Lee Jin-ki (Hangul: 이진기; Hanja: 李珍基; born December 14, 1989), better known by his stage name Onew (Hangul: 온유) is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, actor, songwriter, TV presenter, radio host, MC, andpromotional model. He is best known as the leader and lead vocalist of the South Korean boy group Shinee.
Career[edit]
Shinee[edit]
Onew was discovered at the 2006 S.M. Academy Casting. Onew received great appreciation from Lee Soo-man, SM Entertainment’s founder, at Girls’ Generation’s debut showcase. Lee Soo-man noticed him and wanted to hear Onew sing during a one time on the spot audition. He signed the contract with SM the day after he auditioned.[2][3]
In 2008, he was chosen as a member of the group Shinee, and the 5-member boy group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS‘s Inkigayo.[4]
Solo[edit]
Onew contributed to singles for Lee Hyeon-ji (for “Vanilla LOVE” and “Vanilla Love Part 2”), Girls’ Generation member Jessica for the song “One Year Later” in the Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) mini-album and a duet with Kim Yeon-woo for the song, “The Name I Loved” from the third mini album by Shinee, “2009, Year Of Us.” [5]
Onew recorded a song titled “In Your Eyes” for drama series To The Beautiful You. The song was released for the albums To The Beautiful You OST Part 2 on August 22, 2012.[6]
Onew also sang the OST “Moonlight” for drama “Miss Korea”. The song was released on January 3, 2014.[7]
Acting[edit]
Onew starred in various musicals starting in 2010, debuting in the musical Hyeongjeneun Yonggamhaetda (형제는 용감했다, “Brothers were Brave”) alongside singer Lee Ji-hoon.[8] He then starred in the Korean production ofRock of Ages playing the lead role, Drew.[9]
He has also showcased his acting skills via television having a cameo role as a clumsy doctor in the drama Dr. Champ. He appeared in the drama’s final episode.[10] He also had cameo role’s in the dramas Athena: Goddess of War, Oh My God x2, Pure Love and for sitcom “Royal Villa”.
Composing[edit]
Onew wrote the lyrics for the song, “Your Name” from Shinee’s 2nd studio album Lucifer.[11]
Television shows[edit]
In addition to music, Onew became an MC on two programs — KBS‘s Yahaengsung (야행성, “Nocturnal”)[12] and MBC‘s Show! Music Core.[13] In January 14, 2014, his participation in the Borneo edition of the reality show Laws of the Jungle was confirmed.[14] He was also in the cast for the Brazil edition,[15] but had to leave and be substituted because of schedule conflicts.[16]
Personal life[edit]
Onew graduated from the Gwangmyeong Information Industry High School. In his senior year in high school, Onew had ranked as the second top student in his grade. Furthermore, Onew had the highest national score for their high school SATs exam. He is currently attending Chungwoon University, his major being broadcasting music.
On June 2009 during the finale of the show Music Bank, Onew fainted after a massive light fixture toppled and almost hit him. Onew was able to avoid the accident because Kyuhyun and Siwon from Super Junior prevented the fixture from hitting him. [17]
Onew was scheduled to perform with the rest of the Shinee members at KBS 2TV’s K-pop festival special, Music Bank in Paris on 2 February 2012, but was unable to, due to an ankle injury.[18]
On October 2013, he injured his neck, during Shinee promotions. He refrained from dancing during the rest of promotions for Everybody.[19]
In June 2014, Onew underwent throat surgery to remove vocal cord polyps and restoration of vocal mucosa. [20]
Philanthropy[edit]
Fans of Onew showed up to one of Onew’s performances in “Rock of Ages” with 1.44 tons of rice. Onew donated the 1.44 tons of Dreame rice to help feed North Korean children, and according to a Dreame representative, the rice was delivered to an Incheon storehouse on the 16th October 2010 and was sent to North Korea on the 22nd. Onew had also donated 770 kg of Dreame Rice to the Children in Need in South Korea in May 2010 when he was in the “Brothers are Brave” musical.[21]
Discography[edit]
Collaborations and soundtrack contributions[edit]
| Year | Song | Album | Duration | Artist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | “Vanilla Love” | Kiss Me | 03:37 | Duet with Lee Hyun-ji |
| 2008 | “Vanilla Love Part 2” | Vanilla Love Part 2 | 04:11 | Duet with Lee Hyun-ji |
| 2009 | “One Year Later“ | Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) | 04:01 | Duet with Jessica |
| 2012 | “In Your Eyes“ | To the Beautiful You OST | 04:28 | Solo |
| 2014 | “Moonlight” | Miss Korea OST | 03:45 | Solo |
Filmography[edit]
Variety shows[edit]
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Invincible Youth | KBS | Guest |
| 2008-2010 | Star Golden Bell | KBS | Guest (Ep 194,202,211,222,244,248,258,269,271,272,282,300) |
| 2010 | Hello Baby | KBS | Guest With SHINee |
| 2010 | Oh! My School | KBS | Guest |
| 2011 | Happy Together 3 | KBS | Guest (Ep 183) |
| 2012 | Radio Star | MBC | Guest with Taemin |
| Shinhwa Broadcast | JTBC | Guest with SHINee[22][23] | |
| 2013 | Shinee’s Wonderful Day | MBC | |
| Hello Counselor | KBS | Guest w/ Shinee | |
| Weekly Idol | MBC | Guest w/ Shinee episode 89-90 | |
| Tooniverse Nangam Highschool | Tooniverse | Guest w/ Minho & Key | |
| Lee Su-geun and Kim Byung-man’s High Society | JTBC | Guest with Key Ep 77,78,79 | |
| 2014 | Laws of the Jungle | SBS | Borneo and Brazil edition |
Television dramas[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dr. Champ | Park Ki Young-A Clumsy Doctor (cameo) | SBS |
| 2010 | Athena: Goddess of War | Himself (cameo) | SBS |
| 2012 | Oh My God x2 | Himself (cameo) | SBS |
| 2013 | Pure Love | Choi Joon Young’s cousin | KBS2 |
| Welcome to Royal Villa [24] | Baek Su | JTBC |
Musical theatre[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Brothers Were Brave | Joo-bong | Korean musical |
| 2010 | Rock of Ages | Drew | Korean Ver. |
Music Video Appearance[edit]
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vanilla Love Part 2 | Lee Hyun Ji |
MC programs[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Flower Boys Generation | Co-Host | MBC |
| 2010 | The 8th Korean Film Awards | Red Carpet Host | MBC |
| Ya Haeng Sung (Night Star) | Co-Host | KBS | |
| 2010-2011 | Show! Music Core | Co-Hosted with Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon | MBC |
| 2012 | Incheon Korean Music Wave | Co-Hosted with Key and Min Hyo-rin | MBC |
| 2013 | M!Countdown Hello Concert | Co-Hosted with Tony An | Mnet |
| Golden Camera | Co-Host | KBS2 | |
| Dream Concert 2013 | Co-Host | KBS2 | |
| M! Countdown | Special Host | Mnet | |
| Music Bank | Special Host | KBS |
Radio programs[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-2009 | Super Juniors „Kiss the Radio“ | Special DJ | with Jonghyun |
| Park Kyung Lims „Byulbam Radio“ | Constant DJ | with Key | |
| Shindongs and Shinyoungs „Shim Shim Tapa Radio“ | DJ | with Jonghyun and Minho | |
| 2009 | Taeyeons „Chin Chin Radio“ | DJ | with Minho |
| KBS-2FMs „Music Show Radio“ | DJ | with Key | |
| 2010 | Super Junior „Kiss the Radio“ | DJ | replaced Leeteuk |
| Taeyeons „Chin Chin Radio“ | Special guest | for the 89er-Special | |
| KBS-R Cool FM „Lee Soo Young’s Radio Show“ | Guest DJ | – | |
| 2011 | Super Junior „Kiss the Radio“ | DJ | – |
| Super Junior „Kiss the Radio“ | Special DJ | with Key | |
| 2013 | Super Junior „Kiss the Radio“ | DJ | replaced Super Junior’s Ryeowook and Sungmin with Dana (for several days) |
| Super Junior „Kiss the Radio“ | DJ | replaced Super Junior’s Ryeowook and Sungmin with Key |
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