A Shining SHINee Post To Brighten Up Your Week

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SHINee Odd Album Priased By Music Critic
This time ARENA magazine nominated Odd as one of their 'Albums of Glory of July', Shinee was the only idol group included on the list:

Kpop, captivating the pop music genre for years, may seems like it's on its journey to find the 'real pop' in the music industry that have been defined as either ballads or dance music at a glance. If you agree on this idea, SHINee is definitely the front-runner that leads this movement. Every time, without having any fears, they've been opening doors for entirely new levels and after having reached the limit of humas with 'Everybody' what they have arrived to is a very SHINee-ish stateless world of pop.
They are still dancing and singing in a place where nobody dares to cover.

Key For ELLE Korea

Baby Blue Taemin: Interview for Cosmopolitan

“I like people of fine character who know how to show consideration for others. And when they speak or act, it has to come across as genuine”



Taemin, who is close to a very light blue color

C: Due to the volcanic eruption on Java island, most airports were shut down. You’ve earned an unexpected getaway thanks to a natural disaster, so how is it? You’ve been working too hard without stopping recently, so isn’t it exciting to get this kind of break?

T: It’s true that I have a hectic schedule, but this kind of situation isn’t exciting for me. I’ve gone through the experience of not being able to board a plane due to a natural disaster a few times before, and though the next schedule is worrying in itself, I was more worried that someone might have been hurt. Even this time, don’t the people who live here face harm in some way or another (due to the eruption)?


C: Then, if you were to spend a holiday somewhere you couldn’t fly out of for a month — for a different reason other than a natural disaster — where would you want to go?

T: I think it would be better to stay in nature rather than in a city. That said, I wouldn’t want to spend it in ‘rough’ nature like a jungle, but somewhere peaceful and beautiful.... Ah, Switzerland’s great outdoors would be good! The season would have to be summer.


C: It’s a well known fact that music critics pick SHINee albums as the best among idol albums. What’s the secret to getting the support of both the general public and critics at the same time?

T: My guess is that it’s because our team color is a bit different from other existing idols. Since our debut, we’ve pursued (the identity of) a contemporary group and strived to find the most sophisticated music, fashion, and performance within the same period. It seems that both critics and fans acknowledge our efforts regarding this, so I feel fortunate.


C: Not only that, but fashion magazine editors evaluate SHINee’s fashion as the best idol fashion as well. There were also reviews that deemed the pants for “View” concept as being over-the-top, but we thought SHINee was ahead of the curve. What was your favourite out of all the styles SHINee has tried so far?

T: It’s always fun and exciting to work on attempting to match the style to the song. Personally, I’ve liked them all, but if I had to choose just one, I’d pick “Everybody.” The fitted look of the uniforms suited the song well, and wasn’t the style itself unique and cool? Haha.

C: You were the first to try solo activities among the SHINee members. Are you planning a second solo album? Is there anything you’d like to try when you’re solo, and not a group member?

T: I want to try things that I couldn’t as SHINee. Things that are more “me,” should I say? Mm let's see, what would be good? I think it might be good to make an album with a more lasting impression. For instance, I could put a message in the music; but whatever the method, I’d like to resonate in people’s memories for longer.


C: Recently, collaborations between artists have become more diversified. Is there an artist you’d like to work with on your next album?

T: I think there are lots of unexpected combinations in collaborations these days, and even though it might not be “fresh,” I’d like to work with my friends. If I could work with close friends like Kai (of Exo), Timoteo (of Hotshot), and Ravi (of Vixx), I think it would be really exciting.

C: It’s been a while since Minho and Onew began acting. But truthfully, if you consider outer appearances, aren’t you the one who "looks" most like an actor? Haha. Fans say they aren’t satisfied with just your cameo appearance in < High Kick 3 >, so what kind of part would be best for your first acting role?

T: I’ve never thought about it in specific detail but I’d hope it wouldn’t be an image of me that already exists in people’s minds. If I start acting, it’ll probably be at a time when I feel like I need a change.


C: Is the image of Taemin that we think of different from reality? To be honest, the Taemin we see on broadcast feels like a maknae sibling, but the real Taemin we meet at photoshoots always comes across as manly.

T: I can’t say it’s a misunderstanding if you’re basing it off the image of me on broadcast, but there are parts (of myself) that I unconsciously become more cautious about because of the image of me that people have in their minds. Which isn’t to say that I’m going to suddenly transform my image, but I’m planning on slowly changing bit by bit so that other people feel comfortable with it.

Source: http://cosmopolitan.joins.com/article/RetArticleView.asp?strArtclCd=A000003374&strFCateCd=ACAA
Translated by :@Sullaem (Follow her!)





Key to Collaborate with AXODUS on their debut


SHINee's Key will be challenging the EDM genre through an upcoming collaborated track with duo AXODUS.

AXODUS consists of composert Don Spike and DJ Hanmin. SHINee's Key participated as the main vocalist and they already wrapped up the recording for the song, which is set to be released later in August.

In particular, Key will also join in the debut stage of AXODUS at the Asam M Valley Rock Festival's 'RED STAGE' on July 25th.



Minho Injured during Hope Basketball All Stars Event

According to fanaccounts after the game ended a doctor saw Minho and said it wasn't a serious injury
Minho put a brave face and smile to fans before leaving. (c)


Minho on 'Because It's The First Time' First Script Reading


The cast of OnStyle‘s first original drama “First Time” posed for a picture at the first script reading for the upcoming drama.

The first script reading for the cable drama took place on July 16 at the CJ E&M Center. SHINee‘s Minho, Park So Dam, Kim Min Jae, Lee Yi Kyung, Jo Hye Sung, Jung Yoo Jin, and the rest of the cast were present for the script reading.


Minho and Park So Dam will play the leading couple in the drama. Their characters, who are long-time friends in the drama, will realize the real feelings they have for each other in the course of the drama.


After the script reading, Minho commented, “I had fun reading the script for the first time, but it was more fun when we got together like this. Like the friends in the drama, I think the we [actors] will also become good friends soon.”

“First Time” will premiere in September.



Taemin Spent His Birthday With Friends And Family

On July 18 Tae put this on Shinee Board:

Hello, this is Taemin~
I’m enjoying my birthday!
Because so many people wished me happy birthday,
it is once again a meaningful birthday. Thank you!
Eve and Adam have grown a lot right?
Eve is already 8 years old, while Adam is 7
But they look young right?

Then Timoteo postes this picture on HOTSHOT instagram:

and Jinki posted a selca, so we know he's doing fine

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Comments

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

i'm still reeling from jjong and his glasses, tbh.

[gray-fairy.livejournal.com]

Ugh, this cutie.

[sra-interesante.livejournal.com]

i tagged him and couldn't find any relevant story
what's wrong with me??

[goldynchickie.livejournal.com]

ahhh too cute! tiny bae knows those glasses are too big for him, lol.

[dorawa.livejournal.com]

GOODBYE

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

That was the day he said he looked sloppy and I was ready to fight him. I took that statement personally. He wore my favorite hat, too, and had the audacity to call himself sloppy. I wanna punch him all over again.

[kjc48.livejournal.com]

I don't understand why SME allows Minho to continue his sports variety addiction. Literally every show he has been on ended with an injury. The boy has no chill.

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

and apparently he's confirmed for the idol sports... competition... thing (i never remember what it's called) on august 9th/10th? it's sad, tbh. it's obvious that he LOVES sports and even when it's an event for charity / for fun like the one above was he's always giving his 110% and getting hurt. thankfully it didn't seem to be bad but... still...

[gray-fairy.livejournal.com]

I wonder when is SM planning to drop the teasers for the repackage tho? I've heard rumors that it's gonna be released on the 27th but if that's the case they should drop the first teaser later today at most and that'd be super rushed already. If lots of people didn't even know about View because it was announced only 6-7 days before, it's gonna be even worse this time. I'm so sick of SM's bullshit.

Thank you for this flawless post anyway, OP :)

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

if it's next week it'll be today. sm's been releasing on tuesday/wednesday on the week before releasing for virtually every one of their acts since odd in may (exo's repack, party, suju's special album) and..., yeah. jonghyun and key alone have mentioned the repack four times in the last three days and both have said that everything is done minus it being released and that it'll be "soon", so i doubt they're just SAYING it. i wouldn't think that they'd be mentioning anything at all directly to fans (key made his comments about it on that cooking show of his earlier today and at a mini fanmeet yesterday and jonghyun made both on blue night) if it isn't meant to be in the next week or two.

[gray-fairy.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but the difference is that in all those cases there was at least one week of difference between the first teaser and the actual release, but if they announce it today and release it on the 27th that's less than 5 days to create expectation/hype. If lots of people didn't know about Odd, just imagine with just 5 days. DBSK was announced around 6 days before and they didn't even enter top 100 on melon. I don't want SHINee to flop due SM's messy and horrible way of promoting them.

[byeolbyeol.livejournal.com]

i saw either a k-shawol or fansite of minho's (i'm not sure which) confirm that's just a rumor that was started by i-fans. the thing on the 27th was never confirmed / never added to shinee's official schedule even after it was added to snsd's and that was before minho's injuries. like there's legitimately no information about anything right now beyond what key and jonghyun have said in the last day or two.

[bomsnose.livejournal.com]

"I think it might be good to make an album with a more lasting impression. For instance, I could put a message in the music"

i'm tearing up at this highly philosophical and specific description. i love taemin, how can he take generic up to this level? :D

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

He always sound intelligent and mature in his interviews -- unlike the clueless persona he always sported on when he is together with his hyungs.

[amandaplan.livejournal.com]

I'm excited about key's new track and a future taemin solo again. Can't wait for the repackage !

[carmine-pink.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday Taemin, my fairy prince <3

Jinki looks cute even with eye bags, but I hope he's getting enough rest. I guess he's started shooting the drama with Song Joong Ki & Song Hye Gyo?

Thanks for posting, OP!

[lightframes.livejournal.com]

Poor Minho. Well, I'm glad it wasn't serious at least.

[tsuyoi-hikari.livejournal.com]

Like Taem, I also like their 'Everybody' concept the most. :D

[dorawa.livejournal.com]

That Jinki selca, yasss papi slay me

[atopworld.livejournal.com]

That gif makes me giggle and rethink why I stan them...lol.

It's been 4 days since Onew's IG pic. I'm still not over it. I'd blow it up and use it as a poster if I didn't have so much pride.

[cosmopudin.livejournal.com]

IM CYING MY POOR BB MINHO MY BABY PLS TAKE CARE MY BB