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Shinee (샤이니, stylized as SHINee, pronounced /ˈʃaɪniː/ "shiny") is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). The group consists of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin.
Since their debut, Shinee has released two full-length albums, three mini-albums, and various singles. They have also won many awards, held a concert tour and starred in their own reality shows. Shinee is considered to be a fashion icon having started the "Shinee Trend".They are set to make their Japanese debut in March 2011
Since their debut, Shinee has released two full-length albums, three mini-albums, and various singles. They have also won many awards, held a concert tour and starred in their own reality shows. Shinee is considered to be a fashion icon having started the "Shinee Trend".They are set to make their Japanese debut in March 2011
- Official website (Korean)
- Official website (Japanese)
History
2008: Debut and The Shinee World
On May 23, 2008, the group's first mini-album, Replay was released from Label company, SM Entertainment. The mini-album debuted at #10 on the Korean music charts and peaked at #8, selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008.
On June 7, 2008, Shinee participated in the Dream Concert in the Seoul Olympic Stadium along with other South Korean singers and groups.The group won their first award, "Rookie of the Month", at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards on June 22, 2008. Shinee took part in SMTown Live '08, which was held on August 18, 2008 at Seoul Olympic Stadium. On August 23, 2008, they attended MNet's 20's Choice Awards 2008, where they won the "Hot New Star" award.
Shinee released their first full-length album, The Shinee World, on August 28, 2008. The album debuted on the charts at #3, selling 30,000 copies. The first single released from the album was "Sanso Gateun Neo" (산소 같은 너 (Love Like Oxygen), lit. You Are Like Oxygen), a cover of "Show the World" by Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, originally written by the Danish songwriting and production team of Thomas Troelsen, Remee and Lucas Secon. On September 18, 2008, Shinee's "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" was the No. 1 song on M! Countdown. A few days later, Shinee received the "Mutizen" award for the same single on SBS's Popular Songs.
Shinee participated in the 5th Asia Song Festival, where they received the "Best New Artist" award with Japanese girl group, Berryz Kobo. The group attended the 2008 Style Icon Awards on October 30, 2008, where they won the "Best Style Icon Award". On the same day, a repackage album of "The SHINee World" titled "A.Mi.Go." was released. The re-packaged album contained three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" (사.계.한) and the promotional single "A.Mi.Go" (아.미.고). "A.Mi.Go" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" (아름다운 미녀를 좋아하면 고생한다 lit. Heart Aches When You Fall In Love With a Beauty).
On November 15, 2008, Shinee won the "Best Male Rookie" award at the 10th annual MNet's KM Music Festival, beating fellow newcomers U-KISS, 2PM, 2AM and Mighty Mouth. At the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards, they performed a medley of their songs, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" and "A.Mi.Go (Amigo)" and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".
2009: "Juliette" and 2009, Year of Us In early February, 2009, Shinee won "Best Newcomer" award along with Davichi and Mighty Mouth at the 18th Seoul Music Awards. Later, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would make their comeback with their second mini album Romeo on May 21, 2009. On May 18, "Juliette", the first single was released, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It". It was later announced that their comeback was going to be delayed due to Onew damaging his teeth and the release of the mini-album was pushed back to May 25, 2009. Shinee eventually had their return performance on June 5, 2009, on KBS's Music Bank, where they received the award for first place.
The group released their third mini-album, 2009, Year Of Us, on October 19, 2009, five months after the release of Romeo. SM Entertainment stated that this EP would showcase the group's vocals and demonstrate their unique qualities. The lead single, "Ring Ding Dong", was released digitally on October 14; the group had their comeback stage on October 16, on KBS's Music Bank. In early December, 2009, Shinee won the "Popularity" award along with fellow labelmate group, Super Junior, at the 24th Golden Disk Awards. In February, 2010, the group won the main "BonSang" award at the 19th Seoul Music Awards.
2010: Lucifer and first concert SM Entertainment revealed individual photo teasers of each member for the new album starting with Minho on July 8, 2010 and ending with Key on July 12. The teaser for the music video of lead single was released on July 14, 2010 at the official channel of SM Entertainment on YouTube.The group was originally set to have their comeback stage on KBS Music Bank, July 16, to begin their promotions for the new album, however, due to Minho injuring his ankle during a Dream Team 2 filming on July 8, the comeback was postponed to July 23, 2010.
The second full length studio album, entitled Lucifer, was released on July 19, 2010 in South Korea. The music video promoting the lead single, also named "Lucifer", was released on the same day. Within hours of the release, the album topped various physical and digital sales charts in South Korea. The songs on the album "were more carefully selected than ever", and the album is said to "[give] listeners a great chance to experience the diverse musical characters and more mature vocal skills of the members." The group made their comeback on July 23, 2010 at KBSMusic Bank. Choreography of the Lucifer was released on the same YouTube channel on August 3, 2010. The studio album was re-released a repackaged version, entitled Hello, on October 1, 2010. The music video of the promotional single, also named "Hello", was released on October 4, 2010. The re-released version included three new tracks.
Amidst their promotional activities for the second studio album, the group also participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour alongside their label-mates on August 21, 2010 at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium. They also performed at the concerts in Shanghai and Los Angeles on later dates.
On December 26, 2010, Shinee held their first concert, Shinee World, in Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan. The vent was attended by a total audience of approximately 24,000 attendees. They also revealed the music video for their ballad track "Quasimodo", from their second album, Lucifer. The group also announced that they will be releasing their first Japanese language studio release in March 2011 under the label of EMI Music Japan.
2011-present: Japanese debut On January 1, 2011, Shinee performed in the concert at Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul as a part of their tour, Shinee World. On January 2, 2011, before the second running of the concert in Seoul, Shinee held a press conference. The group answered many questions related to their future plans, announcing that in March of 2011 they will be debuting in Japan, and the members also reflected on their success in 2010.
On June 7, 2008, Shinee participated in the Dream Concert in the Seoul Olympic Stadium along with other South Korean singers and groups.The group won their first award, "Rookie of the Month", at the Cyworld Digital Music Awards on June 22, 2008. Shinee took part in SMTown Live '08, which was held on August 18, 2008 at Seoul Olympic Stadium. On August 23, 2008, they attended MNet's 20's Choice Awards 2008, where they won the "Hot New Star" award.
Shinee released their first full-length album, The Shinee World, on August 28, 2008. The album debuted on the charts at #3, selling 30,000 copies. The first single released from the album was "Sanso Gateun Neo" (산소 같은 너 (Love Like Oxygen), lit. You Are Like Oxygen), a cover of "Show the World" by Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, originally written by the Danish songwriting and production team of Thomas Troelsen, Remee and Lucas Secon. On September 18, 2008, Shinee's "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" was the No. 1 song on M! Countdown. A few days later, Shinee received the "Mutizen" award for the same single on SBS's Popular Songs.
Shinee participated in the 5th Asia Song Festival, where they received the "Best New Artist" award with Japanese girl group, Berryz Kobo. The group attended the 2008 Style Icon Awards on October 30, 2008, where they won the "Best Style Icon Award". On the same day, a repackage album of "The SHINee World" titled "A.Mi.Go." was released. The re-packaged album contained three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" (사.계.한) and the promotional single "A.Mi.Go" (아.미.고). "A.Mi.Go" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" (아름다운 미녀를 좋아하면 고생한다 lit. Heart Aches When You Fall In Love With a Beauty).
On November 15, 2008, Shinee won the "Best Male Rookie" award at the 10th annual MNet's KM Music Festival, beating fellow newcomers U-KISS, 2PM, 2AM and Mighty Mouth. At the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards, they performed a medley of their songs, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" and "A.Mi.Go (Amigo)" and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".
2009: "Juliette" and 2009, Year of Us In early February, 2009, Shinee won "Best Newcomer" award along with Davichi and Mighty Mouth at the 18th Seoul Music Awards. Later, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would make their comeback with their second mini album Romeo on May 21, 2009. On May 18, "Juliette", the first single was released, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It". It was later announced that their comeback was going to be delayed due to Onew damaging his teeth and the release of the mini-album was pushed back to May 25, 2009. Shinee eventually had their return performance on June 5, 2009, on KBS's Music Bank, where they received the award for first place.
The group released their third mini-album, 2009, Year Of Us, on October 19, 2009, five months after the release of Romeo. SM Entertainment stated that this EP would showcase the group's vocals and demonstrate their unique qualities. The lead single, "Ring Ding Dong", was released digitally on October 14; the group had their comeback stage on October 16, on KBS's Music Bank. In early December, 2009, Shinee won the "Popularity" award along with fellow labelmate group, Super Junior, at the 24th Golden Disk Awards. In February, 2010, the group won the main "BonSang" award at the 19th Seoul Music Awards.
2010: Lucifer and first concert SM Entertainment revealed individual photo teasers of each member for the new album starting with Minho on July 8, 2010 and ending with Key on July 12. The teaser for the music video of lead single was released on July 14, 2010 at the official channel of SM Entertainment on YouTube.The group was originally set to have their comeback stage on KBS Music Bank, July 16, to begin their promotions for the new album, however, due to Minho injuring his ankle during a Dream Team 2 filming on July 8, the comeback was postponed to July 23, 2010.
The second full length studio album, entitled Lucifer, was released on July 19, 2010 in South Korea. The music video promoting the lead single, also named "Lucifer", was released on the same day. Within hours of the release, the album topped various physical and digital sales charts in South Korea. The songs on the album "were more carefully selected than ever", and the album is said to "[give] listeners a great chance to experience the diverse musical characters and more mature vocal skills of the members." The group made their comeback on July 23, 2010 at KBSMusic Bank. Choreography of the Lucifer was released on the same YouTube channel on August 3, 2010. The studio album was re-released a repackaged version, entitled Hello, on October 1, 2010. The music video of the promotional single, also named "Hello", was released on October 4, 2010. The re-released version included three new tracks.
Amidst their promotional activities for the second studio album, the group also participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour alongside their label-mates on August 21, 2010 at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium. They also performed at the concerts in Shanghai and Los Angeles on later dates.
On December 26, 2010, Shinee held their first concert, Shinee World, in Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan. The vent was attended by a total audience of approximately 24,000 attendees. They also revealed the music video for their ballad track "Quasimodo", from their second album, Lucifer. The group also announced that they will be releasing their first Japanese language studio release in March 2011 under the label of EMI Music Japan.
2011-present: Japanese debut On January 1, 2011, Shinee performed in the concert at Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul as a part of their tour, Shinee World. On January 2, 2011, before the second running of the concert in Seoul, Shinee held a press conference. The group answered many questions related to their future plans, announcing that in March of 2011 they will be debuting in Japan, and the members also reflected on their success in 2010.
Image and artistry
Shinee is known for their fashion style, created by designer Ha Sang Baek (하상백), which features high-top sneakers, skinny jeans and colorful sweaters. Their style has created a fashion trend amongst students which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". This has led to product endorsements, and the band has promoted Smart, Korean cosmetic company Nana's B, and Reebok.
Members
Lee Jinki AKA Onew
Lee Jinki (Hangul: 이진기;
born December 14, 1989),
better known by his stage name Onew (Hangul: 온유; Hanja: 温流),
is a South Korean singer, dancer, host and actor.
Debuting in 2008 as the leader of K-pop quintet boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment,
he has since branched out into musicals, MC-ing, and acting.
SHINee
Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting.After training for two years, he became the leader of SHINee, who debuted in 2008 with the song "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes.
Other activities
The singer contributed to singles for Lee Hyeon-ji (for "Vanilla Love Part 2") and Girls' Generation member Jessica for the song "One Year Later" in the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album.
Onew also starred in various musicals starting in 2010, debuting in the musical Hyeongjeneun Yonggamhaetda (형제는 용감했다, "Brothers were Brave") alongside singer Lee Ji-Hoon. He then starred in the Korean production of Rock of Ages playing the lead role, Drew.
In addition to music, Onew became an MC on two programs — KBS's Yahaengsungand MBC's Show! Music Core.
Onew have also started becoming a fixed panel regular in new — SBS's Show 'Dalgona'
Recently, he has also showcased his acting skills via television having a cameo role of a clumsy doctor in the drama Dr. Champ. He appeared in the drama's final episode.
He also was in the 2010 reality TV show "Hello Baby" along with the other members of Shinee.
born December 14, 1989),
better known by his stage name Onew (Hangul: 온유; Hanja: 温流),
is a South Korean singer, dancer, host and actor.
Debuting in 2008 as the leader of K-pop quintet boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment,
he has since branched out into musicals, MC-ing, and acting.
SHINee
Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting.After training for two years, he became the leader of SHINee, who debuted in 2008 with the song "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes.
Other activities
The singer contributed to singles for Lee Hyeon-ji (for "Vanilla Love Part 2") and Girls' Generation member Jessica for the song "One Year Later" in the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album.
Onew also starred in various musicals starting in 2010, debuting in the musical Hyeongjeneun Yonggamhaetda (형제는 용감했다, "Brothers were Brave") alongside singer Lee Ji-Hoon. He then starred in the Korean production of Rock of Ages playing the lead role, Drew.
In addition to music, Onew became an MC on two programs — KBS's Yahaengsungand MBC's Show! Music Core.
Onew have also started becoming a fixed panel regular in new — SBS's Show 'Dalgona'
Recently, he has also showcased his acting skills via television having a cameo role of a clumsy doctor in the drama Dr. Champ. He appeared in the drama's final episode.
He also was in the 2010 reality TV show "Hello Baby" along with the other members of Shinee.
Kim Jonghyun AKA Jonghyun
Kim Jonghyun (김종현),
known mononymously as Jonghyun,
is a South Korean singer and dancer.
He was born on April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 20)
and raised in Seoul.
He is most famous for being a member of the quintet contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment in South Korea and EMI Music in Japan.
He is also a member of a project group, SM The Ballad, under SM Entertainment.
Career
Jonghyun was discovered by his label company, SM Entertainment, at the "2005 S.M. Casting System" Before debuting, Jonghyun sang a duet, "Wrongly Given Love" (交错的爱), with Zhang Liyin for her debut Chinese album, I Will.
SHINee
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Jonghyun became a member of the five member contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes. Since their debut, Shinee has won numerous awards. The group has starred in various shows as guests as well as in their own reality shows like Mnet's Shinee's YunHaNa and KBS's Hello Baby. Shinee has also endorsed and promoted numerous commercial products like Smart, Korean cosmetic company Nana's B, and Reebok. The group has also recorded songs for OSTs of various films and dramas. He and his band mates also participated in tours of SM Town as well as in their own concert, Shinee World, held in Tokyo (2010) and planned to be held in Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their Japanese debut in 2011.
SM and Ballad
In November 2010, it was revealed by SM Entertainment that Shinee's Jonghyun along with TRAX’s Jay, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, and rookie singer, Jino, have formed a project group, SM The Ballad, under their label. The group focuses more on ballad rather than pop and R&B themes. The group released their debut album, Miss You", on November 29, 2010. They debuted on November 28, 2010 on SBS'sInkigayowith their lead single, "Miss You." They also promoted another single from the album, "Hot Times."
Other activities
In October 2010, Jonghyun was one of 20 idols from various South Korean groups that recorded the song, "Let's Go," for the purpose of increasing public participation in 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. He provided vocals along with label-mates Sungmin, Seohyun and Luna.
known mononymously as Jonghyun,
is a South Korean singer and dancer.
He was born on April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 20)
and raised in Seoul.
He is most famous for being a member of the quintet contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment in South Korea and EMI Music in Japan.
He is also a member of a project group, SM The Ballad, under SM Entertainment.
Career
Jonghyun was discovered by his label company, SM Entertainment, at the "2005 S.M. Casting System" Before debuting, Jonghyun sang a duet, "Wrongly Given Love" (交错的爱), with Zhang Liyin for her debut Chinese album, I Will.
SHINee
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Jonghyun became a member of the five member contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes. Since their debut, Shinee has won numerous awards. The group has starred in various shows as guests as well as in their own reality shows like Mnet's Shinee's YunHaNa and KBS's Hello Baby. Shinee has also endorsed and promoted numerous commercial products like Smart, Korean cosmetic company Nana's B, and Reebok. The group has also recorded songs for OSTs of various films and dramas. He and his band mates also participated in tours of SM Town as well as in their own concert, Shinee World, held in Tokyo (2010) and planned to be held in Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their Japanese debut in 2011.
SM and Ballad
In November 2010, it was revealed by SM Entertainment that Shinee's Jonghyun along with TRAX’s Jay, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, and rookie singer, Jino, have formed a project group, SM The Ballad, under their label. The group focuses more on ballad rather than pop and R&B themes. The group released their debut album, Miss You", on November 29, 2010. They debuted on November 28, 2010 on SBS'sInkigayowith their lead single, "Miss You." They also promoted another single from the album, "Hot Times."
Other activities
In October 2010, Jonghyun was one of 20 idols from various South Korean groups that recorded the song, "Let's Go," for the purpose of increasing public participation in 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. He provided vocals along with label-mates Sungmin, Seohyun and Luna.
Kim Ki Bum Hangul AKA Key
Key (born Kim Ki Bum Hangul: 김기범)
also known as Almighty Key
is a South Koreansinger, rapper and dancer.
He is most famous as being one of the members of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
SHINee
Key debuted with SHINee in 2008 with the song "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)".
Amigo, Juliette, Ring Ding Dong, Lucifer, Hello
Pre-debut
Key was born on September 23, 1991, and raised in Daegu. He was a varsity water-skier in Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School.He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting". Prior to his debut, Key appeared in Super Junior's Wonder Boy music video as an extra dancer.
On November 18, 2010, Key took his college entrance exam. At that point he had already graduated from high school, and was taking the exam a year late as he had been unable to take it the previous year.
Key is also known for his multilingual talents. Since he spent six weeks on an exchange in America, out of his fellow band members, Key has the strongest fluency abilities in English. As well he is excelling the best at Japanese, as Shinee prepares for their Japanese debut.
Other activities
Key featured in label-mate Xiah's solo performance of "Xiahtic" in TVXQ's concert, 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic, in Seoul. In 2010 Key was featured in the song "치유 (Healing)" on TRAX's mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1". Later, it was also announced that Key would have a small part in Girls' Generation's song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" (Korean: "화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)") on their second studio album Oh!. '
Key has also appeared on television shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion as a guest star alongside his Shinee group mates Taemin, Jonghyun and Onew in several episodes. Together with other idol group members: Dongho from U-KISS, Shorry J from Mighty Mouth, Jinwoon from 2AM, Yunhwa from T-Max, Seunghyun from F.T. Island and in the later part, Mir from MBLAQ. Key was part of the cast of the show Raising Idol, also known as Keydol by his fans.
Key featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour: Into The New World Album in the song "Barbie Girl" with Jessica Jung.
also known as Almighty Key
is a South Koreansinger, rapper and dancer.
He is most famous as being one of the members of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
SHINee
Key debuted with SHINee in 2008 with the song "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)".
Amigo, Juliette, Ring Ding Dong, Lucifer, Hello
Pre-debut
Key was born on September 23, 1991, and raised in Daegu. He was a varsity water-skier in Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School.He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting". Prior to his debut, Key appeared in Super Junior's Wonder Boy music video as an extra dancer.
On November 18, 2010, Key took his college entrance exam. At that point he had already graduated from high school, and was taking the exam a year late as he had been unable to take it the previous year.
Key is also known for his multilingual talents. Since he spent six weeks on an exchange in America, out of his fellow band members, Key has the strongest fluency abilities in English. As well he is excelling the best at Japanese, as Shinee prepares for their Japanese debut.
Other activities
Key featured in label-mate Xiah's solo performance of "Xiahtic" in TVXQ's concert, 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic, in Seoul. In 2010 Key was featured in the song "치유 (Healing)" on TRAX's mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1". Later, it was also announced that Key would have a small part in Girls' Generation's song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" (Korean: "화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)") on their second studio album Oh!. '
Key has also appeared on television shows such as Idol Maknae Rebellion as a guest star alongside his Shinee group mates Taemin, Jonghyun and Onew in several episodes. Together with other idol group members: Dongho from U-KISS, Shorry J from Mighty Mouth, Jinwoon from 2AM, Yunhwa from T-Max, Seunghyun from F.T. Island and in the later part, Mir from MBLAQ. Key was part of the cast of the show Raising Idol, also known as Keydol by his fans.
Key featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour: Into The New World Album in the song "Barbie Girl" with Jessica Jung.
Choi Minho AKA Minho
Minho
(born Choi Minho Hangul: 최민호, Hanja: 崔珉豪; born December 9, 1991),
is a South Korean Singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model, host and endorser.
He is most famous as being one of the members of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean football manager.
Biography
He graduated from Konkuk University's affiliated high school last February 10, 2010. After taking the college admissions test last year, he was admitted to the year 2010 of Konkuk’s part-time admittance for the arts & culture film major
SHINee
He is one of the rappers of the group, the other being Key. He writes most of his own raps.
Other activities
Before debuting with SHINee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March. In 2008 he was the 3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador with SHINee co-member, Key. In 2009, he appeared in Girls' Generation's music video for their song, "Gee" in both its Korean and Japanese versions. Also, he was featured in VNT's debut music video, "Sound." He is a Konkuk University ambassador.
He is a permanent cast member in KBS's Dream Team Season 2 along with Shinee's Lee Taemin. He is often being dubbed as the "ace" of the show, winning the challenges at numerous occasions. He currently hosts MBC's Music Core, along side fellow SHINee's member Onew. Minho also takes part in the KBS program Oh! My School, also known as 100 points out of 100 , with other K-pop stars such as 2PM, U-KISS, Super Junior, Miss A, FT Island, B2ST, Sistar and Rainbow, Ms. Korea 2009 with MC's Park Myung Soo, Park Kyung Lim, Tony An, and Yoo Sae Yoon.
He debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in one-episode KBS Drama Special, entitled Pianist. His co-star is actress Han Ji-hye
(born Choi Minho Hangul: 최민호, Hanja: 崔珉豪; born December 9, 1991),
is a South Korean Singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model, host and endorser.
He is most famous as being one of the members of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
His father, Choi Yun-Gyeom, is a well-known South Korean football manager.
Biography
He graduated from Konkuk University's affiliated high school last February 10, 2010. After taking the college admissions test last year, he was admitted to the year 2010 of Konkuk’s part-time admittance for the arts & culture film major
SHINee
He is one of the rappers of the group, the other being Key. He writes most of his own raps.
Other activities
Before debuting with SHINee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's Seoul Collection F/W 08-09 in March. In 2008 he was the 3rd Youth International Video Festival "the aura" Goodwill Ambassador with SHINee co-member, Key. In 2009, he appeared in Girls' Generation's music video for their song, "Gee" in both its Korean and Japanese versions. Also, he was featured in VNT's debut music video, "Sound." He is a Konkuk University ambassador.
He is a permanent cast member in KBS's Dream Team Season 2 along with Shinee's Lee Taemin. He is often being dubbed as the "ace" of the show, winning the challenges at numerous occasions. He currently hosts MBC's Music Core, along side fellow SHINee's member Onew. Minho also takes part in the KBS program Oh! My School, also known as 100 points out of 100 , with other K-pop stars such as 2PM, U-KISS, Super Junior, Miss A, FT Island, B2ST, Sistar and Rainbow, Ms. Korea 2009 with MC's Park Myung Soo, Park Kyung Lim, Tony An, and Yoo Sae Yoon.
He debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in one-episode KBS Drama Special, entitled Pianist. His co-star is actress Han Ji-hye
Lee Taemin AKA Taemin
Lee Taemin (Hangul: 이태민),
mononymously known as Taemin,
is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor.
Career
Taemin was discovered and recruited by his current label agency, SM Entertainment
SHINee
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Taemin became a member of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Noona is So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes. Since their debut, Shinee has won numerous awards. The group has starred in various shows as guests as well as in their own reality shows like Mnet's Shinee's YunHaNam and KBS's Hello Baby. Shinee has also endorsed and promoted numerous commercial products like Smart, Korean cosmetic company Nana's B, and Reebok. The group has also recorded songs for OSTs of various films and dramas. Taemin and his band mates also participated in tours of SM Town as well as in their own concert, Shinee World, held in Tokyo (2010) and Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their Japanese debut in 2011
Acting
Taemin debuted as an actor as Lee Junsu in the sitcom Taehee-Hyegyo-Jihyun! (Korean: "태희혜교지현이!").
mononymously known as Taemin,
is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor.
Career
Taemin was discovered and recruited by his current label agency, SM Entertainment
SHINee
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Taemin became a member of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Noona is So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes. Since their debut, Shinee has won numerous awards. The group has starred in various shows as guests as well as in their own reality shows like Mnet's Shinee's YunHaNam and KBS's Hello Baby. Shinee has also endorsed and promoted numerous commercial products like Smart, Korean cosmetic company Nana's B, and Reebok. The group has also recorded songs for OSTs of various films and dramas. Taemin and his band mates also participated in tours of SM Town as well as in their own concert, Shinee World, held in Tokyo (2010) and Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their Japanese debut in 2011
Acting
Taemin debuted as an actor as Lee Junsu in the sitcom Taehee-Hyegyo-Jihyun! (Korean: "태희혜교지현이!").
Discography
Studio albums
- The Shinee World (2008)
- Lucifer (2010)
- Replay (2008)
- Romeo (2009)
- 2009, Year of Us (2009)
- 2008: "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)"
- 2008: "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)"
- 2008: "A.Mi.Go"
- 2009: "Juliette"
- 2009: "Ring Ding Dong"
- 2009: "JoJo"
- 2010: "Lucifer"
- 2010: "Hello"
Tours and Concerts
- The Shinee World (2010-2011)
- SMTown Live '08 (2008–2009)
- SMTown Live '10 World Tour (2010–2011)
Other activities
The group also recorded a song, "Stand By Me", for the Korean drama adaptation of popular manga series Boys Over Flowers by Yoko Kamio. In addition to promoting Smart, Shinee recorded a song titled "Blue Pink Song", to further promote their product Shinee recorded a digital single "Bodyguard" to promote Samsung's Anycall mobile phone. They have also recorded a song titled "Countdown" for drama series Dream and "Fly High" for Prosecutor Princess. In September 2010, the group also contributed to the soundtrack of the Korean National Tourism Organization's web drama, Haru.
Television work
Shinee was the topic of a mini-series reality show Shinee's YunHaNam,
which was hosted by MNet. The show ran from August 8, 2008 to October
16, 2008, with a total of twelve episodes. Each episode featured the
band members going on a date with an older woman, after which she would
chose one member for a solo date. In January 2010, Shinee starred in the second season of KBS's Hello Baby, taking care of a four year old boy (Korean Age) named Jung Yoogeun.
Awards
Award
2008
- Cyworld Digital Music Awards : Rookie of the Month (May)
- MNET 20's Choice Awards : Hot New Star
- Asia Song Festival : Best New Artist
- Style Icon Awards : New Icon Award
- 15th Korea Entertainment Arts Awards : Best Newcomer
- 10th Mnet Asian Music Awards : Best Male Rookie
- 23rd Golden Disk Awards : YEPP Newcomer Album
- 18th Seoul Music Awards : Best Newcomer
- 24th Golden Disk Awards : YEPP Popularity Award
- 19th Seoul Music Awards : Bonsang Award
- 2nd Singapore Entertainment Awards : New Generation Artist
- 25th Golden Disk Awards : Popularity Award
- 25th Golden Disk Awards : Disk Bonsang (Lucifer)
- 26th Anuual Korea Best Dresser : Best Singer Dresser
- 20th Seoul Music Awards : Bonsang Award
- 20th Seoul Music Awards : Popularity Award
- 6th Asia Model Festival Award : Popular Singer Award
