SHINee
Encyclopedia
Shinee 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)" (" (Replay)", lit. "Noona, 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 made their Japan
ese debut on June 22, 2011 by releasing a Japanese version of their single, "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 (Love 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 Amigo was released. The re-packaged album contained three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" and the promotional single "Amigo" . "Amigo" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" ( 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 and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".
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
. In December, Shinee also started promoting their song "Jo Jo" with live performances on local music programs.
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 KBS Music 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.
Admist 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, they performed in a concert at Seoul Olympic Stadium
in Seoul
. On September 4, 2010, they also performed at a concert at Staples Center
in Los Angeles
. Later, on September 11, 2010, Shinee also participated in a concert at Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai
.
On December 26, 2010, Shinee started their Shinee World
tour, by holding their first concert at Yoyogi National Gymnasium
in Tokyo
. The event was attended by a total audience of approximately 24,000 attendees. The group also announced that they will be releasing their first Japanese language studio release in 2011 under EMI Music Japan, record label known for the famous million-selling Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada.
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 2011 they will be debuting in Japan, and the members also reflected on their success in 2010. On January 25 and 26, 2011, the group once again participated in the Japan leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
alongside their fellow labelmates and particpated in two concerts at Yoyogi National Gymnasium
in Tokyo
.
On May 16, 2011, EMI Music Japan revealed a teaser for the Japanese version of "Replay
" through their official YouTube channel. The music video was released through the same channel on May 27, 2011. The single was released in Japan on June 22, 2011 and sold more than 91,000 copies in the first week. It was certified 'Gold' by RIAJ
for selling over 100,000 copies in June 2011.
On June 10 and 11, 2011, Shinee once again participated in the France leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
alongside their fellow labelmates and performed at two concerts in Paris
at Zenith de Paris
. On June 19, 2011, Shinee had their premium Japanese debut reception in London
at the Abbey Road Studios
. Their showcase was exclusive only to 130 selected people, most of which were from the press. On July 16, 2011, Shinee performed in a concert at Taipei Arena
in Taipei
as a part of their Taiwan leg of Shinee World
tour. R&B singer and fellow labelmate Zhang Liyin appeared as a special guest and sang a duet with Jonghyun. On July 22, 2011, Shinee started their Japan Debut Premium Reception Tour. They performed at a number of concerts while touring various cities of Japan including Fukuoka
on July 22, Kobe
on July 23, Tokyo
on July 27 and 28, Sapporo on August 8 and Nagoya on August 11, 2011.
On August 8, 2011, EMI Music Japan revealed the music video for the Japanese version of "Juliette
" through their official YouTube channel. The single was released in Japan on August 28, 2011. On September 2, 3 and 4, 2011, Shinee participated in the second Japan leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
and performed in three concerts at Tokyo Dome
in Tokyo
. On September 10, 2011, the group also performed in a concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium
in Singapore
as a part of their Singapore leg of Shinee World
tour. The production cost for the concert was around $1.7 million.
On September 9, 2011, EMI Music Japan tweeted that Shinee will be releasing their third Japanese single "Lucifer
" on October 12, 2011. This news has been confirmed on their official Japanese homepage. The official music video for the Japanese version of "Lucifer" was released on EMI Music Japan's official YouTube channel on September 15, 2011. It was announced on Oricon
's website that Shinee was the first foreign artist in the 44 year long history of Oricon ever to have three different singles released in Japan and all three of which ranked in top three on their weekly singles sales chart. These singles were their first three Japanese singles: "Replay
", "Juliette
" and "Lucifer
".
On October 17, 2011, it was announced by EMI Music Japan that Shinee will be releasing their first Japanese studio album, The First
on November 23, 2011. However, the Japanese release date has now been delayed to December 7, 2011. The album will feature five new songs in addition to Japanese remakes of seven previously released Korean songs. The regular version of the album will also feature the theme song of the drama Stranger 6, a track called "Stranger" as a bonus.
On October 23, 2011, Shinee participated in the last concert of SMTown Live '11 World Tour alongside their fellow label mates. They performed at Madison Square Garden
in New York City
. On October 27, 2011, the group also performed in a concert at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya as part of the Japan
ese leg of their Shinee World
tour. Later, the group was invited to be the opening act at sixth London’s Korean Film Festival to take place at Odeon West End Theater
on November 3, 2011. They also performed in their ‘Shinee in London‘ one-hour long gala concert, the tickets for which sold out within a minute after going on sale at 1:00 pm on the October 27, 2011. This also marked the first time that a Korean artist held an independent concert in London.
., Etude, Maypole.
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.
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.
on Korean cable channel M.net
, and Music Bank
on KBS.
Contemporary R&B
Contemporary R&B is a music genre that combines elements of hip hop, soul, R&B and funk.Although the abbreviation “R&B” originates from traditional rhythm and blues music, today the term R&B is most often used to describe a style of African American music originating after the demise of disco in...
South Korean boy band
Boy band
A boy band is loosely defined as a popular music act consisting of only male singers. The members are expected to dance as well as sing, usually giving highly choreographed performances. More often than not, boy band members do not play musical instruments, either in recording sessions or on...
. Formed by SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
S.M. Entertainment is an independent Korean record label, talent agency, producer, and publisher of pop music, founded by Lee Soo-man in South Korea...
in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" (" (Replay)", lit. "Noona, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). The group consists of Onew
Onew
Lee Jinki , better known by his stage name Onew , is a South Korean idol singer, host and actor...
, Jonghyun
Jonghyun
Kim Jonghyun , also known monomously as Jonghyun, is a South Korean idol singer, songwriter and dancer. He is most famous for being a member of the quintet contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee and project ballad group SM The Ballad, both under the SM Entertainment label in South Korea...
, Key
Key (singer)
Key also known as Almighty Key is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. He is most famous as being one of the members of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment....
, Minho
Choi Minho
Minho , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model and host. He is most famously known as a member of the contemporary R&B and Pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under SM Entertainment.-Biography:Minho was born on December 9, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea...
and Taemin
Lee Taemin
Lee Taemin , also known as Taemin , is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous for being one of the vocalists and the main 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...
.
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
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
and starred in their own reality shows. Shinee is considered to be a fashion icon having started the "SHINee Trend". They made their Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese debut on June 22, 2011 by releasing a Japanese version of their single, "Replay
Replay (Kimi wa Boku no Everything)
Replay -Kimi wa Boku no Everything- is the debut Japanese single of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on June 22, 2011 in Japan. It sold 50,000 copies on its release date, debuting at the #2 spot of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart...
"
2008: Debut and The Shinee World
On May 25, 2008, the group's first mini-album, ReplayReplay (EP)
Replay is the Debut EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 22, 2008 from their label company, SM Entertainment. The EP was debuted at #10 on the Korean music charts and peaked at #8, selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008. The track "Noona Neomu Yeppeo " were used as the...
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
SMTown Live '08
SM Town Live 2008 is the 2008-2009 Asia-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicked off from South Korea and will expand its route to Thailand and China.- History :SM Town is the name for the artists under Korean record label SM Entertainment...
, which was held on August 18, 2008 at Seoul Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium (Seoul)
The Seoul Olympic Stadium, aka Jamsil Olympic Stadium is located in Seoul, South Korea. It was the main stadium was built for the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 10th Asian Games in 1986...
. 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
The Shinee World
-Singles:*"Sanso Gateun Neo " was chosen the lead single for the album. "Sanso Gateun Neo ", is originally sung by Danish X Factor winner Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, under title "Show the 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 (Love Like Oxygen)
Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)
"Sanso Gateun Neo " is the first single taken from the album The Shinee World, by South Korean boy band SHINee. The single is a cover of "Show The World" by Danish X-Factor winner Martin Hoberg Hedegaard...
", a cover of "Show the World" by Martin Hoberg Hedegaard
Martin Hoberg Hedegaard
Martin Hoberg Hedegaard , also known simply as Martin, is a Danish singer who rose to fame as the winner of the first Danish series of the The X Factor. To date, he is the youngest winner of the competition anywhere in the world, taking the title at the age of fifteen...
, originally written by the Danish songwriting and production team of Thomas Troelsen
Thomas Troelsen
Thomas Troelsen is a composer and producer from Denmark.- History :Thomas Troelsen is a singer, songwriter, and producer responsible for chart-topping hits, like Junior Senior's "Move Your Feet", Monrose's "Hot Summer", PRIVATE's "My Secret Lover", and BoA’s “Eat You Up." He was also the lead...
, Remee
Remee
Remee is a Danish producer, composer and song writer.-Career:Throughout his career Remee has written more than 60 hits around the world and has sold over 25 million records...
and Lucas Secon
Lucas Secon
Lucas Secon, also known by the stage name Lucas, is a world-renowned Danish-American Grammy , MTV Award and Emmy Award-nominated record producer, songwriter,Golden Poets Award winner, DJ, rapper, singer and artist/conceptualist. He lives in London, United Kingdom.Secon has contributed to seven...
. 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
Asia song festival
Asia Song Festival, aka A-Song-Fe or ASF, is an annual Asian pop music festival held in South Korea, since 2004. It is hosted by Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange and features artists from Asian countries...
, 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 Amigo was released. The re-packaged album contained three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" and the promotional single "Amigo" . "Amigo" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" ( 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
U-Kiss
U-KISS is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008. The members of the group are Soohyun, Eli, Kevin, Dongho, Kiseop, Hoon and AJ . Alexander and Kibum became former members, when their contracts were terminated in early 2011,The group has released two full-length albums, five extended...
, 2PM
2PM
2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment...
, 2AM
2AM
2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jo Kwon, Jinwoon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music...
and Mighty Mouth. At the 23rd Annual Golden Disk Awards, they performed a medley of their songs and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".
2009: Romeo and 2009, Year of Us
In early February, 2009, Shinee won "Best Newcomer" award along with DavichiDavichi
Davichi is a South Korean duet female group made up of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung . Davichi is derived from the Korean word "Dabichi" meaning the light to shine over the world....
and Mighty Mouth at the 18th Seoul Music Awards
Seoul Music Awards
The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :...
. Later, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would make their comeback with their second mini album Romeo
Romeo (EP)
Romeo is the second EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 21, 2009 in South Korea. The track "Juliette" were used as the promotional single, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It"...
on May 21, 2009. On May 18, "Juliette
Juliette (Shinee song)
"Juliette" is a song performed in Korean and later Japanese by the South Korean boy band, Shinee. The song is an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It".-Korean version:...
", the first single was released, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu
Corbin Bleu
Corbin Bleu Reivers , known professionally as Corbin Bleu, is an American actor, model, dancer, producer, and singer-songwriter. He performed in the High School Musical film series, the Discovery Kids drama series Flight 29 Down, and the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In!...
'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
2009, Year Of Us
2009, Year of Us is the third EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on October 19, 2009 in South Korea, with a physical release on October 22. The tracks "Ring Ding Dong" and "Jo Jo" were used as the promotional singles...
, on October 19, 2009, five months after the release of Romeo. SM Entertainment stated that this EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
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
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
. In early December, 2009, Shinee won the "Popularity" award along with fellow labelmate group, Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
, at the 24th Golden Disk Awards
Golden Disk Awards
The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea...
. In February, 2010, the group won the main "BonSang" award at the 19th Seoul Music Awards
Seoul Music Awards
The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :...
. In December, Shinee also started promoting their song "Jo Jo" with live performances on local music programs.
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, 2010. The teaser for the music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
of lead single was released on July 14, 2010 at the official channel of SM Entertainment on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. 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
Lucifer (Shinee song)
"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
", 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 KBS Music 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
Hello (Shinee song)
-Korean version:The Korean version of the song was released on October 1, 2010 as the lead single from the repackaged version of Shinee's second Korean studio album Lucifer under the label of SM Entertainment. Its lyrics were written by Kim Ina.-Music video:...
", was released on October 4, 2010. The re-released version included three new tracks.
Admist their promotional activities for the second studio album, the group also participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
alongside their label-mates. On August 21, 2010, they performed in a concert at Seoul Olympic Stadium
Olympic Stadium (Seoul)
The Seoul Olympic Stadium, aka Jamsil Olympic Stadium is located in Seoul, South Korea. It was the main stadium was built for the 1988 Summer Olympics and the 10th Asian Games in 1986...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. On September 4, 2010, they also performed at a concert at Staples Center
Staples Center
Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. Opening on October 17, 1999, it is one of the major sporting facilities in the Greater Los Angeles...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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. Later, on September 11, 2010, Shinee also participated in a concert at Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
.
On December 26, 2010, Shinee started their Shinee World
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
tour, by holding their first concert at Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design.It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Summer Olympics. A separate annex was used for the basketball competition at those same games...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. The event was attended by a total audience of approximately 24,000 attendees. The group also announced that they will be releasing their first Japanese language studio release in 2011 under EMI Music Japan, record label known for the famous million-selling Japanese-American singer-songwriter Hikaru Utada.
2011-present: Japanese debut and The First
On January 1, 2011, Shinee performed in a concert at Olympic Park StadiumOlympic Park, Seoul
The Seoul Olympic Park, shortened to Olpark, is an Olympic Park built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics. Olympic Park is located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong.- Competition facilities :*Olympic Velodrome, Seoul*Olympic Fencing Gymnasium...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
as a part of their tour, Shinee World
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
. 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 2011 they will be debuting in Japan, and the members also reflected on their success in 2010. On January 25 and 26, 2011, the group once again participated in the Japan leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
alongside their fellow labelmates and particpated in two concerts at Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
is an arena in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan which is famous for its suspension roof design.It was designed by Kenzo Tange and built between 1961 and 1964 to house swimming and diving events in the 1964 Summer Olympics. A separate annex was used for the basketball competition at those same games...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
.
On May 16, 2011, EMI Music Japan revealed a teaser for the Japanese version of "Replay
Replay (Kimi wa Boku no Everything)
Replay -Kimi wa Boku no Everything- is the debut Japanese single of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on June 22, 2011 in Japan. It sold 50,000 copies on its release date, debuting at the #2 spot of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart...
" through their official YouTube channel. The music video was released through the same channel on May 27, 2011. The single was released in Japan on June 22, 2011 and sold more than 91,000 copies in the first week. It was certified 'Gold' by RIAJ
Recording Industry Association of Japan
The Recording Industry Association of Japan is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved the music industry...
for selling over 100,000 copies in June 2011.
On June 10 and 11, 2011, Shinee once again participated in the France leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
alongside their fellow labelmates and performed at two concerts in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
at Zenith de Paris
Zénith de Paris
The Zénith de Paris is a concert hall in Paris, located in the Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement on the edge of the Canal de l'Ourcq. Its ability to seat approximately 6,300 people makes it one of the largest venues in Paris...
. On June 19, 2011, Shinee had their premium Japanese debut reception in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
at the Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios
Abbey Road Studios is a recording studio located at 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London, England. It was established in November 1931 by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of British music company EMI, its present owner...
. Their showcase was exclusive only to 130 selected people, most of which were from the press. On July 16, 2011, Shinee performed in a concert at Taipei Arena
Taipei Arena
Taipei Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Taipei, Taiwan. Built in 2005, the large multi-purpose stadium can accommodate major international sport events such as ice skating, ice hockey, gymnastics, handball, basketball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, indoor soccer, boxing, judo,...
in Taipei
Taipei
Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...
as a part of their Taiwan leg of Shinee World
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
tour. R&B singer and fellow labelmate Zhang Liyin appeared as a special guest and sang a duet with Jonghyun. On July 22, 2011, Shinee started their Japan Debut Premium Reception Tour. They performed at a number of concerts while touring various cities of Japan including Fukuoka
Fukuoka
Fukuoka most often refers to the capital city of Fukuoka Prefecture.It can also refer to:-Locations:* Fukuoka, Gifu, a town in Gifu Prefecture, Japan* Fukuoka, Toyama, a town in Toyama Prefecture, Japan...
on July 22, Kobe
Kobe
, pronounced , is the fifth-largest city in Japan and is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū, approximately west of Osaka...
on July 23, Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
on July 27 and 28, Sapporo on August 8 and Nagoya on August 11, 2011.
On August 8, 2011, EMI Music Japan revealed the music video for the Japanese version of "Juliette
Juliette (Shinee song)
"Juliette" is a song performed in Korean and later Japanese by the South Korean boy band, Shinee. The song is an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It".-Korean version:...
" through their official YouTube channel. The single was released in Japan on August 28, 2011. On September 2, 3 and 4, 2011, Shinee participated in the second Japan leg of SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SMTown Live '10 World Tour
SM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
and performed in three concerts at Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Dome is a 55,000-seat baseball stadium located in Bunkyo Ward of Tokyo, Japan.The stadium opened for business on March 17, 1988. It was built on the site of the Velodrome which was next door to the site of the predecessor ballpark, Kōrakuen Stadium...
in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. On September 10, 2011, the group also performed in a concert at Singapore Indoor Stadium
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Singapore Indoor Stadium is an indoor sports arena, located in Kallang, Singapore.It was completed in 1989 and was officially opened by the, then, prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, on 31 December 1989. The building was built at a cost of S$ 90 million...
in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
as a part of their Singapore leg of Shinee World
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
tour. The production cost for the concert was around $1.7 million.
On September 9, 2011, EMI Music Japan tweeted that Shinee will be releasing their third Japanese single "Lucifer
Lucifer (Shinee song)
"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
" on October 12, 2011. This news has been confirmed on their official Japanese homepage. The official music video for the Japanese version of "Lucifer" was released on EMI Music Japan's official YouTube channel on September 15, 2011. It was announced on Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
's website that Shinee was the first foreign artist in the 44 year long history of Oricon ever to have three different singles released in Japan and all three of which ranked in top three on their weekly singles sales chart. These singles were their first three Japanese singles: "Replay
Replay (Kimi wa Boku no Everything)
Replay -Kimi wa Boku no Everything- is the debut Japanese single of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on June 22, 2011 in Japan. It sold 50,000 copies on its release date, debuting at the #2 spot of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart...
", "Juliette
Juliette (Shinee song)
"Juliette" is a song performed in Korean and later Japanese by the South Korean boy band, Shinee. The song is an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It".-Korean version:...
" and "Lucifer
Lucifer (Shinee song)
"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
".
On October 17, 2011, it was announced by EMI Music Japan that Shinee will be releasing their first Japanese studio album, The First
The First (album)
The First is an upcoming first Japanese studio album by the popular South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee. It is slated to be released on December 7, 2011, in Japan under EMI Music Japan...
on November 23, 2011. However, the Japanese release date has now been delayed to December 7, 2011. The album will feature five new songs in addition to Japanese remakes of seven previously released Korean songs. The regular version of the album will also feature the theme song of the drama Stranger 6, a track called "Stranger" as a bonus.
On October 23, 2011, Shinee participated in the last concert of SMTown Live '11 World Tour alongside their fellow label mates. They performed at Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden
Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. On October 27, 2011, the group also performed in a concert at Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya as part of the Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese leg of their Shinee World
Shinee World (concert)
Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
tour. Later, the group was invited to be the opening act at sixth London’s Korean Film Festival to take place at Odeon West End Theater
Odeon Cinema Leeds
The Odeon Cinema was located at The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.-General History Of The Main Leeds Odeon:Located at the junction of Briggate with the Headrow, the Odeon first opened as the Paramount Theatre with a showing of The Smiling Lieutenant, starring Maurice...
on November 3, 2011. They also performed in their ‘Shinee in London‘ one-hour long gala concert, the tickets for which sold out within a minute after going on sale at 1:00 pm on the October 27, 2011. This also marked the first time that a Korean artist held an independent concert in London.
Image and artistry
Shinee is known for their fashion style, created by designer Ha Sang Baek , 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, ReebokReebok
Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle...
., Etude, Maypole.
Members
| Stage name | Birth name | Date of birth | Position | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romanized | Hangul | Romanized | Hangul/Hanzi | ||
| Onew Onew Lee Jinki , better known by his stage name Onew , is a South Korean idol singer, host and actor... |
온유 | Lee Jinki | 이진기 | December 14, 1989 (age 22) | Leader, Lead Vocalist |
| Jonghyun Jonghyun Kim Jonghyun , also known monomously as Jonghyun, is a South Korean idol singer, songwriter and dancer. He is most famous for being a member of the quintet contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee and project ballad group SM The Ballad, both under the SM Entertainment label in South Korea... |
종현 | Kim Jonghyun | 김종현 | April 08, 1990 (age 21) | Main Vocalist |
| Key Key (singer) Key also known as Almighty Key is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. He is most famous as being one of the members of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment.... |
키 | Kim Kibum | 김기범 | September 23, 1991 (age 20) | Vocalist, Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer |
| Minho Choi Minho Minho , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model and host. He is most famously known as a member of the contemporary R&B and Pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under SM Entertainment.-Biography:Minho was born on December 9, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea... |
민호 | Choi Minho | 최민호 | December 09, 1991 (age 20) | Main Rapper, Sub-Vocalist |
| Taemin Lee Taemin Lee Taemin , also known as Taemin , is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous for being one of the vocalists and the main 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... |
태민 | Lee Taemin | 이태민 | July 18, 1993 (age 18) | Vocalist, Main Dancer, Maknae |
- Lee JinkiOnewLee Jinki , better known by his stage name Onew , is a South Korean idol singer, host and actor...
, better known by his stage name Onew is the leader and lead vocalist of the group. He was born in the city of GwangmyeongGwangmyeongGwangmyeong is a city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Seoul to the north and northeast, Anyang to the east and south, and Siheung to the southwest.-Districts:There are 18 administrative districts in Gwangmyeong...
, Gyeonggi-doGyeonggi-doGyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. The provincial capital is located at Suwon. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city since 1946...
on December 14, 1989 (age 22). Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting. Onew collaborated with Lee Hyun Ji, former member of project group Banana Girl, for his song "Vanilla Love" and with label-mate, JessicaJessica JungJessica Jung , better known by her first name Jessica, is a Korean-American singer, dancer, actress and model. She was born in San Francisco, and is fluent in both Korean and English...
of Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
for the song "Il Nyeon Hu (One Year Later)" .
- Kim JonghyunJonghyunKim Jonghyun , also known monomously as Jonghyun, is a South Korean idol singer, songwriter and dancer. He is most famous for being a member of the quintet contemporary R&B and pop boy band, Shinee and project ballad group SM The Ballad, both under the SM Entertainment label in South Korea...
, commonly known as Jonghyun, is the main vocalist of the group. He was born on April 08, 1990 (age 21) and raised in SeoulSeoulSeoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. Casting System". Before debuting with Shinee, Jonghyun sang a duet, "Wrongly Given Love" (交错的爱), with Zhang Liyin for her debut Chinese album I Will. He participated in another vocal group called S.M. The Ballad. He competed in the show, Immortal Song 2, but had to leave due to scheduling conflicts after the third episode.
- Kim KibumKey (singer)Key also known as Almighty Key is a South Korean idol singer, rapper and dancer. He is most famous as being one of the members of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment....
, better known by his stage name Key , is the vocalist, lead dancer and lead rapper of the group. He was born on September 23, 1991 (age 20) and raised in DaeguDaeguDaegu , also known as Taegu, and officially the Daegu Metropolitan City, is a city in South Korea, the fourth largest after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, and the third largest metropolitan area in the country with over 2.5 million residents. The city is the capital and principal city of the...
. He was a gifted varsity water-skier at Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting". Before debuting with Shinee, Key appeared in Super JuniorSuper JuniorSuper Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
's Wonder Boy music video as an extra dancer. Key was featured in label-mate XiahXiahKim Junsu , also known by his stage name Xiah , is a South Korean singer-songwriter, composer and occasional actor...
's solo "Xiahtic" in TVXQTVXQTVXQ, an acronym for Tong Vfang Xien Qi , is a South Korean pop group formed in 2003 under SM Entertainment. In South Korea they are known as Dong Bang Shin Ki , often abbreviated by international fans as DBSK; they were later introduced in Japan as Tohoshinki under the Avex sub-label Rhythm Zone...
's concert, 2009: The 3rd Asia Tour Mirotic, in Seoul, Korea. In 2010 Key was featured in the song "치유 (Healing)" on label-mates TRAX's first mini album "Trax Mini Album Volume 1". Later, it was also announced that Key would have a small part in Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
's song "Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)" from their second studio album Oh!.
- Choi MinhoChoi MinhoMinho , is a South Korean idol singer, rapper, dancer, actor, model and host. He is most famously known as a member of the contemporary R&B and Pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under SM Entertainment.-Biography:Minho was born on December 9, 1991 in Incheon, South Korea...
, commonly known as Minho, is the main rapper and sub-vocalist of the group. He replaced Zico (Block B) shortly for their official debut due to an Zico's injult. He was born on December 09, 1991 (age 20) and raised in IncheonIncheonThe Incheon Metropolitan City is located in northwestern South Korea. The city was home to just 4,700 people when Jemulpo port was built in 1883. Today 2.76 million people live in the city, making it Korea’s third most populous city after Seoul and Busan Metropolitan City...
. Minho has also written several raps in their songs. He was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Casting System. Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek's "Seoul Collection F/W 08-09" in March. He has appeared in Girls' GenerationGirls' GenerationGirls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
's music video "GeeGee (Girls' Generation song)"Gee" is a song by K-pop girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on online music sites on January 5, 2009, with the physical release of the EP on January 7...
" and featured in VNT's debut music video, "Sound". Minho is also a permanent cast member in KBS's Dream Team Season 2. He also debuted as an actor on November 20, 2010 in a KBS Drama Special, entitled Pianist.
- Lee TaeminLee TaeminLee Taemin , also known as Taemin , is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous for being one of the vocalists and the main 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...
(Hangul: 이태민), also known as Taemin (Hangul: 태민), is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous for being one of the vocalists and the main dancer of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
Studio albums
- 2008: The Shinee World / A.Mi.Go.The Shinee World-Singles:*"Sanso Gateun Neo " was chosen the lead single for the album. "Sanso Gateun Neo ", is originally sung by Danish X Factor winner Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, under title "Show the World"...
- 2010: Lucifer / HelloLucifer (album)-Release history:LuciferHello-Sales and certifications:...
Extended plays
- 2008: ReplayReplay (EP)Replay is the Debut EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 22, 2008 from their label company, SM Entertainment. The EP was debuted at #10 on the Korean music charts and peaked at #8, selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008. The track "Noona Neomu Yeppeo " were used as the...
- 2009: RomeoRomeo (EP)Romeo is the second EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 21, 2009 in South Korea. The track "Juliette" were used as the promotional single, an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It"...
- 2009: 2009, Year of Us2009, Year Of Us2009, Year of Us is the third EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on October 19, 2009 in South Korea, with a physical release on October 22. The tracks "Ring Ding Dong" and "Jo Jo" were used as the promotional singles...
Singles
- 2008: "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)Replay (EP)Replay is the Debut EP of South Korean boy group Shinee, released on May 22, 2008 from their label company, SM Entertainment. The EP was debuted at #10 on the Korean music charts and peaked at #8, selling 17,957 copies in the first half of 2008. The track "Noona Neomu Yeppeo " were used as the...
" - 2008: "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)"Sanso Gateun Neo " is the first single taken from the album The Shinee World, by South Korean boy band SHINee. The single is a cover of "Show The World" by Danish X-Factor winner Martin Hoberg Hedegaard...
" - 2008: "AmigoThe Shinee World-Singles:*"Sanso Gateun Neo " was chosen the lead single for the album. "Sanso Gateun Neo ", is originally sung by Danish X Factor winner Martin Hoberg Hedegaard, under title "Show the World"...
" - 2009: "JulietteJuliette (Shinee song)"Juliette" is a song performed in Korean and later Japanese by the South Korean boy band, Shinee. The song is an instrumental remake of Corbin Bleu's "Deal with It".-Korean version:...
" - 2009: "Ring Ding Dong"
- 2009: "Jo Jo"
- 2010: "LuciferLucifer (Shinee song)"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
" - 2010: "HelloHello (Shinee song)-Korean version:The Korean version of the song was released on October 1, 2010 as the lead single from the repackaged version of Shinee's second Korean studio album Lucifer under the label of SM Entertainment. Its lyrics were written by Kim Ina.-Music video:...
"
Studio albums
- 2011: The First (to be released)
Singles
- 2011: "Replay (Kimi wa Boku no Everything)"
- 2011: "Juliette"
- 2011: "LuciferLucifer (Shinee song)"Lucifer" is a song performed by South Korean boy band Shinee. The song was written by Yoo Young-jin, who also penned the lyrics of many other songs performed by Shinee.-Korean version:...
"
Tours and concerts
- Shinee World TourShinee World (concert)Shinee 1st Asia Tour: Shinee World is the first independent concert tour by the South Korean quintet boy band, Shinee, under the label of SM Entertainment and EMI Music Japan.-History:...
(2010–2011) - Japan Debut Premium Reception Tour (2011)
Affiliated tours
- SMTown Live '08SMTown Live '08SM Town Live 2008 is the 2008-2009 Asia-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicked off from South Korea and will expand its route to Thailand and China.- History :SM Town is the name for the artists under Korean record label SM Entertainment...
(2008–2009) - SMTown Live '10 World TourSMTown Live '10 World TourSM Town Live 2010 is the 2010-2011 world-wide live concert tour by SM Town. The tour kicks off from South Korea and will expand its route to USA, Japan, China, France etc.- History :...
(2010–2011)
Other works
The group also recorded a song, "Stand By Me", for the Korean drama adaptationBoys Over Flowers (TV series)
Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean television drama series starring Ku Hye Sun, Lee Min Ho, Kim Hyun Joong of SS501, Kim Bum, Kim Joon of T-Max and Kim So Eun. It premiered on January 5, 2009 on KBS2 and ended on March 31, 2009 after 25 episodes....
of popular manga series Boys Over Flowers
Boys Over Flowers
is a Japanese shōjo manga series written by Yoko Kamio. It was serialized in the bi-weekly anthology magazine Margaret, which is aimed at high-school-age girls. The manga series ran continuously from October 1992 to September 2003, and was collected into 37 tankōbon volumes. In 1996, it received...
by Yoko Kamio
Yoko Kamio
is a Japanese manga artist and writer. She is most famous for , for which she received the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1996. Her work has been translated and distributed in Asia, Europe, and North America.-Biography:...
. 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
Samsung Group
The Samsung Group is a South Korean multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea...
's Anycall
Anycall
Anycall is a South Korean mobile phone brand established by Samsung Electronics in 1993. Like other mobile phone brands in South Korea, they provide technology such as cameras, internet access, and digital TV through Digital Multimedia Broadcasting.Samsung mobile phones are sold through the...
mobile phone. They have also recorded a song titled "Countdown" for drama series Dream
Dream (TV series)
Dream is a South Korean TV drama that first aired on July 27, 2009 on SBS. It is also notable for being singer Son Dam Bi's acting debut.-Synopsis:...
and "Fly High" for Prosecutor Princess
Prosecutor Princess
Prosecutor Princess is a South Korean drama broadcasted by Seoul Broadcasting System , which ran from March 31, 2010 to May 20, 2010.-Synopsis:...
. In September 2010, the group also contributed to the soundtrack of the Korean National Tourism Organization's web drama, Haru.
Reality shows
Shinee was the topic of a mini-series reality showReality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
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
Shinee's hello baby
Shinee's Hello Baby is a South Korean variety show following up Girls' Generation's Hello Baby starring the South Korean boy group, Shinee as fathers to a young toddler.-Cast:* Shinee: Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin as "dads"....
, taking care of a four year old boy (Korean Age) named Jung Yoogeun.
Music programs
These are a collection of Shinee's wins on Korea's televised music shows. Inkigayo is aired on SBS, M! CountdownM! Countdown
M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung...
on Korean cable channel M.net
M.net
M.net refers to:* M.net - a South Korean cable channel of M.net Media dedicated to broadcasting and producing music-related entertainment programming 24 hours a day....
, and Music Bank
Music Bank (TV series)
Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs...
on KBS.
| Year | Date | TV Station | Music Program | Song | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | September 18 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... |
M! Countdown M! Countdown M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung... |
"Love Like Oxygen" | 1 |
| September 21 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Love Like Oxygen" | Mutizen Song | |
| 2009 | June 5 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Juliette" | 1 |
| June 19 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Juliette" | 1 | |
| June 28 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Juliette" | Mutizen Song | |
| July 5 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Juliette" | Mutizen Song | |
| October 30 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Ring Ding Dong" | 1 | |
| November 1 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Ring Ding Dong" | Mutizen Song | |
| November 5 | Mnet Mnet (TV channel) Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School... |
M! Countdown M! Countdown M! Countdown is a South Korean music television program broadcast by M.net. It airs live every Thursday at 6:00PM KST. The show features some of the latest and most popular artists who perform live on stage. It is hosted by Tony An and Girls' Generation's Sooyoung... |
"Ring Ding Dong" | 1 | |
| November 6 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Ring Ding Dong" | 1 | |
| November 8 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Ring Ding Dong" | Mutizen Song | |
| November 15 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Ring Ding Dong" | Mutizen Song | |
| 2010 | July 30 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Lucifer" | 1 |
| August 6 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Lucifer" | 1 | |
| August 8 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Lucifer" | Mutizen Song | |
| August 15 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Lucifer" | Mutizen Song | |
| October 15 | KBS | Music Bank Music Bank (TV series) Music Bank is a South Korean music television program broadcast by Korean Broadcasting System, KBS. It airs live every Friday at 6:10 PM KST. It is currently hosted by guest MCs... |
"Hello" | 1 | |
| October 17 | SBS | Inkigayo | "Hello" | Mutizen Song | |
Photobooks
- The 1st Photobook - Part 1: Shinee Day
- The 1st Photobook - Part 2: Shinee Night
- One Fine Day
- Onew, Key and Taemin’s Trip in Barcelona
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 |
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| 2009 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Best Newcomer Golden Disk Awards The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea... : YEPP Popularity Award |
| 2010 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Bonsang Award Golden Disk Awards The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea... : Popularity Award Golden Disk Awards The Golden Disk Awards is an awards show founded in 1986 that is presented annually by the Music Industry Association of Korea for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea... : Disk Bonsang (Lucifer) |
| 2011 |
Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Bonsang Award Seoul Music Awards The Seoul Music Awards is an awards show founded in 1990 that is presented annually by the Sports Seoul for outstanding achievements in the music industry in South Korea.- Categories :... : Popularity Award |