#SHINee Debut

[ultrakdramamama]

The SM Entertainment Group That Stood Out From The Rest With Their “Rushed” Debut

They seemed to just hope for the best!

When it comes to debuts, SM Entertainment often makes grand ones. EXO, for instance, had 23 teasers released over the span of three months in 2012.

On the flipside, the boy group that debuted before them hardly had any promotions.

SHINee is one of their original boy groups, debuting in 2008 with the song “Replay.” Though their formation took several years, their announcement to the public was quick.

SM Entertainment announced the existence of SHINee on May 19, 2008. They released the teaser images of the group on this same day as well.

Unlike with their other groups such as Red Velvet, EXO, and Girls’ Generation, the company did not slowly introduce the members one by one. They revealed all five—Minho, Onew, Jonghyun, Taemin, and Key—at the same time.

Moreover, the music video was released on May 22, just three days after the teaser images dropped.

In comparison, Red Velvet’s “Happiness” was released around one month since the member teasers were revealed while EXO’s debut music video for “MAMA” was released three months after their first teaser featuring Kai.

Netizens commented that SHINee’s debut made it seem like the company just “hoped for the best” with how short the releases were.

Regardless, SHINee’s “Replay” was a massive success. A panel of 35 music critics and industry experts from MelOn and the Seoul Shinmun even named one of the top 100 K-pop songs of all time.

[atlantis-area]

SHINee - 누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay) (2008) 16th anniversary

[kotaki]

[shineemoon]

240910 MINHO 🎭 Waiting for waiting for Godot

[svtslv-718]

0815 TAEMIN 9th Solo Debut Anniversary As always, thank you for your hard work and dedication! I am so proud to be your fan! ♥

#에이스태민_더타오르게될2막 #TAEMIN_OneandOnlyAce

[ohmuqueen]

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[wordsbyjjong408]

“Taemin’s growth speed is very fast. His own colour is very distinct and it’s amazing. He knows how to strongly express his own thoughts.”

cr: thatcoolcatmeow

[smtown-tourist]

Thinking back on SHINee’s debut and how SM debuted them with NO warning whatsoever. No teasers, no announcement, didn’t even warn their PARENTS, just a music video and then a debut stage a few days later, and our boys STILL managed to have fans in the crowd at their debut stage and win a Rookie All-Kill.

SM threw them to the wolves and instead of getting eaten alive, SHINee came out covered in blood and wearing their pelts. Truly some badass shit

[srirachaz]

i love second gen boy group kpop all the music videos from like 2004-2014 are like "we're going to take these boys, dress them in tight white jeans (or shiny silver pants) and probably pair a t-shirt with a scarf, then give these boys the most whack-ass haircuts we can think of, although one of them must include bangs in a bieber swoosh, then do black eyeshadow around the entire eye, then we're going to throw them into a dark room that's entirely metal and super futuristic, throw in some ankle-height stage lights and watch them dance in perfect unison"

[kremechihihi]

brc bikers subunit 😁

[lvrspice]

It’s heartwarming and well overdue that these 5 in particular are getting the chance to finally showcase their vocals in a way they would of never been able to do prior (and we all know why). I love how this debut feels reminiscent of LOONA, but also demonstrates what Loossemble’s identity will be. It was not only a great debut and an incredible music video, but a phenomenal album. Not a single skip. Love these girls down! Love Loossemble, love LOONA and just good ass music.

[creative-shine]

girlie could it be that you got so side tracked that Louise and Lou have probably fused

[yibo-best]

[dressupdragonne]

[incorrectshinee]

Police officer: You two are being arrested for driving without a permit while being a minor.

Kibum: TWO?!

Minho: SO TAEMIN FELL OFF