When is Taeyang’s new album being released?

Taeyang’s 4th full-length album 'QUINTESSENCE' will be officially released on May 18, 2026, which is also his 38th birthday.

How many songs are on the new album 'QUINTESSENCE'?

So far, it’s known that Taeyang premiered 6 new songs from the album at the Grammy Museum, and the full track list is yet to be officially announced.

Who will Taeyang be collaborating with this time?

It’s rumored that Taeyang will team up with international artist The Kid LAROI and members of ALLDAY PROJECT for dream collaborations that fans are highly anticipating.

Taeyang’s new album QUINTESSENCE out 5/18: includes 6 new tracks and a collaboration with The Kid LAROI

太陽新專輯 QUINTESSENCE 5/18 發行：收錄 6 首新歌、合作 The Kid LAROI 詳情

This is surely Taeyang’s most romantic promise to his fans. May 18 isn’t just the release date of his new album, “QUINTESSENCE”; it’s also his 38th birthday. Choosing to return on his birthday symbolizes a new beginning and his purest commitment to music. The title of this long-awaited fourth full-length album, “QUINTESSENCE,” alone conveys Taeyang’s wish to share the core and most distilled form of his musical aesthetic with every VIP who has been waiting.

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Surprise Appearance at the Grammy Museum

Taeyang’s new album QUINTESSENCE out 5/18: includes 6 new tracks and a collaboration with The Kid LAROI

Just last weekend, Taeyang made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, sending the atmosphere into a frenzy at this unannounced event. He shared his creative journey and revealed that his new songs blend soul with modern pop rhythms. The music perfectly highlights the irreplaceable appeal of his voice, sending anticipation for the official May 18 release soaring.

The Kid LAROI Joining the Lineup? Who Will Collaborate on “QUINTESSENCE”?

Taeyang’s new album QUINTESSENCE out 5/18: includes 6 new tracks and a collaboration with The Kid LAROI

Beyond Taeyang’s own appeal, this album’s collaborators are international names. The most surprising rumor so far is that Taeyang may team up with Australian talent The Kid LAROI and members of ALLDAY PROJECT. Whether it’s to mark his 38th birthday or for the six carefully crafted new songs and surprise collaborations, this album is a music collection to own in 2026 for anyone who loves K-pop and powerhouse vocalists.

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