Shin-Dong Biography

Real Name: Shin Donghee

Birthday: September 28, 1985

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 90 kg

Blood Type: O

Talents: Expression Acting, Gag, Dance

School: Dukee Elementary School, Ilsan Middle School, Saewon High School, Baekjae Arts University

Career:

Shin Dong-hee made his first appearance in July 2002 when he was seen dancing on Goyangsi Youth Dance. He joined SM Entertainment soon after he won first place on the 9th SM Youth Best Selection Best Comedian in 2005. Months later, Shin debuted as a part of Super Junior on November 6, 2005, performing the group's first single, "TWINS (Knock Out)." Due to Shin's name sounding similar to Donghae, who is also a member of Super Junior, Shin decided to use the stage name Shindong, derived from his surname and the first word of his birth name. Shindong is translated to "Prodigy," proving himself to be of extroardinary talent to the audience despite his large size.

Since November of 2005, Shindong has been a regular MC for M.NET's M!Countdown, along with Super Junior members Leeteuk and Kang-In, who was replaced by Eunhyuk a year later. He is also an active MC and DJ of MBC's PoPoPo Ai Joa, and KMTV's Green Apple Sound. Shindong is very active in variety shows and often gives guest appearances in Star Golden Bell, Dongan Club, etc. Shindong often gives visual gag performances at entertainment programs.

On April 19, 2007, Shindong, with fellow members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, and two managers, were involved in a major car accident that had attracted media attention for months. Unlike Leeteuk and Kyuhyun, who were more seriously injured and were kept in the hospital for several months, Shindong and Eunhyuk suffered only minor injuries and were discharged from the hospital on April 23, 2007.

Mini Facts:

-#1 Treasure: Cellphone, Video Games, and other Electronics

-Favorite Food: Samkyupsal

-Least Favorite Food: Raw Fish

-Born in Kyungsangbokdo Moonkyungshi

-When he was 8, he traveled to China for about 6 months

-In middle school, he was the team leader for a group called D.R.I-In high school, he created a group called Friendship

-Made a group called T.N. Family

Filmography:

2007: Attack on the Pin-Up Boys:Shindong