Lee Jin Ki, known professionally as Onew, is a South Korean singer, dancer and member of SHINEE (샤이니, stylized as SHINee). He graduated from Gwangmyeong Information Industry High School and later obtained a bachelor's and a master's degree, both in Applied Music and from Cheongwoon University. Before debuting, he was a trainee at SM Academy Casting for 2 years.

He made his debut in May 2008 as the group's leader and main vocalist with their first EP, "Replay". They immediately gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In 2008, they won the Newcomer Album of the Year Award at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards for "The Shinee World".

In June 2011, SM Entertainment (SM엔터테인먼트) decided to expand to Japan and, alongside EMI Records, they debuted with a Japanese version of "Replay" and continued to earn prizes and fans both domestically and internationally. The group has also been included in the Forbes South Korea Power Celebrity 40 twice, in 2014 and in 2016.

In December 2018, he made his debut as a solo artist with his first mini-album, "Voice". Five days later, he enlisted for his mandatory military service on December 10, 2018, and was discharged on July 20, 2020.

In June 2023, he went on hiatus due to health reasons and did not return until April 2024.

Some days later, he joined the newly founded Griffin Entertainment (그리핀 엔터테인먼트), which now represents him on solo activities while SM Entertainment still handles group-related activities.

He has also appeared in some dramas and movies, as host for "Show! Music Core" and other variety shows, has written several SHINEE's songs and performed many OSTs for dramas.

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