Onew
| Onew 온유 | |
|---|---|
 Onew at Hong Kong Dome Festival 2013. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lee Jin-ki (이진기) |
| Also known as | Leader Onew, Dubu, Ontokki |
| Born |
December 14, 1989 Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea |
| Genres | Contemporary R&B, K-Pop, dance-pop |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer, actor, lyricist, presenter, promotional model, radio host, MC |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
SM Entertainment EMI Music Japan[1] |
| Associated acts |
Shinee SM Town |
| Stage name Onew | |
| Hangul | 온유 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 溫流 |
| Revised Romanization | On Yu |
| McCune–Reischauer | On Yu |
| Birth name | |
| Hangul | 이진기 |
| Hanja | 李珍基 |
| Revised Romanization | I Jingi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Yi Chin'gi |
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, lyricist, presenter, radio host, MC, and promotional model. He is a member of South Korean boy group Shinee under the label of SM Entertainment, as the leader and lead vocalist.
Career
Shinee
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
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
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 of Rock 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
Onew wrote the lyrics for the song, "Your Name" from Shinee's 2nd studio album Lucifer.[11]
Television shows
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, it was confirmed his participation in the Borneo edition of the reality show Laws of the Jungle.[14]
Personal life
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. Despite not being physically injured, Onew displayed signs of mental trauma and was diagnosed psychologically unstable. He fainted again later on in the waiting room and was immediately transported to the hospital.[15]
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.[16]
On October 2013, he once again injured himself, this time his neck, during SHINee promotions. He will refrain from dancing during the rest of promotions for Everybody. [17]
Philanthropy
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.[18]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [19] |
JPN [20] |
US J-Pop [21] |
US K-Pop [22] | ||||||||||
| 2012 | "In Your Eyes" | 60 | — | — | — | To the Beautiful You OST | |||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOR [19] |
JPN [20] |
US J-Pop [21] |
US K-Pop [22] | ||||||||||
| 2008 | "Vanilla Love" (Lee Hyun-ji feat. Onew) | — | — | — | — | Kiss Me | |||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||||||||
Collaborations and soundtrack contributions
| 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 |
| 2013 | "Moonlight" | Miss Korea OST | 03:45 | Solo |
Filmography
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Invincible Youth | KBS | Guest |
| 2010 | Hello Baby | KBS | Guest With SHINee |
| 2010 | Oh! My School | KBS | Guest |
| 2011 | Happy Together 3 | KBS | Guest |
| 2012 | Radio Star | MBC | Guest with Taemin |
| Shinhwa Broadcast | JTBC | Guest with SHINee[23][24] | |
| 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 |
Television dramas
| 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 [25] | Baek Su | JTBC |
Musical theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Brothers Were Brave | Joo-bong | Korean musical |
| 2010 | Rock of Ages | Drew | Korean Ver. |
Music Video Appearance
| Year | Song title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vanilla Love Part 2 | Lee Hyun Ji |
MC programs
| 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
| 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 | |
References
- ↑ (Japanese) "Shinee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
- ↑ (Korean) "ONEW - Do It". Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ↑ "SHINee’s Onew reveals how he was cast into SM Entertainment by Lee Soo Man". Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ↑ (Korean) "Shinee's iple profile". Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ (Korean) "And a Gentle, 'Vanilla Love'". jknews. December 10, 2008. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Luna, Sunny, and Onew release OST songs for ‘To the Beautiful You’". Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Moonlight iTunes page". iTunes. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ↑ (Korean) 샤이니 온유 ‘형제는 용감했다’ 뮤지컬 데뷔! 홍록기-이지훈과 호흡 (SHINee's Onew Debuts in Musical "Brave Brothers" with Hong Rokki and Lee Ji-Hoon). Newsen. February 22, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ (Korean) 온유 “뮤지컬, 재밌어..샤이니 멤버도 격려해줘” (Onew: "Musicals are Fun...Please Also Encourage Shinee Members"). Newsen. September 16, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ (Korean) '닥터챔프' 마지막회, 온유-민효린 깜짝 출연 '눈길' (Shinee’s Onewand Min Hyo Rin appeared in SBS’s ‘Doctor Champ’ finale) Nate. November 16, 2010. November 28, 2010.
- ↑ Kim, Myeongsin (2010-07-19). "샤이니, 정규 2집 '루시퍼' 컴백…온유-종현 작사곡 '유어네임'-'욕' 화제". Korea Economy. Retrieved 27 May 2013.
- ↑ (Korean) 샤이니 온유, `야행성`으로 MC 첫 도전 (SHINee's Onew's First MC Role on Nocturnal). Korea Economic Daily. May 5, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ (Korean) 온유·민호·수지·지연, ‘음악중심’ 새 MC 발탁 '기대만발' (Onew, Minho, Suzy, Jiyeon as New Music Core MCs, "High Expectations"). Asia Economy. October 29, 2010. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
- ↑ "Onew confirmed + full cast for the Borneo edition of 'Laws of the Jungle' revealed". allkpop. Retrieved 15 January 2014.
- ↑ "SHINee is H.O.T., Onew Hospitalized". Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ↑ "SHINee’s Onew unable to perform in Paris due to injured ankle". Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ↑ "Onew Dances Too Hard, Injures Himself". Retrieved October 29, 2013.
- ↑ (Korean) "샤이니 온유, 사랑의 쌀 1.44톤 北 어린이에게 기증". Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Gaon Chart" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2010-12-03.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Shinee Japanese Discography on ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Japan Hot 100". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Korea K-Pop Hot 100". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved 2013-03-13.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (20 May 2012). "SHINee to Appear on Shinhwa Broadcast". enewsWorld (CJ E&M). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ Hong, Grace Danbi (4 June 2012). "SHINee Wants Shinhwa′s Shin Hye Sung in the Group". enewsWorld (CJ E&M). Retrieved 13 December 2012.
- ↑ (Korean) [단독 온유, JTBC 새 시트콤 '웰컴투 노얄빌라' 출연 확정 (Onew is confirmed to join JTBC’s new sitcom “Welcome to Noyal Villa”)]. MyDaily. 29 May, 2013. Retrieved Mai 29, 2013.
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