The story of Taeyong's dancing skills

Taeyong is known for his outstanding dancing skills and he performs like it's something he's been doing his whole life. But actually he started training very late compared to other idols and had no experience in dancing or the industry in general. This video will explain how Taeyong went from thinking "the big 3" was KBS, SBS and MBC to being a main dancer of a group from one of the most well known entertainment companies.
Hopefully this can inspire people like Taeyong, who has motivation to become better at something because he has proven that it is always possible! Enjoy!
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[@bentenv7524]

And don't forget that he didn't have experience in rap either. He worked his ass off in that aspect as well

[@xnctxforlife2486]

like mark always says "tHaTs a LoNG aSs RiDe"

[@MEOWWWWWWWMEOWWW]

he literally worked his ass off-

[@user-bk1tt7qb6r]

@@MEOWWWWWWWMEOWWW i just realized what you meant by that...

[@Rose_Lrji]

Now he raps like nobody's business. And nobody asked but my fav rap of Yongie is THAT part from "chain" (p.s. stream Chain)

[@bentenv7524]

@@Rose_Lrji Mine is No Manners for sure. It's his fastest rap, best flow and he wrote that by himself, unlike his rap in Chain

[@nadyas1750]

SM has a mindset that “talent can be taught”. If SM is the one who said it then i believe.

[@todorokiyosukedesu]

Imma proud SM stan!

[@gilbertotoro1818]

which means even tho i am talentless i can learn

[@aztre]

It’s a great mindset really.. People always think that you have to be born natural with that ‘talent’ when you can have it by perseverance and having desire to learn.

[@shineinstars]

@@gilbertotoro1818 you're talented at something!

[@shineinstars]

@@gilbertotoro1818 that's untrue. whether it's something like being skilled at drawing, photography, cooking, or whatever you're good at, that's being talented!

[@windasarikoplak7186]

I love that he practically sold himself for a toast. Lmaoo..

[@cyninshadows7041]

If they offered him champagne they might not have gotten...taeyong. For all the bling they drape him in, taeyong has the humility of a Kpop monk.

[@100wangyirenbiased2]

😂

[@burnttoast7030]

;)

[@qiswxn]

I mean i would too

[@ilovebeabadoobee1036]

I meant I would do that too, like I would die for a single toast 💀

[@t0140]

He is the perfect idol that any company wish they have

[@kesyared2299]

llTatsuyall a lot of sm idols are like that tbh

[@nadyas1750]

Yash

[@creaturesoul4469]

Yeah, but I feel like most SM idols have to grow into being all rounders in like half a decade, Taeyong is growing pretty fast.

[@tiaradeperle]

@@creaturesoul4469 i totally agree with you

[@aeranation2022]

Of course he's our taeyong

[@PotterHead1596]

wait omg he started dancing when he was 18??? then debuted in 2016 as the amazing dancer her his? bro thats like what 4 years??? only??? hes so hardworking oh my god hes so inspiring wth

[@FriedFreya]

Mood lol. Really though, that's incredible.

[@dance4ever940]

seriously. i thought he was learning dance since he was in the womb. that's pure talent!

[@syne777]

He actually became a really good dancer in less than 4 years if you think about it b/c he was already good in sm rookies videos before he even debuted

[@odlanyeraipoj1137]

@@syne777 its called passion

[@michaelladenicelampaya4464]

your comment was very touching but i saw patrick as your icon which made my tears go back

[@salankritagogoi7212]

Taeyong is always such an inspiration. The fact that a boy who had no intention of becoming an idol was found by SM and then he worked hard to the point that he excels in all the qualities of an idol. In your life there will always be obstacles. Nothing in life comes for free. Hardships and failures are a part of life. There will be people who mock you, laugh at you, tell you to give up. But it's you who take the final decision. Your life is what you make it. And when you succeed, thank yourself first. Because it was you who decided not to give up.

[@TyTrack_127]

Oh my you wrote that so beautiful. Such a wonderful text.

[@amateursinger7026]

You already inspire me in this time. Thank you

[@loveaeris6871]

True!

[@kellyli1448]

Another pinocchio don’t forget that he leads one of the hottest kpop band that’s is known worldwide

[@kunsshoe5546]

I love and hate these kinds comments, I love them because they're really inspiring, I hate them cuz they make me tear up...

[@austin6876]

SM really hit the jackpot with scouting Taeyong. They found and polished a diamond in the rough

[@virginia8784]

i love your metaphor

[@soleillie7773]

they mentioned that in the interview with exo, key,boa and nct. that SM looks for hidden diamonds instead of already perfect from the start.

[@icvip9753]

@@soleillie7773 yeah i noticed that SM MAKES trainees dimonds from coal by pressure, time and burning passion while YG looks for natural dimonds it interesting to think about

[@soleillie7773]

@@icvip9753 i think it also helps that the most of SM's artists are blank canvasses its easier to train new skills and abilities. That's why they are very flexible in one or more areas (singing,dancing,rapping, etc) Also, I noticed that YG finds people really with the aura of confidence for their artists.

[@icvip9753]

@@soleillie7773 yeah i agree 100%

[@Ureshiixii]

Even if taeyong is not your bias, he will still have that special part in your heart so give up and dont resist, you're just making it hard for your self nobody can escape Lee taeyong charm 😂

[@biasedforvocalists2469]

I agree. He is not my bias but I religiously watch his every fancams. His personality always shine wherever he is.

[@rabuame9162]

I SWEAR EVERYTIME RIGHT

[@rabuame9162]

my bias is I HONESTLY DONT KNOW one of the dreamies because uwu softies prob haechan , renjun or chenle or jisung or mark ( im indecisive lol ) BUT WOAH I DIDNT EXPECT MYSELF TO FALL FOR A hot ass motherfkin shmexy tAEYONG

[@sharmcant7088]

Damn! I WAS resisting. You're right. It is futile to resist. Thanks! I didn't know I need to hear this today 😂😂😂

[@machhanikhawlhring8395]

Yeah,true... Taeyong i not my bias but he stole my heart😭He's handsome,talented,ughhh.ssooo mannyyy....

[@blueberiii4861]

And that's why he deserve the lines and the leader position he has

[@tytrack6818]

True

[@shutyoasssup]

Preach

[@taeyongsfebreeze685]

NCT would never be NCT without Taeyong

[@ashuzhang7157]

I mean he gave birth to them so of course

[@jaechii7914]

He is the leader after all

[@sk-gi1kl]

@@ashuzhang7157 lmao what

[@jaehyunsdimples5091]

The "T" in NCT stands for TAEYONG 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@shutyoasssup]

Now that he's enlisting. Everything about him is making me sad. All these comments are making me cry

[@tp-hi7wo]

Taeyong is kinda unique.....he dance lightly makes it seems like easy but kind of powerful at the same time💚

[@Rose_Lrji]

As a dancer myself i want to say this: The way or like his style is really.........ummm.. unique? Like if you try to dance like him, no matter how good you can dance it will look stiff. If you analyze is really carefully the way he moves is kinda weird but it looks really mesmerising tbh like no one can pull that dance style like him 😔✊

[@Taly_gee]

I knew there was a reason he became my first bias ever in Nct.

[@zeallineanandavirginia110]

He is everyone's first bias ever

[@234-renggajuniartha-ftsl4]

@@zeallineanandavirginia110 lol agree

[@rennnnnnnnnnnn]

@@zeallineanandavirginia110 yeah lol

[@Taly_gee]

@love e_e biases mean favorite so no they aren't but everyone always has a favorite. Ex : In Nct i have 11 biases out of 21 members. In monsta x all seven members are my biases. So they aren't needed but most of the time everyone has one or some.

[@NourAhmed-vn3xo]

Sis he is my first and will always be. I love him so much

[@trishahingu2841]

He is extremely hard working and passionate in anything he does. That’s what I love about him.

[@elfnctzen3287]

*All NCTZENZ Are So So So Proud OF You NCT's Perfect Leader* 💚😭

[@kellyli1448]

ELF *NCTZEN leading so many members? That’s a talent not everyone can have.

[@apri4163]

NCT 127’s leader n yeahhh I love him so much💚

[@kellyli1448]

When people say that every idol has talent since the beginning, it’s not always true. Yes, some are born with a gifted voice, some are born amazing dancers. But some idols, like Taeyong, were born not even having the thought of being an idol and start with 0 talent to being part of one of the hottest kpop group across the globe. Hard work ALWAYS pays off, never give up guys, never.

[@nolaa.912]

Taeyong from beginning has that talent but it still doesnt show yet or he never realize that before. So depends on his hard work to pull that talent out. SM can see it so they offered him the audition and taeyong becomes who he is now.

[@arielk6733]

He's super amazing, in his patience and perseverance! Very charismatic

[@liyanachii5822]

His determination was strong. He was a hard working person. You can see his determination in his eyes. He goes from zero to hero. He is an idol who everyone can admire cause he can inspire many people. Lee Taeyong, you are the best! :)

[@markitandD.O.it1]

That's why he is my FIRST bias in NCT😍 from nothing to be something... 🌱Leader 🌱Main Rapper 🌱Main Dancer 🌱Visual 🌱Center 🌱Face 🌱Good vocalist 🌱Choreographer 🌱Songwriter 🌱Great chef 🌱clean and neat 🌱Good painter 🌱Hard worker 🌱Anime boy King Taeyong 💚 King of everything 💚 Any else?

[@tiaradeperle]

charming

[@med0000]

Humble person Good attitude

[@adefitri9194]

Well said

[@chuuchuutrain6232]

Superior

[@captainlevithebeyblade8603]

DKS LTY a total idol

[@srlawas5059]

a flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all. right Taeyong started late but he blossomed beautifully. 😥 it goes to show how hard work won't betray you. so proud of him. we all are.😁

[@milasf18]

haha Fa Mulan 💚

[@greciacastro9020]

Taeyong is amazing, Truly. Not just in the aspect of dancing, but also in perseverance, which is important if you want to accomplish things in life. He is inspirational.

[@heysoph-9]

I saw the interview just the other day that he said he was scouted and couldn't sing or dance. I thought that was amazing considering how I always thought he has the most insane stage presence and was born to perform. Shows how much hard work he put into training.

[@Rose_Lrji]

True that stage presence that he generates is unbeliBUBBLE like if he has to give me 1% of it i would be there performing in school dance challenges or even could win and not just dance infront of a mirror inside my house

[@juliananr8813]

netizen: SM IS SUCK! They pick the trainee by they look only!!!! SM: so what?! we made them become talented idol! so we have idol with good LOOK, good ATTITUDE, and good TALENT! 😎😎😎 LEE SOO MAN, BANZAI!❤❤❤

[@smstanenjoysqualitycontent7891]

ikrr at first there are many trainees picked for their visual but in the end it's depend on them, they want to improve or not. because if they are not hardworking and good enough they wont be debuted under SM. there are many ex-SM trainee in other company or give up already, so we can make sure the one debuted is really the chosen one. and good in every aspect, talent, visual, and attitude

[@lseries6160]

Juliana NR In other words, SM overworks their artist.

[@lolee3126]

@@lseries6160 And other companies as well. What's your point?

[@juliananr8813]

L Series yup yup yup, and so what? it does not mean that another company is better tho, stan Lee Soo Man till i die😎😎😎

[@lolee3126]

@@juliananr8813 Yasss XD

[@ally2004]

*This doesn't give him just a highlighted spot among the Kpop Idols but, also among the greatest people in the world. A boy who had no talent in dancing and rapping,started practicing at the age of 18,the guy who became the Center,Main dancer and Main Rapper,Visual and most importantly the efficient and kind Leader of a very popular International Boy Group,the same Boy Group which is the future of the most successful entertainment company in Korea is truly deserving of being talked about on a higher level. Lee Taeyong is inspirational.*

[@gayliljaehyun]

amazing dancer, amazing rapper, above-average vocalist, stage presence out of this world, stunningly beautiful, kind and hardworking, my fave really has it all 😭💚

[@giovannajss5350]

It's jaw-dropping.. the fact that he's not a dancer before. Because the way he moves, his dancing attitude is always impressed me , the attitude that nobody have, only Taeyong has it

[@wildebloem3788]

SM is the best company when it comes to its artist potentials. They really see the potential eventho it's tiny but then change trainee mindset and born with super talent

[@anggiewidhi3505]

He's the pillar of NCT. Do you know why?bcs his wonderfull attitude,hard work,leadership and showing a lot of love for his members and fans.Oh don't forget that he's super humble and so pure. And his effort to always beyond everyone expectation. Lee Taeyong,i respect you the most 💚

[@arianereith5470]

Wow, I didn't know that about him, he's such a good dancer and performer, I thought he must have been dancing his whole life!

[@abididubidi7815]

i think what makes him so outstanding is his sensuality when he dances... he puts so much empathy and feeling in the song it's beautiful

[@exozen_2148]

*“talent can be taught”* truth. but, if you don’t have passion and determination in doing something, you can’t really achieve it. but, if you have, just like taeyong even though you don’t have any talents just do your best and show your determination in doing something you’d really like, you will achieve it no matter what even if it takes some times. cause nothing’s impossible. ~for those people who thinks that they don’t have any talents. use taeyong as your inspiration everyone~

[@elizabethyip8005]

I will never get over the fact that he thought the three companies were MBC, KBS, and SBS. I will also never get over the fact that he went because he thought they were nice because they bought him toast. That's my boy right there.

[@Natthebubblegirl]

10:08 “Just because it won’t come easily doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try” This pretty much sums up everything. I can’t even imagine half of the struggle Taeyong went through but he work hard and look where he is now. If that’s not a motivation I don’t know what is!

[@romanb3205]

I cant imagine NCT without him. He's perfect as their main man.

[@milcaserrati7888]

Honestly, this lifted my mood instantly. I was feeling down since my friends laugh at me at how stiff and weird I look when I dance and that I shouldn't do it, but looking at such role models like Taeyong I feel like I can improve and be a better version of myself ♡

[@gm_world8859]

you can do it! ignore all the people who want to bring you down... believe in yourself and always be happy with yourself...You got my back

[@shakiraasakura4959]

knowing the fact that his menthor was going to give up but he didn't stop...his passion and perserverance is truly an inspiration...this is the most thing i admire more than his visual...

[@jisunlight266]

I never knew he had no dance experience before and only started dancing at 18 years old! That’s so freaking impressive, especially when you see him today dancing so flawlessly as if it was nothing. No wonder he’s such an inspiration and motivation to others. I would’ve never guessed that he didn’t know how to dance before, if I had just watched the dance practice videos. Man the main dancer taeyong is today ughh he’s so amazing I love him

[@ohdaddy1490]

THIS DUDE IS GONNA CROSS THE LIMITS OF HUMAN CAPABILITY SOMEDAY, I'M TELLING Y'ALL. THE WORLD WILL SEE THAT. HE'S LIMITLESS. YOU CAN'T STOP HIM. HE'S ABSOLUTELY GOT THE POTENTIAL TO DO ANYTHING, ISTG.

[@justanotherhuman424]

I think the most crazy thing abt Taeyong is how you can see him grow and get better by basically every performance through the last years, i think he has the strongest learning ability I’ve ever seen in kpop

[@justanotherhuman424]

who am I kidding not only kpop basically everywhere

[@AmnaZorba]

this is mainly about me and how taeyong inspired me from this video so y'all don't have to read this if you aren't interested lol but anyways the fact that he started when he was 18 (he might have been 17 bc maybe his korean age was 18 ? idk but regardless of that) is so inspiring for me bc i've been wanting to be a good dancer ever since i was 14-15 when i first got into kpop one thing that discouraged me a bit was the fact that most of the dancers from kpop that inspired me to dance in the first place/that i look up to all started dancing when they were like 5 years old or just really young in general (momo from twice, seulgi from rv, seungyeon from clc, sinb from gf, lisa from bp and so many more but mainly these) i was also really inconsistent with my dancing back then and picking up dancing again at 18 made me feel a bit behind but now knowing that taeyong is so good at dancing and he started at 18 is so motivating for me anyways taeyong is an amazing leader and such an inspiration and i'm so glad to be a fan of his right now and i know that he's inspiring so many others too because of his leadership and how talented he is and how hard-working he is thank you for coming to my tedtalk

[@uglytrash1177]

sure you're welcome

[@indianvloggerfromassam]

DUDE SAME I RELATE SO MUCH TO THIS I took up classical dancing at a young age but was so hopeless that my parents had to pull me out of it. I didn't dance for years until I got into kpop 2 years ago and tried a choreo a year back in january, when I was 17. Since then, I've been desperately wanting to get into dancing but all good dancers that I know (kpop and others) started out extremely young. So it was pretty discouraging and hopeless. Looking at taeyong and how much he improved fills me with so much motivation to start dancing again.

[@rabuame9162]

thanks for sharing your story i enjoyed reading this ❤

[@LIGHT-tq5un]

same

[@kyrichardson1331]

Same i wanted to get into a dance class when i was younger but i never got the opportunity too, and now that I'm 16 i felt really bad cause i thought that i was way behind, but Taeyong has definitely inspired me to try harder and keep going Don't mind me just wanted to share my story

[@greentree2485]

Taeyong is really a role model despite he started late in training and his dancing teacher gave up on him but he didn't gave up on himself and then he had to face such struggles in his early debut . But manage to have the motivation to keep working hard even when the whole world was against him. He is such a passionate person in his work and life in general. Mad respect to This boy👏

[@shanchan8247]

And to think, he started out not liking rap, now he spitting that fire!

[@memr1a]

When you think about it, Toast got SM one of the most incredible idols ever

[@HARYNNAYSSA]

From Zero to Hero. Now he is the Leader, Center, Visual, Face of Group, Main rapper and have a beautiful voice. I’m so proud to know LeeTaeyong.!!!!

[@Karil1004]

He’s got an amazing stage presence 🤧 your work paid off Taeyong 👏🏼 bad dancer is nowhere to be seen

[@Babyy_girl]

if sm does sth good then it's brining out peoples inner passion they would've never let out themselves

[@pratzy]

idk why I'm crying. He's such an inspiration to me I love him so much

[@undertakerenthusiast5446]

Taeyong is not just a leader to NCT, but to the general public. People looking for a reason to not give up. The fact that he never had any kind of intention of becoming an idol but auditioned anyway, and passed! Truly inspiring and I can't wait to see more content like this!

[@crow2533]

I researched a bit about this: most people don’t get casted off the street for no reason. Usually, it’s ulzzangs or people with REALLY good looks. In Taeyong’s case, that’s probably why he got casted (due to the fact he also modeled when he was younger for a T-shirt company). SM is known for casting a lot of idols with good looks too, so it’s nothing new. The person may have no talent, but that’s what SM is there to do. They train the trainee to have talent at either singing, dancing, acting, or rapping (most of the time, it’s a combination). So to everyone who is like me and feel like they have no talent, look at Taeyong and see how far he has come in his skill with rapping and dancing. Your dreams are never too far away! Just work for it and you will make it! :) Have a nice day!

[@gnationofficial7684]

Young, talented, handsome with a good personality

[@Babyy_girl]

it's sooo true! trainees talk a lot about Taeyong and his dancing and they sound so impressed and respectful

[@bogosipeoneouimommommommae7953]

You can tell Taeyong has changed significantly over the years. Not just dance, but everything else that contributes to Kpop such as rapping, singing, songwriting, and producing. I swear his story is like a 5 min excursion filled with emotions, and seeing the progress this "White paper" made within a few years gives me goosebumps.

[@ashilgustilo8047]

What a hardworking man

[@erensoceaneyes6633]

Im a fan of taeyong but this video just made me literally cry. I cant believe someone can improve so much. His dancing skills are just AMAZING. His expression and his voice just makes it even more better. Watching him right now made me think that nothing is impossible if you work hard and stay focused and determined on your goal. Hats off to this boy. He literally represents NCT and always becomes everyones favorite in the first glance whether its his dancing, rapping, visual, expressions or vocals. He is just too perfect. Thanks alot for this beautiful video, I really appreciate it. Thanks for the hard work.

[@lugivity7680]

People should see this video and be inspired and motivated. I'm a guy and I listen to all of NCT's music because I like their westernized and unique concept. As I dug deeper into NCT even though it's debatable, I can say that Ten is the best dancer in all of NCT because of his natural talent but Taeyong is my favorite in the group. It it just inspiring to know his story. On how he was just nothing to becoming something special through hard work and perseverance. And his past mistakes (real or not) just shows that everyone can't be perfect will constantly make mistakes. I just get inspired and motivated from his story that he is one my role models and I respect him for it. This video is just great and should be seen more by NCTzens and other people too

[@daysjours]

Okay -- SM found a diamond in the rough on the street and then polished it into a sparkling jewel. Taeyong has PASSION and TALENT. Both those things cannot be taught. They can be nurtured and encouraged but, take my word for this -- no amount of hard work would have ever turned me into the genius dancer that he is!

[@claudiaeder6672]

I had a major breakdown yesterday, because I lack the skills needed to work in the musical theatre (I've always wanted to become a musical actress) and there's almost no possibility to learn those in my city. And because of that I am so incredibly happy to see this video today. It really gave me the hope and motivation to just try and learn as much as I only can and try getting into a musical theatre university when I finish high school. I'll add this video to one of my playlists, so everytime I feel unsure about my skills and goals, I can watch it to regain the confidence. Thank you co much.

[@baakojernigan7095]

I'm 17 and I'm freaking shit at dancing so this gives me hope. He can do it! So can we!!

[@uugsrbiy0try565yyewfvjitf]

i am 40 years old and he is a great inspiration for me 🙇‍♀️🌹🌹🌹

[@aizen3215]

애라샤 wow💚

[@r.e.3397]

when you see him you just think he's a born dancer and rapper always at center more lines but his story wow he worked so damn hard to be where he is now we're proud of you taeyong!!! his dancing skill is amazing it always catches my attention

[@jenasis2074]

this is why I stan taeyong more and more of everyday. Because who would actually think that, that guy, taeyong, the main dancer, the center, the leader, is a bad bad dancer back then? Doesn't even know the big 3 companies? The guy who doesn't have any interest on celebrities and even on dancing? and ow, he is known to be one of the great dancer and rapper in the kpop industry who have a good heart. This is actually the best idol to stan - an inpiration. I will never regret the day I started supporting and loving you Lee Taeyong 🧡😘 keep up the good work and always be an inspiration to all 😘😘😘😉🙂😊

[@iloveallnctanditsfuturemem1676]

Taeyong's dancing is unique. It's like he is dancing freely but his aura is so freaking strong that people can't help but be drawn to him.

[@acejini]

That's why this boy, more than just being my bias, is also my role model. Before, I didn't have any confidence in my dancing skills, i learned Blackpink's As if it's your last in TWO years (still can't do it properly right now but i would only practice it when my friends came over tho, so not often). Then, I started learning NCT's dances with his fancam. I soon found out that boygroups' dances were more suited for me. I would say, my moves are too rough for a girl ? I've always hated this part about me but thanks to Taeyong I learned how to embrace and turn what i thought were my defaults into my best qualities... I know I still lack a lot, but at least he gave me the motivation to improve myself. He doesn't know who I am and yet... I'm so grateful, it feels like I owe him one. Thank you if you read it until the end. I apologize for any bad mistakes i could've made since i'm not a native english speaker.

[@vita1596]

His progress is so fast, I mean he became a trainee in 2012 and became a center, main dancer & main rapper since when SM introduced the Smrookies in 2013. He only needed more than a year to get that title, I mean, I can't imagine how struggle he faced while undergoing that process. And haters still doubts him, without a lot of knowledge about him, if you have a lot of abilities not you who are looking for, but you are the one they looking for and that person is LEE TAEYONG!!

[@eyebrowstj]

Definitely one of my fav Kpop dancers 💃💃💃💃

[@Karil1004]

Wow I didn’t know that much about this facts but now I admire Taeyong even more, this is so inspirational and the fact that he never really speaks about this, what an amazing person he is. Nct leader 👏🏼

[@glorianeaquino1262]

"I thought they had to be good people so I went." Our Yongie really has a heart of gold, he's so pure and innocent. SM really got lucky with this one. So proud of all of your achievements TY!!! Will continue to support you no matter what! 💚

[@cheekblush]

i genuinely thought he's been dancing since his childhood bc he is so insanely talented and flexible! he is an outstanding performer, can't believe he started to learn dancing only with 18!!

[@barbetteexo_nct7057]

I also think that if you have a good built of body, the result when you were dancing is nice and smooth. Same with EXO Kai.. Both has a nice body and they aren't the center for nothing though 👑

[@BouBBleBu]

uhm, no, body type has nothing to do with dancing skills

[@BouBBleBu]

@AldiRaffa agree

[@Julianna_w]

One of my former dance instructors said - Good dancers were not born that way. They work hard to be good. TY's journey has been awesome 😎

[@JoonieHanny]

I'm new in the fandom and i really thought that he was already a good dancer since childhood. i'm really impressed by how good he is. he is a really inspiration.

[@ParkAhrii]

That video from SM Rookies from 2014, damn, you can see THE IMPROVEMENT of his skills!

[@lilbihxxx1234]

He only learned to dance at 18?! Damn it's impressive how he caught on quickly, especially NCT's difficult choreos.

[@elaceyc6853]

Whoa! I did not know this. I thought he got in because he was a good dancer. He’s come a long way and is now the best dancer alongside Ten.❤️

[@ed208]

People seem to look past why he is center, why he is main dancer, why he is main rapper. I love all the members, and they all worked hard. But some credit is due. The moment he sticks out, "Oh, it'd Taeyong... again" I mean bish, what do you think centers do? Not being in the spotlight? And it sickens me people don't appreciate him because he's Taeyong. His greatness is expected, and sometimes looked down upon. People don't hype him when he makes choreography, produces music, write lyrics or being the absolutely best leader there is but still remaining humble. Why? Cause he's fu*king Lee Taeyong. I agree with BoA. Those words are both a blessing and a curse. People tend to forget what a great performer he is. They get mad when he gets attention, and throws around "ow, the other members deserve the spotlight as well". And a toxic part of me wants to scream out "THEN TELL YOUR FAVES TO STICK OUT!!" and while I know that it's mostly SM's fault that he's seen as a spotlight hogger. But I'm getting tired of a large amount of the fandom, not saying that he has no skill, but not acknowledging it, or simply disregard all his efforts and hard work because it's what's expected of him. Taeyong could go Solo and have a very successful career, but he decided that he wants to see his members succeed first. I'm gonna say this, the T in NCT stands for Taeyong.

[@queenopinionada6086]

Amen!!

[@neocityf7736]

Preach! I love this comment. Couldn't have said it any better 👏

[@mememe229]

"talent can be taught." damn that's such a powerful mindset to have.

[@dee-li6yq]

I’m actually curious how do they do their dance training because having 0 experience then being a professional dancer, well that’s something. I’m proud of Lucas as well since he wasn’t a good dancer back then but now he dances confidently :)

[@Milkisu_u]

yes!! Lucas and TY have similar backgrounds in experience and look at them now! Both centers of their own group

[@beziboca9106]

So glad you included so many videos from Smrookies era since not many people seem to know about them. The whole reason I started following them was because of Taeyong because his dancing caught my attention. I’m so proud of how far he’s come. Truly Nct’s pride. 💗💚

[@xxxlucy031]

to have him leading the kids is great... he is strong and hardworking, it's imposible not to be proud of TaeTae! 💚

[@Samy.10VE]

Literally the moment saw him he became my bias and I could not take my eyes off his magnificent beauty, he is such an inspiration first of all, through being literally a rookie to quickly becoming one of the most talented idols I know I mean he's literally good actually amazing at everything, his stage presence his no joke, his rapping especially when he goes proper hard is so incredible and his beautiful voice and his phenomenal dancing like he has to be on my top 3 favourite dancers ever! I'm already so proud of him but his on his way to becoming a legend and it has been only 4 years since his debut 💚

[@yotasuke4328]

the video hasn't even started and i already got goosebumps.

[@riddlersigh]

It’s funny how he went from that to now probably the best dancer in the entire kpop industry

[@lolita960]

I genuinely think he was born with the talent but it was dormant. For real for real because only someone that was born to be a performer can have the stage presence and charisma this man has. It’s one thing to learn how to dance and sing but stage presence isn’t someone that’s taught. He worked super hard and the talent that was already within him aligned with him naturally to produce one of the top 5 kpop idol in the whole industry❤️

[@taeyonglee9915]

He's just our perfect taeyong💜

[@wonwoojeonwonwoo]

He is the guy who caught my eye and I ended up stanning NCT ❤❤❤ (then found out that there are MANY members 🤣😭) I dont regret it anyway

[@289910hatk]

Thank you for video.. 🤗 and now taeyong is the most talented idol for me, skill dancing ofc, one of the best idol rapper, song writer, composser, what else? What a hardworker and lovely man on earth 💚💚💚

[@patrycja4691]

I always look up to Taeyong. He is so inspirational. I’m almost 18 and I’ve always wanted to dance but I never told my parents that I have that kind of dream. And I often regret that I didn’t tell them and sometimes I think that it’s too late for me. Many of my friends from school have been learning to dance for around 5 years or more. But the story of Taeyong gave me strength and belief that everything is possible and I can do it no matter what. So I’m planning to start my dance adventure. And every time that I lost my motivation I’ll always come back to his story to know that I never should give up and go after my dreams. I know that you’ll never read this but thank u Taeyong for everything you do for NCTzen sometimes not even intentionally. We will always love you ❤️💚❤️ 사랑해요 우리 태용이 ❤️💚❤️

[@merina420]

This proves that everyone is capable of doing anything just their destination is different.

[@mellzdheakhabe8724]

From the nothing to something...SM have good eyes to find their artist

[@czarinanicole1839]

There's just something in him that makes you fall for him even more. From his stunning visual to his superb talent to his personality, the way he leads nct and takes care of his members and fans ugghhh😍

[@closed8864]

Stan this talented leader💖💖💖 Taeyong deserve to be an idol😎

[@violetvoids7029]

This is y I like Taeyong. My respect and appreciation for him above all.

[@akinakasaiyachi1407]

He is one of a most inspiring people out there

[@nikkimunar4326]

from a bad dancer to a great dancer taeyong. SM is really that company who makes one talented people

[@amayakhler1551]

I;ve never been more inspired by someone who doesn't even know about my existence.

[@lorennacorrea4767]

This inspired me a lot. I used to dance as a hobby in the middle school but I wasn't really that good. I made a cover group with others kpop dancers I know and after 6 months I was kicked out lol (they told me I wasn't good enough for yt/ig videos or live performances). So I gave up on dance to focus on my studies and now I entered the university I wanna dance again but I'm truly bad at it. I was so sad, I cried and almost gave up but Taeyong, as a angel himself, gave me strength and courage to try again!!! Love you, Taeyong 💚

[@aizen3215]

loren fighting! keep doing what u love💚

[@kaelee6151]

he is such an inspiration, im a dancer too and ive been called "a lost cause" or the "weakest link" before but because of him ive persevered, i love him so so much from the bottom of my heart

[@sgamingandmore12]

*Taeyong’s inspirational ngl*

[@Starbie233]

This was so motivating im crying 😭 His story shows that if you work really hard you can achieve your goals. I like to dance and I practice everyday but sometimes I feel like im lacking something. Taeyong is the main dancer of NCT and I really admire his dancing. The way he started out was me when I first started dancing so this video gave me hope and motivation 😅

[@k-popislifesmgroupsarelife9095]

Main dancer, main rapper, visual, center, and leader. In Taeyong, we stan. Indeed a legend!