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| Onew 온유 |
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| Birth name | Lee Jinki |
| Born | December 14, 1989 Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B, pop, dance-pop |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer, host, actor, songwriter |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | SM Entertainment EMI Music Japan [1] |
| Associated acts | Shinee, SM Town |
| Stage name Onew | |
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| Hangul | 온유 |
| Hanja | 温流 |
| Revised Romanization | On Yu |
| McCune–Reischauer | On Yu |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 이진기 |
| Hanja | 李珍基 |
| Revised Romanization | I Jin Gi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Jin Ki or Yi Chin Ki |
Lee Jinki (Hangul: 이진기; born December 14, 1989), better known by his stage name Onew (Hangul: 온유; Hanja: 温流), is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, songwriter, host and actor. Debuting in 2008 as the leader of K-pop quintet boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment, he has since branched out into musicals and MC-ing.
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[edit] Career
Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting.[2]
[edit] Shinee
Onew is the leader of the K-Pop group Shinee. His stage name 'Onew' denotes to his soft voice. After training for two years, he became the leader of Shinee, who debuted in 2008 with the song "Noonan Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)". Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea and one studio album in Japan. They were all commercial successes. He wrote the song "Your Name" for Shinee's Lucifer album.
[edit] Other activities
The singer contributed to singles for Lee Hyeon-ji (for "Vanilla Love Part 2") and Girls' Generation member Jessica for the song "One Year Later" in the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album.[3]
Onew also starred in various musicals starting in 2010, debuting in the musical Hyeongjeneun Yonggamhaetda (형제는 용감했다, "Brothers were Brave") alongside singer Lee Ji-Hoon.[4] He then starred in the Korean production of Rock of Ages playing the lead role, Drew.[5]
In addition to music, Onew became an MC on two programs — KBS's Yahaengsung[6] and MBC's Show! Music Core.[7]
Onew has also started becoming a fixed panel regular in new — SBS's Show Dalgona[8]
Recently, he has also showcased his acting skills via television having a cameo role as a clumsy doctor in the drama Dr. Champ. He appeared in the drama's final episode.[9]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2010 | Dr. Champ | A Clumsy Doctor (cameo) | SBS |
| 2010 | Athena: Goddess of War | Himself (cameo) | SBS |
| 2010 | Oh My School | Himself (guest, episode 14) |
[edit] Musical theaters
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2010 | Brothers Were Brave | Joo-Bong |
| 2010 | Rock of Ages | Drew |
[edit] MC programs
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
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| 2010 | The 8th Koream Film Awards | Red Carpet Host | MBC |
| 2011 | Yahaengsung | Co-Host | KBS |
| 2010-2011 | Show! Music Core | Co-Hosted with Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon | MBC |
[edit] Trivia
- Onew's nicknames are Leader Onew due to being the leader of Shinee and Tofu Onew because he says he is square like tofu.
- Onew's fans call themselves 'MVPs' because of a line he sings in "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)", "Noona, you're my MVP."
[edit] References
- ^ (Japanese) "SHINee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. http://www.shinee.jp/. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "SHINee's iple profile". http://SHINee.iple.com/. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "And a Gentle, 'Vanilla Love'". jknews. December 10, 2008. http://ent.jknews.co.kr/article/news/20081210/4299511.htm. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) 샤이니 온유 ‘형제는 용감했다’ 뮤지컬 데뷔! 홍록기-이지훈과 호흡 (SHINee's Onew Debuts in Musical "Brave Brothers" with Hong Rokki and Lee Ji-Hoon). Newsen. February 22, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) 온유 “뮤지컬, 재밌어..샤이니 멤버도 격려해줘” (Onew: "Musicals are Fun...Please Also Encourage SHINee Members"). Newsen. September 16, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) 샤이니 온유, `야행성`으로 MC 첫 도전 (SHINee's Onew's First MC Role on Nocturnal). Korea Economic Daily. May 5, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) 온유·민호·수지·지연, ‘음악중심’ 새 MC 발탁 '기대만발' (Onew, Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon as New Music Core MCs, "High Expectations"). Asia Economy. October 29, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) 2010-12-27 15:11 / Revision: 2010-12-27 15:11, (New Year's entertainment program code for terrestrial 'family').
- ^ (Korean) '닥터챔프' 마지막회, 온유-민효린 깜짝 출연 '눈길' (SHINee’s Onewand Min Hyo Rin appeared in SBS’s ‘Doctor Champ’ finale) Nate. November 16, 2010. November 28, 2010.
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