Debuting on May 25, 2008 with 'You're So Pretty', SHINee took the first step as an irreplaceable contemporary band presenting trends that best match the current era in various fields such as music, performance, and fashion. To the in-music world 'You Like Oxygen', 'Juliet', 'Ring Ding Dong', 'Lucifer', 'Sherlock. Sherlock (Clue+Note)', 'Dream Girl', 'Everybody', 'View', '1 Of 1' and 'Don't Call Me', as well as creating numerous hit songs, as well as performing in a variety of activities as a soloist as well as a group, he continues to receive passionate love from music fans around the world.
While SHINee announced more active activities such as opening a pop-up store, holding a fan meeting, and releasing a new album in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of their debut, the members' impressions of the 15th anniversary of their debut, the most memorable moments, new album spoilers, future goals told various stories.
The following is a Q&A about the 15th anniversary of their debut from SHINee.
Q. How do you feel about celebrating the 15th anniversary of your debut?
- Onew: It's amazing to think that 15 years have gone by so quickly, and I feel proud because I've experienced and tried many things while promoting as SHINee.
- Key: The 15th anniversary of your debut, this day has really come. The feeling is really new.
- Minho: It may sound a bit obvious, but I really can't believe it. I am just grateful and happy that my dream that started in high school is continuing.
- Taemin: It's been a while since we have a comeback, so I'm really looking forward to it. When did time pass like this... I am surprised every time I hear the story of the 15th anniversary! (Laughs)
Q. You have done a lot of activities and made precious memories with your fans. What is the most memorable activity or moment with your fans?
- Onew: I remember living in a dorm with the members. And the stages that received support from fans are always in my heart.
-Key: From the day of debut, all anniversaries, fan meetings, concerts, etc., all the moments are really precious and vivid.
- Minho: It's hard to pick one because there are so many memories, but if I had to pick one, it would be a concert. Every concert is memorable. Each and every one of the concerts we made together with SHINee World is precious, and I feel overwhelmed and excited just thinking about it.
- Taemin: All performances are precious, but what immediately comes to mind is our first Tokyo Dome stage in 2015, which was the largest among our solo concerts.
Q. What do you think is the reason why SHINee has been loved for a long time?
- Onew: I think it must be sincerity. Because all the real members always work hard with sincerity!
- Key: There is a sense of anticipation given by the name 'SHINee', and I think everyone looks at us with love as we all try to live up to those expectations.
- Minho: You always look at me doing my best, so I'm always grateful. Of course, all artists are like that, but SHINee is a team that puts everything into their bodies to the point where their bodies break on stage.
- Taemin: It seems that the fans have a loyal personality. (Laughs) There are many people who have watched us grow up, so I wonder if they keep SHINee in their hearts like memories from their school days.
Q. I'm curious about what SHINee thinks is 'SHINee-like'.
- Onew: I think it's 'different'. I am always grateful for the stories that many people say, 'It's different when SHINee does it'.
- Key: I think 'always looking for something new = SHINee-like'.
- Minho: The power of the word 'contemporary band' is really great. I think that always presenting new things and taking on challenges is the most part of SHINee.
- Taemin: Like a rainbow, members with strong personalities are united, but harmonious. That's SHINee.
Q. A fan meeting will be held on the 27th and 28th to commemorate the 15th anniversary of your debut. What part are you most looking forward to?
- Onew: Since it's been a while since we met fans as SHINee, we're most curious and looking forward to what we'll talk about.
- Key: It's been a while since SHINee and SHINee World got together! Just imagining it makes my heart flutter. I look forward to that day so much.
- Minho: I'm really looking forward to what kind of memories I will make with SHINee World. It's been a long time since we've been together, so I'm looking forward to the fans' support. I heard that there is a Q&A corner with the fans, and I'm curious about what it is.
- Taemin: I'm really looking forward to meeting the fans, and I want to show the stages that I couldn't show myself for the past few years to my heart's content.
Q. How about a spoiler for the new album coming out this year in one word or sentence?
- Onew: New chapter.
- Key: Be nervous!
- Minho: Strong and strong SHINee.
- Taemin: new SHINee.
Q. What is SHINee's dream or team's goal for the future?
- Onew: To do it together. With the members and SHINee World.
- Key: SHINee will not settle for the present and will continue to move forward.
- Minho: I want to achieve more things with the members and Shiny World in the future. I think SHINee is just starting. I want to create a better stage by sharing more stories with each other.
- Taemin: Always be healthy and repay the fans with a grateful heart. that's my goal
Q. Please say something to SHINee World, who has been with you for 15 years.
- Onew: Thank you for always being with us. I hope that we will continue to have happy and beautiful memories for each other in the future. i love you.
- Key: I don't know how to thank you. Thank you for trusting me, I believe in you too, and I will work harder. thank you. Time always passes quickly and sometimes slowly, but I want to be with you always, whether it's a good day or a bad day.
- Minho: I am always grateful to the extent that it is not enough to express it in any words. We will definitely repay that gratitude. Once again thank you so much and I love you.
- Taemin: Shiny World, thank you so much for making us special.
Reporter Ryu Ye-ji and Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr