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Lee Jin-ki (Korean: 이진기; Korean pronunciation: [i.dʑin.ki]; born December 14, 1989), known professionally as Onew, is a South Korean singer-songwriter, and actor. Born in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, Onew was discovered at the 2006 SM Academy Casting and signed a contract with SM Entertainment the day after his audition. He debuted as the lead vocalist and leader of the South Korean boy band Shinee in May 2008, who went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea. As a singer, he has participated in the original soundtracks for various TV series and released collaborations with various artists. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 27 different languages on Wikipedia. Onew is the 8,777th most popular actor (down from 7,033rd in 2024), the 603rd most popular biography from South Korea (down from 412th in 2019) and the 287th most popular South Korean Actor.

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Among ACTORS

Among actors, Onew ranks 8,777 out of 13,578. Before him are Eduardo Verástegui, James Callis, Özgü Namal, Victoria Song, Pip Torrens, and Finn Wolfhard. After him are Nick Moran, Missy Peregrym, Vivian Chow, Fernando Tejero, Marko Zaror, and Michelle Borth.

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Among people born in 1989, Onew ranks 209. Before him are Shogo Fujimaki, Kana Hanazawa, Hannah Murray, Aimee Teegarden, Fedez, and Farah Zeynep Abdullah. After him are Park Ye-eun, Elkeson, Ömer Toprak, Brenton Thwaites, Tomáš Necid, and Mikel Landa.

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In South Korea

Among people born in South Korea, Onew ranks 603 out of 1,128. Before him are Kwak Dong-yeon (1997), Jang Won-young (2004), Park Ye-jin (1981), Lee Tae-yong (1995), Yeo Jin-goo (1997), and Bang Chan (1997). After him are Park Ye-eun (1989), Yang Jung-mo (1953), Ha Hee-ra (1969), Han Ji-hye (1984), Han Chae-young (1980), and Na Hong-jin (1974).

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Among ACTORS In South Korea

Among actors born in South Korea, Onew ranks 287. Before him are Kim Joo-ryoung (1976), Oh Yeon-seo (1987), Lee Si-young (1982), Kwak Dong-yeon (1997), Park Ye-jin (1981), and Yeo Jin-goo (1997). After him are Ha Hee-ra (1969), Han Ji-hye (1984), Han Chae-young (1980), Yoo Seung-ho (1993), Joo Won (1987), and Park Si-yeon (1979).

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