#TBT: HOT by Taeyang

Today is the 6th anniversary of Taeyang's first solo (mini) album HOTreleased in 2008:

Track List
1. Hot (Intro)
2. 기도 (Gido, Prayer) [Feat. Teddy]
3. 나만 바라봐 (Naman Barabwa, Only Look at Me)
4. 죄인 (Jwe-in, Sinner)
5. Baby I'm Sorry
6. Make Love [Feat. Kush]

In March 2009, “HOT” snagged Best R&B/Soul Album and the title track “Look Only At Me” won Best R&B/Soul Song at the 6th Korean Music Awards. Here's a video of his acceptance message played during the awards show: (He wasn't able to attend due to another schedule.)

“Thank you for this very meaningful award. It's my first time to win as a solo artist. It was pretty tiring during the solo promotions, but it felt surreal. I promise to repay with more good music and become a singer who's sincere about his craft.”
(NoCut News)

Taeyang's Solo Stage on Music Core in May 2008:

Some videos of Taeyang winning at music shows for “Look Only At Me”:

The song was such a big hit and managed to get ”triple crown” awards (#1 for 3 weeks) on SBS Inkigayo and Mnet's M! Countdown.

Taeyang's first solo concert “HOT” in July 2008:

Taeyang is currently busy preparing for his solo comeback, and for those out of the loop, we finally have a release date! Taeyang's new album will be released on June 2. 10 more days 'til RISE!