SHINee legends quiz - K-pop pioneers
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This medium 7-question multiple-choice SHINee quiz by yege asks about Onew, Key, Minho and more and about songs such as Lucifer and Ring Ding Dong. Its questions run from 2008 to 2009. Played 462 times. 69% average of 462 completed plays. Think you can beat that?
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When did SHINee debut?
What was SHINee's debut song?
How many members does SHINee have?
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A preview of every question in this SHINee quiz. Try it first. Answers and explanations are at the bottom of the page (spoilers). SHINee · Medium · 7 questions. 7 multiple-choice questions.
1. When did SHINee debut?
- May 25, 2008
- August 1, 2009
- March 15, 2008
- January 1, 2009
Fun fact: SHINee debuted on May 25, 2008, under SM Entertainment, helping define 2nd generation K-pop.
2. What was SHINee's debut song?
- Lucifer
- Ring Ding Dong
- Replay
- Sherlock
Fun fact: Replay (Noona Neomu Yeppeo) established SHINee's trendy, youth-oriented concept from day one.
3. How many members does SHINee have?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
Fun fact: SHINee has 5 members: Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin.
4. Which SHINee member is widely regarded as one of K-pop's greatest dancers?
- Onew
- Key
- Minho
- Taemin
Fun fact: Taemin's solo career showcased his exceptional dancing, with songs like "Move" becoming iconic choreography pieces.
5. SHINee's "Sherlock" is notable for being a combination of which two songs?
- Lock and Key
- Clue and Note
- Mystery and Solve
- Find and Seek
Fun fact: Sherlock is a mashup of "Clue" and "Note" - all three songs were released, with Sherlock being the combined version.
6. "Ring Ding Dong" is known for being extremely what?
- Sad
- Catchy and addictive
- Short (under 2 minutes)
- A cappella
Fun fact: Ring Ding Dong (2009) is legendary for being so catchy that Korean students reportedly couldn't stop singing it during exams.
7. Which SHINee member enlisted in the military first?
- Key
- Onew
- Minho
- Taemin
Fun fact: Onew enlisted in December 2018, followed by Key and Minho in 2019.
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Spoilers: the right answer to each question of this SHINee quiz, with its explanation and source when we have one.
1. When did SHINee debut?
Answer: May 25, 2008
Fun fact: SHINee debuted on May 25, 2008, under SM Entertainment, helping define 2nd generation K-pop.
2. What was SHINee's debut song?
Answer: Replay
Fun fact: Replay (Noona Neomu Yeppeo) established SHINee's trendy, youth-oriented concept from day one.
3. How many members does SHINee have?
Answer: 5
Fun fact: SHINee has 5 members: Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin.
4. Which SHINee member is widely regarded as one of K-pop's greatest dancers?
Answer: Taemin
Fun fact: Taemin's solo career showcased his exceptional dancing, with songs like "Move" becoming iconic choreography pieces.
5. SHINee's "Sherlock" is notable for being a combination of which two songs?
Answer: Clue and Note
Fun fact: Sherlock is a mashup of "Clue" and "Note" - all three songs were released, with Sherlock being the combined version.
6. "Ring Ding Dong" is known for being extremely what?
Answer: Catchy and addictive
Fun fact: Ring Ding Dong (2009) is legendary for being so catchy that Korean students reportedly couldn't stop singing it during exams.
7. Which SHINee member enlisted in the military first?
Answer: Onew
Fun fact: Onew enlisted in December 2018, followed by Key and Minho in 2019.