SHINee korea boy band member profile

SHINee (샤이니, stylized as SHINee, pronounced as Shiny) is a South Korean Boy Band formed by SM Entertainment, which has already released some of the popular groups in the Kpop scene like TVXQ, Super Junior and Girls' Generation

The members of SHINee, described as a contemporary band, are composed of members whose ages range from 16-20 years old and who go by the names of Onew (Lee Jinki 이진기), Jonghyun (Kim Jonghyun 김종현), Key (Kim Kibum 김기범), Minho (Choi Minho 최민호), and Taemin (Lee Taemin 이태민).




SHINee made their first seen on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Popular Songs with their promotional single, "Nunan Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Sister, You're So Pretty").

Shinee are considered to be fashion icons having started the "Shinee Trend", which is popular amongst the younger generation.




According to SM Entertainment, SHINee is going to lead this generation's trendy dance, fashion and music. With regard to its name, the label explains that it is a combination of the word "shine" and "ee," which is to mean "people receiving the light." This light, as applied to the group, is the "spotlight" directed toward SHINee, whose goal is to fascinate fans, regardless of their age or where they come from, with its diverse music.

A teaser video of the group was released May 19, in its official theshinee.com. SHINee's first mini album and music video were released on the 22nd.



SHINee debut

In late May 2008 news articles started to surface online about SM Entertainment's new group, Shinee (pronounced "shiny").On May 23, the group's first mini-album, Replay was released. Replay 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 high profile Korean stars such as Epik High, Girls' Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ and the Wonder Girls. The group won their first award, Rookie of the Month, at the Cyworld Digital Music Award on June 22, 2008. Shinee took part in SMTown Live '08, which was held on August 18, 2008. They performed alongside labelmates BoA, Cheon Sang Ji Hee the Grace, Girls' Generation, Super Junior and TVXQ. On August 23, 2008, Shinee attended MNet's 20's Choice Awards 2008, where they won the "Hot New Star" award.Shinee released their full debut album, The Shinee World, on August 28, 2008. The album debuted on the charts at #3, selling 30,000 copies.



Shinee performed at SM Town Live in Bangkok

The first single released from the album was "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" (산소 같은 너 (Love Like Oxygen), lit. You Like Are Like Oxygen), a cover of "Show the World" by Martin Hoberg Hedegaard,[12] originally written by the Danish songwriting and production team of Thomas Troelsen, Remee and Lucas Secon.[13] On September 18, 2008, Shinee's "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" was the #1 song on M! Countdown.[14] A few days later, Shinee received the "Mutizen" award for the 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.

Shinee attended the 2008 Style Icon Awards on October 30, 2008, where they won the "Best Style Icon Award". On the same day, they released The Shinee World as a repackaged album under the name Amigo. Included on album were three new songs: "Forever or Never", a remix of "Sa. Gye. Han (Love Should Go On)" (사.계.한) and the promotional single "A.Mi.Go (Amigo)" (아.미.고). "A.Mi.Go" is a shortened version of the Korean phrase "Areumdaun Minyeorueljoahamyeon Gosaenghanda" (아름다운 미녀를 좋아하면 고생한다 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 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, "Nunan Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", "Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)" and "A.Mi.Go (Amigo)" and won the award for "YEPP Newcomer Album".





SHINee new album Year Of Us

SHINee’s 3rd mini-album, “2009, Year Of Us”, is set to be released on October 19. The third album is said to display more of their vocal abilities as well as reveal a more mature side to the group. The album included their successful songs before “Ring Ding Dong”, a song that combines pop electronica and African congo beats.

The other new songs including leader Onew’s first solo number “The Name I Loved” (Track 6), an alternative rock ballad featuring Kim Yeon Woo.





SHINee discography and Albums

SHINee 샤이니
Company: SM Entertainment
Genre: Contemporary
Official Website:
First Seen: May 19th 2008
Debut: May 25th 2008 with 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)

"The First Mini Album"
• Released: May 23, 2008
• Studio Album: SHINee World

1. 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)
2. In My Room
3. Real
4. 사.계.한 (Love Should Go On) 　
5. 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay/Boom Track )


"SHINee World First Album"
• Released: August 29, 2008

1. The Shinee World (Doo-Bop)
2. Love's Way
3. Love Like Oxygen
4. Romantic
5. One For Me
6. Graze
7. Last Gift (In My Room Prelude)
8. Best Place
9. Y Si Fuera Ella
10. Four Seasons
11. In My Room (Unplugged Mix)
12. Nunan Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)


"The Second Mini Album ROMEO"
• Original Release Date: May 21, 2009
• Release Date: May 25, 2009

1. 니가 맘에 들어 (Talk To You)
2. 줄리엣 (Juliette)
3. 차라리 때려 (Hit Me)
4. 세노리따 (Señorita)
5. 잠꼬대 (Please, Don't Go)
6. 소년, 소녀를 만나다 (Romeo+Juliette)


"2009, Year Of Us"
Digital Release Date: October 19, 2009
CD Release Date: October 22, 2009

1. Y.O.U.(Year Of Us)
2. 링딩동 (Ring Ding Dong)
3. Jo Jo
4. Get Down
5. SHINee Girl
6. 내가 사랑했던 이름 (The Name I Loved)





SHINee members and Profile :


Onew

Real Name: Lee Jin Ki 이진기
Birthday: December 14, 1989 (19)
Position: Leader, Sub Vocal
Height: 177 CM
Hobbies/Expertise: Soccer, Basketball, Piano, Mandarin, English, Singing, Performing
Extras: The leader and oldest member in the group, he was discovered at the "2006 S.M. Academy Casting". Onew collaborated with Lee Hyun Ji, former member of project group Banana Girl for her song, "Vanilla Love."


Jonghyun

Real Name: Kim Jonghyun 김종현
Birthday: April 8, 1990 (19)
Postition: Lead Vocal
Height: 173 CM
Hobbies/Expertise: Watching Movies, Singing, Piano, Writing Lyrics, Mandarin
Extras: 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.


Key

Real Name: Kim Kibum 김기범
Birthday: September 23, 1991 (17)
Position: Rap, Vocal
Height: 177 CM
Hobbies/Expertise: Rap, Dance, Waterski, English, Mandarin
Extras: 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 Junior's movie Attack on the Pin-Up Boys as an extra. Key was featured in label-mate Xiah's solo "Xiahtic".


Minho

Real Name: Choi Minho 최민호
Birthday: December 9, 1991 (17)
Position: Rap, Vocal
Height: 181 CM
Hobbies/Expertise: Watching Movies, Singing, Writing Lyrics, Acting, English, Mandarin
Extras: 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 also appeared in Girls' Generation's music video "Gee".


Taemin

Real Name: Lee Taemin 이태민
Birthday: July 18, 1993 (16)
Position: Lead Dancer, Vocal
Height: 175 CM
Hobbies/Expertise: Music, Poppin Dance, Piano, Acting, Mandarin
Extras: He is the youngest member in group. He was discovered at the "2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting ". His acting debut is on MBC's sitcom ‘TaeHee HyeGyo JiHyun’ (태희혜교지현이) as Junsu.





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Watch SHINee(샤이니)_RingDingDong(링딩동)_뮤직비디오 Music Video here

Kim Junsu 2PM Lead Vocalist Profile

Kim Junsu is known as the lead vocalist of Korean Boy Band 2PM. He is originally from Daegu, South Korea. He originally auditioned for YG Entertainment, where he befriended G-Dragon and Tae Yang of Big Bang. He was accepted into both YG & JYP Entertainment, but chose to take the path of JYP in his final decision.

Kim Junsu is the older member of the group after Park Jaebom.



Kim Junsu of 2pm could easily be confused by the Xiah Junsu of DBSK. He graduated from KyungHee Cyber College. His specialties are singing, composing, and being fashionable

Kim Junsu Profile :

Name : Kim Junsu
Role in 2PM : Main Vocal
Nickname : Jun.K, Panda
Date of birth : 1st January 1988
Height : 180cm
Weight : 66kg
Blood Type : A
Religion : Buddhist
Languages : Korean, English (in order of fluency)
School : DongA School For The Arts
Hobbies : Composing, Fashion, Collecting accessories and shoes
Specialties : Singing, Writing (themes)
Ideal Woman : A girl who looks pretty when she smiles
Fav Food : Sourpatch, Sushi

First Seen : -Nil-
Shows : Mnet Hot Blood (2008), MBC Idol Army (2008-2009), Mnet It’s Time 2PM (2009)




Kim Junsu and Thai girl



Apparently, a Thai girl has been spreading news that she and 2PM’s main vocalist, Kim Junsu are together or at least Junsu was courting her. The relationship happened, according to sources, when 2PM went to Thailand to promote their album in the said country.

Here’s my take on the subject. I think these are fabricated lies by the girl. She’s spreading these so called news to arouse the public’s interest on her. As much as I want to believe her, I just cannot imagine how a relationship could blossom considering the circumstances.



I know Kim Junsu does not speak and understand that much English as seen in their MTV Iggy backstage video. I also don’t think he knows Thai enough to start or to be on a conversation. At least by himself. So how can there be sparks if there’s no communication? The Thai girl seems cute but Kim Junsu seems not the type to base his relationship solely on looks.

And after the things she have said and done for the past few days, I honestly feel she’s just using Kim Junsu and 2PM to gain some attention. 2PM is the hottest Korean group in Thailand right now. I think her facebook rant is just so silly. It just shows how kind of a person she is.




Kim Junsu is sweet, sensitive and shy

The lead vocalist of the group, expresses his love for his parents, how he doesn’t want people to think he smells, & what the first website he goes into when he gets on the computer. (He goes on Seoulbeats! Crazy right? Ok, im jk but that would be dope.)





Kim Junsu singing Lee Eun Mi's song "I Have a Lover"

2PM's Kim Junsu (Jun.K) has been garnering much attention.

With the recently released video of Junsu singing his own jazz version of Lee Eun Mi's song "I Have a Lover" with his friend, netizens are buzzing like bees. On Daum TVpot and other video entertainment sites, where the videos were uploaded, netizens have been praising Junsu saying that his singing "gave them goosebumps" and expressed their shock in that his voice is "far better than they expected."

Step aside Xiah Junsu, there's a new Junsu in town! Just kidding Cassies, don't kill me.




And that's not all - Recently on KBS 2TV "Match! We Love Songs" where all seven 2PM members came on as guests, Junsu along with Junho, calling themselves the "Jun Brothers," they entertained and wowed the audience, singing songs of various genres from pop to trot. They have been receiving warm interest and were even named "The King of Songs."

Fans warmly expressed, "Junho's singing score is 10 points out of 10," and that, "whether it be pop or trot, Junsu's voice complies with it all."

We all knew Junsu was great at singing, but honestly, none of 2PM's songs give him any justice. But hopefully for 2PM's next album or single, which is planned to be released in the Fall, they will have some ballads that will show everyone just really how good they are at life.





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Watch Ah (After School) - rap version by 2PM's Kim Jun Su video here :

Lee Junho 2PM Dancer Member Profile

Lee Junho is a vocalist and dancer from the popular korean seven-member boy band 2PM from Seoul, South Korea. 2PM broke through the entertainment industry with their first single "10 points out of 10" on September 4, 2008. Junho earned a contract with JYP Entertainment after he won a contest in JYP's Superstar Survival in 2006.

Lee Jun Ho is the youngest member of the group after Hwang Chan Sung. Don't be confused between name Lee Jun Ho and the member of Tohoshinki U-Know Yunho.




Lee Junho of 2pm looks alot like Rain/Bi. His ideal woman is someone who plans for a child. His specialties are singing, beatbox, and dancing. He enjoys listening to music, watching dancing videos, learning composing, reading, and reading fashion. He graduated from Ho Won University - Program Acting Major.




Lee Jun Ho profile

Name : Lee Junho
Role in 2PM : Main Vocal, Dancer
Nickname : Hwang-jae (Emperor)
Date of birth : 25th January 1990
Height : 178cm
Weight : 67kg
Blood Type : A
Religion : Christian
Languages : Korean, English (in order of fluency)
School : Howon University
Hobbies : Music appreciation, Watching dance videos, Studying composing, Reading, Looking at fashion styles, Surfing the net
Specialties : Dance, Beatbox, Singing
Ideal Woman : A girl who will take care of her kids well
Fav Food : All the food

First Seen : 2006 Superstar Survival
Shows : Superstar Survival (2006), Mnet Hot Blood (2008), MBC Idol Army (2008-2009), Mnet It’s Time 2PM (2009)





Lee Junho is probably the most underrated idol in the list. I mean if he is in another group, I’m sure he’ll be the leader and the one fans would be cheering on. He’s always behind Jaebeom talent wise and Nichkhun popularity wise.



Junho was first known by the public as the winner of Superstar Survival. The show started with 12 teens and as the weeks goes by, they were eliminated one by one until three are left. Somewhat reminiscing of Survivor. Along with Chansung and Taec, the show intended to find potential artists that could be part of the JYP family. During the show, Junho was perceived as the cocky naive teenager. From what I’ve read, a lot of fans of the show were rooting for someone else at the finale. Someone posted the episodes but it wasn’t subbed. I hope madam2pmsub or time2sub will work on the show.

He then became part of JYP’s project group Hotblood which eventually became One Day which is then split into 2am and 2pm. Mnet even did a show about them. I honestly didn’t like the show that much. It wasn’t entertaining for me unlike Wonder Girls MTV introductory show.




In interviews, Junho has always stated that his forte is dancing. It’s actually obvious since he’s the only one who can actually keep up with Jaebeom. But I think his singing isn’t that bad. He is one of the few idols who can actually sing and dance at the same time. The first time I noticed his singing was when he and Junsu guested in a singing program. He sang Suhsi by Shin Sung Woo. That was a very difficult and high song but he pulled it off. He really pulled it off. He has a very nice tone in his voice seriously. Wooyoung and Kyu Hyun has one too. I don’t know much about singing but I know when I a guy is singing well.





Personality-wise, he has this cocky attitude as I said before. It’s honestly refreshing to have an idol like that. I think this is also what makes 2pm unique. Other idols are shy or conserved because they don’t want to tarnished their idol image. 2pm has changed that completely.

Someone commented that I should explain how I got the list the way it is. On Junho, the first elimination was meant to list down idols who actually have talent to show. I picked Junho because his dancing and singing are above average. He got through the 2nd and 3rd elimination because he does have this ‘it factor’. I can’t put it into words but there’s something about him that you would wanna see more. I don’t know if I’m writing it right but there’s just something there.



Between Lee Jun Ho, Rain, and FTI’s Minhwan

They say three’s a charm… But when you put Rain, Lee Junho and Choi Minhwan in one mix, it’s the complete concoction for perfection.

2PM’s Lee Junho has always been known to have a strong resemblance to Rain. But his talent goes more than just his looks. When I first saw the live performance of 2PM’s second single “Only You,” it was Junho who stood out the most. Jay is my fave but I think he was the most stable singer-and-dancer—because he was moving smoothly, doing acrobatics and all while still displaying stable vocals. Being rookies that they were, some of them still looked a bit awkward, like for instance, resident cutie Khun seemed a little like a deer-in-headlights during his part of the song. Back then he still needed to work on his facial expressions, so did Wooyoung who was concentrating so much on his dance moves. Nevertheless “Only You” was a great song and it’s great to see 2PM’s huge improvement since then. But Junho, in my opinion has always been real good, it was as if he was performing his whole life!


Photos of Lee Junho and Rain Bi



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Watch Lee Jun ho solo performance in guerilla concert video here

Ok Taecyeon 2PM Rapper Member Profile

Ok Taecyeon is the main rapper of Korean Boy Band 2PM. Taecyeon is also the tallest guy of the group (185 cm), exceeded 1 cm against Hwang Chansung.

Ok Taecyeon was born in Seoul, South Korea but immigrated to Bedford, Massachusetts at a young age. He originally auditioned for JYP Entertainment in New York to become a model.



Ok Taecyeon Profile :
Name : Ok Taecyeon
Role in 2PM : Rapper, Dancer
Nickname : Okcat, Jeemseung (beast)
Date of birth : 27th December 1988
Height : 185cm
Weight : 76kg
Blood Type : AB
Religion : Christian
Languages : English & Korean, Japanese (in order of fluency)
School : Dankook University
Hobbies : Music appreciation, Wakeboarding, Skiing
Specialties : Cooking
Ideal Woman : A girl who does her own stuff well
Fav Food : All the food




First Seen : 2006 Superstar Survival
Shows : Superstar Survival (2006), XTM I (2007), Mnet Hot Blood (2008), MBC Idol Army (2008-2009), KM Pop Magazine (2008 - Present), Mnet It’s Time 2PM (2009)
Fan Sites : ( one ) • ( two ) • ( three ) • ( four ) • ( five ) • ( six ) • ( seven )






Ok Taecyeon interview with OK! Magazine Thailand

3 words that describe you: tall, polite, Taec
Q76 Member that you are closest to: All of them
Q77 A secret about them that you know: there aren’t any
Q78 Are you different from what people see: I don’t think so
Q79 The activity you want to do that defies gravity: Bungee Jumping
Q80 If Michael Jackson was still alive: It will be a very good thing
Q81 The kind of people you hate: liars
Q82 The body part of you think is the sexiest: my eyebrows?
Q83 The body part would you like to change the most: my hands
Q84 The kind of girl would your mom like you to date: a smart, nice, and cute girl
Q85 The age you want to get married: I’m not sure yet
Q86 According to you, 2PM is: family
Q87 What you would like to say to your fan club:I love you





Ok Taecyeon and Baek Ji Young in single My Ear’s Candy

After some merciless teasing and then even more where that came from, Baek Ji Young and 2PM's Taecyeon are finally allowing us to fully experience our ear's candy (and eye candy for that matter).

The MV for My Ear's Candy is flashy, sexy--basically four minutes of both eye and ear candy. The flashing lights, combined with Taec's black wifebeater, nearly gave me a seizure. The frosty lips, the lip swipe, the intense gaze--wo ai ni too, Taec, wo ai ni too! Oh, the fabulous Baek Ji Young has got fangirls squirming in their seats with this one.




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Watch Baek Ji Young Ft. OK Taecyeon - My Ears Candy [MV] video here

Hwang Chansung Youngest 2PM Member Profile

Hwang Chansung is a vocalist and rapper of Korean Boy Band 2PM. Chansung, nicknamed Perry, is the youngest of the group.

Chansung was in the same survival game as Junho but at that time he had lost. Then Chansung had auditioned again and received the title of being the makane or the youngest of 2pm.



Besides as singer, Hwang Chansung is a model also.

Chansung was the first guy to be eliminated on JYP's Superstar Survival but they obviously called him back and he's actually starring in Highkick.



Hwang Chansung Profile :

Name : Hwang Chansung
Role in 2PM : Rapper, Sub Vocal, Dancer
Nickname : Perry, Pwang-ga (Cold?)
Date of birth : 11th February 1990
Height : 184cm
Weight : 75kg
Blood Type : B
Religion : Buddhist
Languages : Korean, Minimal English (in order of fluency)
School : Howon University
Hobbies : Music appreciation, Exercising, Gaming
Specialties : Taekwondo, Gumdo
Ideal Woman : A girl who's eyes are nice (like nice personality)
Fav Food : All the food



First Seen : April 2007, MBC Unstoppable High Kick (Drama)
Shows : MBC Unstoppable High Kick (2007), KBS Jungle Fish (2008), Mnet Hot Blood (2008), MBC Idol Army (2008-2009), Mnet It’s Time 2PM (2009), MBC Introducing Star’s Friend (2009)



Hwang Chansung and Nobody Tango Dance

Sometimes Hwang Chansung looks like an Italian person. Especially when we did a Tango dance, where he had to tie his hair and he looked just like an Italian. (Hwang Chansung did a Tango dance (Nobody Tango Version) with Wonder Girls’ Yeeun during MNET MKMF 2008)




Hwang Chansung and Girls’ Generation-Nick Koon in School Uniform Model Result.

Girls’ Generation, Nichkhun, and, Hwang Chan Sung modeled the Elite School Uniform fall season line.

This pictorial had a fashion show concept with a bright, colorful, and, upbeat atmosphere. Girls’ Generation, Nichkhun, and, Hwang Chan Sung, like most fashion models, wore their uniforms throughout the shoot and displayed cool poses.

That day’s shoot, all nine Girls’ Generation members with their own individual charm, came together in style and modeled the uniforms well. In particular, Girls’ Generation wore the luxurious pastel tones of the fall uniform line which brightened the studio.



Models through SuperNova, Nichkhun and Hwang Chan Sung are preparing to debut as a part of a male group from JYP Ent. Nichkhun, a Thai singer from the United States, appeared as an MC on SBS ‘Deja Vu Season 2 – Village of Performing Arts.’ with good looks and cute appearance has recieved a lot of spotlight. Through MBC sitcom ‘Unstoppable High Kick’, Hwang Chan Sung was able to get his face out there. With his tall stature, Taekwondo and Kumdo knowledge, he has a healthy body and modeled the school uniforms well.



One official said “Girls’ Generation, Nichkhun, and, Hwang Chan Sung different personalities have attracted a wide variety of students and we were able to show them a variety of different looks. Because they are idol stars, we can look forward to catching up to the 1318 generation.” he said.



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Watch Hwang Chansung dance “Nobody” tango version with Wonder Girls' Park Ye Eun video here