Did You Know K-pop?: [PROFILE] SHINee

Shinee (play /ˈʃaɪniː/ shy-nee; 샤이니; Japanese: シャイニー; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean contemporary R&B boy group formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, one of the largest entertainment companies in Asia. The group consists of Onew, Jonghyun,Key, Minho, and Taemin. They made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their single, "Replay" (Korean: 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)).

Since their debut, Shinee has released three full-length albums, four mini-albums, one live album 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" and are known for their highly synchronized and complicated dancing. They made their Japanese debut on June 22, 2011 by releasing a Japanese version of their single, Replay, followed by their first Japanese studio album, The First on December 7, 2011.

Onew

Stage Name: Onew

Real Name: Lee Jinki

Nickname: Dubu, Tofu

Position: Sub Vocal, Leader

Birthday: December 14, 1989

Height: 177 cm

Blood Type: O

Birthplace: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Family: Parents

Religion: Christian

Education: Chungwoon University

Movies/Drama: Dr. Champ (2010, cameo), Athena (2010, cameo)

Musical: Brothers were Brave (2010) and Rock of the Ages (2010)

facts:

It was said that Onew’s family owns a meat Shop
He is know as the Ddakbam King
He ranks 2nd in his school before.
Is know for his ‘Onew Condition’ where everyone stayed quiet at his jokes
Onew had 2 MP3 players because he feared one of them battery runs out.
His fans are called MVP because of their debut song Replay

Stage Name: Jonghyun
Real Name: Kim Jonghyun
Nickname: Jjong, Bling Bling Jonghyun
Position: Lead vocal
Birthday: April 8, 1990
Blood Type: AB
Height: 173 cm
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Family: Parents and older sister
Religion: Christian
Education: Seoul Music Institute ‘09
FACTS:

Jonghyun really enjoys telling horror stories. The most frightened one would be Key
Before Pre-debut , Jjong always send Taemin home safe and even takes picture of the Taxi’s plate number on the Taxi TM gets on.
Jonghyun once tried to mix ice cream with chillies and ketchup before forcing his noona to eat it
Jonghyun is part of Sm the Ballad
He competed in the show, Immortal Song 2, but had to leave due to scheduling conflicts after the third episode.
His fans are called Blingers because of his nickname Bling Bling Jonghyun.

Key

Stage Name: Key
Real Name: Kim KiBum
Nickname: Almighty Key
Position: Rap and sub vocal
Birthday: September 23, 1991
Blood Type: B
Height: 177 cm
Birthplace: Daegu, South Korea
Family: Parents and Grandmother
Religion: Christian
Education: Daegu Yongshin High School
Movies/Drama: Attack of the Pin-Up boys (2007, extra)

facts:

Will go to the CD shop and ask, “Where are the SHINee CDs? Are they selling well?” Cares about his welfare in outlook in life.
he was ever really happy when his fan gave him car key, and then, after that, he realized that it’s only the key, and without the car, and he said : “oh, maybe because my name is key,”
He is the ‘mother’ of SHINee, he looks after them all.
His favorite singer is Lady Gaga
His stage name is Key because he likes to solve things.
His fans are called Lockets

Min Ho

Stage Name: Minho
Real Name: Choi Minho
Nickname: Minho
Position: Sub vocal and Rap
Birthday: December 9, 1991
Height: 181 cm
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Family: Parents and older brother
Religion: Christian
Education: Konkuk University
Movies/Drama: Pianist (2010)

FACTS:

Prior to joining SHINee, he had become a model fashion products “Seoul Collection F / W 08-09″ from Ha Sang Baek in March 2008.
His father was a football coach
According to Taemin, Minho’s sleeping pyjama is the cutest
He is the most athletic member
He is known to be a ‘Hyung Whore’ because of his closeness to older idols
His fans are called Flames

Taemin

Stage Name: Taemin
Real Name: Lee Taemin
Nickname: Handy Boy
Position: Sub Vocal and Lead Dancer
Birthday: July 18, 1993
Height: 175 cm
Birthplace: Dongbong-gu, Seoul
Family: Parents and older brother
Religion: Christian
Education: Chung Dam High School
Movies/Drama: Athena (2010, cameo)

FACTS:

“When I first saw Taemin, I thought he was really pretty. At that time there was a trainee noona in front of him, and Taemin was even prettier than her.” (Eunhyuk of Super Junior)
“If I am a girl, I will choose to date Minho, because he is Flaming Charisma!” –Taemin
Taemin wants to become Harry Potter because of the magic
Taemin doesn’t think that he’s ever been rebel before.
Has been said that he is cute too many times, but “does not want others to say that I am cute”.
His fans are called Taemints because after their debut he would always carry around candy.