Onew
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Regular viewers recognize Onew, a South Korean television actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. The first credit dates from 2011. Drama dominates the filmography. The working life has been shared between series and features. Lee Chi-hoon in 'Descendants of the Sun' is the part that defines the career.
Onew
8 Movies
4 Series
Regular viewers recognize Onew, a South Korean television actor, the kind of performer a series leans on across seasons. The first credit dates from 2011. Drama dominates the filmography. The working life has been shared between series and features. Lee Chi-hoon in 'Descendants of the Sun' is the part that defines the career.
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SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul
Self
2026
Film
2023 SHINee FANMEETING ‘Everyday is SHINee DAY’ : [Piece of SHINE]
Self
2023
Film
ONEW 1st CONCERT "O-NEW-NOTE"
Self
2023
Film
SHINee WORLD J Presents ～Bistro de SHINee～
Self
2021
Film
Midnight Sun (musical)
Jung Haram
2021
Film
Descendants of the Sun
Lee Chi-hoon · 16 episodes
2016–
TV
SHINee World IV in Seoul
Self
2015
Film
SHINee WORLD 2014 ~I'm Your Boy~
Self
2014
Film
SHINee's One Fine Day
Self · 10 episodes
2013–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Onew and where are they from?
Onew is 36 years old, born on December 14, 1989 in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
What are the most famous roles of Onew?
Onew is best known for roles in I AM.: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden, SMTown: The Stage, SHINee CONCERT "SHINee WORLD IV".
How many movies has Onew been in?
Over a 15-year career (since 2011), Onew has appeared in 1 movies and 1 TV shows.
What is Onew's most recent movie or series?
Onew's most recent release is SHINee World VIII [THE INVERT] in Seoul, which premiered on May 29, 2026.
What TV shows has Onew appeared in?
On television, Onew has appeared in Descendants of the Sun, Men on a Mission, How Do You Play?, Infinite Challenge.
Onew
1989-12-14 · Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, South Korea
Lee Jin-ki, known professionally as Onew, is a South Korean singer, lyricist and actor under GRIFFIN Entertainment.
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, which 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. He made his solo debut on December 5, 2018, with the release of his first extended play, Voice, five days before his military conscription on December 10, 2018. After finishing his military service, he released his second EP, Dice, on April 11, 2022, and later that year, on July 6, he made his solo debut in Japan with the release of his first studio album, Life Goes On. He released his first Korean studio album, Circle, on March 6, 2023. He followed this with the release of his third EP, Flow, on September 3, 2024, and his fourth EP, Connection, on January 6, 2025. He released his second Korean studio album, Percent, on July 15, 2025, and his second Japanese EP, Saku, on October 1, 2025. He released his fifth Korean EP, Tough Love, on March 9, 2026. Onew has also contributed to songwriting for both himself and SHINee.
As an actor, Onew was cast in multiple musicals, such as Rock of Ages (2010), Shinheung Military Academy (2019), and Midnight Sun (2021–2022) and participated in various television dramas, mostly known for the roles of Baek-su in JTBC's sitcom Welcome to Royal Villa and the cardio-thoracic resident Lee Chi-hoon in the popular KBS2 drama Descendants of the Sun (2016).