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"SHINee 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.

ONEW

Real Name: Lee Jin Ki 이진기
Stage name: Onew (온유 or 温流)
Birthday: December 14, 1989
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".

JONGHYUN

Real Name: Kim Jonghyun 김종현
Stage name: Jonghyun (종현 or 鐘鉉)
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".

KEY

Real Name: Kim Kibum 김기범
Stage name: Key (키)
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".

MINHO

Real Name: Choi Minho 최민호
Stage name: Minho (민호 or 珉豪)
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".

TAEMIN

Real Name: Lee Taemin 이태민
Stage name: Taemin (태민 or 泰民)
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 ".