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Maknae Taemin
Information, Pictures, Videos, Everything on the vocals, lead dancer, and youngest of the group Taemin, aka Maknae
Lee Taemin, mononymously known as Taemin, is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He is most famous as being one of the vocalist and the lead dancer of the contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, SHINee, under the label of SM Entertainment.
Career
Taemin was discovered and recruited by his current label agency, SM Entertainment at the "2005 S.M. Open Weekend Audition Casting".[2]
Main article: Shinee
Taemin is a vocalist and the lead dancer of the group.[47] He was born on July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18) (age 17), and raised in Seoul.
After training for three years at his label company SM Entertainment, Taemin became a member of a contemporary R&B and pop quintet boy band, Shinee.[3] The group debuted on May 25, 2008 on SBS's Inkigayo with their promotional single, "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay)" ("누난 너무 예뻐 (Replay)", lit. "Older sister, you're so pretty (Replay)". Since then, they have released two albums and three mini albums in South Korea that were commercial successes. Since their debut, Shinee has won numerous awards. The group has starred in various shows as guests as well as in their own reality shows like Mnet's Shinee's YunHaNam[4] and KBS's Hello Baby.[5] Shinee has also endorsed and promoted numerous commercial products like Smart,[6] Korean cosmetic company Nana's B,[7] and Reebok.[8] The group has also recorded songs for OSTs of various films and dramas. Taemin and his band mates also participated in tours of SM Town - including the sold out SMTOWN in Paris (June 2011) - as well as in their own concert, Shinee World, held in Tokyo (2010) and Seoul (2011). Shinee signed a contract with EMI Music Japan for their Japanese debut in 2011.[1]
Acting
Taemin debuted as an actor as Lee Junsu in the sitcom Taehee-Hyegyo-Jihyun! (Korean: "태희혜교지현이!").[9]
Discography
Main article: Shinee discography
References
- ^ a b (Japanese) "Shinee". SM Entertainment Japan and EMI Music Japan. http://www.shinee.jp/. Retrieved December 26, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "Shinee's iple profile". http://shinee.iple.com/. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ (Korean) "SM's new 5-member group - Shinee". Newsen. Kim Hyeong Woo. May 19, 2008. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200805190845361002. Retrieved May 21, 2008.
- ^ (Korean) "Shinee gets their first reality show 2 months after debuting". Newsen. July 28, 2008. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200807281517151002&search=title&searchstring=%BB%FE%C0%CC%B4%CF. Retrieved January 14, 2009.
- ^ (Korean) "Average 20-Somethings" Shinee Become Fathers on Hello Baby! "Children are Raising Children"). Joins.com/Newsen. January 19, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ (Korean) "Smart Calling Blue and Pink Line. Shinee Releases Smart Song". News Wire. January 6, 2009. http://anews.icross.co.kr/anews/read.php?idx=207501&is=1232310791. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ (Korean) "Idol Star Band "Shinee" Move". Cosmetic Mania News. December 1, 2008. http://www.cmn.co.kr/common/gisa_searchview.php?honame=504&idxno=11141§ion_no=N01§ion_no2=N04&im_section_no2=&page=1&keyfield=jeonbu&key=%C7%C7%BA%CE%BF%EB. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ (Korean) "Shinee Reebok Exclusive Model". asiae. January 6, 2008. http://www.asiae.co.kr/uhtml/read.php?idxno=2009010616080083328&sp=EC. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
- ^ (Korean) 샤이니 막내 태민, 엄친아로 연기 데뷔 (Shinee's Youngest Taemin Acting Debut as "Mom's Friend's Child"). ISPlus. May 5, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
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Fun Facts! :)
He says he doesnt purposefully act cute, yet he holds the hearts of his fans in the palm of his hand. By far one of the best if not THE best, dancer(s) in SHINee. He looks up to his hyungs, and lets his nerves get him when he sings a solo. But we love this boy like crazy~!
**20 FACTS ABOUT TAEMIN **
1. Must never forget to smile.
2. Carries a bag containing a lot of sweets around, all with a SHINee logo attached on it. Will give out these sweets whenever he sees noonas.---> Did I ever mention that I love Taemin and I am so happy to be a Noona to him XD
3. Has been said by many that he is good at aegyo, but will in actuality, use half aegyo and half forcing to get what he wants, for example, mumbles "I want to be a director too" constantly while using his butt to push others.
4. Has been said that he is cute too many times, but "does not want others to say that I am cute".
5. When first debuted, is used to blinking a lot when speaking, it is a lot better now, but somehow it has become a hot topic after Key umma has imitated it.
6. Will run around the practice room with a bottle/packet of milk in his mouth, spends a lot of time in the waiting room studying and rushing his holiday assignments and preparing for exams.
7. Being on stage is something to be enjoyed, and dance is the what makes him derives the most joy from. The title is just to attraction people to watch, you should only believe in what you see.
8. His dancing ability has been widely recognized, but do you know that his rap is pretty MANLY too? Go listen to "Love should go on". ---> Go! now! :)
9.Do not think that he is a child with a huge generation gap between the two of you, he idolizes "MJ" and also likes to imitate Seo Taiji -- "I don't know anything!"
10. "I really don't know anything!" (catchphrase)
11. Can transform an ardent swordsman into a kawaii youth, and can change the action of pulling out a sword to just raising a fire torch.
12. "When I first saw Taemin, I thought he was really pretty. At that time there was a trainee noona in front of him, and Taemin was even prettier than her." (EUNHYUK)
13. Does not feel that he has a talent that can matches up to Onew, but if he were to do it (Onew's talent)...he can do it too!
14. A very obedient child, even if he is asked to sit on someone's lap, or getting hugged or being lifted up on someone's shoulder, he does not object. He's so young that the sunbaes find it hard to see him as a rising artiste who is catching up with them, but he is beginning to present a star's disposition.
15. Knows how to play, and will play. A finger and a camera. that's his best friend.
16. "Hyung, do you know what is love?" (to the rest of members) -----> Awwwwwwwwwwwww! >.<
17. "If I am a girl, I will choose to date Minho, because he is Flaming Charisma!"
18. "In the show, Yunhanam, the person who is the best at making a girl happy is Taemin." (KEY) But he is still at a stage when he is more enthusiastic of dogs than girls.
19. If there is true love involved, how can age be limiting, isn't there a guy who married a really old grandmother? ---> XD, he has a point though, age shouldn't matter if you love the person
20. Has the care and concern of the hyungs, the love and care of the noonas, it's really nice. If only he can see his family more...Hyung, saranghae...
Matters needing attention:
Competitive: You can treat him as a exclusive young man but in front of him, you better see him as a man at heart.
The X catalyst: "Taemin ah, you go and do _____ k -- You are the youngest!"
The O catalyst: Chant silently "He is a man! Do not be charmed by his smile! Do not be fooled by his baby face!" Hypnosis, the effect is threefold.
credits: atlantis-x on Soompi
**20 FACTS ABOUT TAEMIN **
1. Must never forget to smile.
2. Carries a bag containing a lot of sweets around, all with a SHINee logo attached on it. Will give out these sweets whenever he sees noonas.---> Did I ever mention that I love Taemin and I am so happy to be a Noona to him XD
3. Has been said by many that he is good at aegyo, but will in actuality, use half aegyo and half forcing to get what he wants, for example, mumbles "I want to be a director too" constantly while using his butt to push others.
4. Has been said that he is cute too many times, but "does not want others to say that I am cute".
5. When first debuted, is used to blinking a lot when speaking, it is a lot better now, but somehow it has become a hot topic after Key umma has imitated it.
6. Will run around the practice room with a bottle/packet of milk in his mouth, spends a lot of time in the waiting room studying and rushing his holiday assignments and preparing for exams.
7. Being on stage is something to be enjoyed, and dance is the what makes him derives the most joy from. The title is just to attraction people to watch, you should only believe in what you see.
8. His dancing ability has been widely recognized, but do you know that his rap is pretty MANLY too? Go listen to "Love should go on". ---> Go! now! :)
9.Do not think that he is a child with a huge generation gap between the two of you, he idolizes "MJ" and also likes to imitate Seo Taiji -- "I don't know anything!"
10. "I really don't know anything!" (catchphrase)
11. Can transform an ardent swordsman into a kawaii youth, and can change the action of pulling out a sword to just raising a fire torch.
12. "When I first saw Taemin, I thought he was really pretty. At that time there was a trainee noona in front of him, and Taemin was even prettier than her." (EUNHYUK)
13. Does not feel that he has a talent that can matches up to Onew, but if he were to do it (Onew's talent)...he can do it too!
14. A very obedient child, even if he is asked to sit on someone's lap, or getting hugged or being lifted up on someone's shoulder, he does not object. He's so young that the sunbaes find it hard to see him as a rising artiste who is catching up with them, but he is beginning to present a star's disposition.
15. Knows how to play, and will play. A finger and a camera. that's his best friend.
16. "Hyung, do you know what is love?" (to the rest of members) -----> Awwwwwwwwwwwww! >.<
17. "If I am a girl, I will choose to date Minho, because he is Flaming Charisma!"
18. "In the show, Yunhanam, the person who is the best at making a girl happy is Taemin." (KEY) But he is still at a stage when he is more enthusiastic of dogs than girls.
19. If there is true love involved, how can age be limiting, isn't there a guy who married a really old grandmother? ---> XD, he has a point though, age shouldn't matter if you love the person
20. Has the care and concern of the hyungs, the love and care of the noonas, it's really nice. If only he can see his family more...Hyung, saranghae...
Matters needing attention:
Competitive: You can treat him as a exclusive young man but in front of him, you better see him as a man at heart.
The X catalyst: "Taemin ah, you go and do _____ k -- You are the youngest!"
The O catalyst: Chant silently "He is a man! Do not be charmed by his smile! Do not be fooled by his baby face!" Hypnosis, the effect is threefold.
credits: atlantis-x on Soompi
SHINee Taemin GQ Korea 10Men Interview
It took a particularly long time to do your hair, weren’t you tired?
It’s okay. I kept listening to music.
What did you listen to?
Our song. I listened to SHINee’s 1st album.
Do you listen to it often?
When we release a new album I compare it a lot to the previous album. How much did we change, how much did we improve. I listen for my own parts as well.
I wonder if it gets tiring.
When it comes to listening to other songs, after time passes I don’t listen to them anymore but with our music I even look for the songs we recorded as trainees to listen. Listening to those I am often surprised. Haha. Because I think that I’m still learning I monitor and study a lot.
You still seem like a newcomer, but it’s already your 3rd year. Do you still think you’re in the learning stage?
I still can’t believe we’re in our 3rd year. There are so many new things here and there, so I still feel like a newcomer. In particular every time I go on variety programs they always feel new. And I feel so nervous. Yesterday we went on “Entertainment Weekly’s Guerilla Date” and the MC had me do the closing talk. Even though it’s just naturally saying something like “SHINee will continue to work hard in the future,” I felt so nervous that I thought my heart would explode. I’ve always been a bit reserved. Ah, but when we become close I’m very active.
Do you have a member you’re particularly close to?
Because the five members have been together for over five years now, we’ve seen everything there is to see and know all about each others’ personalities. Because we all know each other so well, there isn’t any one person to be particular close to or not. It’s not just me, it’s like that for the other members too. With everyone there are one or two points that fit well together. Key hyung and I like the same animation. “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away,” things like that. When I watch football I watch with Minho hyung. I frequently talk about my worries and concerns with Onew hyung. Because Onew hyung is the leader and I’m the maknae.
Fans also look at you as the cute maknae. You’re now eighteen years old as well, how does it feel to always be called cute?
When I first heard that I was being called cute I felt very awkward. Truthfully at the time the other member hyungs were hearing that they were cool and impressive, so I wanted to be told that I was cool and impressive too. But now, I really like being told that I’m cute. Truthfully you only hear those words during a certain stage. I think I have about 2 years left. It may be dangerous for the hyungs now. Haha. Not too long ago I went to make my citizenship ID and I felt very strange. During my trainee days I thought it was so fascinating when I watched Jonghyun hyung make his, so when I thought that now I’m making one I couldn’t believe it. I thought I’m going to seem less cute now…
Since “Ring Ding Dong” it seems that you’ve been going for a more manly appeal. That applies for this “Lucifer” stage as well. What does it mean to not be a young boy, but to be manly?
On stage it’s the look in your eyes, the particular feel that comes from there. Um so… a natural charisma? I think that personality-wise you’re manly if you’re loyal and responsible. When I monitor other sunbae singers’ stages I feel that something about SHINee still looks boyish. But looking at someone like the Shinhwa sunbaenims, they looked manly and grown up even during their performances from a long time ago.
If you look at the debut ages, aren’t Shinhwa and SHINee similar?
Ah, I’ve watched Shinhwa sunbaenims from their 5th, 6th albums on. I truthfully don’t remember H.O.T that well.
Since you auditioned in 2005, you were thirteen years old at the time. How did you come to feel that you wanted to become a singer?
I wanted to since the 2nd grade in elementary school. Policeman, pilot, soldier, I liked those types of professions before that. I didn’t really careers like being president. I was pulled towards careers where you fight, a strong type of job. Ah, I suddenly remembered, when I was young I really liked “Dragon Ball” so I would play along. Should I say it was the dream to protect the earth. Then during the 2nd grade in elementary school my interest in music programs suddenly increased and I fell hard for dancing.
If there is someone in particular you could pinpoint who made that happen?
Sunbaenims like Rain or Se7en, and Michael Jackson. I would record them and sing and dance along.
They’re all solo singers. You must have for certain thought of standing on stage as a soloist?
No matter what I wanted to debut and succeed by myself. But then when I was a trainee, I spent time with other trainees and grew fondness and attachment. As that happened, I began to think that it would be so good to do it with someone else. Right now I fit so well with the members, and I love group activities. Though at some point if I have the opportunity, I have the greed to release a solo album.
Anyone nowadays can make certain guesses about life as a trainee in a large company. Were there times you had trouble adjusting or when you felt lonely?
I’ve never had a time when I felt particularly lonely. Instead, there were many times I worried because my singing or dancing wasn’t coming along well. Truthfully I thought I wouldn’t be able to sing at all. I hardly ever tried singing, you see. Since I was young I only liked dancing, and when I entered as a trainee I was undergoing puberty so I hardly had any vocal training. I received brief training right before my debut, and I couldn’t hold a tune and couldn’t match the beats. People thought that I was a kid who couldn’t sing at all. So I did feel a bit disheartened. So even after debuting I kept practicing and practicing again. Even up until “Love Like Oxygen” things felt very uneasy. I know that too.
That’s not something that just solves itself. Do you have someone you lean on during those times?
Onew hyung listens to me. Rather than telling me what to do in particular, he shows me many examples. He leaves the choice up to me. The fact that he worries with me serves as a big strength to me. Even with singing practice, I would practice next to Onew hyung when he practiced and learn from him.
I thought that you would learn singing from Jonghyun.
Jonghyunie hyung helps me a lot when we record. He teaches me systematically by writing on the lyrics and going, “How would it be if you sing it like this, try giving it this type of feel.” Rather than sitting me down and teaching me every day he’ll give me pieces of advice in passing. Since he went to a music school his technical abilities are strong. I want to learn much a lot from the hyungs and become a singer who can both sing and dance well. And I want to act well too.
You haven’t done anything after the sitcom, does taking up a challenge still have its charm? How is acting and performing different?
When I think about it one way they’re the same, and when I think about it another way they’re different. If they’re the same in that I’m showing something to the audience through the camera, then they’re different in with acting it seems like I have to go a little ‘overboard’ to come across well. Also when it comes to acting, because there are so many people who have been doing it for a very long time, there are so many things to feel and take in as we broadcast. As a result, it was a big help to me with the expressions I show on stage.
Onew is already doing his second musical. You must have some thoughts of, I want to try it too, right?
I want to try it soon. Because singing, dancing, acting are all important in musicals I feel that much more greed. I think that if an offer came in right now I could do it right away.
How about music. SHINee’s music in general is trendy, but it doesn’t express a specific genre or style. Is there something you feel greed towards?
Of course there is. Greed towards music that’s a bit grander and bigger in scale. However I don’t think it’s the right time yet. Because right now SHINee is doing music that we can do the best, doing music that only we can do. Everything we can try doing at this age, I want to try them all.
The systems seems to be a bit too complicated for someone to make a breakthrough by just wanting to do it. When you choose a concept or whatnot, how much of the members’ opinions are reflected?
We exchange a lot of words. Among the members we talk a lot, of course, and with the producers of the songs and with the company we exchange countless words. As we do that we agree on ideas and go forth. I like this type of method.
Conflicts must arise as well?
Occasionally there are times when we want different things. But now since we know each other so well and often discuss things together there isn’t any particular conflicts that arise. With me, I’m originally a bit stubborn but I’ve eased up a lot. In the past I would always argue that I was in the right all the time, but now if I’m not put in a losing situation in particular I’ll understand and go along.
There must be someone who has a stubborn streak.
Um.. Often when we go to eat there are times when opinions are split. When it’s like that Key hyung goes “Let’s eat that, that, that” and everyone thinks. “Ah, Key’s stubbornness can’t be broken. Let’s be understanding.” Of course it’s done jokingly. Key hyung’s assertiveness tends to be the strongest.
When you sing or practice there must be an unseen competitiveness?
Of course there is. When someone practices everyone follows and practices. And when it comes to monitoring we don’t just monitor ourselves, we study the other members as well. In the midst of that we compete to find our own styles. Jonghyunie hyung and Onew hyung sing so well. Minho hyung acts well and has variety sense. Key hyung is good with words. In this setting you can’t help but receive motivation.
In that situation what do you do? When you’re so close to each other it can be a bit awkward to ask certain questions, something about it can feel like that.
Yes, I don’t ask about those things often. Since we’re so close it’s embarrassing to ask. I just watch by myself and think. “Oh, look at that gaze.”
Source: GQ Korea 10Men
English Translation: live laugh love @ soompi (Onew, Jonghyun, Minho, Taemin); MTV K (Key)
It’s okay. I kept listening to music.
What did you listen to?
Our song. I listened to SHINee’s 1st album.
Do you listen to it often?
When we release a new album I compare it a lot to the previous album. How much did we change, how much did we improve. I listen for my own parts as well.
I wonder if it gets tiring.
When it comes to listening to other songs, after time passes I don’t listen to them anymore but with our music I even look for the songs we recorded as trainees to listen. Listening to those I am often surprised. Haha. Because I think that I’m still learning I monitor and study a lot.
You still seem like a newcomer, but it’s already your 3rd year. Do you still think you’re in the learning stage?
I still can’t believe we’re in our 3rd year. There are so many new things here and there, so I still feel like a newcomer. In particular every time I go on variety programs they always feel new. And I feel so nervous. Yesterday we went on “Entertainment Weekly’s Guerilla Date” and the MC had me do the closing talk. Even though it’s just naturally saying something like “SHINee will continue to work hard in the future,” I felt so nervous that I thought my heart would explode. I’ve always been a bit reserved. Ah, but when we become close I’m very active.
Do you have a member you’re particularly close to?
Because the five members have been together for over five years now, we’ve seen everything there is to see and know all about each others’ personalities. Because we all know each other so well, there isn’t any one person to be particular close to or not. It’s not just me, it’s like that for the other members too. With everyone there are one or two points that fit well together. Key hyung and I like the same animation. “Princess Mononoke,” “Spirited Away,” things like that. When I watch football I watch with Minho hyung. I frequently talk about my worries and concerns with Onew hyung. Because Onew hyung is the leader and I’m the maknae.
Fans also look at you as the cute maknae. You’re now eighteen years old as well, how does it feel to always be called cute?
When I first heard that I was being called cute I felt very awkward. Truthfully at the time the other member hyungs were hearing that they were cool and impressive, so I wanted to be told that I was cool and impressive too. But now, I really like being told that I’m cute. Truthfully you only hear those words during a certain stage. I think I have about 2 years left. It may be dangerous for the hyungs now. Haha. Not too long ago I went to make my citizenship ID and I felt very strange. During my trainee days I thought it was so fascinating when I watched Jonghyun hyung make his, so when I thought that now I’m making one I couldn’t believe it. I thought I’m going to seem less cute now…
Since “Ring Ding Dong” it seems that you’ve been going for a more manly appeal. That applies for this “Lucifer” stage as well. What does it mean to not be a young boy, but to be manly?
On stage it’s the look in your eyes, the particular feel that comes from there. Um so… a natural charisma? I think that personality-wise you’re manly if you’re loyal and responsible. When I monitor other sunbae singers’ stages I feel that something about SHINee still looks boyish. But looking at someone like the Shinhwa sunbaenims, they looked manly and grown up even during their performances from a long time ago.
If you look at the debut ages, aren’t Shinhwa and SHINee similar?
Ah, I’ve watched Shinhwa sunbaenims from their 5th, 6th albums on. I truthfully don’t remember H.O.T that well.
Since you auditioned in 2005, you were thirteen years old at the time. How did you come to feel that you wanted to become a singer?
I wanted to since the 2nd grade in elementary school. Policeman, pilot, soldier, I liked those types of professions before that. I didn’t really careers like being president. I was pulled towards careers where you fight, a strong type of job. Ah, I suddenly remembered, when I was young I really liked “Dragon Ball” so I would play along. Should I say it was the dream to protect the earth. Then during the 2nd grade in elementary school my interest in music programs suddenly increased and I fell hard for dancing.
If there is someone in particular you could pinpoint who made that happen?
Sunbaenims like Rain or Se7en, and Michael Jackson. I would record them and sing and dance along.
They’re all solo singers. You must have for certain thought of standing on stage as a soloist?
No matter what I wanted to debut and succeed by myself. But then when I was a trainee, I spent time with other trainees and grew fondness and attachment. As that happened, I began to think that it would be so good to do it with someone else. Right now I fit so well with the members, and I love group activities. Though at some point if I have the opportunity, I have the greed to release a solo album.
Anyone nowadays can make certain guesses about life as a trainee in a large company. Were there times you had trouble adjusting or when you felt lonely?
I’ve never had a time when I felt particularly lonely. Instead, there were many times I worried because my singing or dancing wasn’t coming along well. Truthfully I thought I wouldn’t be able to sing at all. I hardly ever tried singing, you see. Since I was young I only liked dancing, and when I entered as a trainee I was undergoing puberty so I hardly had any vocal training. I received brief training right before my debut, and I couldn’t hold a tune and couldn’t match the beats. People thought that I was a kid who couldn’t sing at all. So I did feel a bit disheartened. So even after debuting I kept practicing and practicing again. Even up until “Love Like Oxygen” things felt very uneasy. I know that too.
That’s not something that just solves itself. Do you have someone you lean on during those times?
Onew hyung listens to me. Rather than telling me what to do in particular, he shows me many examples. He leaves the choice up to me. The fact that he worries with me serves as a big strength to me. Even with singing practice, I would practice next to Onew hyung when he practiced and learn from him.
I thought that you would learn singing from Jonghyun.
Jonghyunie hyung helps me a lot when we record. He teaches me systematically by writing on the lyrics and going, “How would it be if you sing it like this, try giving it this type of feel.” Rather than sitting me down and teaching me every day he’ll give me pieces of advice in passing. Since he went to a music school his technical abilities are strong. I want to learn much a lot from the hyungs and become a singer who can both sing and dance well. And I want to act well too.
You haven’t done anything after the sitcom, does taking up a challenge still have its charm? How is acting and performing different?
When I think about it one way they’re the same, and when I think about it another way they’re different. If they’re the same in that I’m showing something to the audience through the camera, then they’re different in with acting it seems like I have to go a little ‘overboard’ to come across well. Also when it comes to acting, because there are so many people who have been doing it for a very long time, there are so many things to feel and take in as we broadcast. As a result, it was a big help to me with the expressions I show on stage.
Onew is already doing his second musical. You must have some thoughts of, I want to try it too, right?
I want to try it soon. Because singing, dancing, acting are all important in musicals I feel that much more greed. I think that if an offer came in right now I could do it right away.
How about music. SHINee’s music in general is trendy, but it doesn’t express a specific genre or style. Is there something you feel greed towards?
Of course there is. Greed towards music that’s a bit grander and bigger in scale. However I don’t think it’s the right time yet. Because right now SHINee is doing music that we can do the best, doing music that only we can do. Everything we can try doing at this age, I want to try them all.
The systems seems to be a bit too complicated for someone to make a breakthrough by just wanting to do it. When you choose a concept or whatnot, how much of the members’ opinions are reflected?
We exchange a lot of words. Among the members we talk a lot, of course, and with the producers of the songs and with the company we exchange countless words. As we do that we agree on ideas and go forth. I like this type of method.
Conflicts must arise as well?
Occasionally there are times when we want different things. But now since we know each other so well and often discuss things together there isn’t any particular conflicts that arise. With me, I’m originally a bit stubborn but I’ve eased up a lot. In the past I would always argue that I was in the right all the time, but now if I’m not put in a losing situation in particular I’ll understand and go along.
There must be someone who has a stubborn streak.
Um.. Often when we go to eat there are times when opinions are split. When it’s like that Key hyung goes “Let’s eat that, that, that” and everyone thinks. “Ah, Key’s stubbornness can’t be broken. Let’s be understanding.” Of course it’s done jokingly. Key hyung’s assertiveness tends to be the strongest.
When you sing or practice there must be an unseen competitiveness?
Of course there is. When someone practices everyone follows and practices. And when it comes to monitoring we don’t just monitor ourselves, we study the other members as well. In the midst of that we compete to find our own styles. Jonghyunie hyung and Onew hyung sing so well. Minho hyung acts well and has variety sense. Key hyung is good with words. In this setting you can’t help but receive motivation.
In that situation what do you do? When you’re so close to each other it can be a bit awkward to ask certain questions, something about it can feel like that.
Yes, I don’t ask about those things often. Since we’re so close it’s embarrassing to ask. I just watch by myself and think. “Oh, look at that gaze.”
Source: GQ Korea 10Men
English Translation: live laugh love @ soompi (Onew, Jonghyun, Minho, Taemin); MTV K (Key)
[Breakfast Interview] Elle Magazine Interview with SHINee's Taemin
Q: what is the first thing you do when you wake up?
A: look at the time on my phone and then take a shower
Q: how would you like your egg cooked? stir fry, half-boiled, or fried?
A: half-boiled
Q: which part of yourself do you look at in the mirror?
A: eyeballs! stare into the mirror and hypnotize myself
Q: vaulting horse jumping, ……(some exercise idk) and sit ups, which one are you most confident in?
A: vaulting horse, i am confident that i can hang onto it for a long time in the air
Q: soccer or basketball?
A: soccer. i liked it since i was young. my favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo!
Q: amerciano, latte, or frappucino?
A: americano if i have to pick. i don’t exactly like drinking it.
Q: laundry, cooking, dishes, cleaning, which do you hate doing the most?
A: laundry
Q: which spot do you like to sit in at the cinema? and on the plane?
A: in the middle in the cinema, by the windows on the plane
Q: how much time do you spend getting dressed every morning? how do you pick the clothes and shoes to wear each day?
A: i wear what i see. so usually i only take 5minutes
Q: where do you spend the most amount of money on? (fashion items)
A: i like jackets, outerwear, and pants
Q: which stage outfit do you like the most?
A: i like my outfit in “Lucifer” MV, the ripped vest and black skinny pants
Q: backpack, cross bag, shoulder bag, or tote bag, which one do you like the most?
A: backpack for school, cross bag when i go out
Q: what kind of bag is your style?
A: a bag that contains sufficient amount of things. not too full and not too empty
Q: what do you usually have in your bag?
A: mp3, toothbrush, toothpaste, wallet
Q: what are your most and least favorite subjects in school?
A: physical education is my favorite. social studies is my least favorite
Q: when you have a girlfriend, what do you want to give to her the most? flowers, clothes, or ring?
A: hide a ring inside a bouquet of flowers
Q: a girl like a puppy, or a girl like a kitten, which one do you prefer?
A: a girl who is like a kitten
Q: when you can buy a car, would you get a sports car or a luxury car?
A: although i am tempted to get both, i would buy a luxury car first
Q: no matter when, which city do you wish to visit the most?
A: wish to go to Paris which i have only seen on pictures
Q: a recent movie, book, or album, which one will you recommend to our readers?
A: “Secret”. it’s a book that will benefit everyone
Q: what do you want to add in the name “SHINee” the most?
A: “idols that can be developed” SHINee
Q: what is your most memorable memory?
A: the moments when i can move my body along to the music without restrictions
Q: which SHINee’s song do you find yourself humming to nowadays?
A: Lucifer. that song changes alot
Q: which member makes you laugh the most?
A: Onew hyung. his gag is really funny
Q: if the members have to switch bodies, who would you pick?
A: this is a difficult question
Q: do you feel excited or frustrated on your birthday? are you an adult, or going to be one, or do not wish to be one?
A: when my birthday is approaching i feel worried. it is as if time passes too quickly. i do not wish to become an adult
Q: recently who do you say “i love you” to?
A: Eve and Adam, my puppies
Q: what do you wish to accomplish the most?
A: accumulate many valuable experiences, chat with friends, and work hard towards the goals i set for myself
Q: please choose 3 words to describe yourself
A: determination, student, red? that’s all i can think of
Korean-Chinese Translations: For SHINee WorldChinese-English Translations: hiyeom
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A: look at the time on my phone and then take a shower
Q: how would you like your egg cooked? stir fry, half-boiled, or fried?
A: half-boiled
Q: which part of yourself do you look at in the mirror?
A: eyeballs! stare into the mirror and hypnotize myself
Q: vaulting horse jumping, ……(some exercise idk) and sit ups, which one are you most confident in?
A: vaulting horse, i am confident that i can hang onto it for a long time in the air
Q: soccer or basketball?
A: soccer. i liked it since i was young. my favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo!
Q: amerciano, latte, or frappucino?
A: americano if i have to pick. i don’t exactly like drinking it.
Q: laundry, cooking, dishes, cleaning, which do you hate doing the most?
A: laundry
Q: which spot do you like to sit in at the cinema? and on the plane?
A: in the middle in the cinema, by the windows on the plane
Q: how much time do you spend getting dressed every morning? how do you pick the clothes and shoes to wear each day?
A: i wear what i see. so usually i only take 5minutes
Q: where do you spend the most amount of money on? (fashion items)
A: i like jackets, outerwear, and pants
Q: which stage outfit do you like the most?
A: i like my outfit in “Lucifer” MV, the ripped vest and black skinny pants
Q: backpack, cross bag, shoulder bag, or tote bag, which one do you like the most?
A: backpack for school, cross bag when i go out
Q: what kind of bag is your style?
A: a bag that contains sufficient amount of things. not too full and not too empty
Q: what do you usually have in your bag?
A: mp3, toothbrush, toothpaste, wallet
Q: what are your most and least favorite subjects in school?
A: physical education is my favorite. social studies is my least favorite
Q: when you have a girlfriend, what do you want to give to her the most? flowers, clothes, or ring?
A: hide a ring inside a bouquet of flowers
Q: a girl like a puppy, or a girl like a kitten, which one do you prefer?
A: a girl who is like a kitten
Q: when you can buy a car, would you get a sports car or a luxury car?
A: although i am tempted to get both, i would buy a luxury car first
Q: no matter when, which city do you wish to visit the most?
A: wish to go to Paris which i have only seen on pictures
Q: a recent movie, book, or album, which one will you recommend to our readers?
A: “Secret”. it’s a book that will benefit everyone
Q: what do you want to add in the name “SHINee” the most?
A: “idols that can be developed” SHINee
Q: what is your most memorable memory?
A: the moments when i can move my body along to the music without restrictions
Q: which SHINee’s song do you find yourself humming to nowadays?
A: Lucifer. that song changes alot
Q: which member makes you laugh the most?
A: Onew hyung. his gag is really funny
Q: if the members have to switch bodies, who would you pick?
A: this is a difficult question
Q: do you feel excited or frustrated on your birthday? are you an adult, or going to be one, or do not wish to be one?
A: when my birthday is approaching i feel worried. it is as if time passes too quickly. i do not wish to become an adult
Q: recently who do you say “i love you” to?
A: Eve and Adam, my puppies
Q: what do you wish to accomplish the most?
A: accumulate many valuable experiences, chat with friends, and work hard towards the goals i set for myself
Q: please choose 3 words to describe yourself
A: determination, student, red? that’s all i can think of
Korean-Chinese Translations: For SHINee WorldChinese-English Translations: hiyeom
Shared by [email protected]
Taemin's Interview with Kool Magazine
1. How did you become a singer?
I liked dancing since I was little. Watching performances of Korean sunbae singers or Michael Jackson, I was attracted to dancing and started practing at home by myself.
2. The most memorable episode since your debut?
The first music program we debuted. It is still vivid in my memory. When I was singing on stage, faces of my family and relatives came to my mind. I felt my heart warming at that moment but tried to hold my tears back.
3. Which artist influenced you most?
Michael Jackson. He was on the top in music. I respect him in that respect. It is my dream to become the best.
4. What influenced you most besides music?
My family. (When I wanted to become a singer) my parents didn’t object to it but supported me fully. Even now they help me focus on my work. They understand me. When I was rebellious, they took it all generously.
5. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Eating breakfast!
6. What movies do you like?
A lot. I used to like romance, action or comedy movies, but these days I’m crazy about horror movies.
7. A phrase or motto you like?
Wait for Heaven’s will after doing your best. It is our family motto, and I like its meaning very much.
8. What do you do when you have free time?
I take lessons and practice
9. How do you release stress?
I go to our training room. It’s spacier than our apartment. There are friends I can talk to about my problem. It is like home to me. I go to the training room even when I want to meditate by myself.
10. A Korean artist you want to collaborate with?
Hard to answer. There are too many. It’s hard to pick just one.
11. Then, an overseas artist?
Usher. Am I dreaming too high?
12. What music are you listening to recently?
I’m listening to old hit songs. Not recent hit songs, I like R&B or ballad songs that were popular a few years ago. Songs with pretty lyrics and a bit sad.
13. Which member will you take to a desert island?
Key-hyung. He will certainly be helpful in many ways.
14. What touched you most recently?
I saw Korean movie, Harmony, recently. It is a very good movie, and I was so moved by it. What remains in my memory out of recent activities is Hello MV shooting. I enjoyed the filming and liked the set.
15. What are you most interested in these days?
Lazing around. Since our debut, I had all my energy focused on our activities until the end of last year. Recently I’ve got more time on my own.
16. Are there things you want to do before next year comes?
There are a lot. First of all, I want to work harder to show better performances. I think now is the most important time for us. We not going to be called “a new group” any longer.
17. If you pick a thing you think you won’t lose to anyone in this?
Everything! First, in fashion. I think I’m rather photogenic, handsome, good at dancing. My voice is not so bad. Good personality. Humble (Hahaha) It’s all joke~
18. What would you say if you meet yourself at the time of debut?
Don’t forget what you felt when you debuted and keep your sincere attitude. Don’t forget your original resolution.
19. One word to your current self.
Do it right!
20. If you promise something to yourself for next year?
I’ll be 19 next year, so I think I should be more responsible. I want to show I got more mature. Anyway, I’ll improve more!
21. A message to our readers?
I’m thankful for your support. I’d like to have more opportunities to meet you and make good memories with you.
Taemin»Onew
22. Onew’s first impression?
He was caring and kind. Other people also say the same thing about him. “Onew-ssi is good with people and gentle”
23. What color would you compare him to?
Gray
24. One word to Onew-ssi!
All our members have unique personalities, so it won’t be easy to be a leader. We sometimes play together, but he is the hardest worker. He is the busiest member now, but it’s good to see him always show a smiling face to us. Onew-ssi, please, always stay as you are.
Original (Korean): DC
Trans by jujugal@soompi
I liked dancing since I was little. Watching performances of Korean sunbae singers or Michael Jackson, I was attracted to dancing and started practing at home by myself.
2. The most memorable episode since your debut?
The first music program we debuted. It is still vivid in my memory. When I was singing on stage, faces of my family and relatives came to my mind. I felt my heart warming at that moment but tried to hold my tears back.
3. Which artist influenced you most?
Michael Jackson. He was on the top in music. I respect him in that respect. It is my dream to become the best.
4. What influenced you most besides music?
My family. (When I wanted to become a singer) my parents didn’t object to it but supported me fully. Even now they help me focus on my work. They understand me. When I was rebellious, they took it all generously.
5. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?
Eating breakfast!
6. What movies do you like?
A lot. I used to like romance, action or comedy movies, but these days I’m crazy about horror movies.
7. A phrase or motto you like?
Wait for Heaven’s will after doing your best. It is our family motto, and I like its meaning very much.
8. What do you do when you have free time?
I take lessons and practice
9. How do you release stress?
I go to our training room. It’s spacier than our apartment. There are friends I can talk to about my problem. It is like home to me. I go to the training room even when I want to meditate by myself.
10. A Korean artist you want to collaborate with?
Hard to answer. There are too many. It’s hard to pick just one.
11. Then, an overseas artist?
Usher. Am I dreaming too high?
12. What music are you listening to recently?
I’m listening to old hit songs. Not recent hit songs, I like R&B or ballad songs that were popular a few years ago. Songs with pretty lyrics and a bit sad.
13. Which member will you take to a desert island?
Key-hyung. He will certainly be helpful in many ways.
14. What touched you most recently?
I saw Korean movie, Harmony, recently. It is a very good movie, and I was so moved by it. What remains in my memory out of recent activities is Hello MV shooting. I enjoyed the filming and liked the set.
15. What are you most interested in these days?
Lazing around. Since our debut, I had all my energy focused on our activities until the end of last year. Recently I’ve got more time on my own.
16. Are there things you want to do before next year comes?
There are a lot. First of all, I want to work harder to show better performances. I think now is the most important time for us. We not going to be called “a new group” any longer.
17. If you pick a thing you think you won’t lose to anyone in this?
Everything! First, in fashion. I think I’m rather photogenic, handsome, good at dancing. My voice is not so bad. Good personality. Humble (Hahaha) It’s all joke~
18. What would you say if you meet yourself at the time of debut?
Don’t forget what you felt when you debuted and keep your sincere attitude. Don’t forget your original resolution.
19. One word to your current self.
Do it right!
20. If you promise something to yourself for next year?
I’ll be 19 next year, so I think I should be more responsible. I want to show I got more mature. Anyway, I’ll improve more!
21. A message to our readers?
I’m thankful for your support. I’d like to have more opportunities to meet you and make good memories with you.
Taemin»Onew
22. Onew’s first impression?
He was caring and kind. Other people also say the same thing about him. “Onew-ssi is good with people and gentle”
23. What color would you compare him to?
Gray
24. One word to Onew-ssi!
All our members have unique personalities, so it won’t be easy to be a leader. We sometimes play together, but he is the hardest worker. He is the busiest member now, but it’s good to see him always show a smiling face to us. Onew-ssi, please, always stay as you are.
Original (Korean): DC
Trans by jujugal@soompi
Taemin's Interview with Japanese Magazine
Taemin: Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.
●You're Japanese improved! Are there any Japanese words you learned?
Ai s h i t eru, Wakarima s h i t a, Itadakimasu, Sugoi, Ikuzo, and also Yamete! (laughs)
● Yamete?! (laughs)
I learned from watching the anime called "One Piece". Chopper said that (laughs)
● Is Taemin-kun a high school student?
Yes. I'm on my 2nd year.
● Do you really go to school regularly?
Of course I go!
● How about today?
I don't have a school today.
● Are you sure? (laughs)
Yes, I'm sure (laughs). I go to school well. Even I'm busy with my work, I go to school just to greet my teachers.
● You're great!!! by the way did you see Michael Jackson's "This is it?". I heard that you respect him a lot.
Of Course. Even he is old, I always thought that he is truly Michael Jackson. I'm so impressed of him. And also, I got a chance to see some parts that is not yet normally seen. My favorite choreographer appeared too so it's a study for me.
● Taemin-kun is the youngest in SHINee. Who is the most nicest from the 4 members ?
Taemin: All the 4 of them are my nice brothers. Onew hyung is the eldest and also the leader so he always worry about me and protects me.
● How about the scariest member ?
There is no scary people (laughs). Usually all of us get along well. Were too close that's why were in a trouble.
● You don't need to be in trouble.
No, But for example, When all of us gather together, were too noisy and give a person into trouble (laughs)
● I see (laughs). Does Taemin-kun sometimes feel depressed?
Almost No. I'm a type of person who thinks positively.
● Taemin-kun's face is always looking gentle.
Really?! (laughs)
● Yes (laughs). What CD are you listening recently?
Timbaland's "Shock value". This is my favorite from Timbaland. I listen to it when I'm practicing.
● Lastly, Please tell a message for Key-kun.
Recently, Key hyungs hair is getting dry and damaged so please get a treatment! (laughs)
translation credit: winkme @ soompi shinee forums
●You're Japanese improved! Are there any Japanese words you learned?
Ai s h i t eru, Wakarima s h i t a, Itadakimasu, Sugoi, Ikuzo, and also Yamete! (laughs)
● Yamete?! (laughs)
I learned from watching the anime called "One Piece". Chopper said that (laughs)
● Is Taemin-kun a high school student?
Yes. I'm on my 2nd year.
● Do you really go to school regularly?
Of course I go!
● How about today?
I don't have a school today.
● Are you sure? (laughs)
Yes, I'm sure (laughs). I go to school well. Even I'm busy with my work, I go to school just to greet my teachers.
● You're great!!! by the way did you see Michael Jackson's "This is it?". I heard that you respect him a lot.
Of Course. Even he is old, I always thought that he is truly Michael Jackson. I'm so impressed of him. And also, I got a chance to see some parts that is not yet normally seen. My favorite choreographer appeared too so it's a study for me.
● Taemin-kun is the youngest in SHINee. Who is the most nicest from the 4 members ?
Taemin: All the 4 of them are my nice brothers. Onew hyung is the eldest and also the leader so he always worry about me and protects me.
● How about the scariest member ?
There is no scary people (laughs). Usually all of us get along well. Were too close that's why were in a trouble.
● You don't need to be in trouble.
No, But for example, When all of us gather together, were too noisy and give a person into trouble (laughs)
● I see (laughs). Does Taemin-kun sometimes feel depressed?
Almost No. I'm a type of person who thinks positively.
● Taemin-kun's face is always looking gentle.
Really?! (laughs)
● Yes (laughs). What CD are you listening recently?
Timbaland's "Shock value". This is my favorite from Timbaland. I listen to it when I'm practicing.
● Lastly, Please tell a message for Key-kun.
Recently, Key hyungs hair is getting dry and damaged so please get a treatment! (laughs)
translation credit: winkme @ soompi shinee forums
SHINee's Taemin with Happy8 Magazine
Taemin: Dazzling you with Naughtiness
In all the groups from SM Entertainment, the maknaes all seem to have the most quiet existence, this natural thinking has led to people thinkingthat Taemin is probably like this too. In Korea, whether it is onvariety shows or in front of the camera, Taemin certainly does portraythat he is a quiet person; he hides behind his hyungs and listens tothem answering questions, and most of the time only speaking "Hello, Iam SHINee's Taemin" when he has to introduce himself to the media.Because he is the group's "dancing machine", Taemin will always leapforward without hesitation whenever any sunbaes want to see the best of SHINee's dancing abilities.
Coming to Changsha however, ever since stepping into the place of interview, Taemin did not stop movingfor even a single second. Initially we thought that Onew and him were holding hands out of pure brotherly love, but then we found them glaring at each other with extremely red faces as if they were suppressing something. It was only when Taemin suddenly clapped his hand and said: "I won!" that everyone realised that these two were arm wrestling. When Minho was taking photos by himself in the front,Taemin, along with Onew, Jonghyun and Key started playing "PiggyBacking Game" at the back, causing everyone, except the photographer,to divert their attention to the unusually chaotic "Piggy BackQuartet". At that moment we could feel that the 3 hyungs were just accepting Taemin's commands to let him bounce and hop around, and he ended up falling 3 times, and would continue playing again after getting up each time. That certainly felt no different from a monkey ina tree.
Many people will say, this kid is still young, so when he's naughty it's pretty cute. However when it comes to a group discussion about who is the most Casanova out of them, Taemin actually got selected with majority votes. So we say, even though this baby is naughty but he has already grown up. No matter how naughty he is he is still a man!
Happy8: How does each of you feel about your first performance on television in China?
Taemin:The plane flew to Beijing before we came to Changsha, this is the firsttime. Other than the previous time we came for the SM Town concert,this is the second time that we have come to China, and it's also thefirst time we have appeared on China's television screen. The fans areall very passionate, so I just want to present everyone with an even better stage.
Happy8: What is your ideal type of girls?
Taemin: A girl who has fair skin.
Happy8: If you have to choose a member to be your girlfriend, who will it be?
Taemin: I will choose Key too.
Happy8: As the leader, how does Onew maintain the relationships between members?
Taemin: Though there are times when there is a generation gap. Keke, most of the time we will listen to him!
Happy8: Taemin is the youngest in the group, so usually which hyung takes care of you the most?
Taemin: All of them take care of me a lot... (stuttering) After living together with the hyungs for so long, all of them are just like my real hyungs.
Key: You must choose one from the 4 of us!
Taemin: Then...Then... The manager hyung!
(At this point in time, Key pretended to look very disgruntled, and keptsighing, probably thinking that Taemin was going to choose him. When the reporter complained that the answer was too safe, Taemin looked helplessly at the other 4 members who were staring at him, his expression was really amusing to watch.)
Happy8: Who is the most Casanova?
Taemin: 3 votes / Jonghyun: 2 votes
SideStory: The hyungs also pointed at Taemin with the expression that thiskid is really someone that we should not take lightly. Taemin seemedpretty proud that he was being chosen. Kid, this doesn't seem to be acompliment!
Happy8: Who has the biggest appetite?
Taemin received all votes.
SideStory: Initially everyone chose Minho, but Taemin was saying softly atthe side: "Please choose me!" So Jonghyun said: "Of course it'sTaemin!" In the end everyone chose Taemin. We didn't see you guysfighting to be chosen as the most handsome member, but yet you foughtso much to be the member with the biggest appetite, we give it to you!
Source: 百度SHINee吧
Translation: atlantis-x
Credits: SHINee Forums
In all the groups from SM Entertainment, the maknaes all seem to have the most quiet existence, this natural thinking has led to people thinkingthat Taemin is probably like this too. In Korea, whether it is onvariety shows or in front of the camera, Taemin certainly does portraythat he is a quiet person; he hides behind his hyungs and listens tothem answering questions, and most of the time only speaking "Hello, Iam SHINee's Taemin" when he has to introduce himself to the media.Because he is the group's "dancing machine", Taemin will always leapforward without hesitation whenever any sunbaes want to see the best of SHINee's dancing abilities.
Coming to Changsha however, ever since stepping into the place of interview, Taemin did not stop movingfor even a single second. Initially we thought that Onew and him were holding hands out of pure brotherly love, but then we found them glaring at each other with extremely red faces as if they were suppressing something. It was only when Taemin suddenly clapped his hand and said: "I won!" that everyone realised that these two were arm wrestling. When Minho was taking photos by himself in the front,Taemin, along with Onew, Jonghyun and Key started playing "PiggyBacking Game" at the back, causing everyone, except the photographer,to divert their attention to the unusually chaotic "Piggy BackQuartet". At that moment we could feel that the 3 hyungs were just accepting Taemin's commands to let him bounce and hop around, and he ended up falling 3 times, and would continue playing again after getting up each time. That certainly felt no different from a monkey ina tree.
Many people will say, this kid is still young, so when he's naughty it's pretty cute. However when it comes to a group discussion about who is the most Casanova out of them, Taemin actually got selected with majority votes. So we say, even though this baby is naughty but he has already grown up. No matter how naughty he is he is still a man!
Happy8: How does each of you feel about your first performance on television in China?
Taemin:The plane flew to Beijing before we came to Changsha, this is the firsttime. Other than the previous time we came for the SM Town concert,this is the second time that we have come to China, and it's also thefirst time we have appeared on China's television screen. The fans areall very passionate, so I just want to present everyone with an even better stage.
Happy8: What is your ideal type of girls?
Taemin: A girl who has fair skin.
Happy8: If you have to choose a member to be your girlfriend, who will it be?
Taemin: I will choose Key too.
Happy8: As the leader, how does Onew maintain the relationships between members?
Taemin: Though there are times when there is a generation gap. Keke, most of the time we will listen to him!
Happy8: Taemin is the youngest in the group, so usually which hyung takes care of you the most?
Taemin: All of them take care of me a lot... (stuttering) After living together with the hyungs for so long, all of them are just like my real hyungs.
Key: You must choose one from the 4 of us!
Taemin: Then...Then... The manager hyung!
(At this point in time, Key pretended to look very disgruntled, and keptsighing, probably thinking that Taemin was going to choose him. When the reporter complained that the answer was too safe, Taemin looked helplessly at the other 4 members who were staring at him, his expression was really amusing to watch.)
Happy8: Who is the most Casanova?
Taemin: 3 votes / Jonghyun: 2 votes
SideStory: The hyungs also pointed at Taemin with the expression that thiskid is really someone that we should not take lightly. Taemin seemedpretty proud that he was being chosen. Kid, this doesn't seem to be acompliment!
Happy8: Who has the biggest appetite?
Taemin received all votes.
SideStory: Initially everyone chose Minho, but Taemin was saying softly atthe side: "Please choose me!" So Jonghyun said: "Of course it'sTaemin!" In the end everyone chose Taemin. We didn't see you guysfighting to be chosen as the most handsome member, but yet you foughtso much to be the member with the biggest appetite, we give it to you!
Source: 百度SHINee吧
Translation: atlantis-x
Credits: SHINee Forums