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SHINee

Shinee ( ; ; ; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group consists of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-member band, Jonghyun died on December 18, 2017. Their musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop", and their music has been listed among the greatest boy band songs of all time.

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SHINee is a South Korean boy band formed in 2008 that currently has four members (Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin), though it originally had five until member Jonghyun's death in 2017. The group is widely recognized as one of K-pop's most influential acts, earning the title "Princes of K-pop" and having their music recognized among the greatest boy band songs of all time.

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Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.name: Shinee
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.image: (Marie Claire Korea) We, SHINee - Video 46s.jpg
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.caption: Shinee for Marie Claire Korea, May 2018L-R: Minho, Taemin, Key, Onew
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.origin: Seoul, South Korea
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.current_member_of: SM Town
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.spinoffs: SuperM
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.current_members: Onew Key Minho Taemin
Musical artist <! For groups; see Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians >.past_members: Jonghyun

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History
2008: Debut and ''The Shinee World''
2009–2010: Rising popularity and ''Lucifer''
2011–2012: Japanese debut, ''The First'' and ''Sherlock''
2013–2014: ''Dream Girl'', ''Why So Serious?'', ''Boys Meet U'', ''Everybody'' and ''I'm Your Boy''
2015–2016: ''Odd'', ''DxDxD'' and ''1 of 1''
2017–2019: ''Five'', Jonghyun's death, ''The Story of Light'', and military service
2020–present: ''Don't Call Me'', ''Superstar'' and ''Hard''
Members
Timeline
Artistry
Public image
Vocals and choreography
Musical style and themes
Endorsements
Discography
Tours
Asia tours
World tours
Japan tours
Concerts
Online concerts
Filmography
Awards and nominations
Publications
References
External links

Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first extended play (EP), Replay, fronted by the single of the same name. They gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, they released their first Korean studio album, The Shinee World, which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles "Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several Korean music charts and gained popularity all over Asia. "Lucifer" was nominated for the Best Dance Performance Award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards in 2010 for its outstanding choreography. In 2012, they released Sherlock, which became the fifth best-selling album of the year with over 180,000 copies sold. Subsequent albums included The Misconceptions of Us (2013), Odd (2015), 1 of 1 (2016), The Story of Light (2018), ''Don't Call Me (2021), and Hard (2023). Shinee has also been included in the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity 40 twice (2014, 2016).