SHINee’s Members

 

SHINee’s Members

 

Onew
Real Name: Lee Jin Ki 이진기
Birthday: December 14, 1989 (21)

Nicknames: Leader Onew, Dubu (Tofu), Onew Sangtae (Onew Condition)

Animal Counterpart: Rabbit

Position: Leader, Sub Vocal

Height: 177 CM

Weight:60-61 kg

Siblings: Parents

Hometown: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do

School: Chungwoon University (Present)

Blood Type: O

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.”

Random facts: Likes sundubu(type of tofu) ; is known for his bright and cheery smile, also his ‘Onew Sangtae(Onew Condition)’: he is very clumsy and sometimes he does weird things. IS CRAZY ABOUT CHICKEN. Best Friend to Taemin, and basically every band member.

Jonghyun
Real Name: Kim Jonghyun 김종현
Birthday: April 8, 1990 (21)

Animal Counterpart: Dog

Nicknames: Bling Bling Jonghyun, Puppy Jong, Jjong

Position: Lead Vocal

Hometown: Seoul

School: Seoul Music Institute (Graduated in 2009)

Blood Type: AB

Siblings: Parents, Older sister

Height: 173 CM

Weight: 56 kg

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.

Random facts: Shortest out of the group, claims to play the “bad person” role in the group by being stricter than Onew.

Key
Real Name: Kim Kibum 김기범
Birthday: September 23, 1991 (19)

Animal Counterpart: Fox

Nicknames: Almighty Key, Key Umma , Key-va , Key-mera

Position: Rap, Vocal

Hometown: Daegu

School: Daegu Youngshin High School (Graduated in March 2010)

Blood Type: B

Height: 177 CM

Weight: 59kg

Siblings: Parents

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”.

Random Facts: He nags at other people, especially the band members: He was therefore named Key Umma(mother). If he was a girl he would date all the other members. He is the group’s No.1 in fashion

 

Minho
Real Name: Choi Minho 최민호

Animal Counterpart: Cow

Nicknames: Flaming Charisma Minho, Pomonam, Hyung-whore, Keroro

Position: Rap, Vocal
Birthday: December 9, 1991 (19)

Hometown: Incheon

School: Konkuk University (March 2010 – Present)

Blood type: B
Height: 181 CM

Weight: 60 kg

Siblings: Parents, older brother (Minsuk)

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”.

Random Facts: He is the tallest out of the group. Tough he appears to be quiet, the other band members say he is de loudest amongst them when they are at the dorm. He’s Taemin’s Best Friend.

Taemin
Real Name: Lee Taemin 이태민
Birthday: July 18, 1993 (17)

Animal Counterpart: Cat

Nicknames: Handy Boy Taemin, Mushroom Boy, Maknae (Youngest) Taemin

Position: Lead Dancer, Vocal

Hometown: Dongbong-gu, Seoul

School: Chungdam High School, transfered to Hanlim Arts High in February of 2011

Height: 175 CM

Weight: 53kg

Sibling: Parents, older brother (Taesun)

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.

Random Facts: Will be shy at first, when he warms up to you he’ll be talkative and funny. Loves beef steak. Wants to be called manly instead of cute, to fit in with his hyungs. Best Friend to Minho.