SHINee

SHINee is a contemporary R&B South Korean boy band. Formed by SM Entertaiment in 2008, they made their debut on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Popular Songs with their promotional single, "Nunan Neomu Yeppeo (누난 너무 예뻐) also known as Replay. SHINee 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, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)". Shinee is considered to be a fashion icon having started the "Shinee Trend". They're very popular among youth because of their style. Their costumes are designed by Ha Sang Baek (하상백). Sneakers to ankles, tight jeans and a colorful sweater. SHINee often use to advertise various products, including Smart products , Nana's B cosmetic, and Reebok.

• Lee Jinki (이진기), better known by his stage name Onew (온유) was born in the city of Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The leader, one of the vocalists 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 his song "Vanilla Love" and with label-mate, Jessica of Girls' Generation for the song "Il Nyeon Hu (일년後) also kmown as One Year Later.
• Kim Jonghyun (김종현), is the main vocalist in the group. He was born and raised in Seoul. 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.
• Kim Kibum (김기범), better known by his stage name Key (키), is one of the rappers and vocalists in the group. He was born and raised in Daegu. 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 Wonder Boy MV as an extra dancer. Key was featured in label-mate Xiah's solo "Xiahtic". 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' Generation's song "Hwaseongin Virus (화성인 바이러스) also known as Boys & Girls on their second studio album Oh!.
• Choi Minho (최민호), commonly known as Minho, is the other rapper in the group. He was born and raised in Incheon. He also directs and writes raps in some of 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' Generation's music video "Gee". Minho is also a permanent cast member in KBS's Dream Team Season 2.
• Lee Taemin (이태민), commonly known as Taemin, is the lead dancer of the group. 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". Taemin debuted as an actor in the sitcom Taehee-Hyegyo-Jihyun! (태희혜교지현이!).