Shinee is one of the greatest Kpop groups of all time and are often referred to as the Princes of Kpop. Shinee Key just had a comeback with a song called Gasoline and the mv is fantastic. Shinee Taemin is widely recognized as the best dancer in Kpop and is a very popular solo artist and is also in SuperM. Shinee is universally respected and admired and their songs have been covered by many other artists.
With "Don't Call Me," SHINee are 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. And "Don't Call Me" is a perfect example of that. 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. SHINee are one of the most iconic and influential groups. They are always setting trends, never following them. SHINee where 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 in any of their songs, even on the same album, and yet, somehow it will always sound like SHINee. The reinvent the industry with every new release. The industry looks to SHINee to show them what the next song style and dance trend will be. And it is said that within 3 months of SHINee releasing their new song and choreography, you will see that same sound and style being duplicated across the industry with every comeback to follow from both boy groups and girl groups. When SHINee does something the industry takes note and follows suit. SHINee has started the trend with almost everything -- with every one of their songs to their dances to clothing trends, to live performances, to the way Kpop is promoted -- there is almost nothing that can't be attributed to something SHINee has been involved in. You just discovered why SHINee still hold one of the top spots after more than 14 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 13 full-length albums (7 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 14+ 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. SHINee are part of the second generation of Kpop and, yet, they are younger than most everyone in their generation and are the same age or even younger than many members of groups who came after them, such as EXO and BTS, etc., which are part of Kpop's third generation. SHINee debuted young and have the experience of seasoned veterans. 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're all 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 who you liked his voice, with the hoodie -- 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 -- the one with the feather headpiece -- 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. 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. *Pearl Aqua is SHINee's fan color, so all the blue/green aqua colors you see in this MV are meant to represent SHINee. That is why in the scene where they are wearing the brown outfits, Key has the aqua yarn woven into his sweater and why the collar of Onew's jacket was dyed aqua, etc. Minho -- the one with the red hair -- 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. Taemin -- the one with the blond highlights and the white bandana -- 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 away 4 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 vocalist 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, such as EXO's "Playboy" and songs for Taemin, IU and Lee HI, etc. 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. SHINee are one of the top groups that are known for the fact that they all can do it all. They are a group of 5 amazing vocalists, 5 impressive dancers, 5 visuals, 5 rappers, 5 top actors, and 5 of the most talented and unique voices in all of Kpop. 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 (SHINee World or Shawol for short) 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 special -- 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, therefore, they avoid it at all costs. When you hear SHINee singing, 95% of the time it will be live. It's a running joke between the fans and the members that when SHINee lip syncs you can tell because it's very obvious. So, unless they are required to lip sync for a specific reason, SHINee will always sing 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. You should also check out SHINee's live performance stage for "Don't Call Me," th-cam.com/video/N3103Su_-cM/w-d-xo.html. (If you like the piano in this song, just wait until you see their live performance. The piano becomes even more noteworthy in the live. I won't spoil it, you will just have to watch it to see what I mean. :D)
You should absolutely watch more SHINee! They debuted in 2008 and are still active today so they have a long discography. SHINee was conceived as an Experimental Contemporary R&B group. Meaning they use a lot of R&B techniques especially vocally but they also switch genres and concepts faster than you can blink. Because their goal as a group is to always push themselves with new genre/concept explorations each time, you get a lot of versatility in their discography. Their 7th album last year, "Don't Call Me," was another stylistic leap to try something fresh for their sound but it still maintains the recognizable SHINee quality. While they have other hip-hop songs that are similar to "Don't Call Me", the ones that come to mind are all B-sides. This is the first time they did a title track with a heavy hip-hop influence like this as a group. I like to recommend that people start from SHINee's 2008 debut song/MV "Replay" and work their way forward to see their evolution and growth as artists. They are all soloists as well so there is tons of content. If you just want to browse some of their bigger hits, you can go with "Replay", "Sherlock", "Lucifer", "View", "Married to the Music". Or for songs that released more recently like this one, try "Atlantis" or "Superstar" (a Japanese release). Key, the member in all red with the stripe across his face and the feather hat, just released a solo song a few weeks ago called "Gasoline" that's worth checking out. If you want to get to know the SHINee men, you can always try the Very Swank SHINee Guide from 2018. It is is a little old but it is very comprehensive up to 2018. The group guide is a great overall intro which showcases their personalities and even has a few music samples from them up to their 2018 releases (th-cam.com/video/ctIp6XGCK7E/w-d-xo.html). Very Swank also has individual guides that deep dive into each member. These guides were made within the last 2 years so they have slightly more updated info than the group guide. Right now SHINee is on hiatus for group activities as the youngest member, Taemin, is completing his military service. He should be finished by early next year at the latest. While they wait for Taemin to be discharged, the older members are focusing on their solo careers. Taemin is the last member to complete his military service so once he's done, no more long hiatuses like we've had for the last 5 years.
The guy who was constantly calling your attencion is Key (the red guy), he just came out with a full new album as solist, hope you check it out Gasoline Mv and Bad love MV.
I see SHINee i click. LOL Key (the one in the red) is the fashhionista of the group. He's the lead rapper, lead vocals, and lead dancer in shinee. Also been shinee's fashion director.
I soo much thank you for reacting to SHINEE......Just wanted to inform you that yes this MV has 4 members....5HINEE is and always gonna be 5 member group💎💎💎💎💎.... Nd the person you are talking about pulling that red outfit is KEY(fashionista of the group) he just released his new MV "GASOLINE" if you see that mv you will know his creativity about outfits and overall everything 🙏
I seen shinee and hit your subscribe button so fast. Welcome to shinee world! Shinee is a five member group that debut in 2008 and have been going very strong ever since. Key is the one in the red suit and is the fashion designer of the group. Minho red hair is a well known actor my favorite drama of his is hwarang. Taemin is the Michael Jackson of kpop, best dancer and is a huge solo artist, is the youngest member in shinee and a group called super m also has acted in the final life. Onew the one with a book is known for his vocal skills and is an actor. Our member jonghyun is no longer with us but will always be our fifth member and be apart of shinee. Thank you so much for showing our boys the love. Please check out a guide to see all there accomplishments over 14 years and why everyone in the industry looks up to them.
Btw the red hair one is Minho, he’s the rapper in he group , actually all of them are soloists, key juz released his new song “ gasoline”❤look forward for more SHINee reaction videos from you❤
OMG SHINee, the Princes of Kpop 💎💎 The boy (well, man, he's 32 years old XD) in red, is the same one who wears the hats, his name is Key (real name Kim Kibum), lead rapper, lead dancer and clothing designer of the group. He is my ultimate bias
You are the first SHINee Reaction so I subscribed. I have high expectations for your SHINee journey.. The reason SHINee is so fun is that you can't predict their genre lol
found your channel because SHINee. they're one of, if not the best, groups in korea and they're known best to be kings of live performances. please react to more SHINee - you can try Excuse Me Miss live performance.
Because Taemin is also a member of SuperM, I think SHINee's "Don't Call Me" MV and Fake Reality teaser is SM's way of drawing SHINee into the SM Universe and fully connecting SHINee to SuperM's/EXO's storyline. Hence, Minho's red hair and the red room with the chairs hanging from the ceiling. I think this might be connected in someway to the Red Force, which is the evil force in EXO's/SuperM's storyline. With everything that SM does, it's been designed to all connect. All of SM's groups' concepts and MV storylines connect together and it's all part of one giant Universe and story that started in 2012 with EXO's debut. To understand how all of SM's groups are connected, you first need to be aware that it all began with EXO's origin story. EXO's concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have been sent to Earth on a mission to find and protect the Tree of Life from the Red Force, while also trying to fix all the things that are going wrong in the world, which are believed to be caused by the Red Force. The Red Force is thought to be here on Earth inflicting their evil agenda -- corrupting humanity and causing all the bad things that are happening in the world, such as war, hate and destruction of the environment, etc. And because EXO is trying to undo and prevent the Red Force from accomplishing their goals, the Red Force is also trying to take down EXO by capturing them, corrupting them and standing in their way, etc. SuperM is the Kpop industry's very first supergroup, which debuted in October 2019, and their concept and storyline is centered around the fact that they are Avengers-like superheros, so SuperM is the group that pretty much connects everything together. As part of EXO's story, Baekhyun and Kai -- who are members of EXO -- have recruited members from SM's other male Kpop groups -- Taemin from SHINee, Taeyong and Mark from NCT and Ten and Lucas from WayV -- and formed SuperM, to help them battle the Red Force. So, because of this, all of SM's groups have storylines that connect. I see connections between EXO, SuperM, aespa and SHINee with the fact that we see SuperM riding on a subway train in their "100" MV and we see aespa in the subway in their debut "Black Mamba" MV, and now we see SHINee also in a train station in "Don't Call Me." And most recently, we saw Baekhyun from EXO/SuperM on an old train in his most recent solo "Bambi" MV. We even see Kai from EXO/SuperM on train tracks and people on a subway train platform in his "Film: Kai" solo debut teaser video during his "Amnesia" section of the video and as it transitions to "Mmmh." We also see Key from SHINee in a subway train in his solo debut "One of Those Nights" MV in 2018. And if we go back even further, you see EXO on train tracks in their "Love Me Right" MV and EXO-CBX (which Baekhyun is also a member of) on train tracks in their "Horololo" MV, etc. Which I think is all connected in someway. The train station/subway platform in "Don't Call Me" also is given a very futuristic EXO-like feel with the view of space and the planets in the sky when you see SHINee dancing on the train platform. I also think that the scene with Key in the red outfit standing on the phone booth submerged in water has something to do with the Red Force as well. In that scene we also see Key dressed in his black outfit with the feather headpiece standing in front of the image of himself, which looks as though this could be showing Key in alternate realities -- or a "fake reality." (And now that Key has released his solo "Hate That ... " MV, I think that scene with Taeyeon from Girls' Generation, standing on the rock in the middle of the ocean in "Hate That ..." is connected to that scene in "Don't Call Me" as well.) Then it looks as though the SHINee members go through some sort of wormhole as they are teleported somewhere and we see them all posing in their black outfits. This looks very similar to the scene in SuperM's debut "Jopping" MV when the SuperM members are coming together at the beginning of "Jopping." The members of SuperM are supposed to be coming together to help EXO fight the Red Force and to prevent or stop them from taking over the world, etc. As "The Avengers," SuperM is taking members from each of SM's groups and joining forces to take down the Red Force. And just like how the movies "Avengers Identity War" and "Avengers Endgame" eventually had each of the Marvel Avengers members recruiting their whole crew to help in the fight, I think SM is setting it up so that all of its groups' members will eventually be brought into the fight. So, if you follow EXO's storyline, in EXO's "Obsession" MV we learn that the good guys are the members in the all black outfits, and in "Jopping" we see SuperM's "Avengers uniform" is similar all black outfits. So in the scene in "Don't Call Me," when we see SHINee all together in those black outfits, it looks as though they might be preparing to join in the fight. And because of this, I think people need to pay attention to all of the storylines with all of SM's groups, because I think at least all of SM's third generation groups' MVs and storylines -- and probably even now their 4th gen. groups with the introduction of aespa in 2020 -- are being designed to connect stories and plots. Each group has their own individual storyline and concept, but when you put them all together, there are threads of connections between the groups. And that includes SuperM, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT/WayV, aespa, and maybe even Taemin's solo work, and possibly even SHINee. Even though SHINee are second gen, they actually fit within the age group of third generation groups, so they sort of bridge that gap between 2nd and 3rd gen. That is why I think that even though SHINee are part of the second generation, that SM is now working on bringing them into the storyline. And although most of SM's older groups' concepts and MVs may have never been originally designed to have any type of connection to anything to do with anything, that doesn't necessarily mean that over the years as EXO's story has evolved or SM's Universe concept was being created, that SM didn't find "happy coincidences" within those MVs that allowed them to use them as a way to connect things together. For example, some have pointed to the fact that Ningning's butterfly in aespa's concept from 2020 could be connected to the butterfly in EXO's debut "Mama" MV from 2012, as well as the butterfly in NCT-127's recent "Favorite (Vampire)" MV from 2021, and some have made compelling arguments that it could even be connected to SHINee's butterfly in their "Ring Ding Dong" MV from 2009. Which all now could be connected to the white butterfly we see in aespa's "aespa ep. 2 'Next Level' -- SM Culture Universe" video, that helps aespa and everyone navigate through the world of Kwangya. Or the blue roses we see in Taemin's "Press Your Number" MV from 2016 may be connected to EXO's flower/blue rose concept, etc. Now I'm not completely convinced that SM would reach back that far, but it makes you question and consider things. :D I mean we see what looks like the pink planet from Super Junior's "House Party" MV from 2021 and a scene from Super Junior-K.R.Y.'s "When We Were Us" MV from 2020 in "aespa's ep.1 'Black Mamba' - SM Culture Universe" video. And SM has even brought Kangta, who is a member of the very first Kpop boy group H.O.T., which debuted in 1996, into the storyline with his solo MV remake of H.O.T's song "Free to Fly." And Max Changmin from TVXQ joins the world of Kwangya in his solo "Devil" MV when we see him on the pink planet, etc. So it's starting to look like SM may be hinting at bringing everyone into the storyline, including their older groups and artists. You should check out SHINee's behind the scenes video for "Don't Call Me." This will give you a glimpse into the member's personalities and what SHINee are like as a group, and you will discover some fun behind the scenes information. For example, you will see that that book that Onew was reading was actually created specifically for this MV, and if you read the pages that Onew has open, you will see that it contains the lyrics of the song.
Ohhhhh that's crazyy 😲 to think that SM have thought of something as unique as this it's really cool nd it kinda identifie them as a label m very impressed
Thank you so much for reacting to them! They are a 2nd gen group (debuted in 2008), they have 5 members , 1 in memoriam, but they will always be 5. They harmonize like angels and they are know by they stage presence and live vocals. Suggestions: 1 of 1 (on the MV Onew is not dancing because he was injured) Sherlock (clue+note) Replay (their debut) Marry you (live, don't have an mv) Atlantis I want you code (live, don't have an mv)
Hi! I really liked your reaction and I hope you continue to react to SHINee ☺️ I've read all the comments made earlier and I'll just put a few additions and suggestions 🙂 Firstly, as some have already commented, SHINee is a group of 5 members, however, unfortunately Jonghyun lost his fight against depression and is no longer with us 😞 The members debated if they would continue as a group and after the Jonghyun’s mother "blessing", they decided that they should continue as a group always remembering and including him in various ways in MVs, lyrics, choreographies and etc (they are subliminal things often). All Shawols (SHINee fans) agree that we should talk about him and appreciate the art he left for everyone! One of the comments suggested the Very Swank guide and I reinforce that it is a great guide despite covering events until 2018 (when older members started their mandatory military service). If you prefer a more recent guide, I recommend the “Deep Dive into Shinee” guide, but it has more than 1 hour of video: th-cam.com/video/LiYLVmCqazg/w-d-xo.html Last but not least, I'll leave suggestions below for a next reaction. M I'll include suggestions for MVs and lives for SHINee as well as suggestions for solo works by each member (if you want to know them separately): SHINee: Atlantis (MV), Replay (debut MV), Excuse Miss (SWC4 - live) Taemin: Advice KEY: Gasoline Jonghyun: Crazy Onew: DICE Minho: Heartbreak Thank you so much for reacting to SHINee, I will be subscribing to your channel and would be very happy to follow your journey discovering the group 💖
Taemin didn’t get any vocal lines at first (many stated he was tone-deaf, but he was going through puberty), but worked his butt off to improve-so much so he was getting frequent nosebleeds and passed out a few times. His hyungs (basically a term for older “brothers”/close males) helped him develop his voice, especially Jinki and Jonghyun, to the point he was the first SM idol to go solo whilst active in his group (2014, at 21 years old). He’s now known for being an exceptional vocalist and is a main vocalist for SHINee and SuperM. Taemin is also an accomplished pianist! In 2014, Taemin had his solo debut as the ACE of SM Entertainment (the best of the best in all areas)-Ace is the name of his first solo album and he was the first to receive that title. Now he has gained even more titles: he is the Idols’ Idol (most idols today will say the reason they became an idol and the person they most look up to/aspire to be is Taemin and/or SHINee), he is also a Prince of KPOP (which is a title granted to SHINee), Golden Maknae of SM that’s talented in all areas (besides the fact everyone loves him-not only is he talented, but he’s a wonderful human), Legendary Solo Man (역솔남-near as I can tell, it’s a title bestowed on those similar to “Diva”, given to artists such as Aretha, Dolly, Cher, etc), and the Michael Jackson of South Korea (he’s also known as one of the best dancers in South Korea, if not the best). His backup dance teams are the best in the business and are comprised of multiple famous choreographers (with that said, it’s still difficult (if not impossible) to see anyone BUT Taemin when he’s dancing). It’s no surprise that he’s very well-respected amongst choreographers: his friend, world-renowned choreographer Koharu Sugawara, nicknamed him “Dancer Killer”. In 2019, SM collaborated with Capitol Records, USA, and assembled a group of seven of the best artists in KPOP to debut in the USA: SuperM. In fact, they even collaborated with Marvel after having been dubbed the Avengers of KPOP. Of course, Taemin was the first chosen and helped pick the other six members. Though not the eldest member, he is the senior member of the group due to the length of time he’s been in the industry. As such, he would have been leader, but he deferred that task to Baekhyun of the group EXO (who’s slightly older than Taemin). Taemin has been the maknae of SHINee his entire career and didn’t feel he would be best suited to lead the others. However, he is the center of the group and they ALL (including Baekhyun) defer to his experience and take his advice to heart. He is very caring towards his dongsaengs (juniors) and was nicknamed Taemresa (inspired by Mother Teresa). Baekhyun is an incredible leader, by the way…don’t want anyone to misunderstand my intentions behind what I’ve said. With the debut in SuperM, Taemin became the first idol to ever debut in three generations: 2nd with SHINee, 3rd as a solo artist, and 4th Gen with SuperM. The second (and only other) artist to achieve this did so only a few months ago. (4/5)
Taemin is currently on hiatus due to his mandatory military service, but I’m excited for his return (expected in November). Taemin is a well-known workaholic…he never takes breaks and hasn’t since he was a child. He’s in the studio every single day-not even taking off for Christmas. The change to military life has been very difficult for Taemin. Taemin and SHINee are all fluent in Japanese and release just as many Japanese albums as Korean. They are so popular in Japan, many do not consider them foreign artists (which is testament to the love and respect the Japanese people have for them). They even have an entirely separate crew of dancers and staff in Japan. Most artists have to request to hold concerts at Tokyo Dome (it’s an unspoken rule you need to be able to sell out the 55,000-seat arena to perform), but they actually reach out and request SHINee and Taemin because they know they’ll sell out in seconds (whether as a group or Taemin as a solo artist) and have to host multiple days to accommodate. In fact, the guys sold out multiple days at Tokyo Dome in 2018 for a fanmeet-it wasn’t even a concert. The guys host their entire concerts in Japanese and do not need translators, nor do they need to read from teleprompters. I mentioned SHINee being trendsetters-that includes Taemin, of course. Besides introducing new music styles and breaking boundaries with his concepts, he has also worked to break other boundaries, as well. Early in his career, SM took advantage of his prettiness and exaggerated it-he was often mistaken as a female (especially during the long-hair era) and would frequently clear his throat to “discreetly” let others know he’s male. He absolutely hated it, and understandably so-he was a teenager. Later, he embraced some of the socially-viewed “feminine” qualities and has worked hard to showcase that music has no gender. Taemin made waves with his song, “Move”, which he performs with his Girl Gang (all-female backup dancers). The choreography blends masculine and feminine energy like no one but Taemin can do (so many tried to imitate it, it was dubbed “Move Disease”, but none come close). He also lends that androgynous aspect to his fashion choices. Taemin has many facets to him-when the camera is on (filming MVs, music shows, etc), he is a true professional. With his SHINee hyungs, he’s a mischievous crackhead who lives to torment them. They raised him, so they spoil him, but don’t misunderstand-his love for them is unmatched and it goes both ways. With SuperM, he’s silly, but caring-he took them under his wings and is their mentor. He also has his Padding Squad (friend group consisting of Kai from EXO, Jimin from BTS, Ravi from VIXX, Timoteo of HotShot, WannaOne/HotShot’s Sungwoon, and a non-celebrity friend). They’re named the Padding Squad, or Padding Friends, because Taemin bought them all matching customized jackets with their own unique logo. For me, personally, I can appreciate someone’s musical abilities…but to become a true fan (or “stan”), they have to be really special and have qualities setting them apart besides simple talent. SHINee, both as a group and as five incredible soloists, have my utmost devotion. They’re incredibly talented in ways far beyond musical abilities and are kind, fun, and caring humans. SHINee’s BACK 2023!!! (5/5)
You definitely need to react to live performances…they are Live KINGS. I also love watching the dance versions of MVs when available. These are in NO particular order: 💎 As a rite of passage, everyone MUST watch the greatest KPOP debut of all time, “Replay” MV (2008) - th-cam.com/video/VTASffPQGhY/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Marry You” (2021) - th-cam.com/video/GG9hPKwmeYo/w-d-xo.html 💎 Covering IU’s “Dear Name” (2021) - th-cam.com/video/F5YmLkh8nV4/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Excuse Me Miss” (SWCIV) - th-cam.com/video/jSORaqTQykk/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” Dance MV - th-cam.com/video/N8VRaGe3Cqs/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Everybody“ Dance Practice Video - th-cam.com/video/GUf7hbpmFLg/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Dynamite” - th-cam.com/video/fISTOPPCYNw/w-d-xo.html 💎 “EVIL” (blind-folded choreo and, as usual, on-point vocals) - th-cam.com/video/AQ0L6lY2riM/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Married to the Music” performance MV - th-cam.com/video/q1Jkfyn0tC0/w-d-xo.html (quintessential Halloween song…their music show suits and bow ties were the CUTEST!!) 💎 “Your Number” Dance Version MV (black) - th-cam.com/video/xq3NB3U0Ps8/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Sleepless Night” - th-cam.com/video/W7AzyLElsXI/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Selene 6.23” (SWCIII) - th-cam.com/video/cZVWo2F3iao/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Dream Girl” Dance MV - th-cam.com/video/EzNaAY2yn6g/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Stranger” - th-cam.com/video/WXKRiAHzvi0/w-d-xo.html 💎 “Hello” MV - th-cam.com/video/skZxb5sBoiU/w-d-xo.html 💎 “1 of 1” MV (90s throw-back, Onew injured so singing but not dancing) - th-cam.com/video/WJua7KEP_oE/w-d-xo.html 💎 “View” Dance MV (KPOP’s intro to the deep house genre) - th-cam.com/video/s1xmO4w_afc/w-d-xo.html There are SO MANY MORE iconic videos… “Lucifer”, “Ring Ding Dong”, their Japanese MVs (word to the wise, they tend to get blocked by copyright), “Atlantis”, “Love Like Oxygen”, etc… Most older videos will not have English subtitles, but music is a universal language.
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Shinee is one of the greatest Kpop groups of all time and are often referred to as the Princes of Kpop. Shinee Key just had a comeback with a song called Gasoline and the mv is fantastic. Shinee Taemin is widely recognized as the best dancer in Kpop and is a very popular solo artist and is also in SuperM. Shinee is universally respected and admired and their songs have been covered by many other artists.
With "Don't Call Me," SHINee are 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. And "Don't Call Me" is a perfect example of that.
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.
SHINee are one of the most iconic and influential groups. They are always setting trends, never following them. SHINee where 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 in any of their songs, even on the same album, and yet, somehow it will always sound like SHINee. The reinvent the industry with every new release.
The industry looks to SHINee to show them what the next song style and dance trend will be. And it is said that within 3 months of SHINee releasing their new song and choreography, you will see that same sound and style being duplicated across the industry with every comeback to follow from both boy groups and girl groups. When SHINee does something the industry takes note and follows suit. SHINee has started the trend with almost everything -- with every one of their songs to their dances to clothing trends, to live performances, to the way Kpop is promoted -- there is almost nothing that can't be attributed to something SHINee has been involved in.
You just discovered why SHINee still hold one of the top spots after more than 14 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 13 full-length albums (7 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 14+ 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.
SHINee are part of the second generation of Kpop and, yet, they are younger than most everyone in their generation and are the same age or even younger than many members of groups who came after them, such as EXO and BTS, etc., which are part of Kpop's third generation. SHINee debuted young and have the experience of seasoned veterans.
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're all 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 who you liked his voice, with the hoodie -- 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 -- the one with the feather headpiece -- 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. 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.
*Pearl Aqua is SHINee's fan color, so all the blue/green aqua colors you see in this MV are meant to represent SHINee. That is why in the scene where they are wearing the brown outfits, Key has the aqua yarn woven into his sweater and why the collar of Onew's jacket was dyed aqua, etc.
Minho -- the one with the red hair -- 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.
Taemin -- the one with the blond highlights and the white bandana -- 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 away 4 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 vocalist 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, such as EXO's "Playboy" and songs for Taemin, IU and Lee HI, etc. 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.
SHINee are one of the top groups that are known for the fact that they all can do it all. They are a group of 5 amazing vocalists, 5 impressive dancers, 5 visuals, 5 rappers, 5 top actors, and 5 of the most talented and unique voices in all of Kpop. 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 (SHINee World or Shawol for short) 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 special -- 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, therefore, they avoid it at all costs. When you hear SHINee singing, 95% of the time it will be live. It's a running joke between the fans and the members that when SHINee lip syncs you can tell because it's very obvious. So, unless they are required to lip sync for a specific reason, SHINee will always sing 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.
You should also check out SHINee's live performance stage for "Don't Call Me," th-cam.com/video/N3103Su_-cM/w-d-xo.html. (If you like the piano in this song, just wait until you see their live performance. The piano becomes even more noteworthy in the live. I won't spoil it, you will just have to watch it to see what I mean. :D)
5HINee: Princes of Kpop who debuted in 2008 with the song Replay
Onew (leader): 5:35
Jonghyun
Key: 5:14
Minho: 4:31
Taemin (Maknae): 4:45
You should absolutely watch more SHINee! They debuted in 2008 and are still active today so they have a long discography. SHINee was conceived as an Experimental Contemporary R&B group. Meaning they use a lot of R&B techniques especially vocally but they also switch genres and concepts faster than you can blink. Because their goal as a group is to always push themselves with new genre/concept explorations each time, you get a lot of versatility in their discography.
Their 7th album last year, "Don't Call Me," was another stylistic leap to try something fresh for their sound but it still maintains the recognizable SHINee quality. While they have other hip-hop songs that are similar to "Don't Call Me", the ones that come to mind are all B-sides. This is the first time they did a title track with a heavy hip-hop influence like this as a group.
I like to recommend that people start from SHINee's 2008 debut song/MV "Replay" and work their way forward to see their evolution and growth as artists. They are all soloists as well so there is tons of content. If you just want to browse some of their bigger hits, you can go with "Replay", "Sherlock", "Lucifer", "View", "Married to the Music". Or for songs that released more recently like this one, try "Atlantis" or "Superstar" (a Japanese release). Key, the member in all red with the stripe across his face and the feather hat, just released a solo song a few weeks ago called "Gasoline" that's worth checking out.
If you want to get to know the SHINee men, you can always try the Very Swank SHINee Guide from 2018. It is is a little old but it is very comprehensive up to 2018. The group guide is a great overall intro which showcases their personalities and even has a few music samples from them up to their 2018 releases (th-cam.com/video/ctIp6XGCK7E/w-d-xo.html). Very Swank also has individual guides that deep dive into each member. These guides were made within the last 2 years so they have slightly more updated info than the group guide.
Right now SHINee is on hiatus for group activities as the youngest member, Taemin, is completing his military service. He should be finished by early next year at the latest. While they wait for Taemin to be discharged, the older members are focusing on their solo careers. Taemin is the last member to complete his military service so once he's done, no more long hiatuses like we've had for the last 5 years.
Thank u for the infos i really appreciate it ❤❤❤
Very good comment and guide suggestion!!
The guy who was constantly calling your attencion is Key (the red guy), he just came out with a full new album as solist, hope you check it out Gasoline Mv and Bad love MV.
I see SHINee i click. LOL
Key (the one in the red) is the fashhionista of the group. He's the lead rapper, lead vocals, and lead dancer in shinee. Also been shinee's fashion director.
I soo much thank you for reacting to SHINEE......Just wanted to inform you that yes this MV has 4 members....5HINEE is and always gonna be 5 member group💎💎💎💎💎....
Nd the person you are talking about pulling that red outfit is KEY(fashionista of the group) he just released his new MV "GASOLINE" if you see that mv you will know his creativity about outfits and overall everything 🙏
I seen shinee and hit your subscribe button so fast. Welcome to shinee world! Shinee is a five member group that debut in 2008 and have been going very strong ever since. Key is the one in the red suit and is the fashion designer of the group. Minho red hair is a well known actor my favorite drama of his is hwarang. Taemin is the Michael Jackson of kpop, best dancer and is a huge solo artist, is the youngest member in shinee and a group called super m also has acted in the final life. Onew the one with a book is known for his vocal skills and is an actor. Our member jonghyun is no longer with us but will always be our fifth member and be apart of shinee. Thank you so much for showing our boys the love. Please check out a guide to see all there accomplishments over 14 years and why everyone in the industry looks up to them.
ooooh, congrats on discovering shinee!!! you are in for a ride!!!
Oww ur username 💀😂
They don't have a dance practice for it, but they made a choreography video with Studio Choom (and the behind the scenes video for it is very funny).
Btw the red hair one is Minho, he’s the rapper in he group , actually all of them are soloists, key juz released his new song “ gasoline”❤look forward for more SHINee reaction videos from you❤
OMG SHINee, the Princes of Kpop 💎💎 The boy (well, man, he's 32 years old XD) in red, is the same one who wears the hats, his name is Key (real name Kim Kibum), lead rapper, lead dancer and clothing designer of the group. He is my ultimate bias
You are the first SHINee Reaction so I subscribed. I have high expectations for your SHINee journey.. The reason SHINee is so fun is that you can't predict their genre lol
found your channel because SHINee. they're one of, if not the best, groups in korea and they're known best to be kings of live performances. please react to more SHINee - you can try Excuse Me Miss live performance.
Because Taemin is also a member of SuperM, I think SHINee's "Don't Call Me" MV and Fake Reality teaser is SM's way of drawing SHINee into the SM Universe and fully connecting SHINee to SuperM's/EXO's storyline. Hence, Minho's red hair and the red room with the chairs hanging from the ceiling. I think this might be connected in someway to the Red Force, which is the evil force in EXO's/SuperM's storyline.
With everything that SM does, it's been designed to all connect. All of SM's groups' concepts and MV storylines connect together and it's all part of one giant Universe and story that started in 2012 with EXO's debut.
To understand how all of SM's groups are connected, you first need to be aware that it all began with EXO's origin story. EXO's concept is that they are aliens from Planet Exo who have been sent to Earth on a mission to find and protect the Tree of Life from the Red Force, while also trying to fix all the things that are going wrong in the world, which are believed to be caused by the Red Force. The Red Force is thought to be here on Earth inflicting their evil agenda -- corrupting humanity and causing all the bad things that are happening in the world, such as war, hate and destruction of the environment, etc. And because EXO is trying to undo and prevent the Red Force from accomplishing their goals, the Red Force is also trying to take down EXO by capturing them, corrupting them and standing in their way, etc.
SuperM is the Kpop industry's very first supergroup, which debuted in October 2019, and their concept and storyline is centered around the fact that they are Avengers-like superheros, so SuperM is the group that pretty much connects everything together. As part of EXO's story, Baekhyun and Kai -- who are members of EXO -- have recruited members from SM's other male Kpop groups -- Taemin from SHINee, Taeyong and Mark from NCT and Ten and Lucas from WayV -- and formed SuperM, to help them battle the Red Force.
So, because of this, all of SM's groups have storylines that connect. I see connections between EXO, SuperM, aespa and SHINee with the fact that we see SuperM riding on a subway train in their "100" MV and we see aespa in the subway in their debut "Black Mamba" MV, and now we see SHINee also in a train station in "Don't Call Me." And most recently, we saw Baekhyun from EXO/SuperM on an old train in his most recent solo "Bambi" MV. We even see Kai from EXO/SuperM on train tracks and people on a subway train platform in his "Film: Kai" solo debut teaser video during his "Amnesia" section of the video and as it transitions to "Mmmh." We also see Key from SHINee in a subway train in his solo debut "One of Those Nights" MV in 2018. And if we go back even further, you see EXO on train tracks in their "Love Me Right" MV and EXO-CBX (which Baekhyun is also a member of) on train tracks in their "Horololo" MV, etc. Which I think is all connected in someway.
The train station/subway platform in "Don't Call Me" also is given a very futuristic EXO-like feel with the view of space and the planets in the sky when you see SHINee dancing on the train platform.
I also think that the scene with Key in the red outfit standing on the phone booth submerged in water has something to do with the Red Force as well. In that scene we also see Key dressed in his black outfit with the feather headpiece standing in front of the image of himself, which looks as though this could be showing Key in alternate realities -- or a "fake reality." (And now that Key has released his solo "Hate That ... " MV, I think that scene with Taeyeon from Girls' Generation, standing on the rock in the middle of the ocean in "Hate That ..." is connected to that scene in "Don't Call Me" as well.)
Then it looks as though the SHINee members go through some sort of wormhole as they are teleported somewhere and we see them all posing in their black outfits. This looks very similar to the scene in SuperM's debut "Jopping" MV when the SuperM members are coming together at the beginning of "Jopping."
The members of SuperM are supposed to be coming together to help EXO fight the Red Force and to prevent or stop them from taking over the world, etc. As "The Avengers," SuperM is taking members from each of SM's groups and joining forces to take down the Red Force. And just like how the movies "Avengers Identity War" and "Avengers Endgame" eventually had each of the Marvel Avengers members recruiting their whole crew to help in the fight, I think SM is setting it up so that all of its groups' members will eventually be brought into the fight.
So, if you follow EXO's storyline, in EXO's "Obsession" MV we learn that the good guys are the members in the all black outfits, and in "Jopping" we see SuperM's "Avengers uniform" is similar all black outfits. So in the scene in "Don't Call Me," when we see SHINee all together in those black outfits, it looks as though they might be preparing to join in the fight.
And because of this, I think people need to pay attention to all of the storylines with all of SM's groups, because I think at least all of SM's third generation groups' MVs and storylines -- and probably even now their 4th gen. groups with the introduction of aespa in 2020 -- are being designed to connect stories and plots.
Each group has their own individual storyline and concept, but when you put them all together, there are threads of connections between the groups. And that includes SuperM, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT/WayV, aespa, and maybe even Taemin's solo work, and possibly even SHINee. Even though SHINee are second gen, they actually fit within the age group of third generation groups, so they sort of bridge that gap between 2nd and 3rd gen.
That is why I think that even though SHINee are part of the second generation, that SM is now working on bringing them into the storyline. And although most of SM's older groups' concepts and MVs may have never been originally designed to have any type of connection to anything to do with anything, that doesn't necessarily mean that over the years as EXO's story has evolved or SM's Universe concept was being created, that SM didn't find "happy coincidences" within those MVs that allowed them to use them as a way to connect things together. For example, some have pointed to the fact that Ningning's butterfly in aespa's concept from 2020 could be connected to the butterfly in EXO's debut "Mama" MV from 2012, as well as the butterfly in NCT-127's recent "Favorite (Vampire)" MV from 2021, and some have made compelling arguments that it could even be connected to SHINee's butterfly in their "Ring Ding Dong" MV from 2009. Which all now could be connected to the white butterfly we see in aespa's "aespa ep. 2 'Next Level' -- SM Culture Universe" video, that helps aespa and everyone navigate through the world of Kwangya. Or the blue roses we see in Taemin's "Press Your Number" MV from 2016 may be connected to EXO's flower/blue rose concept, etc. Now I'm not completely convinced that SM would reach back that far, but it makes you question and consider things. :D I mean we see what looks like the pink planet from Super Junior's "House Party" MV from 2021 and a scene from Super Junior-K.R.Y.'s "When We Were Us" MV from 2020 in "aespa's ep.1 'Black Mamba' - SM Culture Universe" video. And SM has even brought Kangta, who is a member of the very first Kpop boy group H.O.T., which debuted in 1996, into the storyline with his solo MV remake of H.O.T's song "Free to Fly." And Max Changmin from TVXQ joins the world of Kwangya in his solo "Devil" MV when we see him on the pink planet, etc. So it's starting to look like SM may be hinting at bringing everyone into the storyline, including their older groups and artists.
You should check out SHINee's behind the scenes video for "Don't Call Me." This will give you a glimpse into the member's personalities and what SHINee are like as a group, and you will discover some fun behind the scenes information. For example, you will see that that book that Onew was reading was actually created specifically for this MV, and if you read the pages that Onew has open, you will see that it contains the lyrics of the song.
Ohhhhh that's crazyy 😲 to think that SM have thought of something as unique as this it's really cool nd it kinda identifie them as a label m very impressed
Thank you so much for reacting to them! They are a 2nd gen group (debuted in 2008), they have 5 members , 1 in memoriam, but they will always be 5. They harmonize like angels and they are know by they stage presence and live vocals.
Suggestions:
1 of 1 (on the MV Onew is not dancing because he was injured)
Sherlock (clue+note)
Replay (their debut)
Marry you (live, don't have an mv)
Atlantis
I want you
code (live, don't have an mv)
Key is the legend👑
The guy you liked in red clothes
SHINee are legendary 👑 Taemin is in the military so they will be back in 2023!
Hi! I really liked your reaction and I hope you continue to react to SHINee ☺️
I've read all the comments made earlier and I'll just put a few additions and suggestions 🙂
Firstly, as some have already commented, SHINee is a group of 5 members, however, unfortunately Jonghyun lost his fight against depression and is no longer with us 😞 The members debated if they would continue as a group and after the Jonghyun’s mother "blessing", they decided that they should continue as a group always remembering and including him in various ways in MVs, lyrics, choreographies and etc (they are subliminal things often). All Shawols (SHINee fans) agree that we should talk about him and appreciate the art he left for everyone!
One of the comments suggested the Very Swank guide and I reinforce that it is a great guide despite covering events until 2018 (when older members started their mandatory military service). If you prefer a more recent guide, I recommend the “Deep Dive into Shinee” guide, but it has more than 1 hour of video:
th-cam.com/video/LiYLVmCqazg/w-d-xo.html
Last but not least, I'll leave suggestions below for a next reaction. M I'll include suggestions for MVs and lives for SHINee as well as suggestions for solo works by each member (if you want to know them separately):
SHINee: Atlantis (MV), Replay (debut MV), Excuse Miss (SWC4 - live)
Taemin: Advice
KEY: Gasoline
Jonghyun: Crazy
Onew: DICE
Minho: Heartbreak
Thank you so much for reacting to SHINee, I will be subscribing to your channel and would be very happy to follow your journey discovering the group 💖
Thank you sweetie ❤❤
Wow I didn't know about the blessing from Jjong's mother. Where did SHINee mentioned that?
Shinee is called the 'princes of kpop''.. they debuted in 2008,, I'am a big fan of taemin,, tnk u for reacting ❤
Please watch Key’s Gasoline and Bad Love! 🥹
Pls react to their Ring Ding Dong + Lucifer remix live performance from SWC5 concert❤
Hey!!! I’m so glad you’re reacting to SHINee! I subscribed so I can follow your journey. I’d like to share some information on SHINee and Shawol.
Taemin didn’t get any vocal lines at first (many stated he was tone-deaf, but he was going through puberty), but worked his butt off to improve-so much so he was getting frequent nosebleeds and passed out a few times. His hyungs (basically a term for older “brothers”/close males) helped him develop his voice, especially Jinki and Jonghyun, to the point he was the first SM idol to go solo whilst active in his group (2014, at 21 years old). He’s now known for being an exceptional vocalist and is a main vocalist for SHINee and SuperM. Taemin is also an accomplished pianist!
In 2014, Taemin had his solo debut as the ACE of SM Entertainment (the best of the best in all areas)-Ace is the name of his first solo album and he was the first to receive that title. Now he has gained even more titles: he is the Idols’ Idol (most idols today will say the reason they became an idol and the person they most look up to/aspire to be is Taemin and/or SHINee), he is also a Prince of KPOP (which is a title granted to SHINee), Golden Maknae of SM that’s talented in all areas (besides the fact everyone loves him-not only is he talented, but he’s a wonderful human), Legendary Solo Man (역솔남-near as I can tell, it’s a title bestowed on those similar to “Diva”, given to artists such as Aretha, Dolly, Cher, etc), and the Michael Jackson of South Korea (he’s also known as one of the best dancers in South Korea, if not the best). His backup dance teams are the best in the business and are comprised of multiple famous choreographers (with that said, it’s still difficult (if not impossible) to see anyone BUT Taemin when he’s dancing). It’s no surprise that he’s very well-respected amongst choreographers: his friend, world-renowned choreographer Koharu Sugawara, nicknamed him “Dancer Killer”.
In 2019, SM collaborated with Capitol Records, USA, and assembled a group of seven of the best artists in KPOP to debut in the USA: SuperM. In fact, they even collaborated with Marvel after having been dubbed the Avengers of KPOP. Of course, Taemin was the first chosen and helped pick the other six members. Though not the eldest member, he is the senior member of the group due to the length of time he’s been in the industry. As such, he would have been leader, but he deferred that task to Baekhyun of the group EXO (who’s slightly older than Taemin). Taemin has been the maknae of SHINee his entire career and didn’t feel he would be best suited to lead the others. However, he is the center of the group and they ALL (including Baekhyun) defer to his experience and take his advice to heart. He is very caring towards his dongsaengs (juniors) and was nicknamed Taemresa (inspired by Mother Teresa). Baekhyun is an incredible leader, by the way…don’t want anyone to misunderstand my intentions behind what I’ve said.
With the debut in SuperM, Taemin became the first idol to ever debut in three generations: 2nd with SHINee, 3rd as a solo artist, and 4th Gen with SuperM. The second (and only other) artist to achieve this did so only a few months ago.
(4/5)
Taemin is currently on hiatus due to his mandatory military service, but I’m excited for his return (expected in November). Taemin is a well-known workaholic…he never takes breaks and hasn’t since he was a child. He’s in the studio every single day-not even taking off for Christmas. The change to military life has been very difficult for Taemin.
Taemin and SHINee are all fluent in Japanese and release just as many Japanese albums as Korean. They are so popular in Japan, many do not consider them foreign artists (which is testament to the love and respect the Japanese people have for them). They even have an entirely separate crew of dancers and staff in Japan. Most artists have to request to hold concerts at Tokyo Dome (it’s an unspoken rule you need to be able to sell out the 55,000-seat arena to perform), but they actually reach out and request SHINee and Taemin because they know they’ll sell out in seconds (whether as a group or Taemin as a solo artist) and have to host multiple days to accommodate. In fact, the guys sold out multiple days at Tokyo Dome in 2018 for a fanmeet-it wasn’t even a concert. The guys host their entire concerts in Japanese and do not need translators, nor do they need to read from teleprompters.
I mentioned SHINee being trendsetters-that includes Taemin, of course. Besides introducing new music styles and breaking boundaries with his concepts, he has also worked to break other boundaries, as well. Early in his career, SM took advantage of his prettiness and exaggerated it-he was often mistaken as a female (especially during the long-hair era) and would frequently clear his throat to “discreetly” let others know he’s male. He absolutely hated it, and understandably so-he was a teenager. Later, he embraced some of the socially-viewed “feminine” qualities and has worked hard to showcase that music has no gender.
Taemin made waves with his song, “Move”, which he performs with his Girl Gang (all-female backup dancers). The choreography blends masculine and feminine energy like no one but Taemin can do (so many tried to imitate it, it was dubbed “Move Disease”, but none come close). He also lends that androgynous aspect to his fashion choices.
Taemin has many facets to him-when the camera is on (filming MVs, music shows, etc), he is a true professional. With his SHINee hyungs, he’s a mischievous crackhead who lives to torment them. They raised him, so they spoil him, but don’t misunderstand-his love for them is unmatched and it goes both ways. With SuperM, he’s silly, but caring-he took them under his wings and is their mentor. He also has his Padding Squad (friend group consisting of Kai from EXO, Jimin from BTS, Ravi from VIXX, Timoteo of HotShot, WannaOne/HotShot’s Sungwoon, and a non-celebrity friend). They’re named the Padding Squad, or Padding Friends, because Taemin bought them all matching customized jackets with their own unique logo.
For me, personally, I can appreciate someone’s musical abilities…but to become a true fan (or “stan”), they have to be really special and have qualities setting them apart besides simple talent. SHINee, both as a group and as five incredible soloists, have my utmost devotion. They’re incredibly talented in ways far beyond musical abilities and are kind, fun, and caring humans.
SHINee’s BACK 2023!!!
(5/5)
You definitely need to react to live performances…they are Live KINGS. I also love watching the dance versions of MVs when available. These are in NO particular order:
💎 As a rite of passage, everyone MUST watch the greatest KPOP debut of all time, “Replay” MV (2008) - th-cam.com/video/VTASffPQGhY/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Marry You” (2021) - th-cam.com/video/GG9hPKwmeYo/w-d-xo.html
💎 Covering IU’s “Dear Name” (2021) - th-cam.com/video/F5YmLkh8nV4/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Excuse Me Miss” (SWCIV) - th-cam.com/video/jSORaqTQykk/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” Dance MV - th-cam.com/video/N8VRaGe3Cqs/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Everybody“ Dance Practice Video - th-cam.com/video/GUf7hbpmFLg/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Dynamite” - th-cam.com/video/fISTOPPCYNw/w-d-xo.html
💎 “EVIL” (blind-folded choreo and, as usual, on-point vocals) - th-cam.com/video/AQ0L6lY2riM/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Married to the Music” performance MV - th-cam.com/video/q1Jkfyn0tC0/w-d-xo.html (quintessential Halloween song…their music show suits and bow ties were the CUTEST!!)
💎 “Your Number” Dance Version MV (black) - th-cam.com/video/xq3NB3U0Ps8/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Sleepless Night” - th-cam.com/video/W7AzyLElsXI/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Selene 6.23” (SWCIII) - th-cam.com/video/cZVWo2F3iao/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Dream Girl” Dance MV - th-cam.com/video/EzNaAY2yn6g/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Stranger” - th-cam.com/video/WXKRiAHzvi0/w-d-xo.html
💎 “Hello” MV - th-cam.com/video/skZxb5sBoiU/w-d-xo.html
💎 “1 of 1” MV (90s throw-back, Onew injured so singing but not dancing) - th-cam.com/video/WJua7KEP_oE/w-d-xo.html
💎 “View” Dance MV (KPOP’s intro to the deep house genre) - th-cam.com/video/s1xmO4w_afc/w-d-xo.html
There are SO MANY MORE iconic videos… “Lucifer”, “Ring Ding Dong”, their Japanese MVs (word to the wise, they tend to get blocked by copyright), “Atlantis”, “Love Like Oxygen”, etc… Most older videos will not have English subtitles, but music is a universal language.
So…I don’t know where parts 2 & 3 went because I promise I posted them… gonna try again. Gah…having them out of order messes with my OCD. lol
5HINee is THE LEGEND
TAEMIN is THE KING of kings
You should check out Key's new MV Gasoline! Its literally fashion paradise lmao
Je vous recommande cette chanson de SHINee "Atlantis" ...... th-cam.com/video/PSYRbJjIT6U/w-d-xo.html
Plz react to "MY HOUSE" , "MAKE IT" and "A.D.T.O.Y" by 2PM
Why is Onew aging backwards? 🤔