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| Shindong |
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| Background information |
| Birth name |
Shin Donghee |
| Also known as |
Shindong |
| Born |
September 28, 1985 (1985-09-28) (age 22) |
| Origin |
South Korea |
| Genre(s) |
K-pop, hip hop, R&B, trot |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer, dancer, actor, MC, DJ |
| Instrument(s) |
Singing, rapping, beatboxing, piano, guitar |
| Voice type(s) |
Bass |
| Years active |
2005–present |
| Label(s) |
SM Entertainment |
| Associated acts |
SMTown, Super Junior, Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy |
Shin Donghee (Hangul: 신동희; Hanja: 申東熙; born September 28, 1985), better known by his stage name Shindong (Hangul: 신동; Hanja: 神童), is a singer, dancer, actor, MC, DJ, and a member of Korean boy band Super Junior. In the past Shindong has been criticized for his large size, which contradicts many slim Korean idols. Despite his larger appearance, Shindong is known to be one of the four lead dancers and the group's dance choreographer, creating dances for the bandmates whenever they make dance performances. Shindong is also the rapper of the group and co-writes rap lyrics with the rest of his bandmates. He is also Super Junior's main visual gag performer.
[edit] Biography
[edit] Pre-debut
Shin Donghee made his first appearance in July 2002 when he was seen dancing on Goyangsi Youth Dance. However, he didn't join SM Entertainment until 2005 when he won first place on the 9th SM Youth Best Selection Best Comedian. Under SM Entertainment, Shin was trained in many areas of performing talents, specifically dancing and rapping.
- Further information: Super Junior
Months later, Shin debuted as a part of Super Junior on November 6, 2005, performing the group's first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)." Due to Shin's name sounding similar to Donghae, who is also a member of Super Junior, Shin decided to use the stage name Shindong, derived from his surname and the first word of his birth name. Shindong is translated to "prodigy," proving himself to be of extraordinary talent to the audience despite his lack of an ideal idol appearance.
Since November of 2005, Shindong had been a regular MC for M.NET's M!Countdown, along with Super Junior members Leeteuk and Kang-In, who was replaced by Eunhyuk a year later. However, due to concert tour schedules and preparations for a new album, Shindong, Leeteuk, and Eunhyuk decided to leave their MC seats, their last day on March 27, 2008.[1] Shindong is also popularly known as the active MC and DJ of MBC's BoBoBo Ai Joa and KMTV's Green Apple Sound, successfully establishing the image, "DJ Shindong."[2] On March 26, 2008, it was announced that Shindong will soon debut as a radio DJ, hosting an MBC radio show, "Stop the Boring Time" along with Kim Shin Young.[3] Shindong is also very active in variety shows and often gives guest appearances in Star Golden Bell, Dongan Club, etc. Shindong often gives visual gag performances at entertainment programs.
Shindong was soon placed in the six-piece Super Junior sub-unit, Super Junior-T in early 2007. The group debuted on February 25, 2007 on SBS's Popular Songs with their title song, "Rokuko". In early 2008, Shindong officially debuted as an actor, playing a lead role in the mini television series Single Papa in Love.[4] In June 2008, Shindong made a comeback as a member of Super Junior-Happy, the fourth official Super Junior sub-unit. Their first mini album, Cooking? Cooking! was released on June 5, 2008.
[edit] April 19 car accident
On April 19, 2007, Shindong, with fellow members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, and two managers, were involved in a major car accident that had attracted media attention for months. Unlike Leeteuk and Kyuhyun, who were seriously injured and were kept in the hospital for several months, Shindong and Eunhyuk suffered only minor injuries and were discharged from the hospital on April 23, 2007.
[edit] Discography
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[edit] Filmography
- Further information: Super Junior filmography
[edit] Television series
| Year |
Title |
Role |
| 2008 |
Single Papa in Love (싱글파파는 열애중) |
Oh Chil-gu |
[edit] Music video appearances
- 2007: "Flight Girl" – Magolpy
[edit] Master of ceremonies (MC)
| Date |
Name |
Note |
| November 10, 2005–March 27, 2008 |
M.NET M!Countdown |
with Leeteuk, Eunhyuk |
| 2007–present |
MBC BoBoBo Ai Joa |
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| April 2007–February 15, 2008 |
KMTV DJ Green Apple Sound |
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[edit] Disc jockey
| Date |
Name |
Note |
| TBA |
MBC Stop the Boring Time |
with Kim Shin Young |
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