TAEMIN – PHASE I : Soft Violence (Photobook Ver.)
Shawols, he's back, and he chose violence. Soft violence. 🖤 PHASE I : Soft Violence is TAEMIN's first EP in two years and his first with Galaxy Corporation. It's 11 tracks led by the double title tracks "FLOAT" and "Gooey," and he had a big hand in shaping the concept himself. The Photobook Ver. comes in a 260 × 260 mm sleeve case: square, oversized and very much made for your shelf, not a drawer.
Pick your flavor:
BITTER Ver. — Black-and-white portrait cover with platinum hair, a stark collar and clasped hands. It's the one that stares back at you.
SWEET Ver. — Pale, sculpted hands with textured wrists on a pitch-black sleeve, plus pink "SOFT VIOLENCE" lettering. It's the gentle one, but only technically.
Both versions have the same inclusions: an 80-page photobook (260 × 260 mm), a CD-R in its own envelope, a 400 × 400 mm folded poster, a secret message card, a postcard, a 5-sheet sticker pack and a photocard. You choose your version at checkout. This is not a random-version listing. Want both covers? The SET gets you SWEET + BITTER together.
The pull math: each copy has 1 photocard from its version's own pool of 6 (a 1-in-6 shot at any specific card, and 12 designs across SWEET and BITTER) and 1 postcard from a pool of 4 (1 in 4). Collecting all 6 cards from one version takes at least 6 copies, and that's assuming luck loves you. Sharing duplicates with your mutuals is encouraged.
About TAEMIN: TAEMIN (태민, born Lee Tae-min) is the youngest member and main dancer of SHINee (샤이니), the SM Entertainment boy group that debuted on May 25, 2008, alongside Onew, Key and Minho. He launched his solo career on August 18, 2014, with the EP ACE, which topped the Gaon (now Circle) Album Chart. That run continued with Press It (2016), Move (2017, No. 3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart), Want (2019), the critically acclaimed Never Gonna Dance Again (2020), Advice (2021), Guilty (2023) and Eternal (2024). Known in the industry as the "Idol's Idol" and credited with pioneering genderless performance among male K-pop idols, TAEMIN signed with Galaxy Corporation in March 2026. In April 2026 he became the first Korean male soloist to perform at Coachella, and he followed that with PHASE I : Soft Violence on August 31, 2026, which hit No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. Fans of SHINee are known as Shawol (샤월).
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CONTENTS LIST
Each version (SWEET Ver. / BITTER Ver.) includes:
Sleeve Case — 260 × 260 mm
Photo Book — 260 × 260 mm / 80 pages
CD-R & Envelope — 125 × 125 mm
Folded Poster — 400 × 400 mm / 1 ea
Secret Message Card — 80 × 100 mm / 1 ea
Post Card — 100 × 148 mm / random 1 out of 4
Sticker Pack — 100 × 143 mm / 5 ea, 1 set
Photo Card — 55 × 85 mm / random 1 out of 6
⚠️ Photocards and postcards are randomly inserted and can't be chosen. The version (SWEET or BITTER) is your choice at checkout.
TRACKLIST
FLOAT (title track)
Gooey (title track)
Let Me Be The One
PERMISSION
Sober
1004
Easy Loving You
SKIN
PARASITE
Frankenstein
This Is The End
SHIPPING & POLICIES
⚠️ The outer case/box is simply for protecting goods. Damages such as scratches or discoloration cannot be compensated.
📊 The sales volume is applied 100% in the charts on US Billboard, Apple, HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON), and Music Bank.
📦 All items will be shipped out within 3~7 business days once the order has been processed. Albums cannot be cancelled nor refunded once processed. All SALES ARE FINAL.
🎴 Photocards and postcards are random inclusions and cannot be chosen or exchanged. Please make sure you selected the correct version (SWEET, BITTER or SET) before checking out.
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FAQ / Q&A
What is TAEMIN PHASE I : Soft Violence?PHASE I : Soft Violence is the sixth Korean EP by TAEMIN of SHINee, released on August 31, 2026, by Galaxy Corporation and distributed by YG PLUS. It has 11 tracks, including the double title tracks "FLOAT" and "Gooey," plus "PERMISSION," "Sober" and "This Is The End." It's his first EP in two years and his first since signing with Galaxy Corporation in March 2026. It reached No. 1 on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart. The Photobook Ver. comes in two versions, SWEET and BITTER, each in a 260 × 260 mm sleeve case with an 80-page photobook and a CD-R.
What is inside TAEMIN Soft Violence Photobook Ver.?Each copy includes a 260 × 260 mm sleeve case, a 260 × 260 mm 80-page photobook, a CD-R with a 125 × 125 mm envelope, a 400 × 400 mm folded poster, an 80 × 100 mm secret message card, one 100 × 148 mm postcard (random 1 of 4), a 100 × 143 mm sticker pack with 5 sheets, and one 55 × 85 mm photocard (random 1 of 6).
How many versions of TAEMIN Soft Violence Photobook Ver. are there?There are 2 versions: SWEET Ver. and BITTER Ver. BITTER has a black-and-white portrait of TAEMIN on the cover, and SWEET has sculpted hands and wrists on a black sleeve. The inclusions are the same. At Kpop Exchange you can buy either version or the SET of both.
How many photocards come in TAEMIN Soft Violence?Each Photobook Ver. copy includes 1 random photocard (55 × 85 mm) from a pool of 6, so the odds of any specific card are 1 in 6. SWEET and BITTER each have their own 6-card set, so there are 12 photocard designs in total. Each copy also has 1 random postcard from a pool of 4.
What is the difference between all TAEMIN Soft Violence versions?In the Photobook Ver., SWEET and BITTER share the same inclusion list but have different cover art, photobook images, posters and photocard and postcard designs. Both have the 260 × 260 mm sleeve case, 80-page photobook, CD-R, 400 × 400 mm poster, secret message card, sticker pack, random postcard (1 of 4) and random photocard (1 of 6). The SET includes one SWEET and one BITTER, so you get one pull from each version's photocard pool.
Can I choose which version I get?Yes. At Kpop Exchange you pick SWEET Ver., BITTER Ver. or the SET at checkout. Only the photocard and postcard inside are random.
Where can I buy TAEMIN Soft Violence in the USA?You can buy it at Kpop Exchange (kpop.exchange), a K-pop store in Denver, Colorado, USA. Orders ship domestically within the US, so there are no customs fees.
Does TAEMIN Soft Violence count toward Hanteo and Billboard?Yes. Sales of the Photobook Ver. count 100% toward US Billboard, Apple, HANTEO, CIRCLE (GAON) and Music Bank charts.
When was TAEMIN Soft Violence released?PHASE I : Soft Violence was released on August 31, 2026. It's in stock and ships now from Denver, Colorado.
What are the title tracks of Soft Violence?The album has double title tracks: "FLOAT" (track 1) and "Gooey" (track 2). "PERMISSION" came out earlier as a digital single on May 22, 2026, and "This Is The End" was pre-released with a music video on August 11, 2026.
Who is TAEMIN?TAEMIN (태민, Lee Tae-min, born July 18, 1993) is a member of SHINee (샤이니), alongside Onew (온유), Key (키) and Minho (민호). SHINee debuted on May 25, 2008, under SM Entertainment. TAEMIN debuted as a soloist on August 18, 2014, with ACE, signed with Galaxy Corporation in March 2026, and in April 2026 became the first Korean male soloist to perform at Coachella. SHINee's fandom is Shawol (샤월).
Is Soft Violence TAEMIN's first album with Galaxy Corporation?Yes. PHASE I : Soft Violence is his first EP since signing with Galaxy Corporation on March 11, 2026. His previous EPs, Eternal (2024) and Guilty (2023), came out under other labels.
How big is the TAEMIN Soft Violence Photobook album?The sleeve case and photobook both measure 260 × 260 mm, a square format that's larger than a standard K-pop photobook album. The folded poster opens to 400 × 400 mm.
Can I cancel my order?No. Albums can't be cancelled or refunded once the order has been processed. All sales are final.
How long does shipping take?Orders ship from Denver, Colorado, USA within 3–7 business days after processing. Tracking is included and can take 1–3 days to update, and US orders have no customs fees.
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