SHINee News
샤이니
- Name:
SHINee - Hangul:
샤이니 - Fandom:
- Shawol
- Debuted On:
- May 24, 2008
- Generation:
- Gen 2 | 2004 - 2011
- Composition:
- Male
- Category:
- Standard Group
- Origin:
South Korea- Tour Announced:
- Dec 31, 2026
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SHINee's Minho gives up marathon record after pacemaker controversy, but fans rally behind him
SHINee’s Minho voluntarily surrendered his official finishing time at the 2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon and apologized after footage showed a fellow runner pushing him during the race; fans largely praised his response
Idols & groups mentionedSHINee’s Minho Personally Apologizes For Recent Controversy At Marathon Event
SHINee’s Minho has apologized after a marathon video raised suspicions that a pacemaker helped him during the 2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon, where he finished in 3:00:18. He said he will not accept the result and will be more careful going forward
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Shinee's Minho's first marathon sparks debate over possible rule violation
SHINee’s Minho finished the 2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon in 3:00:18, missing a sub-3 by 18 seconds, as online debate grew over footage of a pacemaker touching his back and whether it violated race rules
Idols & groups mentioned[CONCERT RECAP] PLAVE Made Singapore Feel Like Their World At KEEP IT MANIC
PLAVE made their Singapore debut on Oct. 17 as part of the KEEP IT MANIC world tour, delivering group hits and five solo covers while using Singlish and local banter to bond with PLLIs — including YEJUN, EUNHO, HAMIN, NOAH and BAMBY’s individual stages
Idols & groups mentioned+1 moreGuide To 2026 Year-End Shows And Upcoming Awards Shows: Schedules, Lineups, Nominees, And More
Soompi updated its 2026 year-end shows guide with schedules, MCs, presenters and confirmed lineups across Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Paris — featuring performances from IVE, TWICE members, ATEEZ, NCT units, Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN and many more announced acts
Idols & groups mentioned+96 more7 K-Pop Dancers Whose Flawless, Elegant Dance Style Will Captivate You
Ten (NCT), Kazuha (LE SSERAFIM), Sung Han Bin (ZEROBASEONE), Seulgi (Red Velvet), Taemin (SHINee), Hyoyeon (Girls’ Generation), and Jimin (BTS) are spotlighted for their smooth, elegant dance styles, with examples from performance films and choreography that highlight each idol’s control and flow
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From K-pop to community, Ian Eastwood reconnects with Korea's dance scene
Ian Eastwood returned to Seoul to teach trainees, judge Mnet's Street World Fighter: Directors' War and expand his Wenzdays community sessions in Korea, while reflecting on past collaborations with SHINee's Taemin and BTS's Jungkook
Idols & groups mentioned![[COVER STORY] Kids on stage: How young is too young to debut in K-pop?](https://newsimg.koreatimes.co.kr/2026/10/19/2debdc90-b329-4dbb-845e-be4dfe653ade.jpeg)
[COVER STORY] Kids on stage: How young is too young to debut in K-pop?
A2O LITE debuted with three 13-year-old members — Ayune, Oa and Aijing — and their single "Neon" quickly reached Melon’s Top 100, reigniting debate over whether Korea’s protections for child performers are sufficient for idols who debut before finishing middle school
Idols & groups mentioned+18 moreWatch: Onew Gets Caught In A Sweet Illusion In New “Chakgak” MV
Onew released his single album Chakgak and the music video for the title track on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. KST; the release includes three title tracks—"Chakgak," "Mind Games," and "Tic Tac Toe"—and Onew is credited as a lyricist and composer on the lead song
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A2O Lite’s strong start tests whether Lee Soo-man’s K-pop formula still works
A2O Lite’s debut single “Neon” reached No. 1 on Melon within about 29 hours, fueling debate over whether founder-producer Lee Soo-man’s vocal-forward K-pop formula — aided by collaborators like Yoo Young-jin and Sunny — can reshape current trends after his return with A2O Entertainment
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