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Shinhwa

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Six members, no line-up change since 1998 and the first idol group to run its own agency. Here is what a new Shinhwa Changjo needs to know.

29years on 24 March 2027 · in 155 days

Quick answers

When did Shinhwa debut?

In March 1998 under SM Entertainment, with the album Resolver. The members mark 24 March as their anniversary.

How many members does Shinhwa have?

Six: Eric (leader), Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin and Andy. The line-up has never changed.

What is the Shinhwa fandom called?

Shinhwa Changjo.

What is Shinhwa Company?

The agency the members founded in 2011, making Shinhwa the first idol group to run its own company.

Is Shinhwa still together?

Yes. The group has not disbanded and marked its 28th anniversary on 24 March 2026. The latest group album is Heart (2018).

The story so far

  1. Debut under SM Entertainment with the album Resolver.

  2. With their sixth album, Shinhwa becomes the longest-running idol group in Korea.

  3. After their SM contract ends, they move to Good Entertainment and keep the name Shinhwa after a court case.

  4. Brand New wins them a Grand Prize (Daesang).

  5. The members found Shinhwa Company, the first agency owned by an idol group.

  6. Back after military service with The Return and "Venus".

  7. Twelfth studio album WE.

  8. 20th anniversary special album Heart and two concerts in Seoul.

  9. Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan and Jun Jin debut as the subunit Shinhwa WDJ.

  10. 28th anniversary, marked by the members with posts and a busking show by Kim Dong-wan.

Start with these 5 songs

  1. T.O.P. (Twinkling of Paradise)Their 1999 hit and still one of their best-known songs.1999
  2. Perfect ManOne of the songs most often named among their classics.2002
  3. Brand NewFrom the album that won them a Grand Prize.2004
  4. VenusThe comeback single after all six finished military service.2012
  5. Kiss Me Like ThatTitle track of the 20th anniversary album Heart, written by Kim Eana.2018

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    Eric

    문정혁
    Name
    Mun Jung-hyuk
    Born
    16 February 1979
    Role
    Leader

    Starred in the tvN drama Another Miss Oh (2016), a cable ratings hit.

    Lee Min-woo

    이민우
    Name
    Lee Min-woo
    Born
    28 July 1979

    Ran Shinhwa Company with Eric and is part of the subunit Shinhwa WDJ.

    Kim Dong-wan

    김동완
    Name
    Kim Dong-wan
    Born
    21 November 1979

    Won acting awards for the film Deranged and the drama Cheer Up, Mr. Kim!.

    Shin Hye-sung

    정필교
    Name
    Jung Pil-kyo
    Born
    27 November 1979

    Built a long solo singing career alongside his work in Shinhwa.

    Jun Jin

    박충재
    Name
    Park Choong-jae
    Born
    19 August 1980

    Known from variety TV, including Infinite Challenge, and part of Shinhwa WDJ.

    Andy

    이선호
    Name
    Lee Sun-ho
    Born
    21 January 1981
    Role
    Youngest member

    Founded the agency TOP Media, which launched the boy groups Teen Top and 100%.

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    Last checked 20 October 2026. Sources include The Korea Times, Korea JoongAng Daily, Korea JoongAng Daily and STARNEWS. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.