Known For
Acting
Born
Dec 14, 1989
Place of Birth
Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Credits
72 titles
Onew
Biography
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).
Known For
Filmography
SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul
Self
Duckbap House
Self
4:44 : Time of Fear
Synchro U
Self
Inspector
Self
Song Stealer
Self
SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME
My SHINee World
Self
SHINee-ing
Self
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Self
ONEW 1st CONCERT "O-NEW-NOTE"
Self
The Seasons
Self
SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace in Kwangya
Self
Lee Mujin Service
Guest
SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA
Self
Idol Human Theater
Sea of Hope
Self
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
Self
Midnight Sun (musical)
Jung Haram
Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD
SHINee Inc.
Jinki Jangpan
Self
March of the Ants
IU's Palette
Self - Guest
Taem-Log 6v6
Self
SHINee - The Shining
Onew
How Do You Play?
Self
SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome
SHINee's BACK
ONEW
Amazing Saturday
Self
SHINee World V in SEOUL
Self
The Manager
SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～
SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～
Eat Sleep Eat
Self
SHINee Concert "SHINee World V"
Self
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV"
Self
SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～
Descendants of the Sun
Lee Chi-hoon
Men on a Mission
Self
2015 Dream Concert
Self
SMTown: The Stage
Self
SHINee World IV in Seoul
Self
SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Self
Abnormal Summit
Self
SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III"
Self
시트콩 로얄빌라
SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～
Self
The Queen's Classroom
Theme Song Performance
Barefooted Friends