First Time Listening to Shinee! | Psynergic Reacts (Ring Ding Dong, Don't Call Me)

Check out my first time listening to Shinee! I listen to both Ring Ding Dong and Don't Call Me. I love them! 😊
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[@milindawilson9175]

You will notice, longtime SHINee fans never talk about Jonghyun as if he is gone. We very rarely use past tense words to describe him. We always talk about SHINee like nothing has changed. Even when SHINee does interviews or people in the industry talk about the group they still say "the five of you," etc. And for the most part, people treat them like nothing has changed because Jonghyun is still very much a part of everything SHINee does. It's not because we want to sweep what happened under the rug and not deal with it, but it's a sign of respect for the group and Jonghyun. He was far more than his illness and he contributed so much to the world and the industry that he should be remembered and respected for. So just appreciate the fact that you get to watch performances like "Ring Ding Dong" and that we have hundreds of clips of him to enjoy. Please don't dwell on the fact that he is not here anymore. Because he is here, you can see and feel him in everything that makes SHINee who they are and you can feel his presence in everything SHINee produces. I feel like those who think that SHINee has changed from when they were young to now, really don't have a deep understanding of who SHINee are as a group. As SM's experimental boy group, everything SHINee does should be different than anything you have ever seen or heard from them before. Nothing they ever do will be the same, that is just who they are. Their sound and style is constantly evolving. The fact that it is completely different every time is precisely what makes them SHINee in the first place. And although Jonghyun may no longer physically be present, he can be felt and heard in everything SHINee is involved in. It was Jonghyun's color that helped to make SHINee who they are, and because of that, most fans will agree, we can still see and hear his influence in all things SHINee, even in their new works. The way to honor Jonghyun's memory is to watch him in everything he did throughout his career and to react to his music and listen to his songs. So, go ahead and react to as much SHINee content, and even Jonghyun's solo work, as you can. It's OK if it makes us a little emotional sometimes, but the way to get to know him and SHINee better is to really spend some time getting to know them as the amazing performers that they are. All Jonghyun ever wanted was to make people happy through his work and to influence the world with his songs and lyrics. So, honor him by discovering what an amazing person he was and seeing exactly what he wanted people to remember him for. Yes, it's sad, but you don't necessarily have to make it that way if you just appreciate his work for what it is and live in the moment. His final words to the world were "Tell me I did well." And that is what we fans try to do. If you don't allow his tragedy to color your perspective, you will see that the members are still the fun, goofy, crazy, amazing, brilliant artists that they always have been, and their music and artistry still has that SHINee quality they are known for. If anything, all it has done is made them even more determined to show the world that this one event doesn't define them as a group and that they will continue to work to become even more brilliant in order to keep Jonghyun's legacy alive. By continuing to watch and listen to Jonghyun's and SHINee's music and appreciating the hundreds of clips we are lucky enough to have with SHINee as a group of 5, we are showing Jonghyun that, yes indeed, you did well and your life will forever be meaningful to thousands of people. You will never be forgotten Jonghyun, you did well.

[@hortbeck]

I love your sentiments. It's still hard for me to watch some of the videos, though. I just get too emotional sometimes, but sometimes I want to watch them all day.

[@stardoll1995]

Couldn't have said it better myself! ♡

[@milindawilson9175]

@@stardoll1995 Thanks that means a lot.

[@TaijaRae.]

This is the best comment I have seen on a SHINee video. Thank you.

[@bristolmari]

Thank you so much for this comment, I've been with them since they debuted and I have a hard time watching their videos or listening to their music sometimes. I'm just now getting back to them. I always get emotional but I smile. Always 💎💎💎💎💎

[@Miraiwhitelock]

Shinee has actually one of the best dancers in kpop. His name is Taemin. He's often called the best dancer in kpop together with Kai from EXO. Shinee are like one of the biggest seniors in kpop.

[@Psynergic]

That’s really awesome! Definitely can’t wait to see more of their work!

[@triplej8666]

idk about kai theres still Ten, Hoshi, Jhope, Rocky

[@ihsan2837]

@@triplej8666 Kai is definitely after taemin

[@triplej8666]

@@ihsan2837 1. Taemin 2. J-Hope 3. Ten 4. Kai 5. Hoshi 6. Rocky 7.Yugyeom 8. Jimin 9. Rain 10. Yunho (ATEEZ)

[@ihsan2837]

@@triplej8666 i’d actually add Dino and Key to that list

[@woogusboogus9947]

Yooooooooooo nice, shinee is pronounced just like shiny haha, the members are all so amazing!! We have minho,Onew,Key,Taemin and jonghyun (Jonghyun passed away in December of 2017 but he'll always be part of shinee so if you really get into them he has some cool guides)

[@Psynergic]

I can’t wait to learn more about them! 💙

[@TopherReacts]

Got the notification and IMMEDIATELY ran over. 2 of my favorite SHINee songs I’ve reacted to so far😍😍😍

[@Psynergic]

Oooh! If it’s a Topher recommended group then I’m all over it! 💙💙

[@zcst4eva]

Yes please. If you can find the time, a deep dive into SHINee is a MUST!!

[@confetti-cake-key8313]

SHINee has one of the best discographies in kpop, you would definitely enjoy exploring what they have to offer! The one that caught your eye the most, both with his fashion and high cheek bones was Key. He has been the main designer for SHINee's fashion for many years now! Each SHINee member also has their own solo work, and I would highly recommend listening to Jonghyun's albums. Jonghyun was very open about mental health and his struggles with depression. He also openly supported the LGBTQ+ community and was the first SM entertainment artist to produce his own self- written album. His albums story op.1 and op. 2 are all songs created from conversations he had with people while hosting a late night radio show. He was able to connect to people's emotions thru his music and provide them comfort when they needed it most. I would also highly recommend Jonghyun's song "end of the day" which offers consolation to anyone who has had a rough day. Thank you for reacting to SHINee!!

[@rominarobles3331]

I like Shinee a lot but I am not call myself Fan… but I follow their comebacks and solo works. Also I listened the program radio of Jonghyun… I didn’t know that he wrote the lyrics based in conversation. Thanks for the data. I miss Jonghyun voice.

[@fabianr4761]

SHINee are my faves 💎 they are legends pls watch more of them mvs pls try View, Good Evening and Married To The Music (their bright side) I love your reaction im a new sub!

[@Psynergic]

Welcome to our community! I’ll definitely be checking more of their music out soon! 😊💙

[@grraacceee5937]

You say their name like 'shiny' 😁 youre always reacting to my favourite groups lately and im loving it. i also reccomend reacting to some of the members solo songs, such as taemins 'advice' or 'move'

[@grraacceee5937]

Also jonghyuns 'moon'

[@melanier.4290]

I recommend Taemin’s “Criminal”, “Want” and “You and I” too.

[@Psynergic]

Thanks for all of the recommendations! Definitely want to check more of their music out!

[@cindrahatake2139]

"Ring Ding Dong" actually got banned in Korea during SAT test study time because it's so catchy & gets stuck in your head. You might like "Move" by Taemin, SHINee's maknae (youngest) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJSoqoiEmr-ko7s. He's probably the best dancer in k-pop, has a gorgeous voice, and is lovely eye candy.

[@crochetmittens]

SHINee have always been known to be kings of live performances in the industry - they're ABSOLUTELY terrific performers. do a deep dive into them, you won't regret for sure. one of the top acts of our era. also, saw some comments talking about jonghyun's suicide but most shawols would prefer you going into getting to know SHINee without focusing on that premise in mind. all five of them are amazing artistes and they have amazing music and skills to boot, and although jonghyun's passing should not be put aside, it (and also the group's "suffering" as i saw some comments put it) is definitely not something that should be taking away from the experience of their art on its own. @ fellow shawols, let's try not to build SHINee up as tragedy porn - their talent/music/personalities are way beyond what happened to them.

[@universe986]

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[@milindawilson9175]

I agree 100%. Longtime SHINee fans never talk about Jonghyun as if he is gone. We very rarely use past tense words to describe him. We always talk about SHINee like nothing has changed. Even when SHINee does interviews or people in the industry talk about the group they still say "the five of you," etc. And for the most part, people treat them like nothing has changed because Jonghyun is still very much a part of everything SHINee does. It's not because we want to sweep what happened under the rug and not deal with it, but it's a sign of respect for the group and Jonghyun. He was far more than his illness and he contributed so much to the world and the industry that he should be remembered and respected for. I hate how some people want to turn his story into this sad narrative and boil everything that SHINee stands for down to that one incident and moment for the group. Jonghyun would want us to remember all the happy moments in his life, not this one moment of sadness. He had far more happy days than he had sad and we should lift him and SHINee up by remembering that fact. So we should appreciate the fact that we get to watch his performances and that we have hundreds of clips of him to enjoy. I wish people wouldn't dwelling on the fact that he is not here anymore. Because he is here, you can see and feel him in everything that makes SHINee who they are and you can feel his presence in everything SHINee produces. I also feel like that those who think that SHINee has changed from when they were young to now, really don't have a deep understanding of who SHINee are as a group. As SM's experimental boy group, everything SHINee does should be different than anything you have ever seen or heard from them before. Nothing they ever do will be the same, that is just who they are. Their sound and style is constantly evolving. The fact that it is completely different every time is precisely what makes them SHINee in the first place. And although Jonghyun may no longer physically be present, he can be felt and heard in everything SHINee is involved in. It was Jonghyun's color that helped to make SHINee who they are, and because of that, most fans will agree, we can still see and hear his influence in all things SHINee, even in their new works. The way to honor Jonghyun's memory is to watch him in everything he did throughout his career and to react to his music and listen to his songs. So, people shouldn't be afraid to react to as much SHINee content, and even Jonghyun's solo work, as they can. It's OK if it makes us a little emotional sometimes, but the way to get to know him and SHINee better is to really spend some time getting to know them as the amazing performers that they are. All Jonghyun ever wanted was to make people happy through his work and to influence the world with his songs and lyrics. So, we should honor him by discovering what an amazing person he was and seeing exactly what he wanted people to remember him for. Yes, it's sad, but you don't necessarily have to make it that way if you just appreciate his work for what it is and live in the moment. His final words to the world were "Tell me I did well." And that is what we fans try to do. If you don't allow his tragedy to color your perspective, you will see that the members are still the fun, goofy, crazy, amazing, brilliant artists that they always have been, and their music and artistry still has that SHINee quality they are known for. If anything, all it has done is made them even more determined to show the world that this one event doesn't define them as a group and that they will continue to work to become even more brilliant in order to keep Jonghyun's legacy alive. By continuing to watch and listen to Jonghyun's and SHINee's music and appreciating the hundreds of clips we are lucky enough to have with SHINee as a group of 5, we are showing Jonghyun that, yes indeed, you did well and your life will forever be meaningful to thousands of people.

[@marm2034]

"Is it a sweater if it has a bunch of holes in it?" A question for the ages! Also, Taemin's Advice, Minho's Heartbreak, Key's Bad Love, and Onew's Dice are all amazing (and most recent) solo MVs!!! Also, ShiNee's most recent MV is Atlantis :)

[@Lintletse]

Superstar and also their live performances in the Bistro show...you get to see them playing games...and just being Shinee....

[@thespianoge]

CW: suicide, suicidal ideation, mental illness Former punk rocker queer deeply interested in psych stuff here. I’ve always struggled with mental illness and was finally diagnosed as bipolar 2 at the age of 35, so I’m happy to stumble across your channel because it fits into so many aspects of my life. And I found you because SHINee was how I got into Kpop (specifically one of their members, Taemin, with his solo work.) SHINee has gotten me through some of the darkest times of my life, and I’ve felt an especially deep kinship with them. They lost their unbelievably amazingly talented member Jonghyun to suicide in 2017. Of course there are many reasons this can happen but one of the aspects I’ve read about is how he kept seeking mental health resources and no one took him seriously. I have thankfully had a network of support, both by medical professionals and those close to me, but I have found myself in a similar position to him. So many times, I’ve mourned the loss of his life and potential to have an unmatched career in his industry. And then, one time, it dawned on me that if I gave into my urges, there were others that would feel that way about me in a much more personal way. Sometimes it takes that outside perspective to teach you something that you need to take to heart. At any rate, SHINee is very special. After his death, the group had a chance to disband but they kept on, with the mantra “SHINee will always be 5.” During some choreography, they leave an extra spot for him and have sometimes kept him in the background tracks. They held a huge concert months after his passing and they gave a beautiful tribute that makes me weep every time. I think one of the most powerful songs from them was the first they released after JongHyun’s passing, “Good Evening.” The choreography is so evocative about loss and grieving together, as well as the following “Our Page” which always rips out my heart. All that being said though, in spite of that darkness in their later career, SHINee is such a beautiful, joyful literal ray of sunshine. Any MV you choose will be a delight and I highly recommend a deep dive Related would be reacting to the solo work of their member Taemin. His song Criminal has to do with Stockholm Syndrome and many of his songs deal with duality. It’s a Japanese release song (without lyrics on the MV) but listening to his song “Under My Skin” is beautiful. It deals a lot with suppressing one’s inner self and depression. And his most recent release Advice is about asserting oneself and finding your own place in the world. (Also he’s beautiful and he’s often referred to as “The Michael Jackson of Kpop” and “dance king” so you know you’re gonna get A SHOW.) I think it’s also notable that Taemin went in for his mandatory military service last year but was transferred to public service several months later. The press release from SM said that, in spite of being on a regular medication and therapy schedule for anxiety, panic disorder and depression, since before he began serving, there became a point where he became unfit for service. I think that the public announcement with very specific and transparent language was huge and showed a lot of growth in the industry. Taemin has been with SM since he was 14 when SHINee debuted and hugely respected, so I know they gave him the final say in what was published. And I think, especially with what has happened previously, they thought it was important to tell the whole truth as a platform for normalizing getting help for mental illness. So…that was a lot but I hope that gives you some insight into this group and how the discussion of mental health is even more relevant that usual with my sweet boys!

[@deniseannlange4519]

Beautifully written! I was going to touch on much of what you covered but my writing could never be as eloquent as yours... I lost my brother to suicide on May 1st Ten years ago.... we will never know the why. Mike was a very quiet, soft spoken man with a heart of gold and so much love for his wife and kids. Can only hope others feeling like him can reach out to someone for support... Mike never did.

[@thespianoge]

@@deniseannlange4519 thank you for your kind words and I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I hope you’ve been able to spend time with family and friends around this time for comfort for the anniversary. My heart goes out to you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@fabianr4761]

They all have solo career too pls check out Key's Bad Love and Taemin's Move

[@TheHekateris]

@Ofra Cohen 🤣🤣🤣 truth tho 😏

[@eszeezee6967]

Onew's Dice, Minho's Heartbreak and Jonghyun's Crazy

[@mangakat33]

Definitely worth a deep dive into the group- particularly with a mental health perspective. One of their members committed suicide, and the group had a lot to deal with personally and to continue.

[@Psynergic]

Oh wow, that’s definitely something to talk about. I’m sure they were all having difficult time with that. Thanks for telling me! 💙

[@AKoreanWave]

@@Psynergic If you want to pursue the mental health perspective, I recommended to check out "Our page". It is the song that talk about the four members feelings after Jonghyun suicide.

[@vals5085]

idk I’m new to this channel and I’m very wary of someone who hasn’t been a fan of shinee for a while and who is only listening to them now making a video and doing a “deep dive” into Jonghyun’s passing. shawols already had to deal with (and still deal with) countless people who aren’t even fans who use his death to make clickbait “dark side of kpop” videos, use him for views, or generally just always link him to tragedy and sadness when he gave us so much joy. it’s one thing to talk about shinee after his death in the context of their music, like the whole tsol series, but it’s another to try to analyze the event itself. that’s what I’m assuming you mean, op, but I just wanted to make sure because making a video regarding mental health in shinee would have to be done with a lot of care, imo.

[@universe986]

@@vals5085 totally agree with you

[@universe986]

SHINee and Jonghyun is not a tragedy and not your study case

[@christinab1288]

One of the members, Key, is what I would call "sassy" and he has great fashion sense and helped style them for Don't Call Me. Taemin is a quite, shy, crazy talented idol that has debuted three times in each of the last Kpop generations (2nd gen with SHINee, 3rd gen as a solo--any of those songs are fab, and 4th gen as a member of SM's super group SuperM), ie he started super young. Also from a MH perspective he is serving in the military but changed to civil service for MH reasons and there seems to be a lot of support for him in this regard. Minho is the one that is not afraid to show off his very nice body and is my bias (although isn't everyone an OT5 bias) Onew is the leader and has such a unique sound, I could listen to him all day. Jonghyun is the forever member people have already mentioned. Such a skilled song writer. He wrote songs for so many other artist beyond SHINee. Very grateful those songs will live on.. One song suggestion, from the MH perspective, is Our Page. It was written by the members after Jonghyun's death. The MV is great, the song is beautiful, but even reading the lyrics will make me cry. Not just as a fan, but as anyone who has lost someone. The song is there for comfort.

[@RuthOsses]

💖💖💎💎

[@VitoriaN.]

YESSSSSSSS!!! Please more SHINee! They’re known as the princes of Kpop, legends! There’s not a single bad song in their entire discography, the only way for someone to dislike them is not knowing them! Also they’re funny as hell, one of the most funny and talented groups out there! Vocals, dance, acting, everything! I’d like to see your reaction to their solo stuff too, I think you’ll enjoy them as well ❤

[@jinirxet]

omg im so glad you reacted to them and liked them ! shinee are definitely a staple group in kpop, pretty much everyone in the community will know some of their songs, especially Ring Ding Dong, Sherlock and View (which i would really recommend along with Married To The Music and Lucifer). theyve got some amazing solo projects too ! if you get the time i would recommend: Key - Bad Love and Helium Onew - Dice Taemin - Move, Idea and Advice Minho - Heartbreak Jonghyun - Guilty Pleasure, She is and Shinin'

[@RuthOsses]

💎💎

[@all4asia]

Shinee is the kings of the live performances... They have great vocals, visuals and stage presence

[@casiopaya4386]

Shinee will stay 5 forever... 4 boys and 1 angel

[@drawnhearts23]

SHINEE!!! They are absolute legends. I'm so glad you're reacting to them now - I'll watch anything you wish to react to including their solo works.

[@gp8248]

I really miss Jonghyun. I became a social worker because I wanted to help people. It makes me mad to know that Jonghyun sought help from a professional and that person dismissed his pain.

[@Karatekicker]

I also love dark aesthetics and so I think Taemin's solo stuff will be right up your alley. It's dark and dramatic and beautiful. Some that I think you might enjoy would be Danger (solo debut), goodbye (soyana hitori), criminal, idea and my personal favorite flame of Love. I hope you continue to react to SHINee and all of their solo careers as I really enjoyed your reaction! Thank you ❤️

[@thespianoge]

YES! Taemin is my Ult for a reason, between the dark concepts and aesthetics and thoughtful lyrics. Also, you know, his amazing dancing and singing and just being one of the most beautiful beings on the planet!

[@TheHekateris]

Welcome to SHINee World! Thank you for reacting to the Princes of Kpop. 😌 SHINee are the trendsetters of kpop - where they go, kpop follows. I can't believe it's RDD that's brought you in to the fold, but now you know! I rexommend you check out their debut, Replay, and Excuse Me Miss, too. All members are soloists!! Minho (red hair) doesn't yet have a full album as he's concentrating on his acting career. SHINee, particularly Jonghyun, have talked about mental health issues when no one else in kpop was. Both Key and leader Onew (Oh-nyoo) mentioned going on medicatiob after Jonghyun passed - incredibly brave of them to do so.

[@milindawilson9175]

With "Don't Call Me," SHINee (pronounced Shiny -- as in shiny diamonds or shiny stars -- their name has a double ee to show just how brilliant they shine) are just doing what we have all come to expect from them -- showing us something that has never been seen or heard before and starting a new trend. Nothing you hear from them will ever be like anything you have ever seen or heard before. They raise the bar even higher with every comeback. And that's what makes them SHINee. :D With every new song release, SHINee are expected to come out with a style and sound that is brand new, not only for them, but in the industry as a whole. And "Don't Call Me" is a perfect example of that. What you just experienced is exactly what makes SHINee legends. And this is the reason why they are so highly respected, and why almost everyone in the industry who came after them cites them as one of their biggest influences and one of the reasons why they wanted to become a singer and dancer, etc. SHINee are one of the most iconic and influential groups. They are always setting trends, never following them. SHINee where designed to be SM Entertainment's experimental boy group, so everything they do is meant to be the first and they are expected to set the trend. With every new song SHINee produces it's expected to be different than the last, so you will never hear the same style or sound from them in any of their songs, even on the same album, and yet, somehow it will always sound like SHINee. The industry looks to SHINee to show them what the next song style and dance trend will be. And it is said that within 3 months of SHINee releasing their new song and choreography, you will see that same sound and style being duplicated across the industry with every comeback to follow from both boy groups and girl groups. When SHINee does something the industry takes note and follows suit. SHINee has started the trend with almost everything -- with every one of their songs to their dances to clothing trends, to live performances, to the way Kpop is promoted -- there is almost nothing that can't be attributed to something SHINee has been involved in. You just discovered why SHINee still hold one of the top spots after almost 14 years in the industry. If you are impressed now, just wait until you go through their entire discography of songs and MVs. So far, they have 13 full-length albums (7 Korean albums and 6 Japanese albums), several repackaged albums, a multitude of mini albums, numerous OSTS, they each have solo songs and albums and there are hundreds of live performances that will absolutely leave you speechless with their talent. And it only gets more and more impressive as you follow them through their career. They have accomplished a lot in the past 13+ years and they are one of the groups that made Kpop what it is today. However, if you want to see where SHINee truly shines, you have to see their live performances. SHINee are part of the second generation of Kpop and, yet, they are younger than most everyone in their generation and are the same age or even younger than many members of groups who came after them, such as EXO and BTS, etc. which are part of Kpop's third generation. SHINee debuted young and have the experience of seasoned veterans. When SHINee debuted in 2008, Onew (the leader and lead vocalist) was 18, Jonghyun (the main vocalist and songwriter) had just turned 18, Minho (the main rapper and sub-vocalist) and Key (lead vocalist and sub-rapper) were 16 and Taemin (Main dancer and lead vocalist) was 14, so now they are all in their late 20s and early 30s. (Onew turned 32 in December.) SHINee are some of the most well respected artists in the industry. Onew (Pronounced Oh-New, real name Lee JinKi) -- the one with the hoodie -- is the leader of the group and he has one of the most unique and best voices in the industry. (Onew means, or sounds like, the Korean words for soft or gentle, so he was given his stage name because he has a very calm and gentle personality.) His vocals are unmatched. He even holds the record (40+ seconds) for the longest continuous note without changing tone or pitch, etc. Key -- the one with the feather headpiece -- is our fashionista of the group who is SHINee's stylist for a lot of their MVs and stage outfits. SHINee are known for setting trends and never being afraid to experiment, so Key is known for really paying attention to detail when it comes to fashion. He is known for always being unique and wanting to stand out. He is an amazing singer and is a sub-rapper in the group. He is also known as SHINee's dance copy machine. Key has the ability to see and remember choreography the fastest in the group. He only needs to watch the dance once and he has it memorized. He is also SHINee's fluent English speaker, and he is almost as good as a native speaker. Minho -- the one with the red hair -- is the main rapper and visual of the group, but his vocals are also some of the best in the industry. Minho sings just as much as he raps. He also writes most of his own raps in SHINee's songs. Minho is a top actor and he has starred in numerous dramas and movies. He is also known as a top athlete. He says these days he goes to the gym a couple of times a day to work out just because he likes to work out, but he is also crazy about soccer, and he plays basketball, baseball and golf, and he is good at track and field events, etc., as well. And not only does he enjoy playing all those sports, but he is usually the best athlete on the field and he pretty much wins every time. Minho's nickname is "Flaming Charisma," and one reason is for his intense passion for sports and his need to always win. Taemin -- the one with the blond highlights -- is considered one of THE BEST dancers in the industry (one of the top 2 best dancers of all dancers in Kpop), and that's not just by fans but by everyone in the industry, including his peers. Taemin's nickname is the Korean Michael Jackson. He is also one of the most popular solo artists and he is a member of the Kpop supergroup SuperM. Taemin truly is art when it comes to his performances. Although Jonghyun wasn't in the MV -- because he passed away 4 years ago -- in order to get to know SHINee, you have to get to know him as well. He is known as one of the best vocalist in Kpop who was one of the most prolific songwriters and composers of his generation. Jonghyun wrote and composed almost 40% of SHINee's songs, plus he wrote all of his own solo songs and numerous songs for other artists, such as EXO's "Playboy" and songs for Taemin, IU and Lee HI, etc. He was one of the only SM artists to be given complete artistic control over his work, including several of SHINee's song selections. SM knew that if Jonghyun was involved in any way that the song would be a hit. He was extremely respected within the industry as a songwriter, composer and singer. He was one of the very first Idols to be known for this songwriting and composing skills. SHINee are one of the top groups that are known for the fact that they all can do it all. They are a group of 5 amazing vocalists, 5 impressive dancers, 5 visuals, 5 rappers, 5 top actors, and 5 of the most talented and unique voices in all of Kpop. Once you get to know their voices you will always be able to pick them out of a crowd just by the sound of their voice. Most fans (SHINee World or Shawol for short) will tell you we know who is speaking or singing within 1 second even with our eyes closed, with them standing in a crowd of screaming fans. Each of their voices are that unique -- there is no one with a voice like any of theirs. That is why they are "The Princes of Kpop". SHINee are known for their live vocals and amazing dancing. They are known as CD-quality singers because they sound just as good live, if not better, than they do recorded. SHINee always sings live. The ONLY thing they are not good at is lip syncing so they avoid it at all costs, so when you hear SHINee singing 95% of the time it will be live. It's a running joke between the fans and the members that when SHINee lip syncs you can tell because it's very obvious. So unless they are required to lip sync for a specific reason, SHINee will always sing live. They have trained their entire career to be able to sing live and continue to sound flawless while performing extremely complex choreography for more than 3 hours straight in concert. SHINee set the standard. That is why they are so highly respected among their peers. It is literally referred to as the SHINee standard. It's the standard all other groups strive to reach. You should also check out SHINee's live performance stage for "Don't Call Me," kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGSUYWaJqsRgma8. (If you like the piano in this song, just wait until you see their live performance. The piano becomes even more noteworthy in the live. I won't spoil it, you will just have to watch it to see what I mean. :D)

[@chuchubas]

Next time do "Atlantis", "Sherlock (Clue+Note)", "Married to the Music", "Lucifer", "Why so Serious", "One Minute Back" and some Jonghyun solo like Diphylleia Grayi, She Is, End of a Day... there's SO SO MUCH to cover!

[@RuthOsses]

💖💖💎💎

[@HangryKitsune]

OMG I love you for reacting to them! haha. Already wanted to ask you if you know SHINee because they are very popular amongst the LGBTq kpop crowd since they are at least LGBTq allies and have some vibes that attract us LGBTq folks ;) especially Jonghyun was very open about his support. People already mentioned in the comments that there is a lot of history in that group. I find SHINee to be one of the few very genuine / honest groups out there since they kind of have more freedom nowadays than newer groups (or they just don't care that much anymore and just do what they like). Each member has a solo career as well besides their main group. Taemin and Key are my absolute favorites as solo artists. There is a lot to analyze in their songs, MVs and performances (like "Under My Skin", "Advice" from Taemin. and "Bad Love" from Key). Taemin was basically my entry drug for kpop and an eye opener that androgyny can also be a dance style, which he masters ("Move" is fully dedicated to that) ... he's one of the best dancers in South Korea and I don't say that just because he's my bias lol

[@jameoww]

Shinee are legendary and definitely a good one for mental health discussions

[@sjames1955]

Shinee is one of the most important 2nd generation Kpop groups and are known as the Princes of Kpop. Shinee Taemin is widely regarded as the best dancer in Kpop and is a very successful solo artist as well. The one whose clothes you like is one Kpop's leading fashionistas. He's also a successful solo artist. His Bad Love is iconic as are virtually all of Taemin's works. Shinee Onew has a song out right now that's just a lot of fun. He happens to be one of Kpop's greatest vocalists. Minho doesn't have to do anything he's so charming but he's super talented too. Shinee tragically lost their lead singer Jonghyun in 2017. He was a great artist in every way. Songwriter, lyricist and producer in addition to being one of Kpop's most powerful and engaging singers.

[@medomai565]

yes!! please react to more shinee! they hold such a special place in my heart, they're a gem of a group, full of talent!

[@kkoongdaeng6v6]

💎SHINee🥰, ,,

[@claududu6574]

The best Shinee album in my opinion is 101, all the songs are good. It's one of that groups which the songs don't get old. I listen every single day, Lucifer, Married to the Music (the MV is really funny) and Advice from Taemin, the idol of idols.

[@sandcarad]

my favorite sub-genre of shinee reactions on youtube is seeing the look on people's faces during the "fantastic elastic" bridge

[@KayPoppedUp]

Randomly worth noting that for RDD, the youngest member was ~16, eldest ~20. The youngest, Taemin, is the last one [currently] in the military. He debuted at age 14, so... Anyway, they make great music, are all gorgeous, are great dancers -- again, Taemin is the standout for the group. They've also all had solo debuts, so those are much worth checking out. I'll let everyone else give you updates on Jonghyun's situation. Glad you found another group to explore!

[@fawkes8497]

I don't know too much about Shinee, but I'd totally be in for more of them on your channel. As for recommendations, I don't know the "best" or "must see" stuff if there is something like that, but I personally really like "Atlantis" and I think you could like the asthetic for "Lucifer"

[@sofeels_]

I came for the Not Me reactions way back in December and am glad I stayed long enough to see you react to SHINee (it was a very nice surprise) 😁 I hope you listen to more of their music, both group and solo, I think you will enjoy it. This group is just so packed full of talent it's unbelievable. And you definitely should react to their live performances at some point. They are the kind of singers who are even better live than in recordings.

[@fayedorabella]

Their live performance are the best! Also all of the members have solo work. You can see their similarities & differences between them 1. Onew - Dice 2. Jonghyun - Crazy (Guilty Pleasure) 3. Key - Bad Love 4. Minho - Heartbreak 5. Taemin - Move/Criminal/Advice

[@MeilinSnape]

More Shinee? Yes, please! Which song? Honestly you could choose any and its gonna be awesome...and that includes their solo works *chef kiss* Thanks for your reaction! Love your videos!

[@SunnyBlue77]

I love both songs. RRD was an instant love, DCM needed some time. I'm rather new to SHINee, Taemin and Kpop in general. Some other songs I like are "Lucifer","Love like Oxygen", "Juliet" "I really want you", "Atlantis". "Code" and "Body Rhythm" have no MV but they should have! :) I love their latest album!

[@rayne333]

SHINee was the 1st kpop group that got me into this world & has been there for me thru so much! very happy you decided to give them a listen. i highly recommend getting into both jonghyun & taemin’s solo bodies of work for mental health analysis stuff if you’re interested in that. for jjong: lonely, a gloomy clock, before our spring & end of a day are some more serious ones. but please make sure to check out some of his more lighthearted works as well! a few personal favorites are love is so nice (which is just the sweetest song ever & gives me chills every single time), she is (a fan favorite), moon & orbit. for taem: i honestly recommend the entire never gonna dance again album for more serious analysis, including criminal which others have mentioned, nemo, black rose & famous. for stuff more on the sexy side i recommend some of his very iconic songs such as move, press your number, sexuality & holy water. also i’ve seen others mention his newest song advice, which is all about finding your own voice & not listening to all the outside opinions that try to drag you down. taemin has said this mv wasn’t meant to be sexy but…just watch it. really love the self empowered message of the song tho! the others don’t have quite as many solo songs/albums but key’s bad love is so fricking good! it’s about toxic relationships which seems to be quite the theme in a lot of SHINee songs as well. also i just have a feeling you will love the music video. it’s a really cool dark & sci-fi aesthetic with just immaculate style. key also dabbles in fashion design so the costuming is on point 🧑‍🍳👌💋 for minho, his newer songs are heartbreak & area which are both very sad but beautiful. minho also is an actor so you could totally react to one of his dramas if you wanted! last, but certainly not least is our lovely leader onew! onew has one of the most amazing voices i’ve ever heard & it really shines in songs like blue & your scent off his album voice. but i’malso loving seeing him having fun with his new stuff like dice & on my way which are much more upbeat dance songs, on my way is even a bit sexy which is a huge surprise for our soft tofu leader! i see that others have already given context for jonghyun’s passing & i don’t think i need to explain that obviously it’s a very sensitive subject for shawols but i honestly trust you to tread lightly & respectfully given what i’ve seem of your channel over the past few months. definitely hoping to see more SHINee content! i promise you will not regret it. they are called the princes of kpop for a reason & their influence on the industry is undeniable. absolute legends in every possible way 💎 ✨

[@BlingerMoon]

I'm so excited for this!! 💖😭 As a SHAWOL (SHINee fan) and STAY your channel it's a great space to be 🥺 tysm

[@sarjie5971]

Diving into SHINee? Then I subscribing.😁 Excited for you to see more of them. Also SHINee is known for their live vocals so don't miss out on their live performances too

[@nechie]

I should write and express my appreciation to your reaction to Don’t Call Me of SHINee. I enjoyed watching this. I am looking forward to seeing more of your reactions to ShINee’s content.

[@wenvell_decoded]

SHINee is an amazing group. Esp. they are amazing live performers. All the five members have solos too, which are equally as amazing and versatile as their group releases.

[@Faith-eo9hq]

Wow, my favorite group 😍Thank you 🤩

[@tuyenhoang3810]

5HINee is THE LEGEND TAEMIN is THE KING

[@sandrine39455]

Moi j'aurais dit ONEW

[@ei9310]

YESS LETS GO SHINEE! ICONIC I think you'll love them ❤

[@ei9310]

Their personalities and solo stuff are amazing, nevermind the discography full of classics

[@ei9310]

Also, purely my opinion, the music and the fandom are such a queer-friendly/full of very queer aesthetics I mean not to be too stereotypical but they have covered Gaga as a group and Key has done it by himself

[@ei9310]

Also, Minho (the abs) is the most gorgeous man alive (in my humble opinion) They're such artists, really. Every one of them

[@milindawilson9175]

How I interpret the story in SHINee's "Ring Ding Dong" is, the song is about a sort of love at first sight and thoughts of that person keep ringing through your head, so much so that you start to become obsessed with them. It's more than just protecting the girl or your love, but it's about wanting to have her all to yourself and not allowing anyone else to come between you, etc. (As the English part of the lyrics says, "Fantastic, elastic ..." because thoughts of that person are constantly bouncing around in your head.) In the MV, if you notice, at one point, you see all the members dressed in white and they are standing in an all white room looking into the mirror. However, the image they see in the mirror is not their reflection, but what seems to be their alter ego or inner self because you see their mirror images with brooding expressions and they have wings. But their wings are not white like an angel who is pure and good, they are grey like angels of darkness. So, maybe this is showing how their thoughts are not a pure and innocent love, but one of passion and possession, etc. You see them in the white room with the white clothes because I see that as showing how they are hiding their true selves -- on the outside people think they look innocent and pure, but once you get to know them they have far less pure intentions. When in their black and red outfits this is more their true selves. The only explanation I can see as to why they are shown lighting the candles without even touching them is a way to make it clear that they are different then what they seem and they may have "magical powers" that can be used to attract the girl and make her theirs, etc. I interpret the butterfly they talk about in the lyrics, and the one you see them with in the MV, to represent the girl and how she is beautiful, and fragel and flits around in their life attracting them and distracting them, etc and they want to capture her and make her theirs. It is also thought that maybe SM is now using the butterfly to connect the storylines between their groups. Some theories think that maybe SHINee's butterfly is connected to the butterfly we see in EXO's debut "Mama" MVs, which could also be connected to NingNing's butterfly in aespa's storyline, and it could even be connected to the butterfly in NCT-127's "Favorite (Vampire)" MV, etc. The butterfly is thought to possibly represent the heart of the Tree of Life, which would help to connect all of SM's groups' storylines together. Although SHINee's storyline my not have originally been designed to connect to anything outside of their group, I think SM has been using things from their older groups' MVs as "happy coincidences" in order to draw everyone into their SM Culture Universe storyline. Beyond that, I don't really have an explanation of anything else that is happening in the "Ring Ding Dong" MV. Most of it I interpret as just part of the aesthetic of what was the new cool think and what they were doing with MVs in 2009. ("Lucifer" was released on a sperate album in 2010. So it's not really connected to "Ring Ding Dong." However, they are often performed together in concert or on award shows, etc. because they are two of SHINee's super iconic songs.) The boys' hair and clothing styles and the aesthetic of the MV was supposed to give them more of a bad boy image, to sort of contrast the fact that when they debuted with "Replay" they had a boy next door image and they were given the title as the nation's younger boyfriends -- people had a pure and wholesome image of them -- so they wanted to show that as SM's experimental boy group, people should never expect them to stay the same. SHINee will forever be changing up their image to show many different sides of themselves and all different styles of music and dance. "Ring Ding Dong" was showing a new side of SHINee. This was only SHINee's second comeback after debut, so it established their role as the ever changing and evolving group that was expected to keep setting trends and coming up with new concepts, styles and sounds. Fun Fact: Minho's long hair and Jonghyun's "Lion" hairstyle in "Ring Ding Dong" is such an iconic look. But Minho always hated this hairstyle, LOL. He has never liked having long hair. He begged SM to allow him to cut his hair and it took a few weeks before they would let him do it. They made him wait until they were done promoting for this album because their hairstyles were part of the album's concept. And therefore, Minho has refused to ever grow his hair out again. ;P Also, almost all of SM's boy groups had similar hairstyles during this time period. :D Take a look at Super Junior or TVXQ in 2009. Their hair looked like this too. hehehe. This was just sort of the look for Korean entertainers back in the day. SHINee were setting tends even with their hair. As you discovered, "Ring Ding Dong," is one of SHINee's most popular songs. This is totally the look and sound that was just becoming the new it thing back then. As others may have mentioned, "Ring Ding Dong" is such an iconic song and it's so catchy that it has been said that in Korea this song is banned from being played anywhere or listened to during college entrance exam time. When it first came out students complained that the song would get stuck in their heads and they couldn't concentrate on their studies or on the test. :D This is also one of SHINee's iconic choreographies and it is one of the dances that every rookie group in the industry, both boy groups and girl groups, are required to learn and know, and most have covered the song and dance at least once in their career even still today. If you want to hear the song without the auto tune then you need to hear them perform it live in concert. Try their live MBC music festival performance of "Ring Ding Dong" in 2016, kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ28pqWlmLGjn5o. SHINee's songs are always way different performed live. You will see how SHINee has grown. This song is part of the era when auto tune was brand new and it was the new cool thing that everyone was using in their new songs. SHINee was ahead of their time when this song came out and it blew people away for its sound and style, which many had never heard before. :D

[@naekiyomi]

you should also listen to their solo works. it really shows their talents as individual artists too. Like Taemin’s Advice performance on Mnet and yes, do Jonghyun’s too. his work is absolutely beautiful. I personally like his song Lonely ft Taeyeon

[@cloverblue5206]

Just love SHINee. With every emotion they give you. Just love them. SHINee is just so easy to love.

[@ShawolOT5]

Hey!!! I’m so glad you’re reacting to SHINee! I subscribed so I can follow your journey. SHINee started 25 May 2008 as an experimental, contemporary group and is comprised of the five most talented guys (the “Most Shining in the Universe”) in South Korea. They’re tasked (and are incredibly successful) with introducing new ideas ranging from concepts, music genres, fashion, and more to the industry. They set the trends and others follow in their footsteps. One such trend is known as the SHINee Standard-intense choreography whilst singing live, even since their debut. The only thing SHINee is known to not be good at is lip syncing, so they don’t. They’re known for their incredible live vocals and have been lovingly nicknamed “CDNee” because their live vocals are even better than their recordings. They trained by singing while taking long runs and kept that conditioning up-after all, their concerts last upwards of 3.5 hours with insanely intense choreography and vocals. They give their all during their performances, but you’d never know they were so tired their managers have had to carry them afterwards. Something that is important to know in regards to SHINee…I mentioned they are a five member group, and that is true to this day. However, Jonghyun tragically lost his battle with depression and anxiety in December of 2017. He was always incredibly open regarding his struggles with mental health…which isn’t taken seriously in South Korea (though it is improving, from what I understand…in large part due to the tragic losses of Jonghyun, Sulli, Goo Hara, and other idols). Doctors pretty much told him to suck it up and try to be happy. His death was devastating, not only to SHINee and Shawol (fandom name, short for SHINee World), but for all of KPOP and Korea. He is still missed terribly and appears regularly on charts for popularity and listening counts. (Continued 1/5)

[@ShawolOT5]

Jonghyun was regarded the best vocalist of KPOP and was the first SM artist to release a self-written album. He wrote tons of songs-not just for himself or even SHINee, but for other well-known artists, as well. The members of SHINee obviously took this very, very hard, but decided to continue as a group that will always remain five. To this day, they are very vocal about the fact Jonghyun is still with them; they even leave his spot open in choreography sometimes and keep his microphone backstage during performances. The members are- Onew (Lee Jinki, 14 Dec 1989), Leader & one of the best vocalists in Korea. Shawol Fandom Name-MVPs. Jinki calls his fans Jjingus, which is a play on Jinki & chingu, Korean for “friend”. He’s also a songwriter, pianist, actor, investor, environmentalist, and philanthropist. He’s recently released his second mini album, “DICE”, and is working on a Japanese album, preparing for his first solo concert in Japan at Budokan, and is reprising his role as the male lead, Haram, in the musical “Midnight Sun”. You may also recognize him from “Descendents of the Sun” and various other dramas and TV programs (you should definitely check him out in the TV program, “Sea of Hope”). Jonghyun (Kim Jonghyun - 08 Apr 1990), Main Vocalist (best vocalist in K-POP history). Shawol Fandom Name-Blingers (he was Bling Bling Jonghyun). He is widely regarded as one of the best songwriters and has an impressive library of songs. Jjong was also an author (“Skeleton Flower: Things That Have Been Released and Set Free”, talks about his songwriting experiences and inspirations), radio host (MBC Blue Night, 2015-2017), bassist, and staunch defender/ally for mental health and LGBTQIA+ (even when it threatened his career). (Continued 2/5)

[@ShawolOT5]

Key (Kim Kibum - 23 Sep 1991), Vocalist, Dancer, Rapper, Fashion Designer. Shawol Fandom Name-Lockets (he’s our Key). Kibum also calls us Lil Freaks (inspired by Lady Gaga’s lil monsters…he’s our Captain Freak). Kibum is also an actor, former fashion editor for ELLE Korea, MC, and has a skincare line with Youlief entitled “Face” and a collaboration with the cosmetics line Espoir. He’s a longtime cast member of the weekly show, “Amazing Saturday”, is currently a member of the “I Live Alone” television series, and is an accomplished stage actor. Furthermore, he is known as one of the best-dressed men in Korea and began designing SHINee‘s concert attire in 2015. The sweater you admired in “Don’t Call Me” was tweaked by him with the addition of the Pearl Aqua (SHINee’s official color) yarn artistically threaded through. Minho (Choi Minho - 09 Dec 1991), Main Rapper, Songwriter, Vocalist. Shawol Fandom Name-Flamers (he is Flaming Charisma). Best Choice (his web show with Naver) fans are referred to as BeChoDans. He has written rap lyrics for SHINee from debut and is also credited with collaborating on lyric-writing for multiple songs. Minho is an incredible actor, model, MC, and ambassador…he’s also a sports enthusiast and is very competitive (doesn’t hurt that he’s great at everything!). Minho is currently filming “The Fabulous” for Netflix, we’re awaiting his much-anticipated web series “Goosebumps”, and you may recognize him from “Hwarang, The Poet Warrior Youth”, “Yumi’s Cells”, “King of Golf, Season 2”, “The Most Beautiful Goodbye”, and countless other movies, dramas, TV series, reality shows, and as an MC of multiple events. Minho is an Honorary Ambassador of Youth, a UNICEF Unihero Campaign Ambassador, a K-League Ambassador, and was selected by the Korea Creative Content Agency, along with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, as a virtual figure in the artificial intelligence booth, “Gwanghwa In”. He’s also currently a brand ambassador for the modern classic scotch whiskey brand, Ballantine’s. Minho is Shawol’s unofficial President and is the biggest fan of both SHINee and Shawol. Oh, he’s also been listed by Vogue in their “Sexiest Men Alive” list and won a spot on Cosmopolitan’s 35 Most Ab-Tastic Moments of 2015 for his special feature moment in “Dynamite” during the SHINee World Concert IV in Seoul. Finally, dibidibidis (IYKYK). (Continued 3/5)

[@ShawolOT5]

Last, but certainly NEVER least: Taemin (Lee Taemin - 18 Jun 1993). Main Dancer, Vocalist. Shawol Fandom Name-Taemints (SHINee was a total secret and not marketed at all before their debut so Taemin would hand out mints and candies to tempt people to listen to their music and attend their debut-which not even their families were aware they were debuting until they were on stage in front of them). Taemin calls his fans Jjakgoongs, meaning best friends/buddies/partners. Taemin became a trainee under SM at age 11 as a self-taught dancer. He was one of three selected out of thousands the day he auditioned, but he caught their eye with his pop-locking skills, the fact he crossed the line when he wasn’t supposed to (on purpose), and his cheekiness. Though he didn’t feel ready, he debuted with SHINee as the maknae (youngest member) and main dancer at age 14. Though he didn’t get any vocal lines at first (many stated he was tone-deaf, but he was going through puberty), Taemin worked his butt off to improve-so much so he was getting frequent nosebleeds and passed out a few times. His hyungs (basically a term for older “brothers”/close males) helped him develop his voice, especially Jinki and Jonghyun, to the point he was the first SM idol to go solo whilst active in his group (2014, at 21 years old). He’s now known for being an exceptional vocalist and is a main vocalist for SHINee and SuperM. In 2014, Taemin had his solo debut (the first artist to ever do so while also active in a group) as the ACE of SM Entertainment (the best of the best in all areas)-Ace is the name of his first solo album and he was the first to receive that title. Now he has gained even more titles: he is the Idols’ Idol (most idols today will say the reason they became an idol and the person they most look up to/aspire to be is Taemin and/or SHINee), he is also a Prince of KPOP (which is a title granted to SHINee), Golden Maknae of SM that’s talented in all areas (besides the fact everyone loves him-not only is he talented, but he’s a wonderful human), Legendary Solo Man (역솔남-near as I can tell, it’s a title bestowed on those similar to “Diva”, given to artists such as Aretha, Dolly, Cher, etc), and the Michael Jackson of South Korea (he’s also known as one of the best dancers in South Korea, if not the best). His backup dance teams are the best in the business and are comprised of multiple famous choreographers (with that said, it’s still difficult (if not impossible) to see anyone BUT Taemin when he’s dancing). It’s no surprise that he’s very well-respected amongst choreographers: his friend Koharu Sugawara nicknamed him “Dancer Killer”. In 2019, SM collaborated with Capitol Records, USA, and assembled a group of seven of the best artists in KPOP to debut in the USA: SuperM. In fact, they even collaborated with Marvel after having been dubbed the Avengers of KPOP. Of course, Taemin was the first chosen and helped pick the other six members. Though not the eldest member, he is the senior member of the group due to the length of time he’s been in the industry. As such, he would have been leader, but he deferred that task to Baekhyun of the group EXO (who’s slightly older than Taemin). The main reason being, Taemin has been the maknae of SHINee his entire career and didn’t feel he would be best suited to lead the others. However, he is the center of the group and they ALL (including Baekhyun) defer to his experience and take his advice to heart. He is very caring towards his dongsaengs (juniors) and was nicknamed Taemresa (inspired by Mother Teresa). Baekhyun is an incredible leader, by the way…don’t want anyone to misunderstand my intentions behind what I’ve said. With the debut in SuperM, Taemin became the first idol to ever debut in three generations: 2nd with SHINee, 3rd as a solo artist, and 4th Gen with SuperM. The second (and only other) artist to achieve this did so only a few months ago. Taemin is currently on hiatus due to his mandatory military service, but I’m excited for his return (expected in November). Taemin is a well-known workaholic…he never takes breaks and hasn’t since he was a child. He’s in the studio every single day-not even taking off for Christmas. The change to military life has been very difficult for Taemin. Taemin and SHINee are all fluent in Japanese and release just as many Japanese albums as Korean. They are so popular in Japan, many do not consider them foreign artists (which is testament to the love and respect the Japanese people have for them). They even have an entirely separate crew of dancers and staff in Japan. Most artists have to request to hold concerts at Tokyo Dome (it’s an unspoken rule you need to be able to sell out the 55,000-seat arena to perform), but they actually reach out and request SHINee and Taemin because they know they’ll sell out in seconds (whether as a group or Taemin as a solo artist) and have to host multiple days to accommodate. The guys host the entire concert in Japanese and do not need translators. I mentioned SHINee being trendsetters-that includes Taemin, of course. Besides introducing new music styles and breaking boundaries with his concepts, he has also worked to break other boundaries, as well. Early in his career, SM took advantage of his prettiness and exaggerated it-he was often mistaken as a female (especially during the long-hair era) and would frequently clear his throat to “discreetly” let others know he’s male. He absolutely hated it, and understandably so-he was a teenager. Later, he embraced some of the socially-viewed “feminine” qualities and has worked hard to showcase that music has no gender. Taemin made waves with his song, “Move”, which he performs with his Girl Gang (all-female backup dancers). The choreography blends masculine and feminine energy like no one but Taemin can do (so many tried to imitate it, it was dubbed “Move Disease”, but none come close). He also lends that androgynous aspect to his fashion choices. Taemin has many facets to him-when the camera is on (filming MVs, music shows, etc), he is a true professional. With his SHINee hyungs, he’s a mischievous crackhead who lives to torment them. They raised him, so they spoil him, but don’t misunderstand-his love for them is unmatched and it goes both ways. With SuperM, he’s silly, but caring-he took them under his wings and is their mentor. He also has his Padding Squad (friend group consisting of Kai from EXO, Jimin from BTS, Ravi from VIXX, Timoteo of HotShot, WannaOne/HotShot’s Sungwoon, and a non-celebrity friend). They’re named the Padding Squad, or Padding Friends, because Taemin bought them all matching customized jackets with their own unique logo. For me, personally, I can appreciate someone’s musical abilities…but to become a true fan (or “stan”), they have to be really special and have qualities setting them apart besides simple talent. SHINee, both as a group and as five incredible soloists, have my utmost devotion. They’re incredibly talented in ways far beyond musical abilities and are kind, fun, and caring humans. (Continued 4/5)

[@ShawolOT5]

You definitely need to react to live performances…they are Live KINGS. I also love watching the dance versions of MVs when available. These are in NO particular order: “Marry You” (2021) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXicmYOBrNKYj9E Covering IU’s “Dear Name” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGa8nn-hnZ2hjJY “Excuse Me Miss” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oISyg5Snibasoc0 “Sherlock (Clue + Note)” Dance MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGm5g5R9mph2p9U “Everybody“ Dance Practice Video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYbJaJuYpdJ5gsk “Dynamite” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHq2hYKGhaiMhNk (aforementioned Minho’s ab nomination) “EVIL” (blind-folded choreo and, as usual, on-point vocals) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KTfWmijpeln68 “Married to the Music” performance MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KtnJmvo5WneZI “Your Number” Dance Version MV (black) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqKWf3VpipWDqZo “Sleepless Night” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWikq6yCetGmjqs “Selene 6.23” (SWCIII) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYu5iKJoe5icl9E “Dream Girl” Dance MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6uxknSPZ96hbMk “Stranger” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmug5x3fd-pn5I “Hello” MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZy9qZVrqKein7c “1 of 1” MV (90s throw-back, Onew injured so singing but not dancing) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXvYkmqBerWSpac “View” Dance MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWLbnoJqrMSUnMU (Final 5/5)

[@shatingstar9644]

yeahhh it's SHINee 😍😍😍😍😍

[@nadiasankar67]

Ah, yes shinee!!!!...a really fabulous group!!!...onew their leader (the one with the umbrella) has a new solo album out and it is sooo good!!!...Check it out when you have time, I promise it won't disappoint...😊😊😊...

[@karenhenry8196]

I would love to see more SHINee, especially Taemin’s solo work, Advice, Idea, Want, Criminal, Move………you’ll quickly see why is rightly considered the Idols Idol 👍☺️ Plus, as someone already mentioned, along with SHINee he’s also a member of SuperM which is SM Entertainments “Avengers” group made up of members of their biggest boy groups, Tiger Inside is my personal favourite of theirs

[@KWolf2013]

OH MY GOD Ring Ding Dong and Lucifer were the first kpop I ever heard, way back in high school. Goodness. They've had such a glow-up, especially Taemin! His hair in Lucifer was.... something. I remember thinking the random English words were so funny back then, and now I always yell-sing every English word in every kpop song. Definitely should check out Taemin's 'Advice' it's probably my favorite MV from all of last year (and I'm a pretty diehard stay, so that's saying something).

[@0LaVieBoheme]

Definitely do more SHInee! They are insanely talented legends and a group with a massive impact in Kpop history. And no matter what group you ult, if Ring Ding Dong plays, you have to sing along 🤣

[@onewsfalsetto9439]

awe yeaaahhh, subbing for your shinee journey!

[@mzrennie6324]

More Shinee content pls

[@MsPebbles2010]

Shinee has such a special place in my multistan heart.

[@nastyafrank3935]

It's totally unexpected but i liked it) would love to see more reactions to Shinee

[@sarahimorales397]

Thank you for reacting to shinee! Please react to more by them as well as their live performances and solos if you can! They're great

[@kitsuneborahae]

SHINee is worth your time because their music is so diverse and their story (although hard to hear) can also teach you how to overcome challenges. I hope you will react to more SHINee. 💎

[@SnowRivera]

Jonghyun, gone too soon. His solo work from the group is beautiful, and even if you check it on your own , worth the listen for his voice and lyrics.

[@carlsberch]

I recommend you to react to Lucifer, Sherlock, Hello, Replay, Juliette, Atlantis, Superstar, the intro of world tour concert SHINee 4 in 2015 the first songs, remix ring ding dong Lucifer live.

[@ZoryaUtrennyaya]

Interestingly, all five of SHINee have openly discuss about mental health and therapy (they also went to group therapy). Even tho Jonghyun who most often publicly discussed about mental health is now an angel up above but his words is still relatable and a source of comfort. SHINee also opebly support LGBTQ.

[@crzypaiute]

You'll absolutely love Taemin- My Advice. He left this gem for us before going into service, which he has had issues due to his mental health issues of his own. BUT ITS A GREAT FRIGGIN SONG! You'll thank me big-time!

[@firefly19690]

Love your reaction so much!! I subscribed with the hope for more SHINee group and solo reactions. You absolutely won't regret it! Thank you.

[@il33no]

Ah so happy to see you react to Shinee, I feel like you’ll love them! They’re a group full of all-rounders that all have great solo careers as well 🥰

[@strictlyonvacation8860]

Love your reaction whenever Minho and Key come on 🤣😂 I think you’ll really enjoy Kai’s Mmmh and Peaches too.

[@bristolmari]

I love your reaction to seeing Key for the first time. He's my group bias. 💎 Thank you for reacting to SHINee, absolutely loved the video. 🙂

[@brittaneyb3425]

Thanks for reacting to shinee!! Been a fan for over ten years so it’s nice seeing people discover them for the first time!!

[@xzxzojkeymtzxzx7712]

def worth a deep dive esp to their live performances, i would super recommend Everybody by SHINee since it is in a similar vein and there are so many genres they cover ~ and i think(?) Key is the one that caught your attention haha, you keep saying "hi"

[@mar-dy3kt]

you def need to also react to their solo stuff honestly shinee best men

[@Auntie67]

Hi, if you’re really into breaking lyrics you would definitely love discography of Taemin - the youngest member of SHINee. Especially his song like Criminal (which speaks about Stockholm Syndrome) or Advice or IDEA or Want. His lyrics are meaningful and fascinating, also the aesthetics of his MVs are insane not to mention the vibe of his music. Taemin is considered the idol of idols and he’s the blueprint and trendsetter when it comes to solo acts in K-pop. You should definitely dive into his music!

[@jenniferbl8011]

SHINee ~I’m subbing!

[@ninawilliams9647]

I seen shinee and hit that subscribe button so fast! Pleeeeease continue to show love to our boys by bringing us more shinee. Thank you so very much for this great reaction.

[@starshine3588]

Taemin: “Move” and “Want”…..I think you would really like those videos.

[@catalinaruiz2446]

They are the K-Pop KINGS 💙💎💎💎💎💎💙🥰😍 I love them very much …. So talented.

[@hals970]

7:36 red hair is Minho, he is very disrespectful in this😂

[@msshitsgiggles]

This song was banned during finals week in S Korea. Apparently the people testing kept singing the song/humming it, so it was banned

[@petunia88]

Choi Min Ho!

[@lesliepc608]

Yes, more Shinee please! Some recommendations to react to, in no particular order- View Replay, their debut Excuse Me Miss-live (Shinee World 2014, Tokyo Dome) Evil-live (Shinee World 2014) Key's solo performance, Born to Shine Hope to see your reactions to some or all of these.

[@tinadurrell2943]

They are the Kings of k.pop respect

[@piecesofmind9853]

Welcome to my favorite kpop band 🤩 They’ve been around since 2008, so there’s a lot of work to cover. SM, their production company, didn’t start subtitling videos until a few years ago, so for bands like SHINee, EXO, their soloists, etc. you’ll need alternate sources for lyrics.

[@marcelacaceres4397]

Shinee❤❤❤❤❤💎💎💎💎💎

[@lin7381]

Omg I love Shinee sooo much, cant wait to see you react to more of their stuff. I also hope we can get some EXO soon.

[@aira0525]

YES! WE LIKE IT! DO MORE!!

[@jumitsu]

Thanks for reacting to SHINee, I loved your video! SHINee is one of the most famous and successful kpop groups in the industry and this month they will be 14 years together! Please react more to them! My suggestions for the next video: Lucifer and Everybody PS: they are known to be very innovative and mix a lot of rhythms in their songs!

[@claududu6574]

Finally!!!

[@richellereacts]

Ring Ding Dong is actually famous for getting taken of radio in Korea while exams were happening since students couldn't focus since they kept listening to this.

[@wildcatlover7478]

I want to see more of your reactions to this group in particular.

[@tidus_1135]

Please react to more from SHINee. They are so good. Their Japanese songs are good too. Get the treasure and Your Number. All the members have got solo works as well. They are super talented. So glad you discovered them.

[@jonathanwarman3918]

I see a Locket (Key / Kim KIbum fan) in the making. I said Ooooooo myself when he (in a punky glam haircut) smirks in the video for their song "Lucifer" and he was instantly my "ultimate bias" in K-Pop parlance, and still is many years later. Don't kid yourself you ARE *HIS* target audience! Rarely have I made a better decision. His most recent song / video "Bad Love" is EPIC as is Taemin's final before entering the military "Advice"

[@jonathanwarman3918]

And I perceived a Bowie influence with Key immediately which has totally been born out in the "Bad Love" video. Also they play with punk reference in their video for "Why So Serious"

[@Nita-so1ci]

SHINee💎

[@mccallumha1]

The guy with the long hair in the Ring Ding Dong and red hair/abs in Don't Call Me is Minho. The guy you did a lot of "oh my" on in the Ring Ding Dong and the Don't Call Me (feather headpiece, red outfit, sweater you liked) is Key. He's also the stylist for the group. Key's solo album this year is KILLER - check out Bad Love.

[@mariondaim4491]

Shinee are "Legend in Kpop" , the kpop industry is what it is today because of them & some other of the 2 Generation, Shinee are the first one who have a member (Key) who've design their clothes , The first groupe who've breing the first hard dance move in the industry , One of them is Known to be one of the most beautiful voice in Korea (Jonghyun) , (Taemin) the youngest is known to be the "Dancing King" in Kpop & "The MJ of Korea" ( most of the artist who've debut after Shinee respect & take him as an exemple) Some of them still dance on their songs (old or new) , Their Leader (Onew) is known for his unique voice & He Can Sing Opera too . Their Rapper (Minho), is the Visual & Athlete of the groupe & he can sing too. Their groupe is known to be Vesatile, they're one of the unique groupe who've touch at almost all different type of Music . They're Known as "The Prince Of Kpop" / Name as the "TOP Korean Celebrity (in 2016)" / Best Dance Performer (in 2010) ..... They're Legend for other groupes everyone respect & Admire them . Still Now , Many Groupes cover their songs. Thank You for your reaction

[@cristinbarnes3701]

Ring Ding Dong was definitely a song of its time, with the autotune and repetition haha but I still love it. When it came out Korea actually banned students from listening to it and took it off the radio during entrance exam week because it was too catchy and distracting from their studies. 😂 SHINee is one of the older groups still consistently making amazing music. Their discography is so varied, they have a lot of love songs, but they have experimented with all kinds of sounds. Vocally all of the members are incredibly gifted and have their own solo work as well. I know other people mentioned Jonghyun's passing, so I won't talk about that. However these two songs don't really show off his voice, because he's not in Don't Call Me and Ring Ding Dong went so heavy autotune. I can't wait to see you react to more so you can hear just how talented he is. Jonghyun was also a huge advocate for mental health in Korea. He was a voice for a lot of people and his passing was a tremendous loss. Not only for his talent, but his kindness and genuine care for his fans. There was a series where idols would surprise a hardworking fan and basically take them on a date, and Jonghyun's episode was my favorite. I think you would enjoy it, if you wanted to watch it in your own time. I hope you react to more! You can't go wrong, all of them are good. I would say maybe wait to react to Our Page until you're more familiar with the group and their story, it will be more impactful. The official MV doesn't have English subs so I would recommend finding a video that does, or reading them beforehand so you can understand and really feel what they were feeling.

[@nirakorn]

Waiting for Taemin solo reaction ^^

[@Riri_mohr]

Shinee - excuse me miss live... ☀️☀️☀️ so so nice

[@soniajandira6950]

OMG SHINee! I love them so much. You should listen to their debut song Replay is the best debut song ever and has been performed several times by other artists. You can also listen to I want You, Sherlock (clue and note), Good evening, 1 of 1, Tell me what to do.

[@rainlele]

SHINee was the first Kpop group I followed from their debut so they always hold a special place in my heart. Since they have been around since 2008 they have a lot of content and lots of memorable things.