Birthday: December 14, 1989 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Gwangmyeong
Lee Jin-ki, also known by his stage name Onew, is a South Korean singer and actor, better known as the lead vocalist of one of the most successful South Korean music bands of all time, ‘Shinee.’ As a kid, he was not very confident of his singing skills, and even after being appreciated by his parents, he was not too excited about a career in the entertainment industry. However, his transition happened around his high-school days. He started his career with the ‘SM Academy Casting’ and made his music debut with his group ‘Shinee,’ with the release of their EP ‘Replay.’ ‘Shinee’ gradually became the one of the most popular Korean music bands of all time. All the members of the band, including Onew, soon embarked into the world of acting. He forayed into acting with a cameo in the 2010 TV drama ‘Dr. Champ’ and made his film debut with the 2012 documentary ‘I Am.’ He also kept his music dreams alive as he worked in various films and TV series. Finally, the 2016 drama ‘Descendants of the Sun’ established Onew as a highly competent actor.