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Onew
Lee Jin-ki (; Korean pronunciation: Help:IPA/Korean, [i.dʑin.ki]; born December 14, 1989), better known by his stage name Onew, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, and actor. Born in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Onew was discovered at the 2006 SM Academy Casting and signed a contract with SM Entertainment the day after his audition. He debuted as the lead vocalist and leader of the South Korean boy band Shinee in May 2008, who went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea. As a singer, he has participated in the original soundtracks for various TV series and released collaborations with various artists. He made his solo debut on December 5, 2018, with the release of his first extended play, ''Voice (Onew EP), Voice'', five days before his Conscription in South Korea, military conscription on December 10, 2018. After finishing his military service, he released his second EP ''Dice (EP), Dice'' on April 11, 2022 and later that year on July 6, he made his solo d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dice (EP)
''Dice'' is the second extended play by South Korean singer Onew. It was released on April 11, 2022, through SM Entertainment. It consists of six tracks, including the lead single Dice (Onew song), of the same name. Background and release Onew released his debut solo EP, ''Voice (Onew EP), Voice'', in 2018, after which he Conscription in South Korea, enlisted in the military. His second EP was initially scheduled for a September 2021 release, before eventually being confirmed for April 2022, three years and four months after ''Voice''. Onew took a greater role in the production process than on his first EP, and stated that he felt increased pressure as a result. Promotional materials, including video and image teasers, were released beginning March 31. Onew hosted a countdown livestream on Shinee's YouTube channel on April 11 to celebrate the EP's release. He promoted it with performances on ''M Countdown'', ''Music Bank (TV series), Music Bank'', ''Inkigayo'' and ''Show! Music Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flow (EP)
''Flow'' is the third Korean-language extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Onew. It was released on September 3, 2024, through Griffin Entertainment. The EP contains six songs, including singles "All Day" and "Beat Drum". Background Onew's contract with his agency, SM Entertainment, expired in March 2024. He signed a new contract with Griffin Entertainment for his solo promotions. During an appearance on the music talk show ''The Seasons (TV program), The Seasons'', he said that he made the change because he felt he was getting too comfortable at SM and wanted to pursue new challenges. Onew began working on the EP in April 2024. He produced it himself and wrote lyrics for all of the songs, stating in an interview, "There's no part that I haven't touched." He embarked on a fan meeting tour in May, at which he performed a new unreleased song titled "All Day". On July 11, he announced through his social media accounts that he would release "All Day" as a digital single on July 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 (entertainer), Key, Choi Min-ho, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece band, Jonghyun died on December 18, 2017. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first extended play (EP), ''Replay (EP), Replay'', fronted by the single Replay (Shinee song), of the same name. The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group 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 (Shinee song), Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer (Shinee song), Lucifer" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Circle (Onew Album)
''Circle'' is the first Korean-language studio album (second overall) by South Korean singer Onew. It was released on March 6, 2023, through SM Entertainment. The album contains ten songs, including the lead single, "O (Circle)". It peaked at number three on South Korea's Circle Album Chart. Background ''Circle'' was Onew's first Korean release after almost a year, following on from his 2022 EP ''Dice''. In the interim, he released the Japanese-language studio album '' Life Goes On'' and embarked on a tour across Japan. Onew originally heard "O (Circle)" before ''Dice'' came out, but decided to save it for a future release, believing it to be "too strong" at the time. Kim Eana wrote the lyrics according to his ideas. Onew had previously collaborated with her on his 2021 song "Way", which the two wrote together. He was involved in the production process from beginning to end, undergoing multiple rounds of recording, mixing and mastering, despite struggling with health issues. He not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Goes On (Onew Album)
''Life Goes On'' is the debut Japanese studio album by South Korean singer Onew. It was physically released on July 6, 2022, through EMI Records. The album consists of two parts, ''Who Sings? Vol.1'' and ''Life Goes On'', which were digitally released on June 1, 2022, and June 29, 2022, respectively. It contains ten tracks, including six original songs and four covers, with the lead single "Life Goes On". Background and release Onew released his second EP in April 2022 after taking a four-year hiatus from his solo music career due to military service. Following this, it was announced that he would release his first Japanese album in July, accompanied by his first Japan concert tour as a soloist. The album contains two discs; the first disc includes six original songs, while the second includes four covers of famous Japanese songs. The bonus disc was released as a digital EP titled ''Who Sings? Vol.1'' on June 1. The songs included are "Everything" by Misia, "Kirakira" by Kazuma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connection (Onew EP)
''Connection'' is the fourth Korean-language and fifth overall extended play (EP) by South Korean singer Onew. It was released on January 6, 2025, by Griffin Entertainment. The EP was preceded by the first single, "Yay", on December 12, and supported by the lead single, "Winner", released simultaneously with the EP. Background and release In September 2024, Onew released '' Flow'', his first project since departing SM Entertainment in early 2024. Following its release, he held a series of concerts in South Korea and Japan that October and November. News of a followup to ''Flow'' first came three months after its release, when a single, "Yay", was announced on December 9. The announcement stated that the song was to be a pre-release single for an upcoming EP to be released in January 2025, but no specific date or title were given. "Yay", along with its accompanying music video, were released on December 12. On December 14, Onew held a fan meeting entitled O! New Day at KBS Arena, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice (Onew EP)
''Voice'' is the debut extended play by South Korean singer Onew. It was released on December 5, 2018, under SM Entertainment, five days before his military conscription. "Blue" served as the album's lead single. Background and release In November 2018, SM Entertainment announced that Onew would be enlisting in the Korean military as part of his required military duties. On November 22, the label announced that Onew would be the fourth Shinee member to make a solo debut, with plans to release the album ahead of his enlistment in early December. The album's title was announced on November 28, along with its title track and release date. The full tracklist was revealed on December 3, with the music video teaser for "Blue" releasing the following day. The full album and music video were released on December 5. Commercial reception ''Voice'' peaked at number two on the Korean Gaon Album Chart, while in Japan it reached number 24 on the Oricon , established in 1999, is the hol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight Sun (musical)
''Midnight Sun'' () is a South Korean musical produced by Shinswave in 2021, based on the 2006 Japanese movie '' A Song to the Sun''. History ''Midnight Sun'' is the second Korean musical adaptation of Japanese movie '' A Song to the Sun'' after the one staged in 2010. The musical is produced by Shin Jung-hwa and Son Hyuk-il; it's directed by Kim Ji-ho, with musics composed by Han Bo-ram and Kim Han-sol, who is also lyricist. Production company Shinswave announced ''Midnight Sun'' in early March 2021 by revealing the casting of Shinee's Onew, Day6's Wonpil, Got7's Youngjae and Cho Hun for the male lead role of Haram, Kang Hye-in, Lovelyz's Kei and Lee Ah-jin for the female lead role of Haena, and Kim Ju-ho and Jung Eui-uk as Haena's father. Nu'est's Baekho as Haram was cast on March 30. The musical debuted on May 1, 2021 at the BBHC Hall of Kwanglim Arts Center in Seoul, and ended on July 25, with a limited number of people in the audience due to social distancing norms. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Descendants Of The Sun
''Descendants of the Sun'' () is a 2016 South Korean television series starring Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-kyo, Jin Goo, and Kim Ji-won. It aired on KBS2 from February 24 to April 14, 2016, for 16 episodes. KBS then aired three additional special episodes from April 20 to April 22, 2016, containing highlights and the best scenes from the series, the drama's production process, behind-the-scenes footage, commentaries from cast members and the final epilogue. The series was a major hit in South Korea, where it drew a peak audience share of 38.8%. It received several awards, such as winning the Grand Prize in television at the 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards; and was named the Most Popular Show of the year by Korea Broadcasting Advertising Corporation. The show was broadcast across Asia, where it was hugely popular, and has been credited with a rise in tourism to Korea. Local adaptations have aired in the Philippines and Vietnam, and an adaptation is planned in China. The actors in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chungwoon University
Chungwoon University () is a private university in western South Korea. The campus is located in Hongseong County in South Chungcheong province. The current president is Kim Hui-jung (김희중). Academics Undergraduate offerings are divided among the divisions of Humanities, Technology, and Arts. History The university first opened in 1993. The graduate school was opened in 1997. Sister schools Ties exist with schools in China, Vietnam and the United States. Notable alumni *So Ji-sub, model and actor *Choi Daniel, actor *Leeteuk, singer and actor (Super Junior) *Kim Hee-chul, presenter, singer and actor (Super Junior) *Yesung, singer and actor (Super Junior) *Shindong, singer and actor (Super Junior) *Eunhyuk, singer and actor (Super Junior) * Donghae, singer and actor (Super Junior) *Yunho, singer (TVXQ) *Onew, singer, actor (Shinee) * Kim Jong-hyun, singer, composer, presenter and producer (Shinee) See also *List of colleges and universities in South Korea *Education i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwangmyeong
Gwangmyeong (; ) is a Administrative divisions of South Korea, city in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It borders Seoul to the east, north and northeast, Anyang, Gyeonggi, Anyang to the southeast, Siheung to the southwest, and Bucheon to the northwest. It is home to one of the world's largest IKEA stores at 59,000 square meters (640,000 square feet), along with a large Costco store and a Lotte Premium Outlet. History Gwangmyeong area was part of the old (or original) Siheung County as with Yeongdeungpo, Guro, and Geumcheon areas. It belonged to West (, seo-myeon) and South townships () of original Siheung County. In 1914, the two townships were merged into West township of "expanded" Siheung County. In 1963, the northern part of Gwangmyeong (at that time, the northern part of West Township in Siheung County) area was merged into an expanded Seoul (i.e. districts for urban planning in Seoul. ) as with Gwacheon (at that time Gwacheon was a township in Siheung County) and Sindo to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Soo-man
Lee Soo-man (, born 18 June 1952) is a South Korean business executive and record producer who is best known for being the founder of SM Entertainment, a multinational entertainment company based in Seoul. He has also been referred to as the "president of culture", as one of the pioneers of the Korean Wave. Lee debuted as a singer in 1971 while he was a student at Seoul National University. In 1989, he founded SM Entertainment, which has since become one of the largest entertainment companies in the country. Biography 1952–1980: early years and singing career Lee was born in Jeonju, South Korea on 18 June 1952, and attended Seoul National University on and off between 1971 and 1979. Lee debuted as a member of the band April and May (사월과 오월, alternatively 4월과 5월) in 1972 (he had joined the band in 1971), but he later departed from it for health reasons. He gained spotlight for his "good boy" image, supported by the fact that he was one of the few people who wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
