Shinee (샤이니, stylized as SHINee, pronounced /ˈʃaɪniː/ "shiny") is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band.[1] Formed by SM Entertainment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Popular Songs with their promotional single, "Nunan 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 won numerous awards. They have also starred in their own reality show based on their song, "Nunan Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)". Shinee are considered to be fashion icons having started the "Shinee Trend", which is popular amongst the younger generation.
ONEW(온유)
Leader* 06’ S. M. Academy Casting
Real Name - Lee Jinki (이진기)
Birthdate - December 14, 1989 (19 yrs old)
Hometown - Gyeonggi(Suwon), Korea
Height - 177.0cm
Speciality - Singing, Playing Piano, Chinese
Trivia: Was featured in Lee Hyun Ji's mini album ( Kiss me Kiss me) - Vanilla Love [바닐라 Love] 이현지 Lee Hyun Ji ft. 샤이니 온유 SHINee Onew
KEY(키)
* 05’ S. M. Nationwide Tour Audition Casting
Real Name - Kim Kibum (김기범)
Birthdate - September 23, 1991 (17 yrs old)
Hometown - Daegu, Korea
Height - 177.0cm
Speciality/Hobby - English, Chinese, Rap, Dance , Waterski
MINHO(민호)
Stage Name: 민호 / 珉豪
Real Name: Choi Minho (최민호)
Nickname: Charismatic Flame Minho
DOB: December 9th, 1991 (16 int'l ; 18 krn)
Height: 181cm
Bloodtype: B
Family: Parents, older brother
Hobby/Interest: Soccer, Basketball, Performing, English
Appearances: Ha SangBaek's Fashion Show (March 2008), 2008/2009 F/W Pret-a-Porter Busan Fashion Show (May 2008)
Facts: In Ha SangBaek's Fashion Show, he walked down the run-way like a robot. He studied Chinese in Beijing in 2006 and 2007.
JONGHYUN(종현)
* 05’ S. M. Casting System
Real Name - Kim Jonghyun (김종현)
Birthdate - April 8, 1990 (19 yrs old)
Hometown - Seoul, Korea
Height - 173.0cm
Speciality/Hobby - Write lyrics, Chinese, Watching movie, Singing - Featuring for 한번 엇갈린 사랑 of Zhang Li Yin
TAEMIN(태민)
Stage Name: 태민 / 泰民
Real Name: Lee Taemin (이태민)
Nickname: Handy Boy Taemin, Maknae
DOB: July 18th, 1993 (14 int'l ; 16 krn)
Hometown: Dongbong-gu, Seoul
Height: 175cm
Weight: 50kg
Bloodtype: B
Family: Parents, older brother
Education Graduated middle school
Hobby/Interest: Listening to Music, Popping (dance), Piano, Mandarin
Facts: He's considered the best dancer out of the group despite being the youngest. He studied Chinese in Beijing in 2007.
