Onew

Lee Jinki known professionally as Onew is a South Korean singer lyricist and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment Onew was discovered at the 2006 SM Academy Casting and signed a contract with SM Entertainment the day after his audition He debuted as the lead vocalist and leader of the South Korean boy band SHINee in May 2008 which went on to become one of the bestselling artists in South Korea As a singer he has participated in the original soundtracks for various TV series and released collaborations with various artists He made his solo debut on December 5 2018 with the release of his first extended play Voice five days before his military conscription on December 10 2018 After finishing his military service he released his second EP Dice on April 11 2022 and later that year on July 6 he made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his first studio album Life Goes On He released his first Korean studio album Circle on March 6 2023 He followed this with the release of his third EP Flow on September 3 2024 and his fourth EP Connection on January 6 2025 He released his second Korean studio album Percent on July 15 2025 and his second Japanese EP Saku on October 1 2025 He released his fifth Korean EP Tough Love on March 9 2026 Onew has also contributed to songwriting for both himself and SHINee As an actor Onew was cast in multiple musicals such as Rock of Ages 2010 Shinheung Military Academy 2019 and Midnight Sun 20212022 and participated in various television dramas mostly known for the roles of Baeksu in JTBCs sitcom Welcome to Royal Villa and the cardiothoracic resident Lee Chihoon in the popular KBS2 drama Descendants of the Sun 2016