SHINee

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South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment, known for contemporary R&B, electropop, and innovative performances.Debuted on May 25, 2008, with five members: Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Pioneered experimental K-pop concepts, achieved commercial success in Korea and Japan. Continued activities as quartet after Jonghyun's death in 2017.
  • Original member Kim Jonghyun died by suicide on December 18, 2017, after battling depression. His funeral was attended by thousands of fans and industry figures.
  • SHINee's 2018 comeback album 'The Story of Light' paid tribute to Jonghyun and marked their first release as four members, debuting at #1 on Korean charts.
  • Taemin became the youngest winner of Korea's Dance Music Award in 2014 and is dubbed the 'Idol of Idols' for influencing newer K-pop generations.
  • Key starred in Netflix's 'The Fabulous' (2022) while Minho transitioned into acting with dramas like 'Hwarang' and film 'Derailed'.