Find Out The Favorite Food Of The SHINee Members

Find out the favorite food of the SHINee members!

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
3 min to read · Published : Sep 12, 2023

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For over a decade, SHINee has captivated all within the K-Pop industry, building up a legacy that everyone recognizes and respects. They've matured as both artists and people, providing an undeniable warmth to fans and non-fans alike. Whether they're performing on stage or speaking on a variety program, the idol group continues to showcase a never-ending well of talent.

Over the years, we've learned a lot about SHINee through behind the scenes content, official interviews, and live broadcasts through social media. One thing that's been brought up on multiple occasions is food. This includes what they had to eat for the day, what meals they know how to cook, and their favorite food.

So, if you've been wondering what the members of SHINee like to eat, then look no further. Here are some of the idol group's favorite foods!

Onew

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Onew is the reliable leader, ready to guide his fellow members in every way possible. On the other hand, he's also ready to join in on the chaotic fun. This duality is fueled by his bright energy and the food he loves to eat.

One food that he absolutely loves is chicken which many fans associate to Onew. The idol even dressed up as Colonel Sanders, the mascot for KFC. He also enjoys spicy food and Japanese tendon (tempura rice bowl). Now, eating one of these foods with Onew would be a dream come true!

Key

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When not performing on music stages, Key is making people laugh on a number of different variety shows. He has an undeniable wit that's able to put anyone in a good mood. While he can be high tension all on his own, the idol certainly needs sustenance to keep his energy topped off.

During an interview, the veteran idol once revealed that he loves avocado. He can eat it with bread, as a smoothie, or simply as an add-on to a healthy salad. He also enjoys gopchang and Marco Polo tea made by Mariage Frères. With these choices, there's a perfect balance of healthy and grease for a great diet.

MinHo

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MinHo's clear gaze exudes an overflowing wave of passion that can be felt by everyone in any moment. While this can make him appear incredibly charismatic, he's able to balance it out with a bit of silliness mixed in between. His hard-working yet fun nature is often fueled by his passion and delicious food.

Through a YouTube content video, MinHo revealed that he's a big fan of meat and Korean food. Then, when it came to specifics, he listed budae jjigae (army stew), yukgaejang, and soondae gukbap. After hearing their names and seeing the visuals of these dishes will make your mouth water in mere seconds.

TaeMin

SM Entertainment / Serious Eats

While TaeMin continues to be the group's adorable maknae, he has undoubtedly grown up into the person that stands before us today. With his tenure in the music industry, he's become a beloved sunbae to many. In order to be the perfect role model, the idol needs to remain healthy and well-fed.

TaeMin is a big fan of anything that involves meat. When talking about specifics, he has previously listed hamburgers, steak, and pork belly as some of his go-to meals of choice. For all the meat lovers, TaeMin would be the best eating partner out there.

Based on these food choices, which SHINee member would you want to eat with? Let us know in the comments!

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The Nature Of K-Pop Idols In Dating Programs And Their Ever-Growing Impact

K-Pop idols and dating programs are ever changing, seeing both criticism and success as the two strive to co-exist with each other.

Dyllan Mykel, Kpopmap Editor
5 min to read · Published : Apr 9, 2024

The Nature Of K-Pop Idols In Dating Programs And Their Ever-Growing Impact

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One thing that goes hand in hand with K-Pop are variety programs. With the help of these shows, both veterans and rookies have the opportunity to become better known to the public and earn a following outside of their music. Variety programs allow these artists to showcase their unique personalities, causing fans to fall deeper in love with their favorite stars.

However, one aspect that has remained a sensitive topic for both fans and idols is dating. Even under the premise of a dating program, these idols are put under a microscope and scrutinized over anything romantic. With the boon of dating shows in the past few years and the participation of idols, perception seems to be changing.

Idols being on a dating show isn't some foreign concept, nor was it born overnight. It's gone through its fair share of changes, culminating in both success and pushback from numerous fanbases.

The First Idol Dating Programs

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One of the first dating reality shows that included K-Pop idols is the famous "We Got Married". Making its premiere in spring of 2008, it paired various celebrities and had them act as married couples. Some famous idol pairings include SHINee's TaeMin and Son NaEun, BTOB's Yook SungJae and Red Velvet's Joy, along with CNBLUE's Jung YongHwa and Girls' Generation's SeoHyun.

While it was well known by audiences and participants that this was a fake relationship, many became immersed into every single moment, as if they were getting a sneak peak of what these stars would be like if they were to actually date. The pairings produced such incredible chemistry, earning nicknames like the 'Goguma Couple' (YongHwa and SeoHyun) or the 'Bbyu Couple' (SungJae and Joy).

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Another dating program with idols that surfaced in 2012 is tvN's "The Romantic and Idol". For its first season, it featured second and third generation idols in JiHyun (former 4Minute), AOA's HyeJeong, Jei (former FIESTAR), SeungAh (former Rainbow), Park HyungSik (ZE:A), GOT7's Jay B, 2PM's Jun.K, and MBLAQ's Mir. The group traveled to Jeju Island where they would stay for 4 days and 3 nights, get to know each other, and hopefully walk away being chosen at the end.

Then there's "SHINee's YunHaNam", featuring the SHINee members themselves. Through the show they proceeded to go on dates with older women, showcasing their charm as fresh-faced rookies in the scene. These programs were extremely fun and romantic, but also produced countless moments that made your entire body curl upwards in secondhand embarrassment.

Perception Of Idols Dating

To become an idol, one must dedicate countless hours of their life to honing their craft. They must reach a level of astounding dancing prowess, vocal stability, and outward charm to captivate the masses and become a chart-topping artist within the K-Pop industry. Of the many things that they can and cannot do, it's to date. This is due to the image of an idol and the fan culture within the industry.

However, with the modern globalization of K-Pop, sentiments toward idols dating have slowly started to change. It's becoming more and more evident that K-Pop stars are more than the vocal and dancing geniuses that regularly grace our screen. They're human just like everyone else, with fans slowly accepting the fact that these celebrities can go around, date, and find love too.

Slowly, but surely, idols have been starting to go out on a limb and have become participants in traditional dating programs, not under the premise of a simple variety program. Rather, they become vocal and sincere in their search for love. Some names include EuiJin (former A.CIAN & UNB) and soloist Sori who appeared on different seasons of Mnet's "Somebody", as well as DaHye (former BESTie) in the most recent "Transit Love 3".

While it was surprising to see K-Pop idols participate in these dating programs and actively look for a relationship, it portrays their human desire to be loved by someone else, outside of their beloved fans.

The Appearance Of A New Type Of Dating Reality

YG Entertainment

The beginning of March marked the start of a brand new dating reality program: TREASURE's "Shining SOLO". Where the idol dating programs of the past and ones idols participated in actually focused solely on romance, the series with TREASURE takes a different approach. The members go into the program with the intent of showcasing their various charms and capturing the hearts of the young women they meet. However, it ends not in a relationship, but one member being dubbed as "Mr. TREASURE", erring more on the side of a competition show.

It takes various components from traditional dating programs, while adding on its own spin to create a unique, never-before-seen experience for both the members and audiences watching at home. Prior to its premiere, however, it's worth noting that "Shining SOLO" did not receive a favorable response from netizens.

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Upon its announcement, many were left scratching their heads with numerous responses asking if it's real or if anyone would dare to watch it. Even the international K-Pop community who is at times more open were having second thoughts on whether "Shining SOLO" should be something they watch or skip due to the pure nature of dating programs.

However, all the criticism aside, the idol "dating" show became a viral hit, with its first episode being its most watched at 7.7 million views on YouTube (as of April 9, 2024). The sincerity of the TREASURE members, their chemistry with the female participants, and their genuine reactions played a huge part in the program's worldwide success.

TREASURE's YouTube Screenshot

Even non-fans have been actively tuning in, falling for TREASURE's various charms. This could very well mark a new era of dating programs for idols. If geared under this lens, there's a fair chance that other groups could follow this model. In turn, they could capture the heart of netizens with their romantic tendencies. However, there's also the possibility that this may become a one-and-done type of occurrence. "Shining SOLO" puts idols in a new light, offering TREASURE the chance to openly experience what it's like to date, while still maintaining their idol image.

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Whether or not more groups/companies will create their own "dating" program remains to be seen. However, after the success of "Shining SOLO", it can be a program millions look forward to.

What are your thoughts on K-Pop idols being on dating programs? Do you think they should follow the model of "Shining SOLO"?