"Tell me if it's normal for them to do stuff like this or unorthodox" ... It's normal for them to be unorthodox is all I can say. SHINee are massive innovators and trendsetters in the kpop industry and have been in the 15 years they've been around. Would love to see you react to more of their stuff, I can promise they'll always keep you guessing.
Onew. The singer you like is Onew, the leader of Shinee. He is truly an all-rounder, he can even sing Opera. He is on a health hiatus at the moment, but he is our beloved Jinki.
Onew (real name Jinki) has one of the most gorgeous voices in k-pop, I'm not surprised he grabbed your attention! Taemin (blond hair) is THE reason I got into k-pop (thanks to TH-cam for throwing his solo song "Criminal" into my suggested videos) but I'm so glad to have discovered his fellow SHINee members and Onew in particular. If you enjoyed this song I think you will probably love their previous title track "Don't Call Me" as well!
i keep coming back to rewatch this... it's just so refreshing to see someone reacting APPROPRIATELY to SHINee. we SHOULD be losing our entire mind every time they perform. and we are, ofc, but old school shawols just know this is the level of perfection to expect lol. i sorta wish i could go back and hear SHINee again for the first time, ig ^^'
"Ad Astra" in the lyrics of SHINee's "Hard" is not a car commercial, its a Latin phrase that means "to the stars". It's referring to SHINee as a group, their 15 year legacy in the Kpop industry and their influence on world culture, etc. To explain, SHINee is pronounced like Shiny, as in shiny stars or shiny diamonds. Their name has a double ee to show just how brilliantly they SHINe(e) and it means "the ones who receive light." (The light comes from their fans, SHINee World or Shawol -- pronounced shy-wall or Sha-wall -- for short.) Their symbol is a diamond and its reflection creates a five point star with each point representing each of the members. Stars are often referred to as diamonds in the sky. Therefore, I think "Ad Astra" -- and all the references to light and stars -- in the lyrics is also supposed to represent SHINee. Because this is their 15th anniversary, I think it means that, if they continue on the path they are on, this will be their "way to immortality" or their legacy in the world.
“ad astra” just means “to the stars”! “sic itur ad astra” is the Latin phrase often translated “thus one goes to the stars / such is the way to immortality” and it’s from Virgil’s Aeneid. 😅
@astrogranoff thank. I was using the official Merriam Webster dictionary, and that's what it said. Plus, I wasn't nessisarily looking to be verbatim, just giving a meaning so that people understand.
Shinee is a group that has been around for a long time, since 2008. It used to have 5 members. But unfortunately, the main singer Jonghyun, committed suicide 6 years ago. The group now consists of 4 members Onew (the main singer you keep pointing out), Taemin (considered the Michael Jackson of Korea, check out his solo work. "Advice" music video is crazy), Minho (Famous Actor. Recently completed a Netflix Drama Series), and Key (Hosts a crap ton of variety/entertainment shows and is the funniest/most sarcastic person) Shinee is highly respected and considered one of the best in the Kpop industry, and they've earned that recognition. I'm not saying this as a Shinee fan, I like a few songs of theirs. I mostly like Taemin's solo music and Minho's acting. However, I will give respect where it is due, and Shinee is a staple of the Kpop genre.
Onew is one of my favorite voices in K-pop!!! Anyone that likes shinee needs to listen to the entirety of Onews album .. it’s amazing and I’ve had it on repeat since it’s come out!!!!
The person you are speaking about is Onew. He has one of the best vocals in K-pop hands down! He is on health hiatus and was not able to continue all of the filming.
wait really? I saw some post saying that onew confirmed that he's healthy and looking look so slim is nothing or something... I was very concerned about how he looks. (Not that he looked aweful, he looks so much young in fact, especially in the video... but i absolutely loved the way he used to look)
@@sppart1185 Yes, it breaks my heart! I'm sure most of us were shocked by his recent photos. I literally gasped....I miss his adorable round face. Everyone has been pretty tight lipped on what is wrong exactly. Praying he is healing and will be back with us soon. ❤
We all get sick at several points in our life, what more a stressful hectic public life he has. He's been so busy with his solo albums promotion of Dice and Circle, the musicals and concerts in Korea and Japan, and straight on to the prep and recording for this Shinee comeback with no break. It's gotta be hell on his health. Let's pray he gets well soon and able to come back strong.
He is Onew, the leader of this group SHINee, aka the princes of K-pop, many on the comment section explained who they are, I’m just gonna say one thing, I’ve a fan for so many artists in all music genres from rock, to metal, to jazz, to eastern etc.. Onew and his fellow member Jonghyun are the best vocals I’ve ever heard in my life! Korea is so lucky to have this treasure
As I mentioned in Live chat, I have been longing for this day for what feels like FOREVER. I’ve been here from the first couple Stray Kids reactions and always hoped to one day see Teddy reacting to my ULT of ULTs, SHINee! Everything about this is seriously HARD-the beat, the vocals, the lyrics, the choreo, the fashion, the visuals, and the beats of Shawol’s hearts!!!!! The Princes are BACK for GOOD! I’m so proud of them. SHINee came back in true SHINee fashion-setting the Standard and breaking boundaries! SHINee’s BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK!!!!!!! A bit of history on my guys: SHINee debuted 25 May 2008 as an experimental, contemporary group and is comprised of the five most talented guys (the “Most Shining in the Universe”) in South Korea. They’re tasked (and are incredibly successful) with introducing new ideas ranging from concepts, music genres, fashion, and more to the industry. They set the trends and others follow in their footsteps. One such trend is known as the SHINee Standard-intense choreography whilst singing live, even since their debut. In fact, SHINee is one of the few K-pop groups who have won 1st place on music shows in 3 different decades: 2000s - “Love Like Oxygen”, 2010s - “Lucifer”, 2020s - “Don't Call Me”. The only thing SHINee is known to not be good at is lip syncing, so they typically don’t. They’re known for their incredible live vocals and have been lovingly nicknamed “CDNee” because their live vocals are even better than their recordings, despite their heavy/intricate choreo-it’s like they eat their CDs for breakfast. They trained by singing while taking long runs and kept that conditioning up-after all, their concerts last 3.5 hours or longer with insanely intense choreography and vocals. They give their all during their performances, but you’d never know they were so tired their managers have had to carry them afterwards. All five members are also accomplished soloists. In fact, SHINee is the ONLY group in which every member has hit #1 on Worldwide iTunes and appeared on the music shows MNet/M Countdown, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo as solo artists. Between SHINee’s 15+ years of music as a group and over eight years worth of solo discography, there is a LOT to discover…and that doesn’t even include the countless movies, musicals, TV shows, radio, and various other solo activities they have to offer. From business to sports, fashion to investments, cultural programs, philanthropy, social justice, human rights, academics, etc…our Shining men are truly incomparable. Also, “ad Astra” is Latin for “to the stars”. ***(edited with thanks to @astrogranoff)***
@@KivBui OMGoodness, thank you so much!!! If I can ever help anyone new to them understand just a fraction of how incredible they are (not just as talented artists, but as human beings), then I consider it well worth it! Comments like these truly make my day. ♥️♥️💎♥️♥️
@@ShawolOT5 I notice your comments everywhere since DCM era and it just brought me to tears. i am bad with words but if I can say about SHINee I can write 15 books and somehow you made it came true. Even though I have follow every single activity of SHINee since the beginning and know so well how genius they are I will always be amazed by them. Reading every single informative comment full of love and respect you wrote about them even again and again, always made my day too. Please keep it going, there will always be Shawol like us appreciate you! 💎💎💎💎💎
@@KivBui I truly wish I’d been here from the start… unfortunately, my KPOP journey has a rather weird story. I’ve been Shawol about four+ years now. I had a late start because I actively avoided KPOP due to toxic Twitter stans being super freaking annoying. I’d also only really been exposed to clips of girl groups, which I’m not into at all. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for female empowerment, but it feels like most GG are steps in the wrong direction due to the expectations and rules they have to abide. Also, the bubbly pop genre just isn’t for me. Anyhow… a friend of mine posted a short clip of “Internet War”, which I didn’t even realize was KPOP. Don’t get me wrong, I love and adore Jonghyun SO MUCH, but Taemin had me scrambling to find out WHO this glorious angel was. Fortunately, I was just killing time when I came across the clip, so I immediately went to Google and TH-cam to find out everything I could. It started with JjongTae, then TaeKai, Taemin’s solo works, SuperM (because of TaeKai), then I found SHINee and it was practically a religious experience. (Btw, using ship names as friendships…not insinuating any romanticisms or sexualizing them in any way.) I stanned Taemin, SHINee, and SuperM within a couple hours…I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent doing research and watching videos, but I couldn’t and CAN’T get enough. I’m definitely in this for life and will always and forever be OT5 Shawol.
Okay I keep seeing people repeating this so I just want to clarify that “ad astra” just means ”to the stars”. People are mixing it up with “sic itur ad astra” from Virgil’s Aeneid, which is often popularly translated as “thus one goes to the stars / such is the way to eternity”. 😅 (I’ve also been seeing some confusion with other Latin phrases that contain “ad astra” such as “ad astra per aspera” which means “to the stars through hardship” or “per ardua ad astra” which means “through adversity to the stars”)
There's a reason they are called the Princes of Kpop. Shinee is famous for their vocal skills and delicious harmonies, their intricate choreography, their live concert performances and willingness to try different styles. They are just about universally respected and admired in the Kpop world and they have been covered by many other artists.
That guy is ONEW and you should definitely check out his studio albums- circle, dice and voice. I highly recommend any of his songs because not just that his voice is stunning, his vocal skill is also on a whole nother level and both Onew and his music deserve more recognition and respect
SM really lucked out with Onew and Jonghuyn and whoever put them in the same group was a genius. It's Onew's hand in the end. You can see he has the gloves with the red suit. I think it's just made cause he wasn't in the final shot, probably due to being sick, and it might be some kind of "I'll return" type of thing. I heard his voice and became a fan of the entire genre in 3 seconds. He is incredible. All of Shinee are good singers. whatever you hear from Shinee it won't be a mistake :D
THAT guy is ONEW, the leader of SHINee. I highly recommend to listen to the whole songs in "Hard" Album , especially ,"Satellite" and also "10X". It's jazzy and groovy, creative songs ever. You can hear his new voices you couldn't hear from 'hard'.
The song was produced by KENZIE, a legendary kpop songwriter. She also did Don't Call Me by SHINee in 2021, worth checking out next. She's worked with them consistently since their debut in 2008.
Oooh if you love chord progression, u definitely check out early SHINee music with Jonghyun's incredible vocal. He plays with his voice like instruments Also that man you're so fond of is our amazing leader Onew ^^ why was my comment no longer here TT i have to post it again
Shinee is amazing. Onew caught my ears the first time i ever heard them. His vocals are mind blowing. You would do well to go back and listen to them from the start.
ONEW!!!!!...IS HIM!!!...THE LIDER OF SHINee💎💎...the KINGS!!🫶...y sí quieres saber más, mira su comienzo, el mejor debut de la historia "Replay" año 2008...de ahí hasta ahora.
yeah that guy name is ONEW, his skill in vocalization is "S" class, i'm glad another reactor recognize his skill. this was produced by KENZIE, but the members of SHINee were involved in the making which makes the end of the result totally different from the original...it makes BOP -er several time i was surprised by this group, we can never know what they are going to give us everytime they comeback, crazy i heard they sing every genre kinds of music, even acapella..crazy crazy.. listen to all tracks of their 8th album, their vocals are insane !!
SHINee are the GOATS of kpop 💕 They always sound like them - but change up their style in every comeback. They are AMAZING singers and performers. They have been through hell and back, and they are here still.(one of their members committed su!c!de in 2017) shining and making us happy. i have so much respect for these men. They have felt the worst of pain, and yet they keep fighting to thrive. They are my absolute heart. 💕 thanks for watching.
there is no excuse to not enjoy shinee music because just in their title song repertoire they literally hv every genre, r&b, dance, hiphop, funk, retro, daftpunk , tropical...and this is just their title songs. shinee debuted with the label of "contemporary band" meaning always experiencing music on a TOP quality production. and they are able to keep doing that because all the members love performing and their work with a passion, they care about what they are putting out. also shinee is most well known for their steady, vocals. all the members can do vocal parts of the song. check out their live performances, for HARD, they switched to hand mics on their 2nd week of music shows, it hits HARD
Your guy is Onew (Lee Jinki) the leader of this group. He is capable to sing OPERA, as he did it one of their tour, when his solo program was Nessum Dorma. Also Shinee known as the PERFECT performers, so younger idols really look up to them. They have (general opinion by public and also kpop insiders) the best debut song in THE WHOLE KPOP, that was Replay, that was sooooo iconic, even grandmas know that song. They've reached the status of artists and all of them has solo works (also ICONIC). All of them did they military service, so this is their GRAND COMEBACK. And they came back HARDer than ever.
Onew has an album titled, ‘Voice’ for a reason 🥰. Check out Shinee’s vocals doing a Cover of IU’s song, “Dear Name”. You will love it. Onew’s voice is amazing. He’s sick these days but we hope on his way to recovery.
SHINee are truly originals. They are creative and often experimental. Jonghyun and Onew are literal kpop vocal icons, but all of them are amazing. They are performance kings and even when the music isn't necessarily to your taste, it's never boring and always worth a listen. For SHINee reactions, I strongly recommend starting with their debut track Replay. Ring Ding Dong, View, Lucifer, Everybody, and Sherlock are iconic tracks. The SHINeeWorld concert stage for Excuse Me Miss. Don't Call Me, 1 of 1, and Married to the Music are all great. Watch Woof Woof for the lolz while also being actually amazing. ETA: their solo stuff is all fire. All of it.
Do yourself a favor & DO a deep dive into this phenomenon called SHINee. You won’t regret it! I can’t say anything more than what was already said several days ago but I have seen them live & they put on THE best concert experience I have ever witnessed. I am 69 by the way & have been a Shawol (name of their fandom) since 2014. I came from a classical & show tunes background & their versatility into other genres is what sold me on them along with their impeccable harmonies & dance moves. They set the bar for the future of KPOP.
"This guy" AND IT'S MY UTT BIAS AGAIN. "This guy" is Onew (real name Jinki) and I love how his voice tone is reeeeeeally different. Also... SHINee was my first. Because of them I've been in this kpop train for 12 years.
15 years of their career and still they can perform with this level is impressive. Their new album is out and plz watch JUICE performance video from the album. One of the best performance videos ive ever watched!
Who is he? The member voice that caught your ears is Onew. He is the leader of SHINee and he had quite a number of solo work. You could try Circle, dice or even Blue. I'm so happy that more people get to hear him sing. He is and will always be my ultimate bias. Dice MV: th-cam.com/video/xYth9NVvuPo/w-d-xo.html
People love onew voice after they hear the song is just boom And people loving shinee for thisssss..... Andddd congrats utii SHINee, you guys did well.... And thankyou for the reaction.....
They're celebrating their 15th anniversary. They debuted in 2008. Everybody gets their mind blown by Shinee. And the guy that you love is Onew. He has some solo stuff if you wanna check it out. Loved the reaction. Very funny. Very entertaining.🧡
I recommend SHINee- Don’t call me and Atlantis (their comeback before this 2021), View (house music; the first to present in Kpop), Replay (iconic debut song), tell me what to do, married to the music 15 yr group. Referred as Princes of Kpop, highly respected as group and soloists. Contemporary band that always does diff genre, who’s trendsetter in music dance and fashion. Also known as Idols idol, critics idol, edge of Kpop, for live vocals and performance. Highly respected in industry. Onew the one who kept talking about is the leader and oldest (34 in Dec). He’s well known for his vocals, unique tone and mastering vocal techniques. You can see it in his solo music. He has done opera and held a note for 40 secs, still longest record I believe. The other members are all high quality artists as well and very well known and respected and talented in many ways. You will be blown away by all their vocals and performances as solo esp as group
SHINee is a tremendous group, seriously since its inception with its lives and hard work that was noticed after the beginning, it has singers who have worked their voices so well and their presentations are fire
SHINee are known as “The Princes of K-Pop” and most recently dubbed by the media as “The Edge of K-Pop”… 15 year veterans yet their stage presence and performance never age…you will always get your money’s worth at their concerts. All 5 are vocalists and soloists. Jonghyun and Onew- 2 of the best vocalists in k-pop, Key- can literally do any and everything, Minho- main rapper but also a talented vocalist and Taemin known as the Michael Jackson of K-Pop for his exceptional dancing and performance skills
They are talking about latin proverb "ad astra per aspera" which means through hardships to the stars. The ad astra means to the stars. The sequel is Juice hope you react to Juice too
The Shawols (me) are going to love you for this one... First of all, a reactor going into this song completely unbiased is exactly what we have been looking for, because you can judge it purely based on the music itself and im so glad... the guy you pointed out was Onew by the way-- I was right in appointing you my favourite reactor when you got into skz
SHINee Onew's leader is one of the best Kpop vocalists, even Google recognizes him. The next voice you liked was Key. SHINee has 15 years of experience, they are multi-talented, the members can do everything. 💎❤️
With "Hard," SHINee is just doing what we have all come to expect from them -- showing us something that has never been seen or heard before and starting a new trend. Nothing you hear from them will ever be like anything you have ever seen or heard before. They raise the bar even higher with every comeback. And that's what makes them SHINee. :D With every new song release, SHINee are expected to come out with a style and sound that is brand new, not only for them, but in the industry as a whole. What you just experienced is exactly what makes SHINee legends. And this is the reason why they are so highly respected, and why almost everyone in the industry who came after them cites them as one of their biggest influences and one of the reasons why they wanted to become a singer and dancer, etc. The whole reason why they chose "Hard" for their title track is because they wanted to show everyone that SHINee can do any genre, including hip-hop.They killed this. This will definitely be a contender for album of the year. And, switching up the beat and style of the song in the middle of a song as part of the dance break section is pretty much how the majority of SM Entertainment's songs are structured. It's kind of SM's signature style. You will hear that same thing happen in a lot of the songs you listen to from SM. The fact that this song is nothing like anyone expects, and different than anything out there, is exactly what makes it a SHINee song. SHINee were designed to be SM Entertainment's experimental boy group, so everything they do is meant to be the first, and they are expected to create the trend. With every new song SHINee produces, it's expected to be different than the last, so you will never hear the same style or sound from them. But it will somehow always have that SHINee feel. With "Hard," this is really just SHINee going back to their roots. Before debut, SHINee was actually training to be a hip-hop group. However, as Key tells it, they just didn't have the swag to pull off hip-hop full time, so last minute SM decided to change up their style to the contemporary R&B style of their debut song "Replay" that they have now become known for. "Hard" just proves that in the end, SM wasn't wrong and SHINee has no problem in the world of hip-hop, but their destiny and calling was to be a group that never ties themselves down to just one style or genre. They were meant to show the world that they can be diverse and unique and never do the same thing twice. With every release that SHINee has, they are expected to flip the script and change things up in the Kpop industry. That's why when SHINee makes a comeback, everyone pays attention because they are looking to SHINee to show them what the industry's next song style and dance trend will be. It is actually said that within 3 months of SHINee making a comeback that you will see that same sound and dance style being duplicated across the industry with every comeback to follow for both boy groups ad girl groups. When SHINee does something, the industry takes note and follows suit. You just discovered why SHINee still holds one of the top spots after more than 15 years in the industry. If you are impressed now, just wait until you go through their entire discography of songs and MVs. So far, they have 14 full-length albums (8 Korean albums and 6 Japanese albums), several repackaged albums, a multitude of mini albums, numerous OSTS, they each have solo songs and albums and there are hundreds of live performances that will absolutely leave you speechless with their talent. And it only gets more and more impressive as you follow them through their career. They have accomplished a lot in the past 15+ years, and they are one of the groups that made Kpop what it is today. However, if you want to see where SHINee truly shines, you have to see their live performances. When SHINee debuted in 2008, Onew (the leader and lead vocalist) was 18, Jonghyun (the main vocalist and songwriter) had just turned 18, Minho (the main rapper and sub-vocalist) and Key (lead vocalist and sub-rapper) were 16 and Taemin (Main dancer and lead vocalist) was 14. However, now, SHINee are known for the fact that there are no longer any fixed roles in their group. The main vocalists can rap, the rappers can fill in as main vocalists, and they all are impressive dancers. SHINee are some of the most well-respected artists in the industry. Onew (Pronounced Oh-New in English or On-New with a Korean accent, real name Lee JinKi) -- the one with the amazing high notes and the colorful outfit -- is the leader of the group and he has one of the most unique voices in the industry. (Onew means, or sounds like, the Korean words for soft or gentle, so he was given his stage name because he has a very calm and gentle personality.) He is one of the most coveted male voices that all other singers dream of getting a chance to collaborate with. His vocals are unmatched. He even holds the record (40+ seconds) for the longest continuous note without changing tone or pitch. Key -- in the suit with the shorts -- is our fashionista of the group who is SHINee's stylist for a lot of their MVs and stage outfits. SHINee are known for setting trends and never being afraid to experiment, so Key is recognized for really paying attention to detail when it comes to fashion. He has a reputation for always being unique and wanting to stand out. He is an amazing singer and is a sub-rapper in the group. (Notice how Key was singing through his clenched teeth in the last part of the song when they were all dressed in black. And he still sounded perfect while giving off the "Hard" vibes that the song required. Just one of the many unique elements of this song that only SHINee can pull off.) He is also considered SHINee's dance copy machine. Key has the ability to see and remember choreography the fastest in the group. He has a photographic memory when it comes to choreography, so he only needs to watch the dance once, and he has it memorized. He is also SHINee's fluent English speaker, and he is almost as good as a native speaker. Minho -- the tall one -- is the main rapper and visual of the group, but his vocals are also some of the best in the industry. Minho sings just as much as he raps. He also writes most of his own raps in SHINee's songs. Minho is a top actor, and he has starred in numerous dramas and movies. He is also known as a star athlete. He says these days he goes to the gym a couple of times a day to work out just because he likes to work out, but he is also crazy about soccer, and he plays basketball, baseball and golf, and he is good at track and field events, etc., as well. And, not only does he enjoy playing all those sports, but he is usually the best athlete on the field, and he pretty much wins every time. Minho's nickname is "Flaming Charisma," and one reason is for his intense passion for sports and his need to always win. And Taemin -- the blond -- is considered one of THE BEST dancers in the industry (one of the top 2 best dancers of all dancers in Kpop), and that's not just by fans but by everyone in the industry, including his peers. Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson. He is also one of the most popular male solo artists, and he is a member of the Kpop supergroup SuperM. Taemin truly is art when it comes to his performances. Although Jonghyun wasn't in the MV -- because he passed more than 5 years ago -- in order to get to know SHINee, you have to get to know him as well. He is known as one of the best vocalists in Kpop whose voice was unmatched. He also was one of the most prolific songwriters and composers of his generation. Jonghyun wrote and composed almost 40% of SHINee's songs, plus he wrote all of his own solo songs and numerous songs for other artists. He was one of the only SM artists to be given complete artistic control over his work, including several of SHINee's song selections. SM knew that if Jonghyun was involved in any way that the song would be a hit. He was extremely respected within the industry as a songwriter, composer, and singer. He was one of the very first idols to be known for this songwriting and composing skills. Once you get to know their voices, you will always be able to pick them out of a crowd just by the sound of their voice. Most fans will tell you we know who is speaking or singing within 1 second, even with our eyes closed, with them standing in a crowd of screaming fans. Each of their voices are that unique -- there is no one with a voice like any of theirs. That is why they are "The Princes of Kpop". SHINee are known for their live vocals and amazing dancing. They are known as CD-quality singers because they sound just as good live, if not better, than they do recorded. SHINee always sings live. The ONLY thing they are not good at is lip syncing, so they avoid it at all costs. Therefore, when you hear SHINee singing 95% of the time, it will be live. They have trained their entire career to build endurance and stamina in order to be able to sing live and continue to sound flawless while performing extremely complex choreography for more than 3 hours straight in concert. SHINee set the standard. That is why they are so highly respected among their peers. It is literally referred to as the SHINee standard. It's the standard all other groups strive to reach.
'ad astra' is not what you're thinking. It comes from Latin words. 'Ad astra per aspera' means, despite of all difficulties, we go toward the star! Go and search for that! That's why shinee's 8th album title song is 'HARD'!
SHINee was like my first k pop group. The first ever dance practice I saw was from them and also the first time ever I learned the members. It was more than 10 years ago 🥹 They’ve been through a lot of things since then but still on stage and shining as always I am so happy people are still discovering them. All of the members are amazing as solo artists and as a group they are really something! I recommend you check all you can from SHINee they’re amazing 😍
I KNEW you'd like them! SHINee (pronounced shiny) is a 15 years old group that debuted as a contemporary band so they bring a different genre every time they come back, you'll never have a title track that sounds like something they've already done. I know other shawols will bring the 10 pages description of who they are so I'll stop here and answer some questions lmao - "Ad astra" means "to the stars" and they rhymed it with "rockstar" - you liked Onew which is the leader of the group and one of the best voices in kpop, he's also the current main vocalist - the producer of the song is Kenzie
SHINee is and always will be 5 powerhouse vocalists. My ult 2nd gen group debut 2008 with the song "Replay", Contemporary group that makes amazing music. Know as the "Princes Of Pop" and "Idols Of Idols". No one did or does it like SHINee. Check out more of their stuff with my baby Jonghyun as well. You won't be disappointed. Their solo stuff is amazing as well, Key, Onew, Taemin, Minho and Jonghyun all have solo stuff. Jonghyun and Onew, best vocalists in k-pop. I'm also totally addicted to this song.
SHINee (pronounced SHY-nee) started getting control of their music in 2015. Prior to that, they were able to write some of the lyrics to their songs and most of the rap segments. However, as of now, they pretty much have full control over their music. During their SHINee Anniversary Roadtrip which premiered today, they were talking about this title track and how they absolutely hated the original melody. So they did what SHINee usually does. They dismantled it and rewrote it. Minho told us this is why the comeback was a month late. "Astra" as in a star; not the car. One of their brothers (members) Jonghyun is no longer with us. He is now a heavenly angel often referred to by the guys as a star, the moon, or when they point/look to the sky, as in their pre-release gift to us, "The Feeling". SHINee is a 2nd gen., legendary powerhouse that debuted in 2008 with the most revered and greatest debut song in Kpop -- "Replay". It is still covered by newer groups today. At debut, the five-member group were between the ages of 18 and 14 -- Onew (your guy with THE VOICE), Jonghyun (who we lost in 2017), Key, Minho, and Taemin. Now they are in their 30s and still making music together as more then just members. They are family; true brothers who have weathered the worst storms and stayed steadfast. The word "CAN'T" isn't in their vocabulary. All five of them can sing, rap, and dance. They are also all successful soloists, songwriters, producers, and composers. Key is the guy who designs all their outfits, as well as having an insanely versatile voice. Minho writes most of their rap lyrics, Onew is steady leader with "THE VOICE", and Taemin is not only the dance king of Kpop, but also a seductive vocal tempter & awesome rock vocalist with the most Avant Garde MVs in the industry. Jonghyun had the most powerful vocals in the entire Kpop industry and was a major contributor for SHINee, as well as other artists within Kpop, for songwriting, composing, and producing. In fact, he was the first Kpop artist to write/compose/produce his own solo work -- opening the door for successive Kpop artists developing their own works. Because SHINee's history and discography is so VAST in terms of Kpop longevity, newer fans (babywols) and those not familiar often think SHINee are "copying" groups like NCT or some other 4th gen group, or that this is something new for them. What they don't realize is that SHINee actually mentored both EXO and NCT as they are all with the same company. What they also don't realize is that SHINee were originally supposed to be a Hip-Hop group. However that changed early on due to SHINee's spectacular vocals and ability to sing anything SM threw at them. They were ultimately billed as a contemporary group which left them open to experiment and explore different genres which is their passion. Thus, some of their earliest songs were 90's Hip-Hop inspired: "Get Down" (2009); "Up & Down" (2010); "Alive" & "Trigger" (2015); and of course 2021's "Don't Call Me". Therefore, this is not something new for SHINee, as it harkens back to the 90s Hip-Hop sound which they emulated earlier in their career and for which they are paying homage to their 1 gen brothers. As with much of their music, SHINee here is referencing their past MVs, individual solo work, as well as a smattering of SuperM -- because of 1) Taemin and 2) SM Universe (Kwangya) as indicated by the foreshadowing and funky tone at the end of the MV. However, I also think this MV represents a very bold statement from SHINee that is synonymous with Taemin's equally bold rhetoric from his 2021 song/MV, "Advice". Therefore, the most prominent symbolism I see in this MV is harkening back to "Advice" (the central figure being the Piano, Taemin's painted hands, and the generally aggressive rhetoric) but there are others as well: Again, with the piano, we see it is initially represented in a "Circle" (Onew's latest title track) which also symbolizes eternity. The blue water gushing from the piano and the waves crashing into Onew are reminiscent of "Atlantis". Taemin's 2020 "Criminal" with the figures in white pressing against a screen in the background of Taemin's rap and the reference to "criminal" in the chorus. The pristine black & white aesthetic of the beginning of the MV as it is in the middle of Taemin's "Criminal". The brothers being dragged down into the piano itself, as Taemin was in the "underground hellish pit of lava in "Criminal". Key's "Hate That" video is represented by Minho standing on the same rocky outcropping where Key and Taeyeon were perched in the same lighting and scenery. The animation is the same style as Onew's collab with Punch for their MV, "Way". Minho absorbing all the light and turning into a flame reflects his early SHINee nickname of "flaming charisma" due to his fiery passion and extreme competitiveness. We also have Key referencing an astra (star) in the lyrics. This could be a reference to Jonghyun, as he is also referred to as a "Diamond" in the sky, and the brothers will often point or look up toward their brother in the sky when singing, as was the case in their recent pre-release, "The Feeling". I think the overall message simplified is that SHINee is bigger than anyone's limited, individual imagination -- as Taemin represented clearly with his oversized body in a very small room within his head in "Advice". Don't try to box them into one genre, one sound, and one identity (ironically/coincidentally the title of a b-side song on this album and also the title of one of Taemin's solo songs). Don't try to confine their creativity to your own ideal/expectations. They don't and have never conformed to such ideas, as the company realized years ago beginning in 2015, as they began relinquishing some of their control over the creative process to SHINee. SHINee doesn't care whether their music is fitting into the industry trends or standards. They have always been the ones who set the trends and standards through their experimentation: singing live from the beginning during performances, upping the ante and complexity of choreographies while singing live, dance practice videos, fashion trends, inventing hybrid songs with "Sherlock", introducing new genres of music like Deep House and Dubstep to Kpop, instituting new fashion trends like skinny jeans and heavy eye make-up. And who could EVER forget "Internet War" and "Born to SHINe". These are just to name a few. SHINee transformed the Kpop landscape from the moment they first hit the stage in 2008. They have no fear. The music doesn't dictate to them; they can't be held captive by the restrictions of what's trendy at the time or appropriate -- they dictate the music. They are going back to their roots to start their second act. All we have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride! Thank you for reacting to our boys!
Finally you react to SHINee!!! Being waiting for it for so long, the one that blow your mind with his voice is Onew, I hope that you react more of SHINee, also each member, have a solo albums that you can react too, for example, Minho has Chase, Key has Gasoline, Onew has Dice and Taemin (my ult bias ) has Advice.
When they first recieved the draft they didn't like it that much. The members worked on it for more than a month to finalise this. They are very professional and are perfectionists when it comes to their music. SHINee can't be put in a single box. They are done all kinds of genre and mix of various genre, they experiment so much that no-one can predict what the next SHINee song is gonna be. The one you liked it ONEW the leader, who has a very beautiful voice. But please know that all five members are really good vocalists and it's hard to put each member into a category too...i hope you'll find out more about them by yourself in this journey. All five members are successful soloists with their own unique individual music and albums too.
I really liked your reaction about Onew. This was exactly mine reaction when I first heard him. I absolutely love his soft voice yet very strong voice. His voice really provide calming effect and it feels like to hear more and more❤❤❤
I love to see people discovering how talented group SHINee is. Thank you so much for your reaction. It was fun to watch. Subscribed hoping to see more SHINee reactions
Shinee is my love, Shinee is the best💙 I advise you to listen to Onew's solo song from his previous album "DICE" Or the band's song "Don't call me". Thank you for the excellent reaction
"Tell me if it's normal for them to do stuff like this or unorthodox"
... It's normal for them to be unorthodox is all I can say. SHINee are massive innovators and trendsetters in the kpop industry and have been in the 15 years they've been around. Would love to see you react to more of their stuff, I can promise they'll always keep you guessing.
Shinee are like the idols of idols. Literally Kpop royalty🔥
Indeed!
FACT!
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ONEW is the best vocalist in K-POP!
FACT!!!
Absolutely!
Ofcourse ❤️>
Bro I started stanning shinee as soon as I heard replay, that sh was so good.
Onew. The singer you like is Onew, the leader of Shinee. He is truly an all-rounder, he can even sing Opera. He is on a health hiatus at the moment, but he is our beloved Jinki.
Onew's voice is always impeccable. Best voice in kpop for the past 15 years.
This is Shinee's 15th Anniversary Album, Onewe is your guy with the crazy vocals!! The King of Vocals❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
*Onew
This album is so good!!
Onew (real name Jinki) has one of the most gorgeous voices in k-pop, I'm not surprised he grabbed your attention! Taemin (blond hair) is THE reason I got into k-pop (thanks to TH-cam for throwing his solo song "Criminal" into my suggested videos) but I'm so glad to have discovered his fellow SHINee members and Onew in particular. If you enjoyed this song I think you will probably love their previous title track "Don't Call Me" as well!
i keep coming back to rewatch this... it's just so refreshing to see someone reacting APPROPRIATELY to SHINee. we SHOULD be losing our entire mind every time they perform. and we are, ofc, but old school shawols just know this is the level of perfection to expect lol. i sorta wish i could go back and hear SHINee again for the first time, ig ^^'
"IT'S HIM OFFICER" whenever he points out at Onew 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
"Ad Astra" in the lyrics of SHINee's "Hard" is not a car commercial, its a Latin phrase that means "to the stars". It's referring to SHINee as a group, their 15 year legacy in the Kpop industry and their influence on world culture, etc. To explain, SHINee is pronounced like Shiny, as in shiny stars or shiny diamonds. Their name has a double ee to show just how brilliantly they SHINe(e) and it means "the ones who receive light." (The light comes from their fans, SHINee World or Shawol -- pronounced shy-wall or Sha-wall -- for short.) Their symbol is a diamond and its reflection creates a five point star with each point representing each of the members. Stars are often referred to as diamonds in the sky. Therefore, I think "Ad Astra" -- and all the references to light and stars -- in the lyrics is also supposed to represent SHINee. Because this is their 15th anniversary, I think it means that, if they continue on the path they are on, this will be their "way to immortality" or their legacy in the world.
“ad astra” just means “to the stars”! “sic itur ad astra” is the Latin phrase often translated “thus one goes to the stars / such is the way to immortality” and it’s from Virgil’s Aeneid. 😅
@astrogranoff thank. I was using the official Merriam Webster dictionary, and that's what it said. Plus, I wasn't nessisarily looking to be verbatim, just giving a meaning so that people understand.
@@astrogranoff my mind immediately went to "per aspera ad astra" As in through hardships to the stars :D
exactly
Wow❤
Onew appreciation time, love to see it❤
Shinee is a group that has been around for a long time, since 2008. It used to have 5 members. But unfortunately, the main singer Jonghyun, committed suicide 6 years ago. The group now consists of 4 members Onew (the main singer you keep pointing out), Taemin (considered the Michael Jackson of Korea, check out his solo work. "Advice" music video is crazy), Minho (Famous Actor. Recently completed a Netflix Drama Series), and Key (Hosts a crap ton of variety/entertainment shows and is the funniest/most sarcastic person)
Shinee is highly respected and considered one of the best in the Kpop industry, and they've earned that recognition. I'm not saying this as a Shinee fan, I like a few songs of theirs. I mostly like Taemin's solo music and Minho's acting. However, I will give respect where it is due, and Shinee is a staple of the Kpop genre.
Also Key solo work is AMAZING if you didn't listen to - and I'm not even a SHINee stanner but I deeply respect them.
Everyone likes and loves SHINee🩵
Onew is one of my favorite voices in K-pop!!!
Anyone that likes shinee needs to listen to the entirety of Onews album .. it’s amazing and I’ve had it on repeat since it’s come out!!!!
ONEW! He can sing opera also. ❤
I didn't know and I've just checked that out, thank you so much. My jaw dropped
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@@noemibernal4882 hahahaha he is really amazing. Well he just did once but we know he has a very unic and poweefull voice.
The person you are speaking about is Onew. He has one of the best vocals in K-pop hands down! He is on health hiatus and was not able to continue all of the filming.
wait really? I saw some post saying that onew confirmed that he's healthy and looking look so slim is nothing or something... I was very concerned about how he looks. (Not that he looked aweful, he looks so much young in fact, especially in the video... but i absolutely loved the way he used to look)
@@sppart1185 Yes, it breaks my heart! I'm sure most of us were shocked by his recent photos. I literally gasped....I miss his adorable round face. Everyone has been pretty tight lipped on what is wrong exactly. Praying he is healing and will be back with us soon. ❤
We all get sick at several points in our life, what more a stressful hectic public life he has. He's been so busy with his solo albums promotion of Dice and Circle, the musicals and concerts in Korea and Japan, and straight on to the prep and recording for this Shinee comeback with no break. It's gotta be hell on his health. Let's pray he gets well soon and able to come back strong.
@@eszeezee6967 Agreed! I really miss him. He has my favorite voice in all of K-pop. Simply beautiful
He is Onew, the leader of this group SHINee, aka the princes of K-pop, many on the comment section explained who they are, I’m just gonna say one thing, I’ve a fan for so many artists in all music genres from rock, to metal, to jazz, to eastern etc.. Onew and his fellow member Jonghyun are the best vocals I’ve ever heard in my life! Korea is so lucky to have this treasure
SHINee is 15 years in the road and sound is fresh
As I mentioned in Live chat, I have been longing for this day for what feels like FOREVER. I’ve been here from the first couple Stray Kids reactions and always hoped to one day see Teddy reacting to my ULT of ULTs, SHINee! Everything about this is seriously HARD-the beat, the vocals, the lyrics, the choreo, the fashion, the visuals, and the beats of Shawol’s hearts!!!!! The Princes are BACK for GOOD! I’m so proud of them. SHINee came back in true SHINee fashion-setting the Standard and breaking boundaries! SHINee’s BACK BACK BACK BACK BACK!!!!!!!
A bit of history on my guys: SHINee debuted 25 May 2008 as an experimental, contemporary group and is comprised of the five most talented guys (the “Most Shining in the Universe”) in South Korea. They’re tasked (and are incredibly successful) with introducing new ideas ranging from concepts, music genres, fashion, and more to the industry. They set the trends and others follow in their footsteps. One such trend is known as the SHINee Standard-intense choreography whilst singing live, even since their debut. In fact, SHINee is one of the few K-pop groups who have won 1st place on music shows in 3 different decades: 2000s - “Love Like Oxygen”, 2010s - “Lucifer”, 2020s - “Don't Call Me”. The only thing SHINee is known to not be good at is lip syncing, so they typically don’t. They’re known for their incredible live vocals and have been lovingly nicknamed “CDNee” because their live vocals are even better than their recordings, despite their heavy/intricate choreo-it’s like they eat their CDs for breakfast. They trained by singing while taking long runs and kept that conditioning up-after all, their concerts last 3.5 hours or longer with insanely intense choreography and vocals. They give their all during their performances, but you’d never know they were so tired their managers have had to carry them afterwards.
All five members are also accomplished soloists. In fact, SHINee is the ONLY group in which every member has hit #1 on Worldwide iTunes and appeared on the music shows MNet/M Countdown, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo as solo artists. Between SHINee’s 15+ years of music as a group and over eight years worth of solo discography, there is a LOT to discover…and that doesn’t even include the countless movies, musicals, TV shows, radio, and various other solo activities they have to offer. From business to sports, fashion to investments, cultural programs, philanthropy, social justice, human rights, academics, etc…our Shining men are truly incomparable.
Also, “ad Astra” is Latin for “to the stars”. ***(edited with thanks to @astrogranoff)***
You always leave some of the best comments about SHINee, I love reading them, thank you! 💎💎💎💎💎
@@KivBui OMGoodness, thank you so much!!! If I can ever help anyone new to them understand just a fraction of how incredible they are (not just as talented artists, but as human beings), then I consider it well worth it! Comments like these truly make my day. ♥️♥️💎♥️♥️
@@ShawolOT5 I notice your comments everywhere since DCM era and it just brought me to tears. i am bad with words but if I can say about SHINee I can write 15 books and somehow you made it came true. Even though I have follow every single activity of SHINee since the beginning and know so well how genius they are I will always be amazed by them. Reading every single informative comment full of love and respect you wrote about them even again and again, always made my day too. Please keep it going, there will always be Shawol like us appreciate you! 💎💎💎💎💎
@@KivBui I truly wish I’d been here from the start… unfortunately, my KPOP journey has a rather weird story. I’ve been Shawol about four+ years now. I had a late start because I actively avoided KPOP due to toxic Twitter stans being super freaking annoying. I’d also only really been exposed to clips of girl groups, which I’m not into at all. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for female empowerment, but it feels like most GG are steps in the wrong direction due to the expectations and rules they have to abide. Also, the bubbly pop genre just isn’t for me. Anyhow… a friend of mine posted a short clip of “Internet War”, which I didn’t even realize was KPOP. Don’t get me wrong, I love and adore Jonghyun SO MUCH, but Taemin had me scrambling to find out WHO this glorious angel was. Fortunately, I was just killing time when I came across the clip, so I immediately went to Google and TH-cam to find out everything I could. It started with JjongTae, then TaeKai, Taemin’s solo works, SuperM (because of TaeKai), then I found SHINee and it was practically a religious experience. (Btw, using ship names as friendships…not insinuating any romanticisms or sexualizing them in any way.) I stanned Taemin, SHINee, and SuperM within a couple hours…I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent doing research and watching videos, but I couldn’t and CAN’T get enough. I’m definitely in this for life and will always and forever be OT5 Shawol.
Okay I keep seeing people repeating this so I just want to clarify that “ad astra” just means ”to the stars”. People are mixing it up with “sic itur ad astra” from Virgil’s Aeneid, which is often popularly translated as “thus one goes to the stars / such is the way to eternity”. 😅
(I’ve also been seeing some confusion with other Latin phrases that contain “ad astra” such as “ad astra per aspera” which means “to the stars through hardship” or “per ardua ad astra” which means “through adversity to the stars”)
There's a reason they are called the Princes of Kpop. Shinee is famous for their vocal skills and delicious harmonies, their intricate choreography, their live concert performances and willingness to try different styles. They are just about universally respected and admired in the Kpop world and they have been covered by many other artists.
thats the unique voice of shinee ONEW is the name❤
That guy is ONEW and you should definitely check out his studio albums- circle, dice and voice. I highly recommend any of his songs because not just that his voice is stunning, his vocal skill is also on a whole nother level and both Onew and his music deserve more recognition and respect
SM really lucked out with Onew and Jonghuyn and whoever put them in the same group was a genius.
It's Onew's hand in the end. You can see he has the gloves with the red suit. I think it's just made cause he wasn't in the final shot, probably due to being sick, and it might be some kind of "I'll return" type of thing. I heard his voice and became a fan of the entire genre in 3 seconds. He is incredible.
All of Shinee are good singers.
whatever you hear from Shinee it won't be a mistake :D
THAT guy is ONEW, the leader of SHINee. I highly recommend to listen to the whole songs in "Hard" Album , especially ,"Satellite" and also "10X". It's jazzy and groovy, creative songs ever. You can hear his new voices you couldn't hear from 'hard'.
Even tho Onew is not much active in this MV he still shines.. he is literally an amazing person inside out
His voice is so good and unique, no one can resist the vocal
The song was produced by KENZIE, a legendary kpop songwriter. She also did Don't Call Me by SHINee in 2021, worth checking out next. She's worked with them consistently since their debut in 2008.
ahh that is why i was getting Don't Call Me vibes from this song. Sheesh. This explains so much, lol. ty
Onew is a Diamond in Kpop!! 😍😍
ONEW That is the leader of SHINee !!!
Oooh if you love chord progression, u definitely check out early SHINee music with Jonghyun's incredible vocal. He plays with his voice like instruments
Also that man you're so fond of is our amazing leader Onew ^^
why was my comment no longer here TT i have to post it again
Shinee is amazing. Onew caught my ears the first time i ever heard them. His vocals are mind blowing. You would do well to go back and listen to them from the start.
@8:40 That's Onew, leader and main vocal of the group. And unofficially the Bridge King. He gets a lot of the bridges in their songs.
ONEW!!!!!...IS HIM!!!...THE LIDER OF SHINee💎💎...the KINGS!!🫶...y sí quieres saber más, mira su comienzo, el mejor debut de la historia "Replay" año 2008...de ahí hasta ahora.
SHINee just celebrated their 15th Anniversary. They have tons of albums plus solo work from all members.
Gotta love onew...1 of THE most distinct and beautiful voices in kpop ...yrs in the game and showing 4th and 5th gen that they are untouchable
He is the Leader! SHINEE's ONEW the best vocal! I love SHINee!
onew is the leader of shinee "this guy" is having health issue hope he gets well soon
yeah that guy name is ONEW, his skill in vocalization is "S" class, i'm glad another reactor recognize his skill.
this was produced by KENZIE, but the members of SHINee were involved in the making which makes the end of the result totally different from the original...it makes BOP -er
several time i was surprised by this group, we can never know what they are going to give us everytime they comeback, crazy
i heard they sing every genre kinds of music, even acapella..crazy crazy..
listen to all tracks of their 8th album, their vocals are insane !!
exactly same reaction when I found ONEW’s vocal in SHINee’s music. It is hard to pass every time we hear ONEW!
SHINee are the GOATS of kpop 💕 They always sound like them - but change up their style in every comeback. They are AMAZING singers and performers. They have been through hell and back, and they are here still.(one of their members committed su!c!de in 2017) shining and making us happy.
i have so much respect for these men. They have felt the worst of pain, and yet they keep fighting to thrive. They are my absolute heart. 💕 thanks for watching.
Hope we see more Shinee content from you again 🤗They are just so musically interesting /experimental
ONEW ONEW ONEW
PLEASE LISTEN TO CIRCLE !!!
(or the feeling)
Shinee definitely continued, the ending video is a teaser scene for their performance video JUICE
there is no excuse to not enjoy shinee music because just in their title song repertoire they literally hv every genre, r&b, dance, hiphop, funk, retro, daftpunk , tropical...and this is just their title songs.
shinee debuted with the label of "contemporary band" meaning always experiencing music on a TOP quality production.
and they are able to keep doing that because all the members love performing and their work with a passion, they care about what they are putting out.
also shinee is most well known for their steady, vocals.
all the members can do vocal parts of the song.
check out their live performances, for HARD, they switched to hand mics on their 2nd week of music shows, it hits HARD
Onew’s vocal got him🤩😗
Thank you for loving my boy Onew!!!!😘
Your guy is Onew (Lee Jinki) the leader of this group. He is capable to sing OPERA, as he did it one of their tour, when his solo program was Nessum Dorma. Also Shinee known as the PERFECT performers, so younger idols really look up to them. They have (general opinion by public and also kpop insiders) the best debut song in THE WHOLE KPOP, that was Replay, that was sooooo iconic, even grandmas know that song. They've reached the status of artists and all of them has solo works (also ICONIC). All of them did they military service, so this is their GRAND COMEBACK. And they came back HARDer than ever.
My fave group is skz, but when it comes to Shinee's Onew his voice is one of a kind, no one has a voice like his, it's absolutely beautiful.
Onew has an album titled, ‘Voice’ for a reason 🥰. Check out Shinee’s vocals doing a Cover of IU’s song, “Dear Name”. You will love it. Onew’s voice is amazing. He’s sick these days but we hope on his way to recovery.
SHINee are truly originals. They are creative and often experimental. Jonghyun and Onew are literal kpop vocal icons, but all of them are amazing. They are performance kings and even when the music isn't necessarily to your taste, it's never boring and always worth a listen. For SHINee reactions, I strongly recommend starting with their debut track Replay. Ring Ding Dong, View, Lucifer, Everybody, and Sherlock are iconic tracks. The SHINeeWorld concert stage for Excuse Me Miss. Don't Call Me, 1 of 1, and Married to the Music are all great. Watch Woof Woof for the lolz while also being actually amazing. ETA: their solo stuff is all fire. All of it.
Do yourself a favor & DO a deep dive into this phenomenon called SHINee. You won’t regret it! I can’t say anything more than what was already said several days ago but I have seen them live & they put on THE best concert experience I have ever witnessed. I am 69 by the way & have been a Shawol (name of their fandom) since 2014. I came from a classical & show tunes background & their versatility into other genres is what sold me on them along with their impeccable harmonies & dance moves. They set the bar for the future of KPOP.
"This guy" AND IT'S MY UTT BIAS AGAIN. "This guy" is Onew (real name Jinki) and I love how his voice tone is reeeeeeally different. Also... SHINee was my first. Because of them I've been in this kpop train for 12 years.
That guy is O N E W!!!!
Son unos criminales cantando éstos chicos, talento puro ❤😊
Ahaha welcome to SHINee. They are my generation of kpop and I am 36. That gives you a hint how long they have been in the game.
I really hope we get some more shinee. They are such a powerful group with all of the members solos being absolutely incredible.
My ult bias Jinki.😢 i miss him so much. Моя гордость
Onew has the voice of honey butter.
Anything SHINee or the members solo stuff is review worthy, tbh.
I've been in love with them since NOONA NEOMUUU YEOOOPOOOO now look at them XD
Onew has beautiful songs. You would love his solo music. His last album Circle is amazing.
Yes onew the strong voice
15 years of their career and still they can perform with this level is impressive. Their new album is out and plz watch JUICE performance video from the album. One of the best performance videos ive ever watched!
Another really interesting song from SHINee is Don´t Call Me
Who is he? The member voice that caught your ears is Onew. He is the leader of SHINee and he had quite a number of solo work. You could try Circle, dice or even Blue. I'm so happy that more people get to hear him sing. He is and will always be my ultimate bias.
Dice MV: th-cam.com/video/xYth9NVvuPo/w-d-xo.html
People love onew voice after they hear the song is just boom
And people loving shinee for thisssss.....
Andddd congrats utii SHINee, you guys did well....
And thankyou for the reaction.....
They're celebrating their 15th anniversary. They debuted in 2008. Everybody gets their mind blown by Shinee. And the guy that you love is Onew. He has some solo stuff if you wanna check it out. Loved the reaction. Very funny. Very entertaining.🧡
“don’t call me” is pretty sick too 🙏
Yes,our magical voice shining ✨✨✨✨✨ leader onew🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
MORE SHINEE PLEASE they're literally the best we've got in our era
Thank you So much for this reaction. SHINee are DIAMONDS. Please check their solo albums as well. SHINee are the DIamonds o K-Pop ......
I recommend SHINee- Don’t call me and Atlantis (their comeback before this 2021), View (house music; the first to present in Kpop), Replay (iconic debut song), tell me what to do, married to the music
15 yr group. Referred as Princes of Kpop, highly respected as group and soloists. Contemporary band that always does diff genre, who’s trendsetter in music dance and fashion. Also known as Idols idol, critics idol, edge of Kpop, for live vocals and performance. Highly respected in industry.
Onew the one who kept talking about is the leader and oldest (34 in Dec). He’s well known for his vocals, unique tone and mastering vocal techniques. You can see it in his solo music. He has done opera and held a note for 40 secs, still longest record I believe.
The other members are all high quality artists as well and very well known and respected and talented in many ways. You will be blown away by all their vocals and performances as solo esp as group
SHINee is a tremendous group, seriously since its inception with its lives and hard work that was noticed after the beginning, it has singers who have worked their voices so well and their presentations are fire
SHINee are known as “The Princes of K-Pop” and most recently dubbed by the media as “The Edge of K-Pop”… 15 year veterans yet their stage presence and performance never age…you will always get your money’s worth at their concerts. All 5 are vocalists and soloists. Jonghyun and Onew- 2 of the best vocalists in k-pop, Key- can literally do any and everything, Minho- main rapper but also a talented vocalist and Taemin known as the Michael Jackson of K-Pop for his exceptional dancing and performance skills
They are talking about latin proverb "ad astra per aspera" which means through hardships to the stars. The ad astra means to the stars.
The sequel is Juice hope you react to Juice too
Shinee the kings. You will love them more and more reactions to their legacy you will be listening to. I promise.
The Shawols (me) are going to love you for this one... First of all, a reactor going into this song completely unbiased is exactly what we have been looking for, because you can judge it purely based on the music itself and im so glad... the guy you pointed out was Onew by the way-- I was right in appointing you my favourite reactor when you got into skz
Teddy PLEASE check out more Shinee!! They are an incredible group!
8:41 you noticed our main vocal, onew💕💕
SHINee Onew's leader is one of the best Kpop vocalists, even Google recognizes him. The next voice you liked was Key. SHINee has 15 years of experience, they are multi-talented, the members can do everything. 💎❤️
With "Hard," SHINee is just doing what we have all come to expect from them -- showing us something that has never been seen or heard before and starting a new trend. Nothing you hear from them will ever be like anything you have ever seen or heard before. They raise the bar even higher with every comeback. And that's what makes them SHINee. :D With every new song release, SHINee are expected to come out with a style and sound that is brand new, not only for them, but in the industry as a whole.
What you just experienced is exactly what makes SHINee legends. And this is the reason why they are so highly respected, and why almost everyone in the industry who came after them cites them as one of their biggest influences and one of the reasons why they wanted to become a singer and dancer, etc.
The whole reason why they chose "Hard" for their title track is because they wanted to show everyone that SHINee can do any genre, including hip-hop.They killed this. This will definitely be a contender for album of the year.
And, switching up the beat and style of the song in the middle of a song as part of the dance break section is pretty much how the majority of SM Entertainment's songs are structured. It's kind of SM's signature style. You will hear that same thing happen in a lot of the songs you listen to from SM.
The fact that this song is nothing like anyone expects, and different than anything out there, is exactly what makes it a SHINee song. SHINee were designed to be SM Entertainment's experimental boy group, so everything they do is meant to be the first, and they are expected to create the trend. With every new song SHINee produces, it's expected to be different than the last, so you will never hear the same style or sound from them. But it will somehow always have that SHINee feel.
With "Hard," this is really just SHINee going back to their roots. Before debut, SHINee was actually training to be a hip-hop group. However, as Key tells it, they just didn't have the swag to pull off hip-hop full time, so last minute SM decided to change up their style to the contemporary R&B style of their debut song "Replay" that they have now become known for. "Hard" just proves that in the end, SM wasn't wrong and SHINee has no problem in the world of hip-hop, but their destiny and calling was to be a group that never ties themselves down to just one style or genre. They were meant to show the world that they can be diverse and unique and never do the same thing twice.
With every release that SHINee has, they are expected to flip the script and change things up in the Kpop industry. That's why when SHINee makes a comeback, everyone pays attention because they are looking to SHINee to show them what the industry's next song style and dance trend will be. It is actually said that within 3 months of SHINee making a comeback that you will see that same sound and dance style being duplicated across the industry with every comeback to follow for both boy groups ad girl groups. When SHINee does something, the industry takes note and follows suit.
You just discovered why SHINee still holds one of the top spots after more than 15 years in the industry. If you are impressed now, just wait until you go through their entire discography of songs and MVs. So far, they have 14 full-length albums (8 Korean albums and 6 Japanese albums), several repackaged albums, a multitude of mini albums, numerous OSTS, they each have solo songs and albums and there are hundreds of live performances that will absolutely leave you speechless with their talent. And it only gets more and more impressive as you follow them through their career. They have accomplished a lot in the past 15+ years, and they are one of the groups that made Kpop what it is today. However, if you want to see where SHINee truly shines, you have to see their live performances.
When SHINee debuted in 2008, Onew (the leader and lead vocalist) was 18, Jonghyun (the main vocalist and songwriter) had just turned 18, Minho (the main rapper and sub-vocalist) and Key (lead vocalist and sub-rapper) were 16 and Taemin (Main dancer and lead vocalist) was 14. However, now, SHINee are known for the fact that there are no longer any fixed roles in their group. The main vocalists can rap, the rappers can fill in as main vocalists, and they all are impressive dancers. SHINee are some of the most well-respected artists in the industry.
Onew (Pronounced Oh-New in English or On-New with a Korean accent, real name Lee JinKi) -- the one with the amazing high notes and the colorful outfit -- is the leader of the group and he has one of the most unique voices in the industry. (Onew means, or sounds like, the Korean words for soft or gentle, so he was given his stage name because he has a very calm and gentle personality.) He is one of the most coveted male voices that all other singers dream of getting a chance to collaborate with. His vocals are unmatched. He even holds the record (40+ seconds) for the longest continuous note without changing tone or pitch.
Key -- in the suit with the shorts -- is our fashionista of the group who is SHINee's stylist for a lot of their MVs and stage outfits. SHINee are known for setting trends and never being afraid to experiment, so Key is recognized for really paying attention to detail when it comes to fashion. He has a reputation for always being unique and wanting to stand out. He is an amazing singer and is a sub-rapper in the group. (Notice how Key was singing through his clenched teeth in the last part of the song when they were all dressed in black. And he still sounded perfect while giving off the "Hard" vibes that the song required. Just one of the many unique elements of this song that only SHINee can pull off.) He is also considered SHINee's dance copy machine. Key has the ability to see and remember choreography the fastest in the group. He has a photographic memory when it comes to choreography, so he only needs to watch the dance once, and he has it memorized. He is also SHINee's fluent English speaker, and he is almost as good as a native speaker.
Minho -- the tall one -- is the main rapper and visual of the group, but his vocals are also some of the best in the industry. Minho sings just as much as he raps. He also writes most of his own raps in SHINee's songs. Minho is a top actor, and he has starred in numerous dramas and movies. He is also known as a star athlete. He says these days he goes to the gym a couple of times a day to work out just because he likes to work out, but he is also crazy about soccer, and he plays basketball, baseball and golf, and he is good at track and field events, etc., as well. And, not only does he enjoy playing all those sports, but he is usually the best athlete on the field, and he pretty much wins every time. Minho's nickname is "Flaming Charisma," and one reason is for his intense passion for sports and his need to always win.
And Taemin -- the blond -- is considered one of THE BEST dancers in the industry (one of the top 2 best dancers of all dancers in Kpop), and that's not just by fans but by everyone in the industry, including his peers. Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson. He is also one of the most popular male solo artists, and he is a member of the Kpop supergroup SuperM. Taemin truly is art when it comes to his performances.
Although Jonghyun wasn't in the MV -- because he passed more than 5 years ago -- in order to get to know SHINee, you have to get to know him as well. He is known as one of the best vocalists in Kpop whose voice was unmatched. He also was one of the most prolific songwriters and composers of his generation. Jonghyun wrote and composed almost 40% of SHINee's songs, plus he wrote all of his own solo songs and numerous songs for other artists. He was one of the only SM artists to be given complete artistic control over his work, including several of SHINee's song selections. SM knew that if Jonghyun was involved in any way that the song would be a hit. He was extremely respected within the industry as a songwriter, composer, and singer. He was one of the very first idols to be known for this songwriting and composing skills.
Once you get to know their voices, you will always be able to pick them out of a crowd just by the sound of their voice. Most fans will tell you we know who is speaking or singing within 1 second, even with our eyes closed, with them standing in a crowd of screaming fans. Each of their voices are that unique -- there is no one with a voice like any of theirs. That is why they are "The Princes of Kpop".
SHINee are known for their live vocals and amazing dancing. They are known as CD-quality singers because they sound just as good live, if not better, than they do recorded. SHINee always sings live. The ONLY thing they are not good at is lip syncing, so they avoid it at all costs. Therefore, when you hear SHINee singing 95% of the time, it will be live. They have trained their entire career to build endurance and stamina in order to be able to sing live and continue to sound flawless while performing extremely complex choreography for more than 3 hours straight in concert. SHINee set the standard. That is why they are so highly respected among their peers. It is literally referred to as the SHINee standard. It's the standard all other groups strive to reach.
Very informative, thank you
Hey, always love your comments. You are the best.🥰
SHINee the G.O.A.T. top tier artists 👑💯💎
'ad astra' is not what you're thinking. It comes from Latin words. 'Ad astra per aspera' means, despite of all difficulties, we go toward the star! Go and search for that! That's why shinee's 8th album title song is 'HARD'!
Onew ❤ They don't call him "Gods Voice" for nothing. SM have some of the greatest vocalists out there.
Enjoyed your reaction and comments. SHINee’s songs have so much variety and they been doing it for so long! They are phenomenally talented!
SHINee was like my first k pop group. The first ever dance practice I saw was from them and also the first time ever I learned the members. It was more than 10 years ago 🥹 They’ve been through a lot of things since then but still on stage and shining as always I am so happy people are still discovering them. All of the members are amazing as solo artists and as a group they are really something! I recommend you check all you can from SHINee they’re amazing 😍
And also I recommend you to listen to the full album Hard on your free time it’s so good!
I KNEW you'd like them! SHINee (pronounced shiny) is a 15 years old group that debuted as a contemporary band so they bring a different genre every time they come back, you'll never have a title track that sounds like something they've already done. I know other shawols will bring the 10 pages description of who they are so I'll stop here and answer some questions lmao
- "Ad astra" means "to the stars" and they rhymed it with "rockstar"
- you liked Onew which is the leader of the group and one of the best voices in kpop, he's also the current main vocalist
- the producer of the song is Kenzie
Thanks for the background.
SHINee is and always will be 5 powerhouse vocalists. My ult 2nd gen group debut 2008 with the song "Replay", Contemporary group that makes amazing music. Know as the "Princes Of Pop" and "Idols Of Idols". No one did or does it like SHINee. Check out more of their stuff with my baby Jonghyun as well. You won't be disappointed. Their solo stuff is amazing as well, Key, Onew, Taemin, Minho and Jonghyun all have solo stuff. Jonghyun and Onew, best vocalists in k-pop. I'm also totally addicted to this song.
SHINee SHINee more SHiNee🩵5💎
SHINee (pronounced SHY-nee) started getting control of their music in 2015. Prior to that, they were able to write some of the lyrics to their songs and most of the rap segments. However, as of now, they pretty much have full control over their music. During their SHINee Anniversary Roadtrip which premiered today, they were talking about this title track and how they absolutely hated the original melody. So they did what SHINee usually does. They dismantled it and rewrote it. Minho told us this is why the comeback was a month late.
"Astra" as in a star; not the car. One of their brothers (members) Jonghyun is no longer with us. He is now a heavenly angel often referred to by the guys as a star, the moon, or when they point/look to the sky, as in their pre-release gift to us, "The Feeling".
SHINee is a 2nd gen., legendary powerhouse that debuted in 2008 with the most revered and greatest debut song in Kpop -- "Replay". It is still covered by newer groups today. At debut, the five-member group were between the ages of 18 and 14 -- Onew (your guy with THE VOICE), Jonghyun (who we lost in 2017), Key, Minho, and Taemin. Now they are in their 30s and still making music together as more then just members. They are family; true brothers who have weathered the worst storms and stayed steadfast. The word "CAN'T" isn't in their vocabulary. All five of them can sing, rap, and dance. They are also all successful soloists, songwriters, producers, and composers. Key is the guy who designs all their outfits, as well as having an insanely versatile voice. Minho writes most of their rap lyrics, Onew is steady leader with "THE VOICE", and Taemin is not only the dance king of Kpop, but also a seductive vocal tempter & awesome rock vocalist with the most Avant Garde MVs in the industry. Jonghyun had the most powerful vocals in the entire Kpop industry and was a major contributor for SHINee, as well as other artists within Kpop, for songwriting, composing, and producing. In fact, he was the first Kpop artist to write/compose/produce his own solo work -- opening the door for successive Kpop artists developing their own works.
Because SHINee's history and discography is so VAST in terms of Kpop longevity, newer fans (babywols) and those not familiar often think SHINee are "copying" groups like NCT or some other 4th gen group, or that this is something new for them. What they don't realize is that SHINee actually mentored both EXO and NCT as they are all with the same company. What they also don't realize is that SHINee were originally supposed to be a Hip-Hop group. However that changed early on due to SHINee's spectacular vocals and ability to sing anything SM threw at them. They were ultimately billed as a contemporary group which left them open to experiment and explore different genres which is their passion. Thus, some of their earliest songs were 90's Hip-Hop inspired: "Get Down" (2009); "Up & Down" (2010); "Alive" & "Trigger" (2015); and of course 2021's "Don't Call Me". Therefore, this is not something new for SHINee, as it harkens back to the 90s Hip-Hop sound which they emulated earlier in their career and for which they are paying homage to their 1 gen brothers.
As with much of their music, SHINee here is referencing their past MVs, individual solo work, as well as a smattering of SuperM -- because of 1) Taemin and 2) SM Universe (Kwangya) as indicated by the foreshadowing and funky tone at the end of the MV. However, I also think this MV represents a very bold statement from SHINee that is synonymous with Taemin's equally bold rhetoric from his 2021 song/MV, "Advice". Therefore, the most prominent symbolism I see in this MV is harkening back to "Advice" (the central figure being the Piano, Taemin's painted hands, and the generally aggressive rhetoric) but there are others as well: Again, with the piano, we see it is initially represented in a "Circle" (Onew's latest title track) which also symbolizes eternity. The blue water gushing from the piano and the waves crashing into Onew are reminiscent of "Atlantis". Taemin's 2020 "Criminal" with the figures in white pressing against a screen in the background of Taemin's rap and the reference to "criminal" in the chorus. The pristine black & white aesthetic of the beginning of the MV as it is in the middle of Taemin's "Criminal". The brothers being dragged down into the piano itself, as Taemin was in the "underground hellish pit of lava in "Criminal". Key's "Hate That" video is represented by Minho standing on the same rocky outcropping where Key and Taeyeon were perched in the same lighting and scenery. The animation is the same style as Onew's collab with Punch for their MV, "Way". Minho absorbing all the light and turning into a flame reflects his early SHINee nickname of "flaming charisma" due to his fiery passion and extreme competitiveness. We also have Key referencing an astra (star) in the lyrics. This could be a reference to Jonghyun, as he is also referred to as a "Diamond" in the sky, and the brothers will often point or look up toward their brother in the sky when singing, as was the case in their recent pre-release, "The Feeling".
I think the overall message simplified is that SHINee is bigger than anyone's limited, individual imagination -- as Taemin represented clearly with his oversized body in a very small room within his head in "Advice". Don't try to box them into one genre, one sound, and one identity (ironically/coincidentally the title of a b-side song on this album and also the title of one of Taemin's solo songs). Don't try to confine their creativity to your own ideal/expectations. They don't and have never conformed to such ideas, as the company realized years ago beginning in 2015, as they began relinquishing some of their control over the creative process to SHINee. SHINee doesn't care whether their music is fitting into the industry trends or standards. They have always been the ones who set the trends and standards through their experimentation: singing live from the beginning during performances, upping the ante and complexity of choreographies while singing live, dance practice videos, fashion trends, inventing hybrid songs with "Sherlock", introducing new genres of music like Deep House and Dubstep to Kpop, instituting new fashion trends like skinny jeans and heavy eye make-up. And who could EVER forget "Internet War" and "Born to SHINe". These are just to name a few. SHINee transformed the Kpop landscape from the moment they first hit the stage in 2008. They have no fear. The music doesn't dictate to them; they can't be held captive by the restrictions of what's trendy at the time or appropriate -- they dictate the music. They are going back to their roots to start their second act.
All we have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride! Thank you for reacting to our boys!
Beautiful comment. Bravo! 👏
Boom! nailed it!
Shinee is The idol’s idol.
Of you want to listen to SHINee's voice progression, Atlantis is a fine example
ONew is doing the bridge. He has one of the best if not the best voice in K-pop. You should check out his song dice. That entire album is beautiful.
THAT IS ONEW 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much for such an amazing react!!!! Love SHINee so much more❤ Please more SHINee reacts🙏🏼❤
Finally you react to SHINee!!! Being waiting for it for so long, the one that blow your mind with his voice is Onew, I hope that you react more of SHINee, also each member, have a solo albums that you can react too, for example, Minho has Chase, Key has Gasoline, Onew has Dice and Taemin (my ult bias ) has Advice.
that's is why i love onew so muchhh ❤️❤️ his voice is incredible 😍😍
When they first recieved the draft they didn't like it that much. The members worked on it for more than a month to finalise this. They are very professional and are perfectionists when it comes to their music. SHINee can't be put in a single box. They are done all kinds of genre and mix of various genre, they experiment so much that no-one can predict what the next SHINee song is gonna be. The one you liked it ONEW the leader, who has a very beautiful voice. But please know that all five members are really good vocalists and it's hard to put each member into a category too...i hope you'll find out more about them by yourself in this journey. All five members are successful soloists with their own unique individual music and albums too.
I really liked your reaction about Onew. This was exactly mine reaction when I first heard him. I absolutely love his soft voice yet very strong voice. His voice really provide calming effect and it feels like to hear more and more❤❤❤
I love to see people discovering how talented group SHINee is. Thank you so much for your reaction. It was fun to watch. Subscribed hoping to see more SHINee reactions
Shinee is my love, Shinee is the best💙 I advise you to listen to Onew's solo song from his previous album "DICE" Or the band's song "Don't call me". Thank you for the excellent reaction
The new MVP 😂