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Shinee ( SHY-nee; Korean: 샤이니, romanized: Syaini; Japanese: シャイニー, romanized: Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group consists of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-member band, Jonghyun died on December 18, 2017. Their musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop", and their music has been listed among the greatest boy band songs of all time. Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first extended play (EP), Replay, fronted by the single of the same name. They gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, they released their first Korean studio album, The Shinee World, which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles "Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several Korean music charts and gained popularity all over Asia. "Lucifer" was nominated for the Best Dance Performance Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2010 for its outstanding choreography. In 2012, they released Sherlock, which became the fifth best-selling album of the year with over 180,000 copies sold. Subsequent albums included The Misconceptions of Us (2013), Odd (2015), 1 of 1 (2016), The Story of Light (2018), Don't Call Me (2021), and Hard (2023). Shinee has also been included in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 twice (2014, 2016). In mid-2011, Shinee signed with EMI Music Japan to venture into the Japanese music scene. Their Japanese version of their single "Replay" sold over 100,000 copies, the highest number of sales for a Japanese debut single recorded by Oricon for a South Korean group at the time. It was followed by their first Japanese studio album, The First, on December 7, 2011 – both were certified Gold by RIAJ for selling over 100,000 copies. In 2011, they also held their Japan Debut Premium Reception at Abbey Road Studios in London, making them the first Asian artists to perform there. Two years later, they released their second Japanese album Boys Meet U (2013), followed by I'm Your Boy (2014), D×D×D (2016), and Five (2017). Shinee is considered to be one of the best live vocal groups in K-pop and is known for their highly synchronized and complex dance routines, having been awarded the Best Dance Performance Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards three times in a row for their dance performances to "Sherlock (Clue + Note)", "Dream Girl" and "View". Shinee's signature musical style is contemporary R&B, but they are known for their experimental sound, incorporating various genres including funk rock, hip hop, and EDM.
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SHINee’s Minho Announces Solo Comeback With Teaser Schedule For New Album “Make It Hot”
SHINee’s Key and Onew questioned by police in South Korea’s ‘Injection Aunt’ investigation
Shinee’s Key, Onew among major entertainers questioned in unlicensed medical practice probe
SHINee Choi Min-ho warned to reduce excessive exercise after tests show muscle breakdown
'Jusa Imo' Controversy Forgotten, Bright Recent Updates.. SHINee Key's Height, Resumes SNS Activities [Star Issue]
SHINee's Onew to Hold Solo Concerts in September and October...A Musical Journey Reflecting His Identity
SHINee's Minho pens Cristiano Ronaldo tribute after Portugal's World Cup exit: 'Goodbye, my hyung'
SHINee - Atmos (Stage Video) @ 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII: THE INVERT (The Trilogy I) (260529)
SHINee - The 6th Mini Album: Atmos (Concept Photo: Rain Ceremony Ver. - Individual)
ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) - Sherlock (Clue + Note) (orig. SHINee) @ M COUNTDOWN: KCON JAPAN 2026 (260510)
Where are the SHINee members now? The second generation K-pop group’s net worth and more
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Where are the SHINee Members Now? Inside the Second Generation K-Pop Group’s Net Worth and More
SHINee’s KEY on Taking a Pragmatic Approach to His First Solo U.S. Tour: ‘I Always Tell Myself Not to Dream Like a Teenager’
SHINee’s Key breaks silence over illegal medical treatment controversy, steps down from ongoing programs
Here's How You Can See SHINee's KEY on His 2025 North American KEYLAND: Uncanny Valley Tour
K-pop megastars Jin from BTS and Shinee’s Minho are dropping solo albums in November
SHINee’s Onew reveals reason for leaving SM Entertainment: “I was getting too comfortable”
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