Career
Onew is the leader and main vocalist of the K-pop group SHINee. 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 Sister, 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 Yahaengsung and 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.
Filmography
Drama
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dr. Champ | A clumsy doctor (cameo) |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KBS Yahaengsung | Host |
| 2010-2011 | MBC Show! Music Core | Host |
| 2011 | SBS Dalgona | Fixed panel |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Brothers were Brave | Joo-Bong |
| 2010 | Rock of Ages | Drew |
JONGHYUN
Career
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Jonghyun became a member of the five member contemporary R&Band 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 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. 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 in Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their impendingJapanese debut in June 22, 2011 with a remake of their Korean debut single, "Replay".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.
SM The Ballad
Main article: SM The 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.[10] The group released their debut album, "Miss You", on November 29, 2010. They debuted on November 28, 2010 on SBS'sInkigayo with 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 the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. He provided vocals along with labelmates Sungmin, Seohyun and Luna.
He was also cast in the KBS show Immortal song with fellow labelmate Yesung.
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In June 2011, Jonghyun have also recorded a song titled "So Goodbye" for drama series City Hunter. The song for ‘City Hunter OST Part 2' was released on June 3rd.
Personal life
He dated Shin SeKyung, but they broke up in June 2011 because of their busy schedules.
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)" onTRAX'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 fromMBLAQ. Key was part of the cast of the show Raising Idol, also known as Keydol by his fans.
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 fromMBLAQ. Key was part of the cast of the show Raising Idol, also known as Keydol by his fans.
Key also participated as a DJ alongside labelmate Super Junior member Leeteuk to fill the other members in errand for the group's radio program Super Junior Kiss the Radio (SuKiRa).
Key featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour: Into The New World Album in the song "Barbie Girl" with Girls' Generation's Jessica Jung
MINHO
Biography
Minho graduated from Konkuk University's affiliated high school on February 10, 2010. After taking the college admissions test the previous year, he was admitted to the year 2010 of Konkuk’s part-time admittance for the arts and culture film major.
Career
Minho was casted in the 2006 S.M. Casting System.
Shinee
Main article: Shinee
Minho is one of the rappers of the group, the other being Key. He has also written a few rap parts for some of SHINee's songs.
Other activities
Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modelled 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, Minho 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." Minho has been appointed as the ambassador of Konkuk University and on May 23, 2011, he was named Honorary ambassador for Youth 2011. He then received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.
Minho was a permanent cast member in KBS's Dream Team Season 2.He was often dubbed as the "ace" of the show, having won the challenges at numerous occasions. He currently hosts MBC's Music Core, alongside fellow Shinee member Onew. Minho was also a permanent cast member in the KBS program Oh! My School, also known as 100 points out of 100 , and he was featured in Girls' Generation's first live album The 1st Asia Tour: Into The New World Album in the song "1, 2, Step" with Girls' Generation's Kwon Yuri.
On 23 May 2010, Minho was appointed an Honorary Ambassador for Youth 2011 and received a name plate at the Youth Week celebration held in the COEX auditorium.
Acting
Minho debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010, in the one-episode KBS Drama Special entitled Pianist. His co-star was actress Han Ji-hye.
TAEMIN
TAEMIN
Lee Taemin, mononymously known as Taemin, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous as being one of the vocalist and the lead dancer of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
Career
Taemin was discovered and recruited by his current label agency, SM Entertainment at the "2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting".
Main article: 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.[3] 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 sister, you're so pretty (Replay)". Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums inSouth 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 - including the sold out SMTOWN in Paris (June 2011) - 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.[1]
