Knowing SHINee <3

Lee Jinki (이진기), born December 14, 1989 (1989-12-14) (age 20), better known by his stage name Onew (온유) was born in the city of Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The leader and oldest member in the group, he was discovered at the “2006 S.M. Academy Casting”.^[37] Onew collaborated with Lee Hyun Ji, former member of project group Banana Girl, for his song “Vanilla Love”.^[38]

 

Kim Jonghyun (김종현), born April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 20), commonly known as Jonghyun, is the main vocalist in the group.^[39] He was born and raised in Seoul. He was discovered at the “2005 S.M. Casting System”.^[37] 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.^[37]

Kim Kibum (김기범), born September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23) (age 18), better known by his stage name Key (키), is one of the rappers and vocalists in the group.^[37] He was born and raised in Daegu. He was a gifted varsity water-skier at Dae Gu Young Shin Middle School.^[40] He was discovered at the “2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting”.^[37] Before debuting with Shinee, Key appeared in Super Junior‘s Wonder Boy MV as an extra dancer. Key was featured in label-mate Xiah‘s solo “Xiahtic”.^[41] In 2010 Key was featured in the song “치유 (Healing)” on label-mates TRAX‘s first mini album “Trax Mini Album Volume 1”.^[42] Later, it was also announced that Key would have a small part in Girls’ Generation‘s song “Hwaseongin Virus (Boys & Girls)” (Korean: “화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls)”) on their second studio album Oh!.^[43]

Choi Minho (최민호), born December 9, 1991 (1991-12-09) (age 18), commonly known as Minho, is the other rapper in group. He was born and raised in Incheon. He was discovered at the “2006 S.M. Casting System”.^[37] Before debuting with Shinee, Minho modeled for Ha Sang Baek’s “Seoul Collection F/W 08-09” in March.^[29] He has appeared in Girls’ Generation‘s music video “Gee“.^[44] Minho is also a permanent cast member in KBS‘s Dream Team Season 2.^[45]

Lee Taemin (이태민), born July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18) (age 16), commonly known as Taemin, is the dancer of the group.^[39] He was born and raised in Seoul. He is the youngest member in group. He was discovered at the “2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting “.^[37] Taemin debuted as an actor in the sitcom Taehee-Hyekyo-Jihyun! (Korean: “태희혜교지현이!”).^[46]

^{THEIR ALBUMS}

Studio albums 2008: Replay (Mini-album) 2008: The Shinee World 2008: A.MI.GO 2009: Romeo (Mini-album) 2009: 2009, Year of Us (Mini-album) 2010: Lucifer 2010: Hello (Mini-album)

Promotional singles 2008: “Nuna Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)” 2008: “Sanso Gateun Neo (Love Like Oxygen)“ 2008: “A.Mi.Go. (Amigo)” 2009: “Juliette” 2009: “Ring Ding Dong“ 2009: “JoJo” 2010: “Lucifer” 2010: “Hello”

Awards

Year	Award
2008	Cyworld Digital Music Awards (May Rookie of the Month)[48] MNET 20’s Choice Awards (Hot New Star)[49] Asia Song Festival (Best New Artist)[14] Style Icon Awards 2008 (New Icon Award)[15] 15th Korea Entertainment Arts Awards (Best Newcomer)[50] M.net Korean Music Festival 2008 (Best Male Rookie)[17] 23rd Golden Disk Awards (YEPP Newcomer Album)[18]
2009	18th Seoul Music Awards (Best Newcomer)[51] 24th Golden Disk Awards (YEPP Popularity Award)[52]
2010	19th Seoul Music Awards (BonSang Award)[53] 2nd Singapore Entertainment Awards (New Generation Artiste)[54]