Onew
Biography
Onew, also known by his birth name Lee Jin-ki, is a South Korean singer, lyricist, and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment. He serves as the leader of the boy group SHINee. He was born on December 14, 1989, in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He has a total of 72 known credits, with acting listed as a primary area for which he is known. Onew made his solo debut on December 5, 2018, releasing his first mini album titled Voice.
Career overview
Onew, whose birth name is Lee Jin-ki, is a South Korean actor, singer, and lyricist associated with GRIFFIN Entertainment. Born on December 14, 1989, in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea, he is also recognized for his role as the leader of the boy group SHINee.
In addition to his group activities and solo music career, which includes the release of his first mini-album Voice on December 5, 2018, Onew has established a notable presence in the entertainment industry. His professional profile encompasses a total of seventy-two known credits, with specific recognition for his work in the field of acting.
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72 titles- Duckbap House (2025) as Self
- Inspector (2024) as Self
- Synchro U (2024) as Self
- Song Stealer (2024) as Self
- 4:44 : Time of Fear (2024)
- SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION] JAPAN FINAL LIVE in TOKYO DOME (2024)
- The Seasons (2023) as Self
- SHINee-ing (2023) as Self
- My SHINee World (2023) as Self
- SMTOWN LIVE 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya (2023) as Self
- 2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE] (2023) as Self
- ONEW 1st CONCERT "O-NEW-NOTE" (2023) as Self
- Lee Mujin Service (2022)
- SMTOWN Live | 2022: SMCU EXPRESS @ KWANGYA (2022) as Self
- Idol Human Theater (2021)
- Sea of Hope (2021) as Self
- SHINee Inc. (2021)
- Midnight Sun (musical) (2021) as Jung Haram
- SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～ (2021) as Self
- Beyond LIVE - SHINee: SHINee WORLD (2021)
- IU's Palette (2020) as Self - Guest
- March of the Ants (2020)
- Taem-Log 6v6 (2020) as Self
- Jinki Jangpan (2020) as Self
- Jinki Jangpan (2020) Creator
- How Do You Play? (2019) as Self
- SHINee - The Shining (2019) as Onew
- Amazing Saturday (2018) as Self
- The Manager (2018)
- SHINee's BACK (2018) as ONEW
- SHINee World V in SEOUL (2018) as Self
- SHINee WORLD THE BEST 2018～FROM NOW ON～ (2018)
- SHINee Special Fan Event in Tokyo Dome (2018)
- SHINee WORLD 2017～FIVE～ (2017)
- Descendants of the Sun (2016) as Lee Chi-hoon
- Eat Sleep Eat (2016) as Self
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV" (2016) as Self
- SHINee Concert "SHINee World V" (2016) as Self
- SHINee WORLD 2016～DxDxD～ (2016)
- Men on a Mission (2015) as Self
- SMTown: The Stage (2015) as Self
- 2015 Dream Concert (2015) as Self
- Abnormal Summit (2014) as Self
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD III" (2014) as Self
- SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~ (2014) as Self
- The Queen's Classroom (2013) Theme Song Performance
- Barefooted Friends (2013)
- 시트콩 로얄빌라 (2013)
- SHINee JAPAN ARENA TOUR SHINee WORLD 2013～Boys Meet U～ (2013) as Self
- Shinhwa Broadcast (2012) as Self
- To the Beautiful You (2012) Theme Song Performance
- I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden (2012) as Self (as Shinee)
- World Date with SHINee (2012) as Self
- SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD II" (2012) as Self
- THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012" (2012) as Self
- SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD' (2012) as Self
- Music Bank in Paris (2012)
- The 1st Concert In Japan "Shinee World" (2012) as Self
- SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD" in Seoul (2012) as Self
- Law of the Jungle (2011)
- Weekly Idol (2011) as Self
- Weekly Idol (2011)
- SNL Korea (2011) as Self
- SMTown Live in Tokyo 2011 (Special Edition) (2011)
- Girls' Generation's Christmas Fairy Tale (2011) as Self
- You Hee-yeol's Sketchbook (2009) as Self
- Hello Baby (2009)
- SHINee's Yunhanam (2008) as Self
- SHINee Monologue (2008) as Self
- Infinite Challenge (2005) as Self
- Inkigayo (1998)
- SHINee's One Fine Day as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Onew best known for?
Onew is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nightlife (1989), The Seasons (2023), Lee Mujin Service (2022), Idol Human Theater (2021).
When and where was Onew born?
Onew was born on December 14, 1989 in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
How many credits does Onew have?
Onew has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2025.
What is Onew's background in cinema and television?
Onew, also known by his birth name Lee Jin-ki, is a South Korean singer, lyricist, and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment. He serves as the leader of the boy group SHINee. He was born on December 14, 1989, in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea. He has a total of 72 known credits, with acting listed as a primary area for...