Almighty Key

SHINee Ring Ding Dongs without Onew on Music Bank

2009-11-14T05:09:00.000-08:00

Last week, SHINee had special guests to perform with as they had Super Junior's Yesung and Leeteuk filling in one at a time as Jonghyun and Onew took turns being absent due to their diagnose with swine flu.

Today on Music Bank, SHINee performed their hit-song Ring Ding Dong, but yet again they were missing a member and leader, Onew, who is still not fully fit and recovering from swine flu. Unfortunately this time they performed as a 4 member group, without any fill in for Onew.

Let's hope that we see a full-member SHINee performance soon!

source : allkpop

Exam Time For Your Favorite Idols!

2009-11-14T04:55:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year: EXAM TIME!

On the 12th of November, the 3rd year High School students will be taking their "sooneung (수능)" which is equivalent to the SAT's. Most students have been preparing for this test all year (more like all their lives), and the young celebrity idols are no exception to this population.

So, who's taking the test?

2AM's Jung Jin Woon, 4Minute's Jeon Ji Yoon and Heo Ga Yoon, SHINee's Minho, and FT Island's Jae Jin are only some of the idols in the bunch.

4 out of 6 members of the rookie group, BEAST, Yong Jun Hyung, Jang Hyun Seung, Lee Ki Gwang, and Son Dong Woon, will be taking the test.

2NE1's CL should be taking the exam, however, she will not because she is very occupied with 2NE1's upcoming album. Also, because of the busy schedules of Kara's Nicole and Goo Hara, they will not be taking the exam. Nicole, who does not have a Korean high school diploma because she came from America, is preparing to take the qualification exam (검정고시) which is taken by those who do not have a high school diploma to get into college.

On the other hand, many celebrities are getting recruited from colleges these days.

Recently, Girl's Generation's Yuri, and Big Bang's Seung Ri were accepted into JoongAng University and DongGuk University's School of Theater and Film. Also, Girl's Generation's Seohyun, and Son Dambi were admitted into other prestigious schools.

Will this year's applicants have as much success as the previous year's?

All we can do is wish them GOOD LUCK!!

source : allkpop

SHINee headed to the Philippiness

2009-11-14T04:47:00.000-08:00

According to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), popular boy group SHINee along with rap duo Mighty Mouth will be heading to the Philippines on November 27th to perform a free K-pop concert for the fans. From the article:

"For Pinoy K-pop fans, November is the season to be jolly. To cap the year-long celebration of 60 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and the Philippines, the Korean Embassy will hold on November 19-27 the Korean Cultural Festival, which will let Filipinos have a taste of Korean food, dance, music, theater, and arts.

But the most-awaited event in the week-long festival is the free K-pop concert scheduled on November 27. It will feature popular Korean front acts like boyband Shinee, jazz band Winterplay, and energetic rap duo Mighty Mouth. In an email message to PEP (Philippine Entertainment Portal), Blaise Regacho, Executive Assistant on Economic & Cultural Affairs for the Korean Embassy, said the concert was borne out of several petitions by avid K-pop fans in the country, to bring Korean stars to the Philippines. Shinee was the first group they were able to get, she added." - PEP

Good news for the K-pop fans in the Philippines. Hopefully SHINee's Onew is fully recovered from swine flu before he heads to the country. Boys Over Flowers star Kim Bum recently visited the Philippines to film a CF with Maja Salvador. Thanks to nins for the tip and remember to visit the SFI Forums.

source : allkpop

Ring Ding Dong with Lee Teuk

2009-11-08T04:40:00.000-08:00

With a Sephiroth-inspired music video and a hot cameo this week, it's no surprise that SHINee is ringing its way up the charts and dominating music shows. Although hot contenders BEAST and MBLAQ have been gaining substantial followings, they couldn't beat out their senior male group on Inkigayo. Congrats to SHINee for their second Mutizen with Ring Ding Dong!

After Jonghyun reportedly fully recovered from swine flu, many people were looking forward to the return to normal stages with the original five members, and were fully dismayed upon the discovery that Onew had fallen victim to the swine flu trend as well. Instead of performing as an Onew-less quartet, the remaining boys swapped their leader for Super Junior's main man Leeteuk. Check out the performance below:

The SuJu leader made his appearance during the latter half of the performance, showing some SM family love for his junior idols. It's definitely interesting to see this "special stage" of sorts, but we hope that Onew makes a recovery soon! Make sure to check out SHINee's elastically fan-tastic international forum.

Many thanks to CodeMonmonSeason4 for videos.

source : allkpop

SHINee’s Onew gets Swine Flu

2009-11-08T04:39:00.001-08:00

The curse of the swine flu seems to have struck SHINee. Having only just reported hours earlier that Jonghyun had recovered fully from swine flu, it was reported now that SHINee's leader, Onew has also been hit by it.

The announcement came at around 6pm on 7th November as it was reported that Onew had developed a gentle, mild fever last night. He was sent to the hospital today and tests have shown that he has contracted swine flu.

Onew has been prescribed Tamiflu and is now back home resting.

The other three SHINee members, Key, Minho and Taemin were also tested for precaution, and neither of them have shown any symptoms of the illness fortunately.

So that explains why SHINee wasn't performing on Music Core as scheduled today.

So with Onew at home resting, it might look like SHINee will be performing as a 4-member group instead on the 8th November episode of Inkigayo. But it was revealed that Super Junior's leader, Leeteuk will take the place of Onew for tomorrow.

SHINee’s Jonghyun is fully recovered

2009-11-08T04:37:00.001-08:00

During the four days of Jonghyun's absence due to his diagnosis of swine flu, the fans had to suffer the unbearable emptiness on the stage. Although his spot was filled with Super Junior's Yesung, SHINee did not "shine" as brightly as when they were together. But no worries now! It seems like Jonghyun is finally free from the virus. It has been reported that Jonghyun is now fully recovered from the flu, but not quite to return back to his activities yet.

SM Entertainment stated,

"Jonghyun is fully recovered from the swine flu. However, his physical condition is still not the best, so we will have to see."

Jonghyun showed his strong desire to return on stage as well. Since he could not face the members himself because of the airborne H1N1 virus, he filmed a word of encouragement for his members and called each one of them before the performance. He also delivered a heartfelt apology for not being able to be with them. Now, that's what I call friendship!

Meanwhile, SHINee was recently triple-crowned for their song, Ring Ding Dong for not only on SBS Inkigayo and KBS Music Bank, but also on this month's Mnet's M! Countdown. Hope to see you soon, Jonghyun!

source : allkpop

SHINee performs Ring Ding Dong with SuJu’s Yesung

2009-11-08T04:29:00.000-08:00

SHINee’s Jonghyun having a fast recovery

2009-11-04T01:53:00.000-08:00

We recently reported that SHINee's Jonghyun was diagnosed with swine flu (H1N1). Fortunately, he is currently showing a fast recovery!

SM Entertainment had a phone call with Newsen on the 4th, stating:

He is currently receiving Tamiflu and other treatments in his home. He wasn't in a serious condition to begin with and because of his strong and fit body, he is showing a fast recovery. The hospital estimated that he will be fully recovered within a week."

SHINee is currently active as a 4 member group. Let's hope that he will recover in time for their performances of Ring Ding Dong on this week's music programs!

SHINee’s Fan meeting in Japan!

2009-08-13T04:34:00.000-07:00

SHINee's first fan meeting in Japan on August 10th seems to have gone very well, at least from these recordings - unfortunately there are no video's available.

Regardless, Jong Hyun's vocals were freaking amazing! I just wish they come back with another hit track like "Noona is so pretty," because I wasn't a big fan of their last track "Juliette." All good though, check out these audio clips from the fan meet, the girls were loving it and I'm sure you ladies will as well.

SHINee’s new song from SM Town 09 album!

2009-08-13T04:33:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-13T04:25:00.000-07:00

SBS Inkigayo Summer Special: Project Girl Group (SHINee, 2PM + Secret Member!)

2009-08-09T23:28:00.001-07:00

SBS Inkigayo Summer Special: Project Girl Group (SHINee, 2PM + Secret Member!)

2009-08-09T23:21:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-08T05:57:00.000-07:00

SHINee official Nanas'B photoshoot

Jonghyun predebut with Zhou Mi (SJ-M)

Music Core’s Packed Show for Summer

2009-08-07T05:59:00.000-07:00

Inkigayo isn't the only one heating up the summer this weekend with their special stages. Music Core has some hot acts up for Saturday (Friday night for those in the U.S.) as well! The line-ups include renditions of past hits, lots of remixes, and comebacks! Exciting afternoon again!

SPECIAL STAGES:
SNSD - Sorry Sorry, Tell Me Your Wish
KARA - Loveable, Wanna
Brown Eyed Girls - Pat Bing Soo, Abracadabra
MC Mong - ggongddari shyabara, Indian Boy
4minute - Hot Issue (Jungle Version)
F.T Island - Intro (trot version), I hope (Barae)Bada (with Eugene) - Mad
SS501 - Hey

GGOODBYE STAGE:
SHINee - Juliette (remix version)

COMEBACK STAGE:Drunken Tiger (with BIZZY, PALOALTO) - Monster
Mighty Mouse (with Hyun Ah) - Love Class
Park Hye Kyung - Ha-ee-hil
LOVE IS:Gimil (with Eun Ji Won) - Love Cuts
Hong Jin Yeong - Loves Battery (remix version)

NEW SONG:T-ara - LiesStay tuned to allkpop for coverage of this packed show!

2PM and SHINee unite to grant you your wish

2009-08-07T05:55:00.000-07:00

While the horde of girl groups are going about their mix and match special, there will be something planned for fangirls as well this Sunday on SBS Inkigayo as they aim to make sure that all their viewers regardless of sex are entertained.To coincide with Inkigayo's Summer Break Special, current MCs and 2PM members, Wooyoung and Taecyeon will link up with SHINee members, Key and Taemin for a project called Project Girl Group. Notice a question mark black silhouette member standing in the middle of of the picture above? Well, that's a mystery member and a way to build up the hype ahead of this Sunday's performance. And they will be performing SNSD's latest chart hit, Tell Me Your Wish (Genie). It really is one helluva of an afternoon now.

SHINee does Reebok CF

2009-08-05T06:18:00.000-07:00

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2009-08-03T03:29:00.000-07:00

Flowers Generation Boys

2009-08-03T03:25:00.000-07:00

Celbrities Come Together for Animal Welfare Campaign

2009-08-02T01:36:00.000-07:00

SHINee on Hyun Young’s Music Party Radio

2009-08-02T01:24:00.000-07:00

The SHINee boys, minus their maknae, recently performed their hit "Juliette" on HyunYoung's Radio Show. Taemin and his big, ugly hair were conspicuously absent due to his filming schedule for Tae Hee, Hye Kyo, Ji Hyun. But the other four gave a truly impressive performance, as their voices were on point all throughout the song. You get to hear Minho's sexy, manly voice at around 1:09, and Jonghyun really got into it in the last 45 seconds. Take a listen (or I guess I should say take a look as well since the camera angles got awkward in some places):

And an extra little somethin' somethin' that will surely make SHINee fans smile:

They're ridiculously cute, I can't stand it! I will always love these boys simply because they made me feel better about being a noona.

SNSD’s Music Core Specials

2009-08-02T01:22:00.000-07:00

4minute are SHINee’s Juliettes

2009-07-18T05:41:00.001-07:00

4minute is just gathering more and more antis. After a short dance break with 2PM on last week's MBC Music Core, 4minute has moved on to SHINee for the ending of SHINee's "Juliette" performance. Before fans of both groups start jamming furiously on their keyboards, check out the performance from "Jailbait Generation" (except for SHINee's leader Onew, everyone in each group was born in the 90s).

Hey, other than their outfits' blinding explosions of color, it's not all that bad! I'm not exactly sure who decided to put that ghastly shirt on Taemin, though. Still, SHINee was smiling, 4minute was smiling, and Onew/Jiyoon looked especially cute (not even Jiyoon's sunglasses could hide her bright expression). Just like last week's 2:04PM collaboration, the actual amount of time both groups appeared on stage was pretty short. The managers probably realized that unless you're as popular as WonderBang, long collaboration performances only means more antis.

In other 4minute news, they also performed "Hot Issue" on this week's Music Core.

In other SHINee news, July 18th is maknae Taemin's 16th birthday in America, and 17th birthday in Korea! 생일축하합니다!

That means it's just two more years until this becomes legal.

A SHINee Photo Flood

2009-07-16T06:47:00.000-07:00

Apparently the shiny July sun engenders a bunch of SHINee photos, as two recent photoshoots have accompanied the release of SHINee's first photobook. Chilling with horsies, trees, and barns, the boys look like they've escaped from the 1860s in this rather artsy series of pictures.

Kudos to various SHINee World members for the scans, to two soompi members whose names begin with L for the uploads, and to michelleq for the tip

source : allkpop.com

SHINee Does Vogue Girl

2009-07-16T06:42:00.000-07:00

SHINee’s photos for the upcoming issue of Vogue Girl for August were just revealed to get us excited again.

Not again, you might ask. But the Vogue Girl photos are the total opposite of their Numero Korea pictures, so enjoy.

SHINee exposes more of their feminine side for Vogue Girl, and I’m putting that politely. Seriously though, these dudes need to get laid, and quick. I think I’ve expressed this before, but I feel bad because they could be getting so much play from the ladies.

However it seems that SM Entertainment, like what most music companies do with their artists, has suppressed SHINee’s natural desires to the point that the members have resorted to getting their “skinship fix” with each other.

I think it would be a good idea for the ladies that are hardcore fans of SHINee to start a “Free SHINee” campaign and/or petition. The time is now ladies before SM Entertainment turns SHINee into a group of fairies. Don’t believe me? I have one word for you that will put into perspective SM’s proven ability to destroy the heterosexual male’s preference of the female gender: HEECHUL.

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2009-07-15T06:43:00.000-07:00

Numero Korea Photoshoot

2009-07-15T06:25:00.001-07:00

SHINee's Nomine of Best New Singers

2009-07-14T06:13:00.000-07:00

Korean group So Nyeo Shi Dae has been selected by foreigers as the best female singers on Arirang TV ‘Showbiz Extra’. And the survey was done on over 3000 viewers from the Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore and America etc in over 60 countries.

And Super Junior is chosen as #1 for best male singers.

The results of the survey

Female singers

1. So Nyeo Shi Dae (29.65%)
2. BoA (29.25%)

Males singers

1. Super Junior (41.9%)
2. Dong Bang Shin Ki (33.6%)

New singers

1. SHINee (57%)
2. 2PM(19.7%)
3. FT Island (15.6%)

Best newcomer actor

1. Kim Bum
2. Lee Min Ho (36.03%)

Best actor

1. Lee JunKi (37.74%)
2. Rain (28.95%)
3. Gong Yoo(11.81%)

Best actress

1. Song Hye Gyo (49.52%)

source : shineee.net/forums

[Fan Photo] Key Juliette Rehearsal at KBS Music Bank 090710

2009-07-13T06:42:00.001-07:00

[VIDEO] Onew-Minho @ Gag Show {ENG-SUB}

2009-07-13T06:36:00.000-07:00

credit : youtube/cchungalung

[Video] SHINee Juliette at Inkigayo 120709

2009-07-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Shinee’s Onew is a coward and Taemin is in danger of being raped?

2009-07-13T06:19:00.000-07:00

In a recent interview, a very interesting question was posed. Is Shinee's Onew a coward? The question was mostly based on the KBS light stand incident, in which Onew fainted when the fixture suddenly fell off the wall. Well, Onew's answer is simply... no. Just no, and a smart looking man wearing glasses even confirmed Onew's answer.

Perhaps what's even more interesting is that a second smart looking man commented on Taemin's feminine features. Taemin is apparently prettier than a girl, and to prove it they showed pedestrians a picture of Taemin dressed as a girl along with 5 other girls, and asked the passerby which one is the prettiest. A man unfortunately picked Taemin as the prettiest without knowing he just picked a guy.

What we've learned from this interview is that Onew is not a coward, and that Taemin is in danger of being raped by noonas AND hyungs. I guess being beautiful isn't always easy.

SHINee's cartoon version

2009-07-11T06:33:00.000-07:00

[Video] SHINee at Starking 110709

2009-07-11T06:31:00.000-07:00

[Video] OnKey Dancing Legwork – KBS Music Bank 090710

2009-07-11T06:27:00.001-07:00

[VIDEO] SHINee – SBS Park Soo Hong’s Happy Operation 090708

2009-07-11T06:26:00.002-07:00

[VIDEO] SHINee – FLOWER BOYS GENERATION Episode 1 {Eng-Sub}

2009-07-11T06:26:00.001-07:00

[VIDEO] SHINee Juliette Performance – YTN STAR Miss Korea Pageant 2009

2009-07-11T06:25:00.001-07:00

SHINee Music Bank (Before&During)

2009-07-10T05:59:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

SHINee’s Taemin is Hot For Tutor

2009-07-08T05:38:00.000-07:00

When he's not manipulating his dexterous fingers or showing off his Ronald McDonald perm, one can find SHINee's maknae Taemin on the MBC sitcom "Tae-Hee, Hye-Gyo, Ji-Hyun". On the cheesy-ish show, he plays Junsu, a parent's dream with impeccable grades and impeccable manners. But in the first seventy-or-so episodes, the 1993-er only appeared for 1-2 minutes an episode, if at all, due to rather wooden acting that revealed his inexperience. But Taemin has improved his acting over time, leading to his first significant story arc, which finds Taemin/Junsu hot for tutor.

While Taemin/Junsu had previously revealed some evidence of his fancy for his personal tutor with lingering looks, he first begins making some progress on episode 84:

Somehow resisting the urge to start singing "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", Taemin/Junsu later finds out that his uncle is starting to date the tutor. The jealous student engages in some sabotage in episode 87:

and finally ends up going on a semi-date with his tutor, which would be cute if it wasn't so pedo. Considering the tutor's glazed eyes at the end of the following cut, this storyline might start leaning towards some illegal actions.

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2009-07-07T07:26:00.000-07:00

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2009-07-06T20:39:00.000-07:00

SHINee’s 2nd Consecutive Victory on SBS Inkigayo

2009-07-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

After last week's victory and their sixth-place finish on KBS Music Bank's 2PM-led K-chart, SHINee and SHINee World probably weren't expecting another victory on SBS Inkigayo. But, SBS's magic formula (nobody is really sure how SBS determines its victor) churned out another mutizen for SHINee, providing a most-likely final trophy for the "Juliette" promotions, as next week signals the beginning of the estrogen onslaught - SNSD, 2NE1, and 4minute.

Here's SHINee's victory/encore.

and their "Juliette" performance, courtesy of prot0980.

Almost inevitably, Jonghyun went straight to tears, though he didn't sob as hard as he did for their first "Juliette" victory a month ago at KBS Music Bank. Onew proceeds to thank every single member of SM Entertainment in his acceptance speech, including his sunbaes DBSK, Super Junior, and SNSD. He probably O-knew that this might be the last time SHINee takes the victory stage for a while, so the leader just wanted to make sure everybody got some thanks. Sorry Sorry for that cheesy pun.

source : allkpop
repost : keylock (almighty-key.blogspot.com)

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2009-07-04T08:18:00.000-07:00

~SHINee's calendar~

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~SHINee calendar~

5 july 2009

- [LIVE] SBS Inkigayo (410PM/0705)
- [FANSIGN] The 2nd Mini Album ROMEO (630PM/0705)
- [FANSIGN] The 2nd Mini Album ROMEO (830PM/0705)

credits : shineee.net/forums
repost : keylock (almighty-key.blogspot.com)

2009-07-04T06:16:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that the smiling angel and youngest member of SHINee not only can power dance his way into noonas' panties hearts but also piano his way into them. Taemin showed that not only does he have superb control of his body, but he also has great control of his nimble fingers as well. He did not hold back as he reached his fingers down, and fingered that piano to the tune of "River Flows in You". With this performance, Taemin's noona fans everywhere are probably feeling guilty for having inappropriate thoughts about romancing an underage boy. He could probably now introduce himself as "Hello! I'm SHINee's perfect jail bait, Taemin".

Under Their Umbrellas

2009-07-04T06:12:00.000-07:00

On a recent poll on bugs music charts, netizens were asked to choose the artist they would most like to share an umbrella with. The results are nowhere near surprising because SNSD's Jessica grabbed the number 1 spot with more than half of the votes. Some netizens even went so far as to state, "They want to give Jessica the umbrella, and get hit by the rain." Now that's love.

Happy Sunday's Lee Seung Gi got some of his own loving from netizens and nabbed the 2nd place position. Dara of 2NE1 rocked 3rd place, showing that even if she is part of a newbie girl group, they're a force to be reckoned with. 4th place was SHINee's maknae Taemin, 5th was taken by 2PM's Chansung, and last but not least was 4Minute rapper supreme Hyuna.

I know a lot of guys and gals wouldn't mind sharing their umbrellas with these stars, but what do you think? Who really should have gotten number 1?

source : allkpop.com
repost : keylock (almighty-key.blgospot.com)

Take A Peek Inside SHINee’s Man Bags

2009-07-03T05:23:00.001-07:00

We've seen inside girls' bags before, but now it's the boys' turn with SHINee doing it for High Cut magazine.

Out of all the bags, Key's bag looks most like a man bag but he later redeems himself by having the least girly contents. The winner of that award is none other then Taemin, but however I love that in his bag he has a beanie to cover his bright hair from the Juliette promotion. Wasn't such a good idea after all was it Taemin?

The Contents:
Taemin: pencil case, beanie, scripts from his tv shows and Michael Jackson DVD (nice touch)
Key: iPod touch, camera, mirror and a book
Onew: Beauty products, iPod Classic, book, picture from after the Music Bank win
Minho: Book for his ideas and an iPod
Jonghyun: Romeo CD, wallet and pouch with items to keep him occupied in waiting rooms.

Taemin playing the piano for Music Core

2009-07-03T05:16:00.000-07:00

SHINee's baby Taemin will be showing off his piano skills by playing famous pianist Yiruma's 'River Flows In You'!

On July 4th, Taemin plans on showing off his skills on MBC's Show! Music Core. He wanted to show his fans his true skills instead of just the acting that he did in his sitcom. On the 18th, his 16th (in the USA)/17th (in Korea) birthday, Taemin will also be stepping up to the plate as a piano performer by playing the piano version of 8eight's 'Goodbye My Love'. Despite his very busy schedule, he is finding time to practice hard in between his other activities. I personally love Yiruma, so I can't wait to see his Music Core performance.

{TRANS} SHINee's Interview with Japanese Magazine WPK., *updated with winkme's translation(070209)

2009-07-02T05:49:00.000-07:00

SHINee who pump up the Korean music scene are in the same company as their senior Tohoshinki and Super Junior. Their popularity is heating up in Japan and their first visit to Japan is successively decided. Although, it’s their first interview from a Japanese media, they feel nervous as same as the time they debuted. The new completed mini album is full of happiness and brightness.

Last year, 5 member group SHINee received many awards and they won the new artist’s award. SHINee was debuted on May last year, riding their spirits and now they will land to Japan.

This coming July 29, Japanese license new mini album [ROMEO] will be on sale in music stores. In addition, the long awaited first visit and event will be hold on August 10. Starting with this, we can see how they will be popular.

In such division, we came directly to Seoul to interview SHINee. They talked about their feelings for their love of music and their new song.

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Interviewer: Your 1st year anniversary is coming right? (Date of interview: May 20)
Jonghyun: Our first CD was released on May 23 last year while our first performance on TV was May 25. In Korea, the first TV appearance becomes a debut day. So our Debut Anniversary is May 25.

Interviewer: What are you planning to do on your 1st year anniversary?
Key: I would like to celebrate our anniversary in our apartment quietly with all the 5 members. Looking back this past year, I like to talk anything with the members.

Interviewer: Why would you like to celebrate quietly? You can celebrate grandly with others.
Jonghyun: We celebrate grandly with others too. But once we came back to our apartment, we will celebrate just the 5 of us. We also did that when each of us will celebrate birthdays too. In anniversary days, it’s important to talk with the members.
Key: Then 5 of us will take pictures and keep it as a remembrance.

Interviewer: When you think this past 1 year, what comes to your mind?
Onew: I can’t believe that 1 year is already passed (Laughs)
Key: It’s really fast. (Laughs)
Onew: It’s already wonderful that our dream was fulfilled and all of us received love and support. We even won new artists award, it’s really a dynamic year.
Minho: I experienced such things that I have never experienced before. I think it was a precious year for me.

Interviewer: By the way, what did you do before debut?
Taemin: Just before our debut, we practiced for our showcase. One thing that remains in my memory was we forgot the key of our apartment when we came back from practice. We didn’t know where we left the key so all of us did “paper-rock-scissors” and we find it. (Laughs)

Interviewer: Who lose at “Paper-Rock-Scissors’’
Taemin: Me and…..Who is it? I’m sure 2 people return and find it.
Jonghyun: It’s not me.
Key: Certainly that it’s not me.
Minho: Mmm…It’s not me either.
Onew: So, Is it me? I don’t remember lol (Laughs)
Jonghyun: By the way, until now 5 of us stay with the same apartment.

Interviewer: When I listen to SHINee’s songs, my heart will pound because of your beautiful harmonization. Is it because of the connection of you staying together?
Jonghyun: I think there’s a big connection to it. All of our characters are different but since we stay together, we deeply understand each other well. There’s a big influence in our vocal too.
Onew: Not just harmony but dancing influenced too. Now, I know what the members feel just looking through their eyes when they perform. I understand their personality.

Interviewer: I see. Well, what artists got influenced each of you?
Jonghyun: Our Tohoshinki and Super Junior Senpai (Sunbaes; seniors)
Onew: Same as me. I’m sure all of us shared and got influences by Tohoshinki and Super Junior Senpai.
Taemin: Also Michael Jackson, I really respect and look up to him. I admire him of having the power to excite the fans.

Interviewer: In your 1st Album “Love like Oxygen” has a sharp breaking voice that sounds like Michael Jackson.
Taemin: Yes it is. It’s a reference and I hear many times so it influenced me.
Minho: I usually listen to Justin Timberlake and Usher. While I respect to Tohoshinki and Super Junior senpais.
Key: I don’t care with the genres. I listen to JPOP, KPOP and Western Music.

Interviewer: What JPOP artists you listen to?
Key: Yui, Koda Kumi, Hamasaki Ayumi, B’z, Amuro Namie and a lot more!

Interviewer: Where do you find such information?
Key: I check the Hit Charts in the internet.

Interviewer: In a certain meaning, you will stand in the same field with JPOP artists someday, right. Because it’s your first time to release a Japanese license album.
Jonghyun: Yes. I’m excited to know now what kind of reactions we receive when we release our latest mini album “Romeo”

Interviewer: So, can you introduce to us about “Romeo”Jonghyun: The mini album includes 6 songs. If you listen to the 6 songs, it’s like a story. In order to flow the songs well, we arrange it in rows. You can enjoy listening to the 6 songs….what?
Onew: You said the same thing again. (Laughs)
Key: Today’s Jonghyun feels strange isn’t it? He’s expression is different when he speaks. (Laughs)
Minho: Um. There’s something hard. (Laughs)
Jonghyun: Even myself I feel strange. Somehow I feel nervous. (Laughs)

Interviewer: Why?
Jonghyun: Actually, It’s our first time to have a real interview from a Japanese media. That’s why I feel nervous. (Laughs)

Interviewer: I see (Laughs), so what’s the mini album about?
Jonghyun: It contains 6 songs. In those 6 songs, it’s like a story…I say the same thing again (Laughs)
Onew: (Laughs) our album title is called “Romeo”. Our Lead Song from the album is “Juliette”. The theme is entirely Romeo and Juliette.
Taemin: Like the feeling of 21st Century Romeo and Juliette.
Onew: I think it’s interesting if you listen to the lyrics of the album. Feeling of Tremulous excitement of First love, confession and good-bye are expanding out in the songs.
Interview: The songwriter of the lead song “Juliette” is by?!...
Jonghyun: Yes, It’s me. (Laughs) It’s my first time writing lyrics.

Interviewer: The lyric is really passionate.
Jonghyun: Thank you. I wanted to write about love story. I made the lyrics passionately, beautifully and romantically. I get the motive from the story who everyone knows, “Romeo and Juliette” I wrote the lyrics while watching the movie too.

Interviewer: Leonardo Di Caprio?
Jonghyun: No, The older one. The one where Olivia Hussey played as Juliette.

Interviewer: Practically, like this lyric, are you passionate when you are in love?
Jonghyun: What? Me? You’re asking if I’m a passionate when I fall in love.

Interviewer: Yes, what do you think?
Jonghyun: No, No, No. But I wanted to. (Laughs)

Interviewer: How about the 4 of you? What do you think when you sing “Juliette”Minho: I think it’s suitable in the theme of the album so really like it.
Taemin: I think there’s a sense since Jonghyun hyung is the songwriter itself.
Onew: Yes, Jonghyun wrote the lyrics so I understand the reason and the emotion of the song.

Interviewer: In the song “I will dedicate your soul” has a very impact phrase.
Onew: I agree. I think it’s the heart of the song. The expression of purity yet romantic love in this song is strong. I also love this phrase a lot.
Key: When I saw the lyrics for the first time, I told that that “What a poetic he is”

Interviewer: Jonghyun, Did you ever give your soul to a woman?
Jonghyun: Eh…..No…..This room feels hot isn’t it? (Laughs)

Interview: Don’t cheat okay (Laughs)
Jonghyun: Ahahahaha (Laughs)
Onew: The lyric of the atmosphere sounds classic but at the same time its trendy urban with a dance tune. Please enjoy also our conflicting image.

Interviewer: By the way, In August 10, you will have your first event in Japan. Can we hear your enthusiasm?
Jonghyun: It’s my first time to meet Japanese fans so I’m very excited. All of us didn’t visit Japan except Minho.
Minho: I went once in Japan when I was a child. This time, I’m really happy that all 5 of us are coming, as SHINee.
Onew: We’re exited but worry at the same time. I don’t know what they think and react to our music.
Taemin: But we will absolutely be successful!

Interviewer: At last, Could you tell me the reason why you wanted to become a singer?
Jonghyun: Music is like my own story. That’s why I’m doing this.
Taemin: Music and dancing is one of the parts of my body.
Key: If I want to sing, I sing, if I want to dance, I dance.
Minho: Music is like when you feel sad, it will bring you power. It will give you two times joy if you’re happy. That’s why I chose music as my career.
Onew: Because I love music. I think music is the best. I can’t imagine life without music.
Translation Credits: winkme
Credit: SHINee Forums
Repost : keylock (almighty-key.blogspot.com)

SHINEE'S FIRST PHOTOBOOK TO BE RELEASED ON JULY 15TH

2009-07-02T05:27:00.000-07:00

Contemporary band SHINee, who've been become popular with 'Juliette' will release a photobook

From the 2nd to the 14th, preorders of the photobook will be available on Kyobobook, Yes24, Interpark, UFO Town & website, and Offline Hottracks Store. It is planned to be released on the 15th.

This photobook was prepared so that it will not only include music performances, but will also have SHINee showing their various charms and them taking the lead in fashion. In order to really express their attractiveness, SHINee traveled to the vast, natural sceneries of New Zealand. They worked for one week without any time for breaks. In these pictures, you can feel SHINee's various images from innocence to coolness to sheek city men.

This simple photobook is expected to be a popular "it item" for SHINee fans.

Source: omonatheydidnt @ LJ
Credit: SHINee Forums (do not change this)
Source Finder: pankeiko
repost : keylock (almighty-key.blogspot.com)
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isn't this wonderful?! i can't wait for the release datee!
i bet they're going to be some pretty awesome picturees! *-*
and this means more NZ photos!
july 15th seems sooo far away...u.u

Weekly Music Chart 2009 June week 4

2009-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

1. (+1) V.O.S - 큰일이다 (Big Trouble) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 906
Genre: R&B Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Kang Eun Kyung
Album: V.O.S Vol. 3.5 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: R&B trio V.O.S score their first No. 1 song on our chart with "Big Trouble", running away from the competition to gain the top spot. V.O.S came close to hitting No. 1 previously with "Everyday Everyday" and "Beautiful Life". They finally did it this time.This song was composed by Korea’s best hit-maker, Cho Young Soo, and penned by Kang Eun Kyung. The lyrics are to bring tears to listeners’ eyes. The song is about a one-sided love and the distress and uneasiness one feels when not being able to confess one’s feelings.

2. (+1) SHINee - 줄리엣 (Juliette)
Score: 829
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Remee, Jay, Sean / Lyrics: Kim Jong Hyun
Album: SHINee 2nd mini-album "Romeo" Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: SHINee, last year's top new boyband, are back with their 2nd mini-album. Their latest single "Juliette" moves up one more spot to No. 2 this week. "Juliette" is an urban dance number from the creators of BoA's Eat You Up, Dong Bang Shin Ki's Mirotic, and SHINee's own Love Like Oxygen. The song samples from Corbin Bleu's Deal With It, and its romantic lyrics are written by member Jong Hyun, who is making his songwriting debut. (credits to ~S2~)

3. (-2) Super Junior - 너라고 (It's You)
Score: 799
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Super Junior Vol. 3 Version C Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: After 3 weeks at the top, Super Junior drops back to No. 3 with "It's You". They are the first artistes in 2009 to have two No. 1 songs. "It's You" is coming from the newly released C version of their 3rd album, which has 4 new songs, including this title track. It's written by E-Tribe, who also wrote SNSD's "Gee" earlier this year. Unlike "Sorry Sorry", "It's You" is mellow and more pop-oriented.

4. (--) See Ya, Davichi, and Ji-Yeon (T-Ara) - 여성시대 (Women's Generation)
Score: 773
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: K. Smith
Album: See Ya, Davichi & T-ara digital single "Women's Generation" Track 1
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This exciting, trot-style song with light rhythms is about standing up and being strong even after falling down in a tough world. The impressive music video shows off the members' fresh vocals and their cute, vivacious dance moves. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

5. (--) 2NE1 - Fire
Score: 729
Genre: Hip-hop / R&B / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Teddy
Album: 2NE1 digital single "Fire" Track 1
Watch: MV (Space Version) MV (Street Version) Live Performance
Comment: This fast hip-hop song is the representative track for 2NE1's debut single album. It was produced by former 1TYM member Teddy and features a reggae feel with an African vibe led by percussion instruments. This girl group presents music that's distinctive from other girl groups, showing off each member's talented vocals and her intense sides. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

6. (+11) Outsider - 외톨이 (Loner)
Score: 708
Genre: Hip-hop

Music: Big Boy, MC Sniper / Lyrics: Outsider
Album: Outsider Vol. 2 Track 5 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Quietly moving into the top 6 is hip-hop sensation Outsider's "Loner". This song with a good rhythm is written by Big Boy and MC Sniper. No wonder the style is very reminiscent of MC Sniper's. Outsider is known as Korea's fastest rapper, and he proves it in this song. It features a 14-member orchestra, which is very unique for a hip-hop song. "Loner" could be the most surprising hit song in 2009, as it is already ranked high on many music charts in Korea and this week reached No. 1 on Hanteo's album sales chart.

7. (-1) Koyote - 넌센스 (Nonsense)
Score: 707
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Do Hoon + Kim Se Jin
Album: Koyote Vol. 10 Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Koyote, one of k-pop's signature pop dance groups, return with their 10th album minus Kim Jong Min, who could not participate as he is in military service. It's been three years since their last album. The title track "Nonsense" is at No. 7 this week. It was composed by hit-makers Kim Do Hun and Kim Sejin. This dance track has 80s-style house rhythms and incorporates trendy synthesizer sounds.

8. (+1) Chae Yeon - 흔들려 (Shake)
Score: 563
Genre: Pop / Dance

Music + Lyrics: Kim Chang Hwan
Album: Chae Yeon mini-album "Shake" Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Sexy diva Chae Yeon moves up one more spot to No. 8 this week with "Shake". DJ Koo of Clon also offered 2 re-mixed versions of this song. While Chae Yeon was on hiatus from music between her last album and now, many female singles with similar styles to hers have emerged. Now Chae Yeon is out to re-capture her fans once again. The timing of this release is good as we are getting into summer and dance hits always do well in this season.

9. (-2) SG Wannabe (feat. Yurisangja Baek Seung Hwa) - 사랑해 (I Love You)
Score: 523
Genre: Folk Ballad

Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min
Album: SG Wannabe Vol. 6 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the representative track for SG Wannabe's 6th album "Gift From SG WANNABE". Composer Cho Young-soo, who has long produced the group's tracks, produced this Simon & Garfunkel-style song, which features beautiful harmonies. The music video tells a sad love story between actor Baek Jong-min and Jiyeon, a new member of SeeYa. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)

10. (-2) Lee Seung Chul - 손톱이 빠져서 (My Nails Came Off)
Score: 507
Genre: Rock Ballad

Music + Lyrics: Jun Hae Sung
Album: Lee Seung Chul Vol. 10 Track 1 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Veteran Lee Seung Chul drops two spot to No. 10 this week with "My Nails Came Off". The song comes from his 10th album titled Mutopia. The word Mutopia mixes the two words “music” and “utopia” together to show fans the journey music has taken him throughout his life. This song is composed by Jun Hae Sung, who also wrote the song “Long Day”. The song has a rock style and Lee Seung Chul's trademark sincere vocals.

Predebut Key

2009-06-30T18:24:00.000-07:00

SNSD’s Full Mini Album “Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)” Released

2009-06-30T18:18:00.001-07:00

Track 6: “One Year Later” with Jassica Jessica and Onew

SHINee Wins Mutizen at Inkigayo

2009-06-30T18:15:00.000-07:00

Shining brightly despite their leader's difficult week, teenage quintet SHINee won their first Mutizen for "Juliette" on SBS Inkigayo. It appears that Inkigayo's formula allows for late bloomers, as this song and 2NE1's "Fire" were released over a month before they started winning Mutizens on the Sunday music show.

Here's their victory...

and their "Juliette" performance, courtesy of CodeMonmonSeason3

Like good little dongsaengs, the first thing SHINee did after the victory announcement was bow to their SM noonas SNSD (who were not up for the award; just in case you were wondering). Onew then thanks SHINee's various mentors with a huge smile (nothing wipes away exhaustion like a good ol' victory), but of course, in typical Onew Sangtae fashion, his voice ends up cracking five octaves. Stick to this funny sangtae, Onew, and you'll simply make your manager frown instead of having him carry you off stage. Boys' Generation member Key, however, ends up stirring the pot a little by yelling "song for my So Nyeo Shi Dae" in the encore. While I'm sure it was just a fun display of respect, stating that Girls' Generation are the "Juliette"s to your Romeo might not be the best way to keep one's anti-count low.

source : allkpop.com
repost : keylock (almighty-key.blogspot.com)

SHINee Homage to Michael Jackson

2009-06-27T06:19:00.001-07:00

Over the course of their short careers, SHINee has often discussed and displayed their admiration for the late Michael Jackson. Whether as Taemin's dance inspiration, Jonghyun's singing inspiration, or as Onew's entire inspiration, it's clear that the King of Pop has played a vital role in these teenagers' careers. So, as a small ode to Michael, the boys performed a short dance cover of his song "Heartbreaker" for their intro on MBC Music Core

After looking rather fly in their formal garb and showcasing some signature MJ moves, the boys take the "Juliette" stage in... tie-dye explosion. I guess Michael Jackson did reign during the tie-dye filled 80s, so it kind of works out. Unfortunately, it seems that Music Core's producers tried to give viewers seizures with blinding lights and dizzying camera angles, ruining the rather cool-looking set. Their cameras' capture of the SHINee rotating pentagon during the song's bridge was rather novel though, so it wasn't all sickening.

Speaking of sickening, it seems Onew has recovered from yesterday's ordeal, though SHINee's leader still looks a bit tired. The exhausting pop-star schedule and recent ankle/tooth injuries were probably larger factors of his fainting than the falling of the structure itself, with the chaos from the debacle simply acting as a trigger for his sensory overload. Fellow pop stars 2PM revealed in a recent interview that the typical amount of sleep during promotions are around 3-4 hours. Considering all of the singing, dancing, and running around from recording to recording that K-pop stars do, it's no surprise that stars like Onew, SS501's Hyun Joong, and Lee Hyori are being hospitalized. But, Korea's work-'til-you-drop culture doesn't appear to be going away any time soon, so fans can only sit and hope that their stars are being kept in good health.

source : allkpop

KBS Music Bank Accident Much More Severe Than First Reported

2009-06-27T06:15:00.000-07:00

Initial news reports over the collapse of KBS Music Bank's lighting structure and SHINee leader Onew's subsequent fainting understated the chaos and severity of the whole debacle. Netizens are suspecting that KBS is trying to keep their endangerment of our favorite pop stars on the down low, but in the Internet era, constricting information on a public event is a near-impossibility. Fancams which show the extent of the accident are starting to pop up, with fans of all groups appalled at the music show's lack of care for their dangerously large equipment.

The video depicts that the equipment did in fact fall all the way to ground level, possibly endangering both staff and our favorite stars. We can see that the performers were directly involved in the incident by the photo above (one can spot Super Junior's Yesung and Sungmin, amongst others), and in the videos below.

Notes from the videos:
[0:30 bottom video] We can see Onew limping around in the encore due to his injured ankle from the "Juliette" performance.
[1:00 top] [1:08 bottom] Though we cannot see the light falling directly, we can infer that the light fixture began to fall somewhere around here, from the fans' screams and the flurry of pop stars running from the light.
[1:31 top] [1:28 bottom] We catch a glimpse of staff holding up the perilously unstable light fixture.
[1:31 bottom] Onew is clearly woozy, leaning lifelessly on his manager. Netizens are suspecting that his injured ankle, the screaming fans, the chaos of the falling structure, and the overall overworked schedule of a K-pop star all contributed to his fainting.
[2:20 bottom] SHINee's manager carries the fainted Onew off the stage.

Fortunately, other than Onew (who is stable and resting), nobody was hospitalized. But the potential danger from a falling light structure, coupled with KBS's immediate attempt to cover up the entire incident, is very disconcerting for all K-pop fans. Hopefully this near-disaster serves as a wake-up call to music shows and music companies, who should ensure the safety of their staff and stars.

source : allkpop.com

SHINee is H.O.T, Onew Hospitalized

2009-06-27T06:12:00.001-07:00

First things first: Onew is fine. At Music Bank's finale, with all of the performers gathered on stage for SNSD's victory, the structure holding up the lights became loose (you can see people holding it up in this fan-taken picture), and one of the light fixtures fell right towards the unsuspecting Onew. Luckily, his Super Junior sunbaes Siwon and Kyuhyun prevented the fixture from hitting him, but the shock of the whole ordeal caused SHINee's leader to faint. He was carried backstage, and due to signs of psychological distress, was taken to the hospital.

[Update 12:05 EST] Fancam of Onew being carried backstage

While the video looks frightening, SM Entertainment has released a statement saying that Onew is now stable will be resting for the time being. Onew's famous sangtae (condition), while often churning out amusing moments, is really starting to pose a danger to the young man. This incident, coupled with his earlier tooth-breaking accident, is displaying a slightly disturbing trend for SHINee World. The weirdest part of the Onew Condition is that many of his strange moments are not even his fault - they just sort of happen. Hopefully physics will be kinder to the leader in the future.

Speaking of the future, SHINee performed a cover of H.O.T.'s 1997 hit "We Are The Future" for Music Bank's mid-year celebration:

And for some more Onew Sangtae, check out 0:28 of their otherwise solid "Juliette" performance:

The slip is probably due to the rain at the end of 2NE1's Umbrella stage. Music Bank's stage must have some kind of grudge against the SHINee leader. Key also serves up some SM Family love at 2:17.

And just because SHINee's dance machine Taemin has stated numerous times that his inspiration was the late Michael Jackson, here's a small SHINee ode to the King of Pop:

Boys Generation Does "Gee"

2009-06-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Move over Wonder Boys - you're so last year, it's Boy's Generation's time to shine.

There is nothing better on a Friday night to wake you up than a slightly homosexual performance of "Gee" by nine boys in colored skinnys. With members from 2PM, 2AM, SHINee, and Super Junior the boys had enough talent to pull of a successful performance of "Gee". To top things off as soon as the boys had fun being females for 3 minutes SNSD came out and showed them the real way the song should be sung.

They have definitely out done last years Wonder Boys, which to me can simply be described as a train wreck.

RIP Michael Jackson, You Will Be Missed...

2009-06-26T03:18:00.000-07:00

Today it was reported that Michael Jackson (aka THE KING OF POP) suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away. Paramedics arrived at Jackson's home just too late and by the time they arrived, Jackson had no pulse. At the hospital they tried to resuscitate Jackson but had no luck.

Okay, I know that some of you idiots are sitting there and thinking, "What does Michael Jackson have to do with K-pop?" Michael Jackson may have never started a career in K-pop but it is certainly safe to say that he has had a major influence on pop today, and especially so in K-pop.

Don't believe me? There are tons of videos out there of K-pop celebs doing renditions of Jackson's dances and songs and here are just five of them:

U-know Yunho

Super Junior-H

Variuos Artists

Rain and Jewelery

2PM's Junsu

SHINee's Taemin

But of course no one does Michael like Michael himself so here are some of Michael Jackson's performances in Seoul.

Two of the other writers wanted to put their two cents in as well:

RIP, Mr. Jackson.
- Rita (aegeantales)

I was literally brought up around Michael Jackson, even though his reign was years before my time. My brother used to imitate him at every single family function: hat, gloves and everything. I own all of his CD's, and in my house, we have a huge, framed photo of him hanging on the wall--the man had hugely impacted us. He inspired so many people in their musical careers with his music and his dancing, and even though he sang in English, somehow he managed to speak to the world. Even Rain, who couldn't understand English at the time (and still can't really now lol), has pinned Michael Jackson as his idol for what got him into music.

Even though he's gone, he surely will never be forgotten. His music has touched people all over this globe and we all will never look at a white glove the same ever again.

Rest In Peace,
Liz (The_Lost_City)

Goodbye Michael Jackson and may you rest in peace always and forever.

source : allkpop.com

SHINee’s Onew Gets Clotheslined… Literally

2009-06-26T03:15:00.001-07:00

Onew, leader of sparkling SM quintet SHINee, is famous among fans for his "Onew Condition" ("Onew Sangtae" in Korean). Whether he's walking off stage in the wrong direction, biting it on Star King, or spouting out random noises on radio shows, Onew seems to have this combination of clumsy and dorky that gives him his trademark condition.

While this condition sometimes leads to unfortunate accidents, it can also lead to hilarity, as seen in SHINee's recent High-Five fan event. At 1:20 in the video, Onew is confidently striding towards the fans, when he gets clotheslined by - you guessed it - a clothesline.

Oh Onew. That's not even the lone example of the Onew Condition in that clip, as observant fans have noticed his multiple failure at properly high-fiving the fan at 0:20. The video also features Minho punking Jonghyun with the classic high-five whiff, only for Jonghyun to turn around and trick maknae Taemin with the same move. Taemin's reaction to his hyung's deception is priceless in its high dose of deadpan.

Another Onew-related video has recently popped up on the web, depicting the leader in his predebut days at SM Academy:

While you can definitely tell that the giggly, chubby-cheeked teen in the video is Onew, the guy has definitely shed that baby fat, as we can see in recent radio show pictures:

Credit as tagged

Could SHINee's dorky leader be transforming into... a hottie? Not without some bicep curls, but who knows? SHINee, known as Korea's dongsaengs, may be starting to grow up.

[Music Bank Extravaganza] 2PM + 2AM + Super Junior + SHINee to join forces on Music Bank? And More!

2009-06-26T03:13:00.001-07:00

Girls' Generation / SNSD's highly anticipated return isn't the only thing stirring up interest on the upcoming mid-year June 26th Music Bank extravaganza. Members from the boy groups 2PM, 2AM, Super Junior, and SHINee will come together as Boys Generation and perform "Gee."

So far, the rumored boys will be, From Super Junior: Yesung, Shindong, and Sungmin. From 2PM: Jaebeom, Nichkhun, and Taecyeon. From 2AM: Jo Kwon. No word on which SHINee boys will be included to finish the 9 member lineup.

That's not the only big news for this Music Bank extravaganza, SHINee and Girls' Generation will pay homage to former SM Entertainment groups H.O.T. and S.E.S. by performing one of their old songs, while 2PM will do the same performing a song by former JYP Entertainment group G.o.d. Popular rookie group 2NE1 will also do a cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella."

This mid-year Music Bank looks like its going to be an awesome show, I Can't wait for it! Thanks to Britney Cot for the tip!

SHINee on Pops In Seoul

2009-06-23T07:25:00.000-07:00

Part one :

Part two :

Part three :

Part four :

On Hollywood Bowl 2009

photos

2009-06-23T06:57:00.001-07:00

SNSD’s Jessica and SHINee’s Onew Get Together One Year Later

2009-06-23T06:53:00.000-07:00

On Girls Generation / SNSD’s 2nd mini album, “Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)”, there's a track called “One Year Later” which has been said to be a duet between SNSD’s vocalist Jessica and SHINee’s leader, Onew.

Both are known for their powerful vocals but the question is, will the two voices blend together well? I’m sure it will because if it didn’t this duet with the two probably wouldn’t exist.

The full mini album will be out on the 25th so be sure to check out the duet by buying the mini album.

And in other news, the male voice in "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" actually isn't Micky Yoochun of DBSK/TVXQ (very busy in Japan), but its is Yoo Youngjin, whom apparently is an SM Entertainment producer who's voice also featured in SHINee's "SHINee World".

2009-06-22T06:55:00.000-07:00

SHINee Babysits To Save Energy

2009-06-22T06:51:00.000-07:00

Cute Romeos, SHINee, are saving energy once more! This time, they have become nursery school teachers!

From SBS Inkigayo’s Save Energy Save Earth campaign, SHINee went a nursery and played with the children for a whole day. It was adorable to say the least.

Key was in charge of storytelling and seeing Taemin and Jonghyun more concentrated than the kids were cute! Onew was in charge of snacks, playing the piano and singing for the kids. Taemin and Jonghyun just played around with the kids. On the other hand, Minho took little girls to the girls bathroom to… wash their hands!

Stop thinking that way!

Anyways, check out the adorable clip below! Cr. shineeholic.

cute photos

2009-06-21T06:49:00.001-07:00

SHINee Reclaims K-Chart on Music Bank

2009-06-21T06:27:00.000-07:00

Seeing SHINee coming in 4th last week on the K-Chart on KBS2TV's Music Bank shocked SHINee's noonas all over the world. After making a triumphant return on 5th June and claiming K-Chart, it looked to be more of the same the following week. But they were out of the running last week, leaving Super Junior, Davichi, SeeYa, Ji Yeon and 2PM to fight it out, which the latter won. But the smiles returned on SHINee's faces and their noonas as they reclaimed their position at the top of the K-Chart on the 19th June episode of Music Bank. SHINee's 2nd K-Chart win in 3 weeks.

SHINee faced V.O.S and their seniors, Super Junior (not present tonight as they are performing at the Asia Pacific Super Model Competition) in the running for No.1 on the K-Chart this week and eventually came away the winner with a commanding total of 10,511 points. The SM boys have certainly rebounded strongly from their loss last week and they will be hoping for more of the same next week for their 3rd K-Chart win.

Look at Key jumping up and down when the winner was announced.

Juliette performance.

credits : allkpop.com

Save energy save earth part 2

2009-06-18T01:34:00.000-07:00

Having already contributed their own take on the "Energy Song", SHINee unveiled a cute little MV on SBS Inkigayo for the generic version of the theme for the "Save Energy, Save Earth" campaign.

The filming for the MV took place soon after Onew's accident, explaining his absence from the adorableness. Luckily, maknae Taemin made up for Onew's absence in spades, being impossibly cute in his policing of his hyungs' wasteful activities with Misty-from-Pokemon-esque bonks to the head. I tried throwing a soda can to the ground in an attempt to attract Taemin, but he didn't come. Damn false advertising.

The MV also features Minho's S-line

and Jonghyun being about as manly as you can get:

The teenage quintet also performed their single "Juliette" on SBS Inkigayo, in outfits that were shockingly normal. Normal for K-Pop, anyway.
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source : allkpop.com
repost : yunri (almighty-key.bloogspot.com)

Baby Key

2009-06-16T23:44:00.001-07:00

Who doesn't love looking at baby pictures of our favorite idols? Here are pictures of Key from SHINee when he was just a tiny little baby! He actually looks exactly the same, but with a little more fat all around, but that just makes him that much cuter. What a cutie! Just replace the hair, and you have a miniature, chubby, more adorable version of today's already cute Key (it's still difficult for me to call this 17 year old "hot").

Just replace the hair!

I guess his cuteness just keeps growing as he gets older!

new PHOTOS~~~!!!!

2009-06-16T19:05:00.000-07:00

If you were lovers with a SHINee member…

2009-06-16T06:14:00.000-07:00

you just might be the luckiest yet the most hated girl… or boy in the world.

5 member idol group, SHINee were on KBS CoolFM ‘Maybee’s Volume Up’ Radio where they honestly spoke out their opinions when asked questions of different scenarios of ‘If you had a girlfriend…?’

First off, DJ Maybee questioned leader Onew, “When your girlfriend is upset, how would you cheer her up?” He answered saying “I will play/sing her a song and make her feel better.” Aw, how sweet. I wish my ex-boyfriends did that for me. And Onew even sang “Tears are Dropping” by K.Will on the radio.

Next up, Jonghyun was asked, “How do you feel about girlfriends older than you?” Then my lovely Jonghyun answered, “I don’t’ think age should be a variable in love” and even added, “Same zodiac signs are okay, too.” *Jaw drops* Jonghyun, did ‘Nuna Is So Pretty’ get to your head or something? You would go out with someone 12 years older than you? Well, what about someone three years younger than you *wink*? With his answer, the nuna staff members at the radio station went all giddy.

Now Key was asked, “What would you do if your girlfriend came out to meet you and dressed in an outfit a fashion terrorist would wear?” And to the question, Key answered, “I’ll go shopping with her and buy everything for her.” Hm, don’t spoil your girlfriend Key; she’s probably already spoiled at the fact she’s going out with an idol.

Then hottie Minho gave off a manly aura with his answer to the question, “What would you do if your found out your girlfriend and friend were contacting each other?” Minho answered, “I’ll tell her to stop because she has me.”

Then youngest Taemin was questioned, “What would you do if your parents were against your girlfriend?” Well, Taemin is the baby so he replied; “I would persuade them by acting cute and nagging.”

credits : allkpop.com
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SHINee - juliette dance version

2009-06-11T06:57:00.000-07:00

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What does SHINee do in their bedrooms?

2009-06-10T06:30:00.000-07:00

For all you fans fantasizing about where SHINee eats, chills, showers, and sleeps at night, today's your lucky day because SHINee has released pictures of the inside of their home. It's surprisingly clean for a house consisting of 5 teenager boys, but the term "boys" is said quite loosely since I haven't seen the manly side of SHINee yet. Then again, most of these boys are too young and haven't even reached puberty, so their manhood will have to wait.

Anyways, these boys seem very organized, and their love for their fans are visible by their collection of presents from the fans. Besides the gifts from fans, everything else in the house is quite typical of teenager boys, from games to comic books. Inside their abnormally pretty faces and skinny bodies, there must be typical kids wanting to rebel and do what boys do best.
kitchen

their shoes~ >.<

Idols loves bananas milk

5 boys in one room. Every girl's dream.

It's okay. It's quite normal for boys to camwhore in Korea.

Fanart and their comic books

Onew and Minho playing games

Jonghyun and Key in the front of the computer. What are they doing?

SHINee's POWER!

Fan love

credits : allkpop.com
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SHINee on inkigayo 7th June

2009-06-08T04:56:00.001-07:00

Appearing on SBS Inkigayo to cap off the first week of a comeback filled with tears of joy, SHINee performed a minute from "Talk to You" off of their mini-album Romeo as well as their single, "Juliette". The teenagers also did a short interview.

Nice rap-battle interaction, Key & Minho. Many non-worship-blindingly SHINee fans can't help but wonder what might have been if a song like this was chosen as the first single. While it might not instantly sway your hips like "Noona is so Pretty (Replay)" did, "Talk to You" sounds like a natural evolution from the fresh R&B-ish sound SHINee displayed in their first album. Their clothes also look like something human teenagers could wear, which left many viewers totally unprepared for the "Juliette" outfits' visual assault (scroll down and you'll see). Unfortunately to many, SM chose a remake from a High School Musical alum and Key's outfit. Boooooradley. Considering the lack of originality rampant in K-Pop these days, I wouldn't even care if SM chose a remake for SHINee's single if they had just chosen a quality track, as opposed to a song that screams "I'm too catchy, you must like me eventually." While native Koreans, who don't know Corbin Bleu from corned beef stew, eat "Juliette" right up (just as they did with fellow SM catchilicious tracks "Gee" and "Sorry Sorry"), international fans are left wanting more.

In particular, American fans 5000+ miles away (the majority of our readership) just don't really matter much to Korean companies, since most of the albums are sold in Asia (admit it fellow downloaders), most of the concerts are in Asia, and most of the merchandise is sold in Asia. SM can buy all of the American songs they want, have someone Korean lyrics for them (kudos to Jonghyun), rake in the money, and not have a care in the world. Considering how much easier it is to just get a pre-made catchy song than it is to make it yourself, many Korean companies probably don't care if their groups had zero American fans (though that would never happen, so why stop if you get the money?). End rant.

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SHINee on MBC Music Core

2009-06-06T19:12:00.000-07:00

SHINee performed "Juliette" with some rather unique outfits for MBC Music Core's rather unique stage

Unlike yesterday's Music Bank performance, in which the group had hand mics, SHINee wore headsets so fans could finally see the song's choreography in all it's glory, volleyball-bumping included. Music Core does not have a winner, so the Suju-SHINee SM-Family friendly rivalry will have to wait until Inkigayo, where YG Entertainment's 2NE1 will join the fray. Jonghyun is probably happy that Music Core has no winner, because if SHINee had won again, he might have ruined his tear ducts permanently by sobbing as he did for yesterday's win:

i know you wrote the lyrics for "Juliette" and that the victory represents a big step in your own music career, but there are some limits to public emotion Jonghyun! I wonder what would happen if SHINee ever won MKMF Artist of the Year. Would Jonghyun's head just explode? In other notes from the stage, Key thankfully redyed his hair from that haystack-blond he sported at Music bank, so noonas can once again make him the key to their chastity belts. Maknae Taemin is also looking way more mature than when he first debuted a year ago, and is starting to stir even more pedo thoughts from his noona fans with sequences of this ilk:

source : allkpop.com
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SHINee - romeo

2009-06-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

SHINee - Romeo

2009-05-16T06:20:00.000-07:00

Here's the new upcoming SHINee's single.. The title is Romeo~ they looks so weird, i dont know whats the mean T,T

photos

2009-04-30T06:30:00.000-07:00

looks!!! my sweety honey baby!! auww >.<
and the latest one ! . !

샤이니 SHINEE

2009-04-29T06:57:00.000-07:00

SHINEE is a contemporary band compried of 5 middle school and high school students between 14-18 years old, Jong Hyun, Min Ho, Tae Min, O New, and Key.
Contemporary band represents the team that suggests and leads the trend that suits the current world in all areas including mysics, dance, and fashion, and like the title, contemporary band, SHINEE will present their unique and trendy music while keeping contemporary images in dance and fashion.
Also, the name of the group, SHINEE, is a coined word composed by adding the noun suffix, "ee', to the word 'Shine' and it is interpreted as the person who receives the light' or in other words, the person in the limelight, and it also harbors the great ambition of SHINEE to mesmerize a number of music fans across ages and borders with a wide variety of music.

ONEW
Stage name: Onew (온유 or 温流)
Birth name: Lee Jinki (이진기)
Birth date: December 14, 1989 (1989-12-14)
Position: Sub vocal, Leader

JONGHYUN
Stage name: Jonghyun (종현 or 鐘鉉)
Birth name: Kim Jonghyun (김종현)
Birth date: April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08)
Position: Lead vocal

TAEMIN
Stage name: Taemin (태민 or 泰民)
Birth name: Lee Taemin (이태민)
Birth date: July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18)
Position: Sub vocal, lead dancer

MINHO
Stage name: Minho (민호 or 珉豪)
Birth name: Choi Minho ((최민호)
Birth date: December 9, 1991 (1991-12-09)
Position: Rap and sub vocal

KEY
Stage name: Key (키)
Birth name: Kim Kibum (김기범)
Birth date: September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23)
Position: Rap and sub vocal