Taeyang, a member of the popular male vocal group Big Bang, has been invited as the opening act at Alicia Keys' upcoming concert in Seoul.

According to Sony BMG Music, Taeyang will be the first Korean artist to make a guest appearance at Alicia Keys' concert, which will be held at the Jamsil Stadium in Seoul on August 7.

The superstar singer is known for being scrupulous when it comes to selecting guest performers for her concert. For her 2004 Seoul concert, Keys chose Gumy as her opening act.

Taeyang said it was an honor to be invited as the opening act, saying Alicia Keys inspired him greatly when he was an aspiring artist.

Taeyang released his first solo album in May last year and gained popularity as a solo artist as well. Keys, who debuted in 2001 as a composer, lyricist and musical producer, is the winner of five Grammy Awards.