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Revision as of 02:42, 30 November 2010

Onew
Stage name
Hangul
온유
Hanja
温流
Revised RomanizationOn Yu
McCune–ReischauerOn Yu
Birth name
Hangul
이진기
Hanja
李珍基
Revised RomanizationI Jin Gi
McCune–ReischauerYi Jin Ki or Yi Chin Ki

Lee Jinki (Hangul: 이진기; born December 14th, 1989), better known by his stage name Onew (Hangul: 온유; Hanja: 温流), is a South Korean pop singer. Debuting in 2008 as the leader of K-pop group SHINee, he has since branched out into musicals and MC-ing.

Career

SHINee

Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting.[1] After training for two years, he became the leader of SHINee, who debuted in 2008 with the song "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older Girl, You're So Pretty (Replay)"). Since then, they have released 2 albums and numerous mini albums that were commercial successes.

Other activites

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" on the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album.[2]

Onew also starred in various musicals starting in 2010, debuting in the musical Hyeongjeneun Yonggamhaetda (형제는 용감했다, "Brave Brothers") alongside singer Lee Ji-Hoon.[3] He then starred in the Korean production of Rock of Ages.[4]

In addition to music, Onew has become an MC on two programs — SBS's Yahaengseong[5] and MBC's Show! Music Core.[6]

He also showcased his acting skill via television as he had a cameo role of a clumsy doctor in the drama Dr. Champ. He appeared in the drama's final episode. [7]

References

  1. ^ Template:Ko icon "SHINee's iple profile". Retrieved November 11, 2010.
  2. ^ Template:Ko icon "And a Gentle, 'Vanilla Love'". jknews. December 10, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
  3. ^ Template:Ko icon 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.
  4. ^ Template:Ko icon 온유 “뮤지컬, 재밌어..샤이니 멤버도 격려해줘” (Onew: "Musicals are Fun...Please Also Encourage SHINee Members"). Newsen. September 16, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
  5. ^ Template:Ko icon 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.
  6. ^ Template:Ko icon 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.
  7. ^ Template:Ko icon '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.