He was straightforward with his response.
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SHINee member Taemin has sparked a heated discourse about which idol is the best dancer in K-Pop.
Taemin | @xoalsox/Instagram
Recently, Taemin appeared on popular RJ JoJo Wright‘s radio show for 102.7 KIISFM and had a candid interview talking about his life and career.
During the interview, Taemin was asked who he thought was the best dancer in K-Pop. As he started thinking over his answer, the MC suggested, “Is it you or…?”
Taemin then responded, “First, it’s me,” and immediately broke into a bashful smile.
He then added, “There are so many people who are amazing, so it’s hard for me to pinpoint one.” After taking a second to dwell over his next words, he again added, “I think it’s just me.”
The clip has gone viral on social media, sparking some strong responses. While there were a few who felt that his reply was arrogant, most netizens agreed that Taemin’s reply was factually correct, even though he clearly said it half-jokingly.
the difference between taemin and literally everyone else is that he never looked like he was just following a choreo. that man dances like he’s just breathing if that makes any sense. every single move is calculated to look like he’s living inside his own song. https://t.co/D0FkFl6As7
— ✧𝐥𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐡✧ (@oddcherriess) February 4, 2026
AND HE IS FUCKING RIGHT https://t.co/3kMVDSRB74
— ⭑𝑙𝑎 𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠☆ (@call_mevenusxo) February 3, 2026
one of the few idols who truly has the right to call themselves the best https://t.co/LoLFPfFdiZ pic.twitter.com/URQTxVCJrf
— gissel ❤️🔥 (@tkdelrey) February 3, 2026
the onlyyyyyy idol who can say that is taemin https://t.co/CF6OqD9UcI
— ☆ bea ☆ JNJM (@seoknominsoo) February 3, 2026
Some also praised Taemin for this answer, noting that it was a tactful way to avoid naming other idols and upsetting their fans.
Not only is he telling there truth because no one outraces Taemin. But I’d also not say any names because imagine the butthurt stan’s who’d give him pressure for not naming their bias as a fav dancer.
— JustAStan (@TheSmart1ne) February 3, 2026
Better to say it’s only him (I agree), and that’s it, to not make anyone mad, good job Taemin.
— Yoshii MX ❎ DWIW SOTY – INSANITY 050126 (@Iy_unstable) February 3, 2026