting cold at all? Is it because your heart is saying something else? Is it because there's something else you're hoping that I'll hear? So tell me the real reason. Why are you doing this? I'll become your strength. I have the confidence to do that.

I’m always the same. Whether I’m solo or with Big Bang, the one thing I have to do is sing and dance. I started solo activities with the things I did well with Big Bang, and I’ll show the things I learned while doing solo through Big Bang. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I am Taeyang and Dong Young Bae.

I really like my eyes, nose, and lips. I especially like my nose. I really like my lips too. I think my lips are sexy.