What was special about the 2012 song Sherlock?

It combined two songs as a hybrid remix

SHINee Quiz: Early K-Pop Milestones and Ring Ding Dong

Bright fashion, tight harmonies and fast choreography made five young singers a trendsetting act, and this SHINee quiz revisits their first years. Play an interactive set of 10 questions on SM Entertainment, the debut single Replay, members Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin, Ring Ding Dong, Lucifer, Sherlock, the Shawol fandom and their Japanese debut.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Agency
Which company launched SHINee?
Debut
What was SHINee's debut single?
Members
How many members debuted in SHINee?
Leader
Who is SHINee's leader?
Youngest
Who is the group's youngest member?
Ring
In which year was Ring Ding Dong released?
Lucifer
Which 2010 song became famous for its chain-like choreography?
Sherlock
What was special about the 2012 song Sherlock?
Fans
What are SHINee fans called?
Japan
In which year did SHINee make their Japanese debut?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which company launched SHINee?
Answer: SM Entertainment
They debuted in May 2008.
Q2: What was SHINee's debut single?
Answer: Replay
Its Korean title translates as Noona You're So Pretty.
Q3: How many members debuted in SHINee?
Answer: Five
Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin.
Q4: Who is SHINee's leader?
Answer: Onew
He is also a main vocalist.
Q5: Who is the group's youngest member?
Answer: Taemin
He later became a solo star.
Q6: In which year was Ring Ding Dong released?
Answer: 2009
Its catchy hook spread widely.
Q7: Which 2010 song became famous for its chain-like choreography?
Answer: Lucifer
It was the title track of their second album.
Q8: What was special about the 2012 song Sherlock?
Answer: It combined two songs as a hybrid remix
It merged Clue and Note.
Q9: What are SHINee fans called?
Answer: Shawols
It means SHINee World.
Q10: In which year did SHINee make their Japanese debut?
Answer: 2011
Their Japanese debut single was a version of Replay.

Shinee Quiz – Early K-Pop Milestones

SHINee debuted under SM Entertainment in May 2008 with Replay, a song whose Korean title translates as Noona You're So Pretty. The five members were Onew, the leader, Jonghyun, Key, Minho and Taemin, the youngest.

They became known for bright fashion and demanding choreography. Ring Ding Dong in 2009 and Lucifer in 2010 were major hits, and Sherlock in 2012 merged two songs into a hybrid remix.

SHINee made their Japanese debut in 2011 and gained a loyal fandom called Shawols. Jonghyun died in 2017, and the remaining members continued, with Taemin and Key building notable solo careers.

What This Quiz Teaches

K-pop fans will enjoy these questions.

When SHINee debuted
Who the members are
Which songs were hits
What made them distinctive
How their fandom is known

Did You Know?

SHINee is often called the princes of K-pop.
Their fan color is pearl aqua green.
Taemin's solo hit Move was released in 2017.
Key is known for fashion and variety shows.
Minho has also worked as an actor.