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Annyeong, guys! This is a special episode of
HANDS UP, K-POP!
Today we'll discuss the most glossy and shiny boys of Korea -
- SHINee - and there evolution from 'Replay'...
up to 'Sherlock'...
They debuted with 'Replay' and their single of the same name on May 25th, 2008 on SBS' music show 'Inkigayo'.
SHINee belong to SM Entertement, which also manages such well-known artists as BoA, SNSD, DBSK, Super Junior and others.
This single managed to place 8 on sales-chart and for the first half-year about 18 000 copies were sold.
Nowadays such numbers sound quite unconvincing
Take for example EXO-K with imposing 100 000 copies.
But 4 years ago it wasn't so bad... for the debut.
К-рор was only acquiring all those features it has now.
To make any serious strides one had to go hard for it
and, of course, take part in various variety-shows and so on.
The most prestigious and important awards in Korea are given out at year-end
so, vocal–instrumental ensemble "SHINee" proved in just 6 months how talented they are.
At such prestigious award as МАМА 2008, SHINee got 'Rookie of the year'.
That was an impressive start and so far in just 4 years they've released 3 albums,
1 concert live-album, 13 singles and 4 mini-albums,
the last of which was nothing but 'Sherlock'.
For all these 4 years the boys never ceased to amaze us
and we've always had to face this kind of situations...
Wow, that's an awesome song!
No other songs gonna beat this! EVER!
It's obvious even for a hedgehog that their professional skills got better repeatedly.
Take Key, for example, who was responsible for rap parts along with Minho.
With every new album he got more and more voice parts in songs
and finally he can hit a perfect high note in 'Sherlock'.
Ever since their Japanese debut, Taemin keeps amaze us with his vocals, which he was constantly improving.
He can even easily sing Jonghyun's or Onew's parts if it's necessary.
Speaking about favorite songs from those mini-albums, from 'Replay' I'd choose 'Love should go on',
even though there's that awkward moment in the beginning.
Korean rappers are just so... Korean.
Anyways, the song is sweet and I like it way more than its remix from 'Amigo'.
But in 'Sherlock' - it's just impossible to choose!
Of course 'Sherlock' itself and both songs it's mixed of are amazing!
But 'Honestly' hooked me the most, especially cos' the lyrics was written by Jonghyun and it's dedicated to Shawols.
In 'Sherlock' just as it was in 'Replay' in the center of the plot is a girl.
One. Only one! For all of them.
Dear boys, if there's a lack of beautiful girls in Korea, Russia's always ready for ya.
'Replay's lead female was Victoria from f(x) who was just preparing for the debut.
'Sherlock' has Jessica from SNSD in it.
Let's start with the debut video.
Most of the fans probably thought this video was cute and funny...
That wasn't us for sure!
We started to think how such MV's ideas come up at all?
We have to shoot a music video, bro! Yo!
Ok. There're some ideas. It's 5 of us and only one chick for all of us!
- Dope, mate! - Awesome idea!
So, we lead her to the dark alley, pay her attentions in different ways... dance around...
And then she disappears and none ever meets her again!
- Cool story, bro! Yo! - Yo!
Well, Victoria... You know, usually, when a girl is in a dark alley, she's scared and tries to run away from it by any means.
Especially when a bunch of guys suddenly appears, all dancing like THIS...
And when they surround you, you shouldn't stand and smile, but run for your life! The sooner the better!
Especially, if one of them wears a 'Wicked' t-shirt, which can be translated as "evil, nasty, naughty or sinful".
OK. We've done with 'Replay'. Now, how was a plot for 'Sherlock' created?
So, bro, let's think about a story behind 'Shrelock' video?
I've got an idea!
Well... there'll be 5 guys. All of them are hippies. And they'll be detectives as well!
Well, and... and they gonna wait for something and dance!
And there'll be a ghost too!
And they wouldn't be afraid of it.
They'll take pictures of him...
and run after him.
Something like that, huh?
And the last mini-lesson of English after which 'Sherlock' won't ever sound to you like it was before.
Definition of the word 'curious' - curious, inquisitive, ***, obscene?
Oh, I'm so ***~
This episode end up, which means it's time to announce our previous giveaway winner!
And the most T.O.P.ish 'Still alive' goes to...
Our congratulations! Don't forget to check your inbox on youtube, we've already sent you all the information about how to get your prize.
Last time we asked you what's the hidden meaning of Big ***'s "Monster"...
Many of you wrote that the song is addressed to fans, some that GD dedicated it to his girlfriend...
We think that after all the harsh trials GD and Daesung have experienced, they sought for public understanding via this song.
This time we'd like to know what's your favorite SHINee song and what emotions does it cause.
Try not to mention title songs to make it more interesting. Cos' almost everyone knows them.
And as always you have a chance to win a valuable prize!
Actually, we decided to suspend our giveaways for a while: first of all, we don't see you emotionally involved in this project.
It would seem so great to win a CD... for free! But seems like not all of you agree with it.
That's why we decided to turn our giveaways into something like creative contests,
in which you'd have to do something original and creative to win our main prize.
We still think over what kind of contest it's gonna be , but we'll make our minds in the next few episodes.
Damn, what if none will ever watch us again?
We hope you watch us not only because we always make awesome giveaways, but because you really do like out show.
Stay with us and...
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