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Shinee World (concert)
Shinee World (promoted as SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT "SHINee WORLD") was the first independent concert tour by South Korean boy group Shinee. The tour kicked off in Tokyo on December 26, 2010, and ended in Osaka on November 25, 2011, with a total of 10 concerts in seven cities. It attracted audiences of approximately 110,000. The photobook of the concert, ''The 1st Concert "Shinee World"'', was released on December 26, 2011. Shinee also released a DVD, ''The 1st Concert in Japan "Shinee World"'', on January 11, 2012, filmed at their concerts in Tokyo and Nagoya. This was followed by a live album, ''The 1st Concert Album "Shinee World"'', which was recorded in Seoul and released on February 1, 2012. Background On October 26, 2010, SM Entertainment announced that Shinee would commence their first concert tour on December 18 at KBS 88 Gymnasium in Seoul. However, in order to accommodate demand, they changed the venue to the Olympic Gymnastics Arena and rescheduled it to the following y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinee
Shinee ( ; ko, 샤이니, Syaini; ja, シャイニー, Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". The group currently is composed of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece group, vocalist Jonghyun died in December 2017. Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first EP, '' Replay'', on SBS' '' Inkigayo'' with their single " Replay". The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group released their first Korean studio album, ''The Shinee World'', which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles " Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lay Zhang
Zhang Yixing (; born ), known professionally as Lay Zhang or simply Lay (), is a Chinese rapper, singer, songwriter, dancer, actor and businessman. Zhang first gained recognition for participating in the Chinese television talent show ''Star Academy'' in 2005. He later debuted as a member of the K-pop boy group Exo and its Chinese sub-unit Exo-M under SM Entertainment in 2012. In 2015, Zhang founded a personal agency for his solo activities and music releases and released an autobiography titled ''Standing Firm at 24''. In 2016, Zhang released his first extended play (EP), ''Lose Control'', to commercial success. The EP peaked at number one on the Gaon Album Chart and number four on ''Billboard''s US World Albums chart. Since his debut as a solo artist, Zhang has released four EPs and four studio albums. He founded the Chromosome Entertainment Group, which began recruiting trainees worldwide, in 2020. Zhang has been included on the ''Forbes'' China Celebrity 100 (placing i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hello (Shinee Song)
''Lucifer'' is the second studio album by South Korean boy band Shinee, released on July 19, 2010, in South Korea. It was re-released as ''Hello'' on October 4, 2010. The album is listed by Gaon Album Chart as the sixth best-selling album of 2010 in South Korea, with over 120,000 copies sold. Background and composition ''Lucifer'' was Shinee's second studio album, coming two years into their career. It marked the first time they were given significant input in the creative direction of an album, from the music to the styling. Member Jonghyun commented, "The public's perception of idols is that we are 'made-up.' In this regard, our company gave us a lot of room o give more inputduring the making of this second album." The group, previously known for their youthful sound, adopted a more adult, "masculine" image as a result. The album has been described as possessing an "electronica-inspired K-pop sound with a tinge of vintage '80s synth". Lead single "Lucifer" is a 1980s-inspire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juliette (Shinee Song)
''Romeo'' ( ko, 로미오) is the second EP by South Korean boy group Shinee. It was released on May 25, 2009, in South Korea under the seal of the label SM Entertainment. The EP consists of six tracks including the title song "Juliette" and is Shinee's first Korean release after a seven-month hiatus. On August 29, 2011, a Japanese version of "Juliette" was released as Shinee's second Japanese single with the original Japanese song "Kiss Kiss Kiss" as a B-side. The release peaked at number three on the weekly Oricon chart. The album was commercially successful in South Korea—it topped the Hanteo Album Chart for three consecutive weeks. However, there are no known cumulative chart records for albums sold in 2009. Prior to the establishment of the Gaon Music Chart in 2010, South Korea's music charts were supplied by the Music Industry Association of Korea (MIAK), which stopped compiling data in 2008. According to Gaon, the EP has sold over 20,000 copies since 2011. Background an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amigo (Shinee Song)
''The Shinee World'' (stylized as The SHINee WORLD) is the first studio album recorded by South Korean boy band Shinee. It was released on August 28, 2008, under SM Entertainment. The album includes the lead single "Love Like Oxygen", the promotional single "The Shinee World (Doo-Bop)", and debut song " Replay", previously released as the lead single from the EP of the same name. On October 29, 2008, the album was re-released under the title ''Amigo'' with three additional tracks. Concept and composition For their first studio album, Shinee showed a more mature and masculine image compared to their debut concept. While the group maintained their characteristic style of high-top sneakers and skinny jeans, they sported darker colors for the promotional cycle, unlike the colorful fashion worn at debut. Many top producers and songwriters such as Yoo Young-jin, Kenzie and Wheesung participated in the production of the album. It includes 12 songs with different genres such as R&B, urb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Shinee World (song)
''The Shinee World'' (stylized as The SHINee WORLD) is the first studio album recorded by South Korean boy band Shinee. It was released on August 28, 2008, under SM Entertainment. The album includes the lead single "Love Like Oxygen", the promotional single "The Shinee World (Doo-Bop)", and debut song "Replay (Shinee song), Replay", previously released as the lead single from the EP Replay (EP), of the same name. On October 29, 2008, the album was re-released under the title ''Amigo'' with three additional tracks. Concept and composition For their first studio album, Shinee showed a more mature and masculine image compared to their debut concept. While the group maintained their characteristic style of high-top sneakers and skinny jeans, they sported darker colors for the promotional cycle, unlike the colorful fashion worn at debut. Many top producers and songwriters such as Yoo Young-jin, Kenzie (songwriter), Kenzie and Wheesung participated in the production of the album. It inc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The cons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Korea Herald
''The Korea Herald'' is a leading English-language daily newspaper founded in 1953 and published in Seoul, South Korea. The editorial staff is composed of Korean and international writers and editors, with additional news coverage drawn from international news agencies such as the Associated Press. ''The Korea Herald'' is operated by Herald Corporation. Herald Corporation also publishes ''The Herald Business'', a Korean-language business daily, ''The Junior Herald'', an English weekly for teens, ''The Campus Herald'', a Korean-language weekly for university students. Herald Media is also active in the country's booming English as a foreign language sector, operating a chain of hagwons as well as an English village. ''The Korea Herald'' is a member of the Asia News Network. History ''The Korean Republic'' ''The Korea Herald'' began in August 1953 as ''The Korean Republic'', a 4-page tabloid English-language daily. In 1958, ''The Korean Republic'' published its fifth annive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagoya
is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city and third most populous urban area in Japan, with a population of 2.3million in 2020. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and the most populous city of Aichi Prefecture, and is one of Japan's major ports along with those of Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, and Chiba. It is the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan with a population of 10.11million in 2020. In 1610, the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu, a retainer of Oda Nobunaga, moved the capital of Owari Province from Kiyosu to Nagoya. This period saw the renovation of Nagoya Castle. The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Nagoya, during the Meiji Restoration, and became a major industrial hub for Japan. The traditional manufactures of timepieces, bicycles, and sewing machines were followed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon Gaishi Hall
, formerly Nagoya Rainbow Hall, is an indoor sports arena located in Nagoya, Japan. From April 1, 2007, its name was changed to Nippon Gaishi Hall, to reflect the sponsorship of the NGK Insulators. The capacity of the arena is 10,000 people. The hall hosted some of the group games for the 2006 and 2010 editions of the official Women's Volleyball World Championship. It hosted '' Dream 16'', the mixed martial arts promotion in Japan on September 25, 2010. The card was headlined by a triple main event, as Shinya Aoki takes on Marcus Aurelio in a Lightweight non-title match, MMA legend Kazushi Sakuraba met Jason "Mayhem" Miller and Tatsuya Mizuno vs. Gegard Mousasi vied in the Dream Light-Heavyweight Grand Prix Final. The card was broadcast live by HDNet at 2AM US Eastern time. Nippon Gaishi Arena Nippon Gaishi Arena is another facility, and it is used as a Swimming pool. It is used as an Ice rink An ice rink (or ice skating rink) is a frozen body of water and/or an artificial sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium
The Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium (Simplified Chinese: 南京奥林匹克体育中心体育馆) is an indoor arena in Nanjing, China. The arena is mainly used for indoor sports such as basketball and figure skating. The facility has a capacity of 13,000 people and was opened in 2005. It is located near Nanjing Olympic Sports Center Stadium. Notable events * 17 & 18 January 2009: ''Super Show Tour'' – Super Junior, sold-out on both dates, added up to 20,000 people. * 12 December 2009: '' 2nd Asia Tour – Super Show 2'' – Super Junior * 18 & 20 January: '' 2009 World Women's Handball Championship'', final round with semifinals and finals * 13 November 2010: '' 3rd Asia Tour – Super Show 3'' – Super Junior * 20 August 2011: '' 1st Asia Tour – SHINee WORLD'' – Shinee * 29 March 2015: '' Super Show 6 World Tour'' – Super Junior return with their World Tour to Nanjing after 5 years and performed to a sold-out crowd of 13,983 people. * 9 August 2015: ''Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanjing
Nanjing (; , Mandarin pronunciation: ), alternately romanized as Nanking, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China. It is a sub-provincial city, a megacity, and the second largest city in the East China region. The city has 11 districts, an administrative area of , and a total recorded population of 9,314,685 . Situated in the Yangtze River Delta region, Nanjing has a prominent place in Chinese history and culture, having served as the capital of various Chinese dynasties, kingdoms and republican governments dating from the 3rd century to 1949, and has thus long been a major center of culture, education, research, politics, economy, transport networks and tourism, being the home to one of the world's largest inland ports. The city is also one of the fifteen sub-provincial cities in the People's Republic of China's administrative structure, enjoying jurisdictional and economic autonomy only slightly less than that of a province. Nanjing has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
