~ ALERT! NEW BOY BAND SHINEE ~

Is there a need for another boy band? Hopefully this one will be fresh!

SHINee

샤이니

Origin Flag of South Korea Seoul, Republic of Korea

Genre(s) Contemporary R&B

Years active 2008–present

Label(s) SM Entertainment

Website www.theshinee.com

Members

Onew

Jonghyun

Taemin

Minho

Key

SHINee (Korean: 샤이니) is a five-member boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS Popular Songs with the single, "누난 너무 예뻐(Replay)". The group consists of members Onew (the leader), Jonghyun, Taemin, Minho, and Key.

Pre-debut

SHINee remained a secret until May 18, 2008 when the introduction of the new group surfaced on various articles on the Internet. However, the members of the band have made small appearances without alerting the media about the band. Jonghyun, for instance, lent his voice in a duet with Zhang Li Yin, "Wrongly Given Love" (交错的爱), which was recorded in Zhang Li Yin's first Chinese album. Key made a cameo appearance in Super Junior's first film, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. Minho appeared in Ha SangBaek's fashion show in March 2008. On May 19, 2008 a teaser for the group's debut single's music video appeared on their official website. SHINee's debut music video was released on May 22, 2008 and their first mini album on May 23, 2008. SHINee is described as a contemporary band and is composed of five teenagers whose ages range from fourteen to eighteen years old. According to S.M. Entertainment, SHINee will lead the generation with their trendy dance, fashion, and music.

Origin of the Name

SHINee's name is the combination of "shine" and "ee." The "ee" is meant as "receive," which therefore makes the name's meaning "one who receive the light," or "to receive the spotlight." SHINee's goal is to fascinate fans, regardless of their age or where they come from, with their diverse music, compelling dancing, and trendy fashion.

Appearance

Although they are portrayed as a new idol group, compared to other boy idol groups such as Big Bang, TVXQ, Super Junior, H.O.T, ShinHwa and Sechs Kies, they have not yet reached the same standard of looks as the other idol groups but as they are a new and young band, they have the potential to enhance their image and be compared to some of the bigger names.

2008: Debut

SHINee made their debut television appearance on SBS's Popular Songs on May 25, 2008, performing their first promotional single, "누난 너무 예뻐(Replay)". The group's first stage performance was on May 22, 2008 on M.NET's M! Countdown. On June 7th, 2008, SHINee performed at the Dream Concert in the Seoul Olympic Stadium.

Discography

누난 너무 예뻐 Mini Album

* Released: May 23, 2008

* Format: CD

* Label: SM Entertainment

* Sales: 8,223

* Tracks:

o 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)

o In My Room

o Real

o 사.계.한 (Love Should Go On)　

o 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay/Boom Track )

Members

ONEW

Stage name: Onew (온유 or 温流)

Birth name: Lee Jinki (이진기)

Birth date: December 14, 1989 (1989-12-14) (age 18)

Position: Leader, Sub vocal

JONGHYUN

Stage name: Jonghyun (종현 or 鐘鉉)

Birth name: Kim Jonghyun (김종현)

Birth date: April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 18)

Position: Lead vocal

Hobbies: Watching movie, Singing

TAEMIN

Stage name: Taemin (태민 or 泰民)

Birth name: Lee Taemin (이태민)

Birth date: July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18) (age 14)

Position: Lead Dancer, Vocal

MINHO

Stage name: Minho (민호 or 珉豪)

Birth name: Choi Minho ((최민호)

Birth date: December 9, 1991 (1991-12-09) (age 16)

Position: Rap, Vocal

KEY

Stage name: Key (키)

Birth name: Kim Kibum (김기범)

Birth date: September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23) (age 16)

Position: Rap, Vocal