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Shinee

K-pop comeback group Shinee are thankful fans ‘keep us in their hearts’

Fifteen years after their very successful debut, K-pop boy group Shinee are to make a comeback in 2023 with their eighth full-length album.

31 May 2023 - 11:15AM

K-pop idols

Inside Shinee member Key’s new luxury mansion in ‘Seoul’s Beverly Hills’

8 Dec 2021 - 12:50PMvideocam

K-pop idols

5 ways ‘Princes of K-pop’ Shinee still reign supreme, 13 years later

2 Oct 2021 - 12:00PM

Beauty

7 male K-pop idols using make-up to express who they really are

From BTS’s Jimin and Exo’s Baekhyun to Stray Kids’ Felix and Shinee’s Taemin, these idols are pushing the boundaries of men’s make-up.

4 Sep 2021 - 7:45PM

Shinee’s Taemin is one of a number of male K-pop idols pushing the boundaries of men’s make-up.

K-pop scandals

Prank gone wrong? Shinee’s Key outrages fans with ‘mean’ comments

Key has charmed fans with his no-filter, honest sense of humour, but he might have gone too far this time – netizens are so outraged, they even filed a civil complaint …

19 Aug 2021 - 6:06PMvideocam

K-pop idols

Which K-pop idol is the best chef? 6 Hallyu stars with crazy cooking skills

Besides his mukbang series, foodie Jin from BTS has showed off his culinary skills on reality show Run BTS, while Shinee’s Key cooked for bandmate Taemin and SNSD’s Yoona is an expert baker …

13 Aug 2021 - 1:00PMvideocam

K-pop idols

6 crazy K-pop scouting stories from Exo’s Baekhyun, Shinee’s Taemin and more

These stars all entered the industry in unconventional ways, from auditioning for a group of the opposite gender to literally banging on an agency’s doors …

4 Aug 2021 - 10:00AMvideocam

Shinee’s Taemin, Exo’s Baekhyun and Shinee’s Key all got scouted by K-pop agencies in unusual ways. Photos: @shinee; @weareone.exo/Instagram

South Korean celebrities

How Taemin slayed three generations of K-pop

Taemin might only be 28 years old, but his music career spans over a decade and he’s already made an impact with bands Shinee and SuperM, and his solo career

20 Jul 2021 - 4:43PMvideocam

Exo

Best K-pop albums of 2021 so far -from Twice, Exo, and more

K-pop stars have been busy in 2021, keeping their fans happy with new releases. From Taste of Love by Twice to Exo’s Don’t Fight the Feeling, here are our 10 best albums of the year so far.

18 Jun 2021 - 8:02AM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop’s Twice drop summery song Alcohol-Free from new album

The track, which fronts Taste of Love, the group’s 10th mini-album, has bossa nova instrumentals and lyrics about a love so strong it gives you the feeling of being drunk.

9 Jun 2021 - 6:08PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Shinee’s Taemin in provocative mood on new album and video Advice

Its title track is addressed to those who would judge others, while the music video accompanying Advice shows Taemin in sports bra and stockings, days before the K-pop singer enlists for military service in Korea.

21 May 2021 - 12:34AMvideocam

Shinee’s Taemin in a still from the music video for Advice, the solo mini-album he released on Tuesday ahead of enlisting for compulsory military service in South Korea. Photo: SM Entertainment

K-pop idols

From Shinee to A. C. E to iKon, the top K-pop concerts online to look out for

There are still no live in-person concerts, but Shinee, A. C. E, iKon, Stray Kids, HyunA and Dreamcatcher are among the K-pop acts performing online in the coming weeks.

24 Mar 2021 - 2:10AM

Music

How BTS, Blackpink give back through their charitable causes

K-pop artists like BTS, Blackpink and SuperM have a long history of charitable giving and support for social issues that mean a lot to them.

10 Mar 2021 - 2:30AMvideocam

Music

K-pop’s Shinee on their new album ‘Don’t Call Me’ that ends a three-year hiatus

Their compulsory military service in South Korea over, Shinee are back with their seventh album. Key says it’s a ‘gift package to our fans’, while Minho teases ‘things that we’ve never tried before’.

23 Feb 2021 - 10:05AMvideocam

Fresh from a three-year hiatus, Shinee are back with their seventh album. Photo: SM Entertainment

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

K-pop in 2021: Red Velvet, Shinee and G-Dragon to return

After a big 2020 despite Covid-19, expect K-pop to keep on delivering this year, with some big acts returning, Blackpink members, V from BTS, (G)-Idle and others dropping solo releases, and growing synergy with video gaming.

7 Jan 2021 - 11:28AMvideocam

Wendy from Red Velvet. Photo: @wendy.redvelvet/Instagram

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Exo’s Xiumin, and 4 more Korean idols set to complete military service soon

The end of 2020 will see a wave of hot male idols returning from compulsory military duties – who will be back first and when can you see them on stage again?

1 Dec 2020 - 2:02PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Do you know the real names of 10 of K-pop’s top male performers?

Kim Taehyung, Han Jisung and Xu Minghao are the real names of some of K-pop’s biggest stars, but do you know who they are? Here are 10 male performers’ names to remember.

25 Nov 2020 - 2:22AM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

BTS release BE album, Shinee’s back: this week’s K-pop news

This week BTS released their album BE, about life during Covid-19, Minho of Shinee finished his military service, and girl group Aespa made their debut.

20 Nov 2020 - 9:45PM

BTS this week released their album BE about life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: Handout

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Shinee’s Key, Jinwoon from 2AM and N of Vixx end military service

Shinee of Key, 2AM’s Jinwoon and N from Vixx are the latest K-pop stars to finish their mandatory military service in South Korea as calls continue to grow to give members of supergroup BTS exemptions.

9 Oct 2020 - 1:26AM

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Exo on hiatus: Baekhyun, Sehun and Chanyeol go solo, but where’s Kai?EXO members prove worth with solo, subunit gigs amid group hiatus

While Suho, Xiumin and D.O. complete military service, the other members of K-pop’s most popular 9-piece boy band have been keeping busy

23 Jul 2020 - 3:56PM

SuperM

Why is K-pop’s Taemin, of SHINee and SuperM, nicknamed ‘Magic Hands’?

He may be out of action for a while after injuring his wrist, but did you ever wonder what the K-pop idol does when he’s feeling down?

17 Jul 2020 - 9:50AMvideocam

Taemin turns 27 on July 18 – but is currently recovering from a wrist injury. Photo: SM Entertainment

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Taemin’s exemplary K-pop career, from Shinee to SuperM

Taemin signed up with SM Entertainment and trained for three years before joining Shinee as a dancer. His vocals were his weak point, but diligence and practice have fixed his singing.

18 Feb 2020 - 10:14AMvideocam

K-pop idols

Before BTS, EXO and Blackpink: top 10 K-pop songs turning 10 this year

Can you believe K-pop bands and artists such as Girls’ Generation, IU and Super Junior made history with their top singles 10 years ago already?

18 Feb 2020 - 4:24PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Remembering Jonghyun: how fans paid tribute to Shinee singer

From trending Twitter hashtags to Instagram tributes, fans have been remembering Shinee’s Jonghyun, who took his own life on December 18, 2017.

18 Feb 2020 - 1:09PM

Fame and celebrity

Opinion | Are Jonghyun, Sulli and Goo Hara victims of the K-pop industry?

K-pop trainees go through rigorous preparation, lasting from 3 to 7 years before they appear on stage, during which time they spend 24 hours a day living with team members in a restricted environment

18 Feb 2020 - 4:38PMvideocam

There are huge mental and physical stresses on K-pop trainees to succeed, and, even for those lucky few who ‘make it’ – such as Jonghyun, formally of boy band SHINee – the pressure never relents. Photo: Handout

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Remembering Jonghyun: K-pop king and LGBTQ+ icon

Two years after his death, we pay tribute to the SHINee lead singer Kim Jong-hyun – a multi-hyphenate performer and outspoken voice for young people and minorities

18 Feb 2020 - 1:12PM

Two years after his death, the passing of Kim Jong-hyun has taken added poignancy following two new sudden deaths in the world of K-pop, Sulli and Goo Hara. Photo: AFP

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Opinion | Two years, three deaths: something rotten in K-pop world

First Jonghyun, then Sulli, now Goo Hara: three stars dying in less than two years shows that something has gone tragically wrong in the K-pop industry, with the pressure placed on performers reaping a devastating cost today.

18 Feb 2020 - 1:13PMvideocam

K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

Sulli’s death brings fears for K-pop idols’ mental health

Harsh schedules that involve long working hours, no privacy and malicious comments from anonymous cyberbullies online take their toll on stars. Management agencies are blamed for not protecting artists against the pressures of fame.

18 Feb 2020 - 1:33PM

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Shinee

These veteran stars who made their debut in 2008 are often described as the "Princes of K-pop". Made up of members Onew, Key, Minho and Taemin, Shinee are considered one of the best live vocal groups in K-pop and are known for their highly synchronised and complex dance routines.

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7 October, 2024