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「샤이니」

“SHINee (샤이니)” is a contemporary group signed under SM Entertainment.
The group consists of five members: Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin. Their very first music video and single was “누난 너무 예뻐 (replay)” or “Noona Neomu Yeppeo” also known as “replay” and it became an instant hit among many noonas across the nation. With their likable charms, cute faces and talent, it is no wonder that SHINee quickly became popular within just a month after their debut, hoping to become the future leaders in music, dancing and fashion, they’re a very promising group with a bright future ahead of them.  © excerpt written bypanphila.


  「 5 stars from the universe  」
● Stylized as SHINee, pronounced “shiny”
● Debut Date: May 25, 2008 at SBS INKIGAYO
● Debut Song: 누난 너무 예뻐 (replay)
● Genres : Pop, R&B, Dance
● Label: SM Entertainment, Avex Trax / Rhythm Zone


「 THE SHINEE WORLD 」

 




● Official Fan Club Name : “SHINee World” or  “Shawol”
● Official Fan Club Color: “Pearlescent Sky Blue”


「 SHINEE MEMBER PROFILES 」  

O N E W


▶ Real name: Lee Jinki , 이진기 ,  李珍基 , イ・ジンギ
▶ Stage Name: Onew , 온유 ,  温流  ,  オニュ
▶ Onew Emoticon: ^▽^
▶ Animal Counterpart: Rabbit
▶ Position: Leader and Main Vocals
▶ Vocal positions: Tenor 1 , Tenor 2, Baritone
▶ Nickname: Leader Onew, Dubu (Tofu), Onew Sangtae (Onew Condition), Ontokki
▶ Date of Birth: December 14th, 1989 (20 in International, 21 in Korea)
▶ Hometown: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do
▶ School: Chungwoon University (Present)
▶ Blood Type: O | ▶ Height: 177 cm | ▶ Weight: 60-61 kg
▶ Hobby and Interests: Singing, Piano, Chinese
▶ Discovered: 2006 S.M. Academy Casting
J O N G H Y U N


▶ Real Name: Kim Jonghyun, 김종형 ,  金钟铉 , キム・ジョンヒョン
▶ Stage Name: Jonghyun , 종형 , 钟铉 , ジョンヒョン
▶ Jonghyun Emoticon: ㅎㅅㅎ
▶ Animal Counterpart: Dog
▶ Nickname: Bling Bling Jonghyun, Puppy Jong, Jjong
▶ Position: Lead Vocals
▶ Vocal Positions: Tenor 1, Tenor 2
▶ Date of Birth: April 8th, 1990 (20 in International, 21 in Korea)
▶ Hometown: Seoul
▶ School: Seoul Music Institute (Graduated in 2009)
▶ Blood Type: AB | ▶ Height: 173 cm | ▶ Weight: 56 kg
▶ Siblings: Older sister
▶ Hobby and Interests: Watching Movies, Singing, Writing lyrics,
▶ Piano, Composing Songs & Chinese
▶ Discovered: 2005 S.M. Casting System

K E Y


▶ Real Name: Kim Kibum , 김기범 , 金基范 , キム・キボム
▶ Stage Name: Key , 키 , キー
▶ Key Emoticon: `ㅂ’*
▶ Animal Counterpart: Fox
▶ Nickname: Almighty Key, Key Umma , Keymera, Keyva
▶ Position: Vocals & Rapper
▶ Vocal Position: Tenor 2, Baritone
▶ Date of Birth: September 23rd, 1991  (19 in international, 20 in Korea)
▶ Hometown: Daegu
▶ School: Daegu Youngshin High School (Graduated in March 2010)
▶ Blood Type: B | ▶ Height: 177 cm | ▶ Weight: 59kg
▶ Hobby and Interests: Rap, Dance, Water - skiing, English, Chinese, Japanese
▶ Discovered: 2005 S.M. National Tour Audition Casting

M I N H O


▶ Real Name: Choi Minho |최민호 | 崔珉豪 |チェ・ミンホ
▶ Stage Name: Minho | 민호 | 珉豪 |ミンホ
▶ Minho Emoticon: ㅍ_ㅍ
▶ Animal Counterpart: Cow
▶ Nickname: Flaming Charisma Minho, Pomonam
▶ Position: Rapper & Vocals
▶ Vocal Position: Baritone
▶ Date of Birth: December 9th, 1991 (18 in International, 19 in Korea)
▶ Hometown: Incheon
▶ School: Konkuk University (March 2010 - Present)
▶ Blood type: B | ▶ Height: 181 cm | ▶ Weight: 60 kg  
▶ Siblings: Older brother (Minsuk)
▶ Hobby and Interest: Soccer, Basketball, Performing, Chinese (studied in Beijing in 2006 & 2007), English
▶ Discovered: 2006 S.M. Casting System

T A E M I N


▶ Real Name: Lee Taemin, 이태민, 李泰民, イ・テミン
▶ Stage Name: Taemin, 태민, 泰民, テミン
▶ Taemin’s Emoticon: ^^;;;
▶ Animal Counterpart: Cat
▶ Nickname: Handy Boy Taemin, Mushroom Boy, Maknae (Youngest) Taemin
▶ Positions: Vocals & Dancer
▶ Vocal Position: Tenor 2
▶ Date of Birth: July 18th, 1993 (17 in International, 18 in Korea)
▶ Hometown: Dongbong-gu, Seoul
▶ School: Chungdam High School (present)
▶ Blood type: B | ▶ Height: 175 cm  | ▶ Weight: 53kg
▶ Sibling: Older brother (Taesun)
▶ Hobby and Interest: Listening to Music, Popping Dance, Piano, Chinese (Studied in Beijing in 2007)
▶ Discovered: 2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting

Official Name: Super Junior (슈퍼주니어)
Unofficial Name: SuJu (슈주) or SJ
Members: Leeteuk (leader), Heechul, Hangeng, Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kibum, and Kyuhyun
Catchphrase: 우리는 슈퍼주니어에요! (Oo ri neun Shoo-puh-Ju-ni-uh eh yo! aka We are Super Junior!)
Debut: Super Junior as a 12 member project group called Super Junior 05 performed on their first TV broadcast on November 6, 2005 with their first single “Twins (Knock Out)”; with the addition of Kyuhyun during “U” promotions which they started through the “I-Concert” on May 27, 2006, Super Junior became the permanent 13 member group that we know today.
History: Super Junior on Wikipedia (as with all things on Wikipedia, all information can’t be vouched for)
Management: SM Entertainment
Official Fanclub: EverLasting Friends (E.L.F.), established on June 2, 2006.
Official Balloon Color: Pearl Sapphire Blue
Official Websites:
———http://superjunior.smtown.com/ (Korea)
———http://www.avex.com.tw/superjunior (Taiwan)
———http://superjunior-jp.net (Japan)
———http://www.super-junior.co.kr (Super Junior 05)

• Member Profiles

 
Leeteuk (이특/李 特) (이특 is actually pronounced Eeteuk)
Real Name: Park Jungsu (박정수/朴 正 秀)
Nickname(s): Angel without Wings (날개잃은천사), Gaeteuk (개특, named by Heechul), Special Leader (특별한리더), Peter Pan, Ori (오리 aka Duck)
Date of Birth: July 1, 1983
Place of Birth: Seoul Yeonshinnae (서울 연신내 은평구)
Height: 178 cm/5’ 10.1” in (said on Star King that his real height without shoelifts is 175 cm/5’ 9”)
Weight: 59 kg/129.8 lb
Blood Type: A
Siblings: older sister Park Inyoung (1982)
Specialty/Hobby: Piano, Composition, Listening to music, Singing
Education: Transferred from Paekche Institute of the Arts (백제예술대학) to Inha University (인하대학교)
Misc. Info.: Leeteuk was wandering around lost in the streets of Seoul when an SM scout saw him and gave him a business card. He auditioned in 2000 and made his first appearance the same year as an extra sitting in an auditorium in MBC’s “All About Eve.” His stage name Eeteuk (이특) means “special.”

Heechul (희철/希 澈)
Real Name: Kim Heechul (김희철/金 希 澈)
Nickname(s): Heenim (희님), Cinderella (신데렐라), Flower (꽃), Kim Pink (김분홍), Kim Moodswing (김기복), Kim Cherry (from Youngstreet), Snake (from the Zodiac), Heerobbong (part of the Bbong brothers with Donghae and U-Know Yunho), Heebongie Hyung (Yesung’s nickname for Heechul)
Date of Birth: July 10, 1983
Place of Birth: Hoengseong County, Kangwondo (강원도 횡성군); grew up in Wonju, Kangwondo (강원도 원주) where his parents still reside
Height: 179 cm/5’ 10.5” in (stated in his 100Q/100A from August 26, 2007 that his height is actually 178 cm/5’ 10.1”)
Weight: 60 kg/132 lb
Blood Type: AB
Siblings: older sister Kim Heejin (1982)
Pets: Heebum (Russian Blue cat) since 11/11/06; Champagne (Siamese cat) since 7/26/08, but had to give away because Heebum went into a depression, still comes to visit occasionally; Bangshin (Bengal) since 2/9/10; used to have Yamchae (Russian Blue cat) given to him by fans from 7/13/05 to 11/3/05, but he ran away while Heechul was away for a few days filming.
Specialty/Hobby: Writing poems, Writing fairy tales, Computer games
Education: Sangji University (상지대학교); reportedly graduated in 2008.
Official Website: http://www.rellagyo.com
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…showtopic=23645
Misc. Info.: On a whim, Heechul searched the internet for entertainment companies and it so happened that SM was having open auditions so he went with his friends to Seoul to sightsee/audition. Being unfamiliar with the area, he got lost and missed the open audition hours. They told him that it was too late, but according to him, took one look at his face and changed their minds He was allowed to audition and was cast through Starlight Casting System in October 2002. He debuted as an actor on March 6, 2005 through the youth drama KBS’s “Banolim 2” as Baek Jinwoo.

Hangeng (한경/韩 庚) (lately they’ve been officially going by the Chinese pronunciation of his name, Han Geng, but in Korean it is pronounced Hankyung)
Real Name: Han Geng (한긍/韩 庚)
Nickname(s): Beijing Fried Rice (북경밥 aka Bukkyungbap; came during “Full House,” from Hangeng mispronouncing and Heechul mishearing 볶음밥 aka Bokkeumbap which just means fried rice in Korean), Dragon (from the Zodiac)
Date of Birth: February 9, 1984
Place of Birth: Mudanjiang in the Hei Long Jiang (黑龙江/흑륭성) Province, located in the northeastern part of China
Height: 181 cm/5’ 11.3”
Weight: 66 kg/145.2 lbs
Blood Type: B (he originally thought he was O then A. It was only in summer 2006 that he found out that his blood type was B.)
Siblings: only child
Pets: used to have Rong Rong (dog) which was given to him by fans for a little while in March-June 2007, but had to give him away because he wasn’t home enough to take care of him; Mao Mao (lives with Hankyung’s parents in China)
Specialty/Hobby: Chinese traditional dance, Ballet, Computer games
Education: Central University for Nationalities (중앙민족대학교)
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=262497
Misc. Info.: Hangeng accompanied a friend who was auditioning at the H.O.T. CHINA Audition in 2001 and was talked into auditioning himself. He was chosen as a handful among 3000 who auditioned. He made his debut as a model in a fashion show F/W General idea by Bum Suk in May 2005.

Yesung (예성/藝 聲)
Real Name: Kim Jongwoon (김종운/金 鐘 雲)
Nickname(s): Cloud (구룸), Dog (from the Zodiac), Rabid Dog (광견; Heechul’s nickname for Yesung)
Date of Birth: August 24, 1984
Place of Birth: Chunahn in Southern Choongchung Province (충남 천안)(충청남도 천안)
Height: 178 cm/5’ 10.1”
Weight: 64 kg/140.8 lb
Blood Type: AB
Siblings: younger brother Kim Jongjin (1987)
Pets: a turtle named Ttangkkoma (땅꼬마 which means ‘small runt’) since 12/4/08; he mentioned on “Olnbam” that it cost him 200,000 won (~$150).
Specialty/Hobby: Singing, Listening to music, Exercise
Education: Chungwoon University (청운대학교), Broadcast Music major, possibly transferred to Sunmoon University (선문대학교); reportedly graduated in early 2009.
Misc. Info.: Yesung won gold in the 1999 ChunAn Singing Contest. He was encouraged to audition for SM by his mother who secretly submitted his application without telling him. He auditioned for SM in 2001. His stage name Yesung (예성) is an acronym for 예술가의 성대 which means “Vocal Chords of an Artist.”

Kangin (강인/强 仁)
Real Name: Kim Youngwoon (김영운/金 英 雲)
Nickname(s): Kang Kings (강깅쓰), Kkang (깡), Neoguri (너구리 aka Racoon, named by Anya from “Full House”), Ox (from the Zodiac), Youngchoon (영춘; Heechul’s nickname for Kangin, Heechul claims that this is Kangin’s real first name)
Date of Birth: January 17, 1985
Place of Birth: Seoul Seodaemoongoo HongEunDong (서울 서대문구 홍은동) (서울 서대문구)
Height: 180 cm/5’ 10.9”
Weight: 70 kg/154 lb
Blood Type: O
Siblings: only child
Pets: Gongju (공주 which means Princess; it’s a female Japanese Spitz, shown on ChinChin 11/7/08; the coordi noona told him that her eyes look just like his so he bought it)
Specialty/Hobby: Acting, Singing, Exercise (kick boxing), Swimming
Education: Kyunghee University (경희대학교)
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=253556
Misc. Info.: Kangin was on a class field trip goofing off with his friends when an SM scout spotted him. He entered the 2002 SM Youth Best Contest (청소년 베스트 선발대회) and won first place for Best Outward Appearance. He made his debut as a panelist on SBS “One Night’s TV Entertainment (한밤의 TV연예)” in 2004. His stage name Kangin (강인) means “strong benevolence.” He is known for his physical strength.

Shindong (신동/申 東 or 神 童)
Real Name: Shin Donghee (신동희/申 東 熙)
Nickname(s): Dongri Dong Dong (from Ppo Ppo Ppo)
Date of Birth: September 28, 1985
Place of Birth: Moonkyung in Northern KyungGi Province (Kyungbook Moonkyung/경북 문경) (경기도 일산)
Height: 178 cm/5’ 10.1”
Weight: 90 kg/198 lb (he stated on his minihompy that he started his current diet at 103 kg/227 lb. Shindong stated during an interview during the Super Show in Shanghai that at one point, he had lost up to 19 kg, but that he had gained 4 kg back so he’s lost a total of 15 kg - 11/22/08; as of 3/25, Shindong stated that he’s gained back 10kg from his peak weight loss of 20kg so at ~93 kg/205 lbs)
Blood Type: O
Siblings: only child
Specialty/Hobby: Making facial expressions, Making jokes, Dancing
Education: Paekche Institute of the Arts (백제예술대학)
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=197078
Misc. Info.: Prior to joining SM, Shindong won the 2002 and 2003 Goyangshi Youth Dance contest (Grand Prize in 2002 and Gold Prize in 2003) and the 2004 Mnet Epi Contest (Gold Prize and Popularity Award). He entered the 2005 SM Youth Best Contest (청소년 베스트 선발대회) and won first place for Best Comedian and Grand Prize overall. Shindong made his debut the same year as the MC for DBSK’s Sweet Rose Party. He owns a scooter which he calls Kkoolie (꿀이 which is equivalent to “Oinkie” since in Korea “kkool” is the sound pigs make) and often goes riding with Sungmin, with whom he also shares a love of photography. His stage name Shindong (신동), originally comes from his last name and first character of his first name (申 東), but they often take a different meaning to his name, 神 童 which means “prodigy” and is aptly named since Shindong is known for his numerous creative abilities.

Sungmin (성민/成 民)
Real Name: Lee Sungmin (이성민/李 成 民)
Nickname(s): Sweet Pumpkin (단호박 comes from his line in a one-episode drama called “Sea of sisters”), Minimi (미니미)
Date of Birth: January 1, 1986
Place of Birth: Ilsan in KyungGi Province (경기도 일산) (서울)
Height: 175 cm/5’ 8.9”
Weight: 57 kg/125.4 lb
Blood Type: A
Siblings: younger brother Lee Sungjin
Pets: Ari (Yorkshire Terrier dog, name means “Fighting” in Korean. This isn’t the same dog that he looked after for a month on “Animal Farm.” That Ari was adopted by another family.)
Specialty/Hobby: Chinese martial arts, Acting, Watching movies, Playing instruments
Education: Transferred from Seoul Arts University (서울예대학교); currently a student at Myongji University (명지대학교)
Misc. Info.: Sungmin entered the 2001 SM Youth Best Contest (청소년 베스트 선발대회) and jointly along with Donghae won first place for Best Outward Appearance. He debuted on SBS “Showdown of the Century (세기의 대결),” a show that showcased various SM trainees, hosted by Kangta and Moon Heejun of H.O.T. in 2002. He owns a scooter which he calls Byul (별 which means Star) and often goes riding with Shindong, with whom he also shares a love of photography.

Eunhyuk (은혁/銀 赫)
Real Name: Lee Hyukjae (이혁재/李 赫 宰)
Nickname(s): Jewel Guy (보석미남), Monkey (from the Zodiac)
Date of Birth: April 4, 1986
Place of Birth: Goyangshi NeungGok (고양시 능곡) (경기도 일산)
Height: 176 cm/5’ 9.3” (mentioned on Yashimmanman that his real height was +/- 2 cm so 174 cm/5’ 8.5” )
Weight: 58 kg/127.6 lb
Blood Type: O
Siblings: older sister Lee Sora (1984)
Pets: Choco (lives with his parents)
Specialty/Hobby: Dancing (all genres), Exercising, Listening to music
Education: Currently a student at Pai Chai University (배재대학교)
Misc. Info.: Eunhyuk entered SM in 2000. His best friend since elementary school is DBSK’s Xiah Junsu. They went to the same school and due to their mutual love of dancing, they became dance partners and best friends. He, like Sungmin, debuted on SBS “Showdown of the Century (세기의 대결),” a show that showcased various SM trainees, hosted by Kangta and Moon Heejun of H.O.T. in 2002. His stage name was created because there is a well-known Korean comedian who has the same name. He decided to add an Eun which means “silver” thus the precious jewel of his nickname to the first part of his name deriving Eunhyuk.

Donghae (동해/東 海)
Real Name: Lee Donghae (이동해/李 東 海)
Nickname(s): Fishy (물고기, it’s actually just “fish” but because of how Koreans pronounce it, it became “Fishy” to international fans), Donghae Bada (동해바다, East Sea), Pinocchio (named by Heechul), Dorobbong (part of the Bbong brothers with Heechul and U-Know Yunho), Tiger (from the Zodiac)
Date of Birth: October 15, 1986
Place of Birth: Mokpo in Southern Jeolla Province (Jeollanamdo Mokpo/전라남도 목포)(전라남도 목포)
Height: 175 cm/5’ 8.9”
Weight: 60 kg/132 lb (Donghae mentioned on Itta Upta 4/4/09 that he weighed 59kg)
Blood Type: A
Siblings: older brother Donghwa
Pets: Bada (Bichon Maltese dog, name comes from Donghae’s name East Sea, thus Bada meaning “Sea”), Meo (Bichon Maltese dog, name is short for “Romeo”)
Specialty/Hobby: Dancing, Exercise, Singing, Watching movies
Education: Currently a student at Myongji University (명지대학교)
Misc. Info.: Donghae was encouraged to become a singer by his late father (who passed away on August 8, 2006 due to melonoma), who had wanted to pursue singing as a youth, but was never able to. He was a member of the Starlight Academy and jointly with Sungmin won first place in 2001 SM Youth Best Contest (청소년 베스트 선발대회) for Best Outward Appearance. His real name Donghae means “East Sea” and thus a lot of his nicknames derive from this. Currently, he operates a minihompy under the name Kim Hyang Sook, which is his mother’s name. The reason for this is that his last minihompy was hacked into so he no longer has access to it.(mentioned during an interview)

Siwon (시원/始 源) (시원 which is actually pronounced Shiwon)
Real Name: Choi Siwon (최시원/崔 始 源)
Nickname(s): Simba (named by Heechul), Horse (from the Zodiac)
Date of Birth: February 10, 1987 (Apparently, Shiwon’s real birthday is April 7, 1986… Eeteuk said Shiwon’s birthday was coming up soon on his minihompy on 4/5/09. The story is that his parents didn’t registered his birth until February of the following year for whatever reason so in official documents his birthday is listed as February 10. However, despite the fact that his actual birthday is April 7, February 10 is the birthday he officially celebrates with Super Junior fans so…)
Place of Birth: Seoul Gangnam (south of Han River near Apgujung) (서울 강남)
Height: 183 cm/6’
Weight: 65 kg/143 lb
Blood Type: B
Siblings: younger sister Choi Jiwon
Specialty/Hobby: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Taekwondo, Chinese (language), Playing drums
Official Website: http://www.onlysiwon.com
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…?showtopic=3392
Education: Currently a student at Inha University (인하대학교), Physical Education major
Misc. Info.: Siwon was spotted by an SM scout during his junior high graduation. Against the objections of his father and much struggle, he joined SM in 2003 and made his debut in Dana’s MV “What is Love” in October 2003.

Ryeowook (려욱/麗 旭)
Real Name: Kim Ryeowook (김려욱/金 麗 旭)
Nickname(s): Eternal Mangnae (만년막내 literally means “for 10,000 years, the youngest”)
Date of Birth: June 21, 1987
Place of Birth: Inchon Bupyung Sanggokdong (인천 부평 상곡동)
Height: 173 cm/5’ 8.1”
Weight: 58 kg/127.6 lb
Blood Type: O
Siblings: only child
Specialty/Hobby: Singing, Composition
Education: Currently a student at Inha University (인하대학교), Theater Arts major
Misc. Info.: Ryeowook won first place in a singing contest on MBC FM radio’s ‘별이 빛나는 밤에 (Starry Night)’ which lead him to enter the 2004 CMB ChinChin Star Festival (CMB 친친 청소년가요제) where he won Silver Award. He was a devout fan of the female pop group S.E.S. and was a member of their official fanclub.

Kibum (기범/基 范)
Real Name: Kim Kibum (김기범/金 基 范)
Nickname(s): Snow White (named by Heechul), Yangban Kim (named by Heechul)
Date of Birth: August 21, 1987
Place of Birth: Seoul (서울)
Height: 179 cm/5’ 10.5” (stated on Yashimmanman that his real height was 177 cm/5’ 9.7”)
Weight: 58 kg/127.6 lb
Blood Type: A
Siblings: younger sister Kim Saehee
Official Website: http://www.actorkibum.smtown.com
Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…showtopic=24763
Education: Unknown
Misc. Info.: Kibum was spotted walking around during a Korean Festival in LA by a SM scout and joined SM in 2002. He made his first appearance in the KBS2 drama “April Kiss” in 2004 as the younger version of the main character.

Kyuhyun (규현/奎 賢)
Real Name: Cho Kyuhyun (조규현/趙 奎 賢)
Nickname(s): Kim Kyu (김규, named by Heechul), Game Kyu (겜규) , Jumong Kyu (주몽규) , Chic Kyu (시크규)
Date of Birth: February 3, 1988
Place of Birth: Seoul Nohwon (서울 노원) (서울)
Height: 180 cm/5’ 10.9”
Weight: 68 kg/149.6 lb
Blood Type: A
Siblings: older sister Cho Ara (1985)
Specialty/Hobby: Singing, Listening to music, Watching movies
Education: Currently a student at Kyunghee University (경희대학교), Post Modern Music major
Misc. Info.: Kyuhyun won Bronze Award at the 2005 CMB ChinChin Star Festival (CMB 친친 청소년가요제).

• Subgroup Profiles

Official Name: Super Junior K.R.Y. (슈퍼주니어 K.R.Y.)
Unofficial Name: Sukry (슈크라이) or K.R.Y.
Members: Yesung (leader), Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun
Misc. Info.: The group’s name is an acronym of the members’ names. Their main focus is ballads.
Debut: They made their first broadcast appearance with “한 사람만을 (The One I Love)” on KBS Music Bank on November 5, 2006.
Official Website: http://www.avex.com.tw/superjunior/kry (Taiwan)
Official Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=207523

Official Name: Super Junior-T (슈퍼주니어 - T)
Unofficial Name: Su-T (슈티), SuJu-T, or SJT
Members: Leeteuk (leader), Heechul, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk
Misc. Info.: The T in the group’s name comes from Trot, the focus of their music genre.
Debut: They made their first broadcast appearance with “로꾸거 (Rokuko)” on SBS Inkigayo on February 25, 2007.
Official Website: http://t.super-junior.co.kr
Official Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=207524

Official Name: Super Junior-M (슈퍼주니어 - M)
Unofficial Name: Su-M (슈엠), SuJu-M or SJM
Members: Hangeng (leader), Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Zhoumi, and Henry
Misc. Info.: The M in the group’s name comes from Mandarin, the focus of their music being in the the Chinese music market.
Debut: They released a trailer and music video (“U”) and made an appearance at the 8th Annual Music Chart Awards on April 8, 2008.
Official Website: http://superjunior-m.smtown.com
Official Soompi Thread: http://www.soompi.co…howtopic=207525

Official Name: Super Junior-Happy (슈퍼주니어 - Happy)
Unofficial Name: Supy (슈피) or SJH
Members: Leeteuk (leader), Yesung, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, and Eunhyuk
Misc. Info.: The H in the group’s name comes from Happy, the focus of their music genre being bright and cheerful summer music.
Debut: They made their first performance of “요리왕 (Cooking?Cooking!)” at the 2008 Dream Concert on June 7, 2008.
Official Website: http://superjunior-happy.smtown.com

Name: 소녀시대 (So Nyuh Shi Dae) | 少女時代 (Shōjo Jidai) | Girls’ Generation
Nickname: SoShi (소시)
Debut Date: August 5, 2007 (on SBS Inkigayo)
Members (9): Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, Seohyun
Label: SM Entertainment
Official Fanclub Name: S♡NE (소원)
[SONE = S (SNSD) + their fans as ONE;  pronounced as So-won which means “Wish” in Korean and was a song on their First Single (Perfect For You) as well as First Album (Honey)]
Official Balloon Color: Pastel Rose Pink
Official Website (Korea): http://girlsgeneration.smtown.com/
Official Website (Japan): http://www.girls-generation.jp/ | http://www.universal…irlsgeneration/
Official Youtube Channel: SMENT (Old) | SMTOWN (New) | Universal Music Japan
Official International Fansite: http://soshified.com/





TaeYeon



Stage Name: Taeyeon (태연)
Birth Name: Kim Taeyeon (김태연)
Nicknames: Taeng, Taengoo (Taeng9), Tete, Kid Leader, ByunTaeng (pervert Taeng)
Group Position: Leader & Main Vocalist
Date of Birth: March 9, 1989
Bloodtype: O
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Trot
Casted: 2004 SM 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place Grand Award)
Training: 3 Years 3 Months
School: Jeonju Art High School (전주예술고고등학교) [Graduated]
Career:
- 2004 Collaborated with The One ‘You Bring me Joy‘ (Part 2)
- 2007 CF Gamevile Mobile Stone in the Water
- 2008 DJ for MBC ‘Kangin & Taeyeon’s Chinhan Chingu’ (with Super Junior Kangin)
- 2008 OST for KBS drama Hong Gil Dong ‘If (Manyage/ 만약에)‘
- 2008 MV Lee Byul‘Forever‘
- 2008 OST for MBC drama Beethoven Virus ‘Can You Hear Me‘
- 2009 Variety show MBC ‘We Got Married‘(with Jung Hyung-don)
- 2009 DJ for MBC radio ‘Taeyeon’s Chinhan Chingu’
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Heading to the Ground ‘It’s Love‘ (with Sunny)
- 2009 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic (with Tiffany)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Tiffany & Sooyoung)
- 2010 MC for KBS2 talk show ‘Seung Seung Jang Goo (Win Win)’
- 2010 Musical ‘Midnight Sun’ from the movie ‘Taiyou no Uta‘(as Kaoru Amane)
- 2010 Voice Actor for ‘Despicable Me‘ Korean title: ‘Superbad’ (as Margo)
- 2010 Collaborated with The One for Digital Single ‘ Like A Star’
- 2010 OST for SBS drama Athena ‘I Love You’
- 2011 Collaborated with Kim Bum Soo for Digital Single ‘Different’


Jessica



Stage Name: Jessica (제시카)
Birth Name: Jessica Jung Sooyeon (제시카 정)
Korean Name: Jung Sooyeon (정수연)
Nicknames: Sica, Jessi, Sergeant Sic, Sicachu, Sickal (knive), Ice Princess, Sica-sama
Group Position: Main Vocalist
Bloodtype: B
Date of Birth: April 18, 1989
Language:  Korean (Fluent), English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Specialty: Piano & Dance
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Training: 7 Years 6 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (K.K.F.S.) [Graduated]
Career:
- 2007 MV Kim Jo Han – ‘Love is so late, I’m sorry‘
- 2007 Featured with 8eight ‘I Love You‘
- 2009 Featured with Park Myung Soo ‘Naengmyun‘
- 2009 MV Super Junior M – ‘Super Girl‘
- 2009 Musical ‘Legally Blonde – The Musical‘ (as Elle Woods)
- 2010 MC for KBS ‘Happy Birthday’
- 2010 SPC - Digital Single ‘Sweet Delight’
- 2011 Romance Town OST - ”Because Tears Are Overflowing’
 Me2Day: http://me2day.net/gg_jessica(Deactivated)
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jess_syj (Deleted)


Sunny



Stage Name: Sunny (써니)
Birth Name: Lee Sunkyu (이순규)
Nicknames: SunKyu, DJ Soon, Sunny Bunny, Choi Danshin (The Shortest)
Group Position: Lead Vocalist
Blood type: B
Date of Birth: May 15, 1989
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Sports, Eloquence
Casted: 2007 SM Casting System
Training: 5 Months (previously trained for 5 years in another company)
School: Baehwa Girl’s High School (배화여자고등학교) [Graduated]
Career:
- 2008 DJ for Melon ‘ChunJi Radio: Sungmin & Sunny’ (with Super Junior Sungmin)
- 2008 MV Super Junior H – ‘Cooking? Cooking!‘
- 2008 OST for movie Story of Wine ‘Finally Now‘
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘You Don’t Know About Love‘
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sooyoung & Seohyun)
- 2009 MC for SkyTV ‘the M’ (with SS501 Hyungjoon)
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Heading to the Ground ‘It’s Love‘ (with Taeyeon)
- 2009 MC for MTV ‘the M’ (with 2AM Seulong)
- 2009 Variety show KBS2 ‘Invincible Youth’ (as part of Girl7)
- 2010 OST for SBS drama Oh! My Lady ‘Your Doll‘


Tiffany



Stage Name: Tiffany (티파니)
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang (스테파니 황)
Korean Name: Hwang Mi Young (황미영)
Nicknames: Fany Fany Tiffany, DdilFany (Clumsy Fany), AjumNy, Mushroom Hwang
Group Position: Lead Vocalist
Blood Type: O
Date of Birth: August 1, 1989
Religion: Christian
Language: Korean, English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Specialty: Flute
Casted: 2004 SM Casting System; 2004 CJ/KMTV (USA-LA) Contest 1st Place
Training: 3 Years 7 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (K.K.F.S.)  [Graduated]
Career:
- 2007 VJ for KMTV  ‘Sonyun Sonyuh Gayo Baekso’ (with Kim Hyesung)
- 2008 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic
- 2008 Variety Show KBS2 ‘Kko Kko Tour’ season 1
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Jang Myung Go ‘By Myself  (나 혼자서)‘
- 2009 Featured with K.Will ‘A Girl Meets Love‘
- 2009 Featured with The Blue ‘Feeling Only You‘ (with Sooyoung)
- 2009 MC for MBC Music Core (with Yuri)
- 2009 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic (with Taeyeon)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Taeyeon & Sooyoung)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Sooyoung & Yuri)
- 2010 ‘Haru’ Mini Drama OST ‘Banji (Ring)’
- 2011 Leading Role for “FAME: The Musical” (as Carmen Diaz)


HyoYeon



Stage Name: HyoYeon (효연)
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon (김효연)
Family: Father, Mother, Younger Brother
Nicknames: Hyoraengi (tiger), Kim Choding (elementary school-kid Kim),
Kim Yeolsal(10-year-old Kim), Dancing Queen
Group Position: Main Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth: September 22, 1989
Blood Type: AB
Hometown: Incheon
Language: Korean (Fluent),  Chinese (Fluent), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specality: Dance
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Training: 7 Years 1 Month
School: 2004.3~8 Studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing, China (중국북경어학연수)
Career:
- 2004 Hip hop dance crew ‘Little Winners‘ (with Miss A Lee Min-young)
- 2005 M.Net/KM Music Festival BoA’s ‘Over the Top’ silhouette dancer
- 2010 Recurring guest on KBS2 ‘Dream Team’


YuRi



Stage Name: YuRi (권유리)
Birth Name: Kwon Yu Ri (권유리)
Nicknames: Yul, Kkab-Yul (playful Yul), Black Pearl, Kwon Banjang (Class-President Kwon)
Group Position:  Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth: December 5, 1989
Blood Type: AB
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Speciality: Dance, Acting, Swimming, Piano
Casted: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest (Best Dancer, 2nd Place)
Training: 6 Years 11 Months
School: Neunggok High School (능곡고등학교) | ChungAng University
Career:
- 2005 KM Super Junior Show ‘The King’s Boyfriend’
- 2006 CF Dongil Highvill Lake City
- 2006 MV DBSK - ‘Beautiful Life‘
- 2006 CF China Chocopie CF (with Jang Dong-gun)
- 2006 CF East-West food Hat Choco mitte
- 2007 Movie ‘Attack on the Pin-Up Boys‘ (as Ballet Girl)
- 2007 Sitcom KBS ‘Unstoppable Marriage’ (as Kwon Yu-ri)
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘Ggok‘ (with Sooyoung)
- 2008 Variety Show KBS2 ‘Kko  Kko Tour’ season 2
- 2009 MV K.Will – ‘Tears are Dropping (눈물이 뚝뚝)‘
- 2009 MV Joo Hyunmi & Seohyun - ‘Jjalajajja (짜라자짜)‘
- 2009 MC for MBC Show! Music Core (with Tiffany)
- 2009 Variety show KBS2 ‘Invincible Youth’ (as part of Girl7)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Daniel Henney; Tiffany & Sooyoung)


SooYoung



Stage Name: SooYoung (수영)
Birth Name: Choi Soo Young (최수영)
English Name:  Summer (썸머)
Nicknames: Shik shin (God of food), NaSoo (interrupter), DJ Syoung
Group Position: Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth: February 10, 1990
Blood Type: O
Religion: Christian
Language: Korean (Fluent), Japanese (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Dance, Eloquence, Acting
Casted: 2000 SM Open Audition | 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
Training: 7 Years 3 Months
School: Jeongshin Girl’s High school (정신여자고등학교) | ChungAng University
Career:
- 2002 Japanese duo ‘Route φ‘ (with Marina Takahashi)
- 2003 CF Samsung Anycall Battle of Music (with Jewerly Park Jung-ah)
- 2004 School uniforms ‘Rocks’ model
- 2005 VJ for M.Net ‘Hello Chat’
- 2005 OST for Inuyasha ‘I Am‘ (Korean ver.)
- 2007 DJ for Melon ‘ChunJi Radio: Sungmin & Sooyoung’ (with Super Junior Sungmin)
- 2007 Sitcom KBS ‘Unstoppable Marriage‘ (as Choi Soo-young)
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘Ggok‘ (with Yuri)
- 2008 Movie ‘Hello Schoolgirl! / 순정만화‘ (as Jung Da-jung)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sunny & Seohyun)
- 2009 Featured with The Blue ‘Feeling Only You‘ (with Tiffany)
- 2009 MC for MBC ‘Fantastic Duo’ (with Kim Jae-dong)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Taeyeon & Tiffany)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Tiffany & Yuri)
- 2010 Narrator/Voice Actor for MBC ‘청춘병법 아미아미 (Youth Art of War Ami Ami)’


YoonA



Stage Name: YoonA (윤아)
Birth Name: Im Yoon Ah (임윤아)
Nicknames: Yoong, Saseumi (deer), Him Yoona (strong Yoona), Im-Choding (elementary school-kid Im)
Group Position: Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth: May 30, 1990 
Blood Type: B
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Acting
Casted: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
Training: 5 Years and 2 Months
School: Daeyeong High School (대영고등학교) | Dongguk University
Career:
- 2004 Elite Student uniforms advertising model
- 2004 MV DBSK – ‘Magic Castle‘
- 2006 CF Teun Teun English
- 2006 CF Sanyo batteries Eneloop
- 2006 CF Elite Student uniforms (with SS501)
- 2006 MV Super Junior - ‘U‘
- 2006 MV CSJH The Grace – ‘My Everything‘ (with Super Junior Kibum)
- 2007 CF Yejimin Pad
- 2007 CF Clean & Clear
- 2007 CF Sunkist Grapefruit/Lemonade (with Super Junior Kangin & Heechul)
– 2007 Drama MBC ‘9 Ends 2 Outs‘ (as Shin Joo-young)
- 2007 MV Super Junior - ‘Marry U‘
- 2008 MV Lee Seung Chul - ‘Propose‘
- 2008 Drama MBC ‘Park Jung Geum‘ (as Mi-ae)
- 2008 Daily drama KBS ‘You Are My Destiny‘ (as Jang Sae-byuk)
- 2009 MV 24/7 – ‘That Man’s Woman‘
- 2009 CF ‘Clean & Clear’ (with Kim So-eun)
- 2009 Drama MBC ‘Cinderella Man‘ (as Seo Yoo-jin)
- 2009 CF‘Innisfree‘
- 2010 Variety Show SBS ‘Family Outing season 2′
- 2010 CF ‘S-Oil‘
- 2010 CF OST ‘Innisfree Day’
- 2012 Drama ‘Love Rain’ (as Yonhee & Yuri)

SeoHyun



Stage Name: Seo Hyun (서현)
Birth Name: Seo Joo Hyun (서주현)
Nicknames: Maknae (the youngest one), Seororo, Hyun
Group Position: Lead Vocalist
Bloodtype: A 
Date of Birth: June 28, 1991
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Fluent), Japanese (Fluent), English (Basic)
Specialty: Piano
Casted: 2003 SM Casting System
Training: 4 Years 6 Month 
School: Daeyeong High School (대영고등학교) | Dongguk University 
Career:
- 2005 ‘Smart Student Uniforms’ ad models (with DBSK)
- 2009 Featured with Joo Hyunmi ‘Jjalajjaja (짜라자짜)‘
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sunny, Sooyoung, Taeyeon, Tiffany)
- 2010 CF ‘Clean and Clear’ (with f(x) Krystal)
- 2010 Variety show MBC ‘We Got Married‘ (with CNBlue Jung Yong-hwa)
- 2010 OST for MBC drama Kim SooRo ‘It’s Okay Even If It Hurts’
- 2010 Voice Actor for ‘Despicable Me‘ Korean  title: ‘Superbad’ (as Edith)
- 2010 MV TRAX – ‘Oh! My Goddess‘
- 2010 G20 Seoul Summit OST ‘Let’s Go’
- 2011 CF ‘The Face Shop’ (with Kim Hyun Joong)

*Taken from soompi