In Shinee’s interview with GQ Korea, JinKi (kind of) explained the origins to his stage name:
Q: Love is patient, love is kind*, the song “Love is Always,” do you know it?
A: It’s also a reference to the ‘o-new’ of summer**. Haha. I’ve heard that my name was created as reflection of my personality. I don’t really know, but the people around me say that. That my name matches me well.
* in the Korean lyrics of the song, the actual word used is “onew.”
** “O-new-wol” is short way to refer to the months of May and June. Onew is joking about his stage name.
You should read the entire article, their responses seem very candid and genuine (:
Rainy or Sunny, It's always SHINee...
Apr 16 '13
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Why did Onew pick for his stage name to be Onew?
Onew means “dubu” which is TOFU, Tofu is soft… His personality is very soft and he’s also clumsy, fragile like tofu?
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Source(s):
GQ Magazine [YAHOO CREDIT]
Mar 29 '13
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Ideal Types 2013 March SHINee!
Onew: I like someone who knows how to pour passion into her work and is enthusiastic about it.
Minho: I like someone who pays attention to me. Even if she does her best at her own work, I hope she would always think about me.
Taemin: Maybe it’s because I’m still young but I don’t have particular thoughts about an ideal type. If I had to say something, it’d be someone who overflows with responsibility.
Key: I wish I can see myself whenever I look at that person. The person who gets along with me is my dream girl.
Jonghyun: I like women who are like foxes. But I don’t like bad foxes. I hope she’s a nice fox.
Source: @star1
Translated by: kimchi hana @ shineee.net
Mar 27 '13
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do you know how to contact shinee?
If you want to contact them personally then that is kind of impossible to happen…But who knows! You can try and send them messages via UFO Replies, Twitters, Instagram, Nate etc so hopefully they will reply you ^_^ Sorry
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Feb 24 '13
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Want to get to know you…~
I am very honour with all the followers who’re supporting my blog! Therefore I have a favour for you beautiful people to do! If you don’t mind though, please just submit it in the ask box or whatever box it’s called. You do not have to answer all questions if you feel uncomfortable! I promise, I am not a 60 years old stalker who like young girls…Heheheee
☆ What is your name?
☆ What is your age?
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Feb 24 '13
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Taemin is being cheeky to Onew. Lolol!
The advantage of younger is to insult your older…
Feb 23 '13
Feb 23 '13
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Would you know, by chance, why Kibum picked "Key" as his stage name? Your blog is awesome and so factual by the way!^^
Key is his stage name. Real name Kim-Kibum. He says that he can solve anything or problem like a Key, so he’s a almighty Key.
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