"Idol Of Idols" SHINee's Taemin Turns Top Artists Into Huge Fanboys At "ASEA 2024"

At just 30 years old, SHINee‘s Taemin has already been active as an idol for over 15 years.

In addition to being part of one of the biggest K-Pop groups, Taemin’s solo career has also made huge waves worldwide. The star has been praised for his artistry by fans and industry professionals and his ability to conquer any concept.

This star power has also impacted numerous other idols, several of whom have openly shown their admiration for the idol.

Now “Idol of Idols” Taemin has struck again, wowing multiple idols at an award show!

On April 10, the first ever Asia Star Entertainer Awards 2024 (ASEA) took place in Japan, honoring numerous acts for their work in the last year.

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Taemin was one of the artists in attendance and won two awards as a solo artist. The star also performed “The Rizzness” and “Guilty” during the awards show, showing off impressive stages, as always.

CONGRATS TAEMIN FOR WINNING BEST PERFORMANCE (SOLO) 🎉🥳 #TAEMIN_ASEA #ASEA2024 #SHINEE pic.twitter.com/DLacIPwoon

— cindy 🌥️ (@unravelingsky) April 10, 2024

#TAEMIN The Rizzness + Guilty performance at #ASEA2024 [FULL]#SHINee #TAEMIN_ASEA pic.twitter.com/dQNbnGq1jF

— cindy 🌥️ (@unravelingsky) April 10, 2024

However, the awe reportedly began even before his performance!

While Stray Kids was being photographed on the red carpet, Hyunjin reportedly saw Taemin behind him as the artist was next in line. Hyunjin opened his mouth in surprise at the sight of the idol, whom he had become close to after expressing his admiration previously.

hyunjin's reaction when he saw shinee taemin was waiting behind them HE'S SO CUTE PLS pic.twitter.com/yZgCYA8LKR

— 비니 (@spearhyunnie) April 10, 2024

Taemin’s stage performance also had everyone in awe, as idols like TXT and THE BOYZ‘s Eric watched on. Eric reportedly returned to the audience before the rest of his group to watch the performance!

(left to right) TXT’s Yeonjun, Taehyun and Soobin and THE BOYZ’s Eric

aight ur telling me he went out just to watch taemin’s stage bc when txt went up hes no longer there… pic.twitter.com/IH81lRWIqz

— diru ˎˊ˗ (@lagunabIues) April 10, 2024

At the end of his performance, Fantasy Boys and ATBO members were spotted enthusiastically applauding. Fantasy Boys’ Hong Sungmin seemed especially shocked as the camera switched to get his reaction.