Onew
Skuespiller
14. desember 1989 (36 år)
Lee Jin-ki, known professionally as Onew, is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment.
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, which 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, five days before his military conscription on December 10, 2018. After finishing his military service, he released his second EP, Dice, on April 11, 2022, and later that year, on July 6, he made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his first studio album, Life Goes On. He released his first Korean studio album, Circle, on March 6, 2023. He followed this with the release of his third EP, Flow, on September 3, 2024, and his fourth EP, Connection, on January 6, 2025. He released his second Korean studio album, Percent, on July 15, 2025, and his second Japanese EP, Saku, on October 1, 2025. He released his fifth Korean EP, Tough Love, on March 9, 2026. Onew has also contributed to songwriting for both himself and SHINee.
As an actor, Onew was cast in multiple musicals, such as Rock of Ages (2010), Shinheung Military Academy (2019), and Midnight Sun (2021–2022) and participated in various television dramas, mostly known for the roles of Baek-su in JTBC's sitcom Welcome to Royal Villa and the cardio-thoracic resident Lee Chi-hoon in the popular KBS2 drama Descendants of the Sun (2016).
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, which 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, five days before his military conscription on December 10, 2018. After finishing his military service, he released his second EP, Dice, on April 11, 2022, and later that year, on July 6, he made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his first studio album, Life Goes On. He released his first Korean studio album, Circle, on March 6, 2023. He followed this with the release of his third EP, Flow, on September 3, 2024, and his fourth EP, Connection, on January 6, 2025. He released his second Korean studio album, Percent, on July 15, 2025, and his second Japanese EP, Saku, on October 1, 2025. He released his fifth Korean EP, Tough Love, on March 9, 2026. Onew has also contributed to songwriting for both himself and SHINee.
As an actor, Onew was cast in multiple musicals, such as Rock of Ages (2010), Shinheung Military Academy (2019), and Midnight Sun (2021–2022) and participated in various television dramas, mostly known for the roles of Baek-su in JTBC's sitcom Welcome to Royal Villa and the cardio-thoracic resident Lee Chi-hoon in the popular KBS2 drama Descendants of the Sun (2016).
Filmografi
| 2024 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2016 | Descendants of the Sun · as Lee Chi-Hoon |
| 2012 | Kiss Note · as Cast |
| 2011 | |
| 1999 | MAMA Awards · as Presenter |
| 1991 |
| 2024 | Synchro U · as Self |
| 2024 | Song Stealer · as Self |
| 2023 | My SHINee World · as Self |
| 2023 | My SHINee World · as Self |
| 2023 | The Seasons · as Self |
| 2021 | Sea of Hope · as Self |
| 2020 | TAEMIN: Taem-log · as Self |
| 2019 | How Do You Play? · as Self |
| 2019 | Where Is My Home · as Self - Guest |
| 2018 | SHINee's BACK · as Onew |
| 2018 | Amazing Saturday · as Self |
| 2018 | Super TV · as Self |
| 2015 | Men on a Mission · as Self |
| 2015 | SMTown: The Stage · as Self |
| 2015 | I Can See Your Voice · as Self - Performer |
| 2014 | Abnormal Summit · as Self |
| 2013 | After School Club · as Self - Guest |
| 2013 | SHINee's One Fine Day · as Self |
| 2012 | Hidden Singer · as Self - Panelist |
| 2012 | I Am · as Self (as Shinee) |
| 2012 | I Am: Sm Town Live World Tour In Madison Square Garden · as Self (as Shinee) |
| 2012 | Shinhwa Broadcast · as Self |
| 2011 | Saturday Night Live Korea · as Self |
| 2011 | Weekly Idol · as Self |
| 2010 | Athena: Goddess of War · as Self |
| 2010 | Hello Counselor · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | Idol Star Athletics Championships · as Self - Athlete |
| 2009 | Invincible Youth · as Self - Special Guest |
| 2009 | Strong Heart · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook · as Self |
| 2008 | SHINee's Yunhanam · as Self |
| 2008 | We Got Married · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | Radio Star · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | Star King · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Show! Music Core · as Self - Host |
| 2005 | Infinite Challenge · as Self |
| 2004 | M COUNTDOWN · as Self |
| 2001 | Happy Together (2001) · as Self - Guest |
| 1998 | Music Bank: K-Chart · as Self |
| 1986 | Golden Disc Awards · as Self |
| 2013 | The Queen's Classroom (2013) · as Theme Song Performance |
| 2012 | To The Beautiful You · as Theme Song Performance |