14 iconic SHINee performances to binge-watch on their 14th anniversary

The Princes of K-Pop turn 14 today!

K-Pop boy group SHINee, composed of Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin, debuted on May 25, 2008 with their hit single "Replay" and have since been dominating the industry not just as a group but as solo artists as well. With multiple awards and record-breaking hits under their belt over the years, these five shining boys have become a household name and deserve all the love and admiration in the world.

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To celebrate their 14 years in the industry, we listed down 14 of SHINee's most iconic performances in music shows and concerts. This was a difficult list to compile because we love all of their stages, but we guarantee that those we included will turn you into a fan.

In no particular order, here are our top picks:

"Picasso" - SHINee World 2016 ~DxDxD~ Special Edition in TOKYO DOME

"Picasso" has a very powerful dance routine but SHINee made it even more intense in their 2016 DxDxD concert, with Taemin reminding everyone why he's the best dancer in K-Pop. And don't get us started on their outfits that are *chef's kiss.*

"Tell Me Your Name" - SHINee WORLD J presents 2018 ～SHINee SPECIAL FAN EVENT～ in TOKYO DOME

Watch the video starting at the 19:10 mark and you'll know why "Tell Me Your Name" took the top spot in SHINee World J's Best Performance Ranking that was revealed in this event.

"Please, Don't Go" - SHINee World V in Seoul

"Please, Don't Go" is, hands down, one of the best duets to ever exist in K-Pop. Onew's rich and full-bodied tenor and Jonghyun's powerful yet refined falsetto complement each other perfectly like a match made in heaven, and them finally performing it live years after it was released was the cherry on top.

"Like a Fire" - SHINee World III in Seoul

SHINee was having so much fun during this performance that the members decided to flex their vocal range like rent was due that night. After watching this video, listening to "Like A Fire" will never be the same again.

"Stranger" - SHINee World IV in Seoul

SHINee never fails to make their songs extra special during concerts, and Jonghyun did just that for "Stranger" in SHINee World IV. If you held your breath while watching him successfully sustain that high note, you are not alone.

"Alive" - SHINee World V in Seoul

"Alive" showcases each of the member's unique vocal style while highlighting the group's infamous impeccable harmonies at the same time. Also, we can listen to Minho and Key's rap exchange all day, every day. We only have one question, SM Entertainment: MinKey sub-unit when?

"Love Like Oxygen" - M Countdown

Nothing can stop SHINee from singing live, not even an outdated backing track, as seen in this special stage of "Love Like Oxygen" in 2015. Seven years prior, this song also gave them their first music show win on the said program.

One YouTube comment said, "During rehearsal, Onew was telling the fans 'We can't use the AR because our voice has changed so much and it does not match us anymore. So we'll just be singing live' with a tone as if singing live was a piece of cake."

"Sherlock (Clue + Note)" - SHINee World IV in Seoul

Ask any Shawol what their favorite "Sherlock" stage is and the top answer will most likely be the one from SHINee World IV. This extended version, which included additional lines from "Clue" and "Note," was the remix that we never knew we needed. Those god-tier adlibs and choreography were screaming concert supremacy.

"Dream Girl" - M Countdown

Best Teamwork Award goes to SHINee's "Dream Girl" performance on M Countdown in 2013! It may look like any other comeback stage, but the group was actually dealing with MInho's broken mic stand. They got rid of the pieces so flawlessly that even Taemin didn't notice what his hyungs were doing in between those high notes and insane choreography.

Check out how they did it here:

"Excuse Me Miss" - SHINee World IV in Seoul

Along with SHINee's iconic stages are lines that have been immortalized in every fan's memory, and one of them is Jonghyun's "Here's a new bridge. Listen." in "Excuse Me Miss." No one was ready for those unmatched vocals, crazy energy, and commanding stage presence!

"Evil" - SHINee World III in Seoul

The line "It bites me, swallows me, melts me, spits me out, and tortures me again" probably best describes what Shawols felt after watching this "Evil" stage. All five members of SHINee nailing every note and move while being blindfolded for almost half of the performance was a sight to behold during SHINee World III.

"Everybody" - SHINee WORLD 2014～I'm Your Boy～ Special Edition in TOKYO DOME

"Everybody" was the perfect opening number for SHINee's first Tokyo Dome concert back in 2014. It set the tone for the entire concert -- just the five boys and their compelling stage presence without any props and backup dancers. We can't blame Shawols if they'll consider this as the best Everybody performance ever.

"Ring Ding Dong + Lucifer" - SHINee World V in Seoul

What's a SHINee list without the "elastic, fantastic" track that is "Ring Ding Dong"? This performance during their SHINee World V concert in Seoul, which was a remix with their other equally iconic song "Lucifer," was too mind-blowing. "Ring Ding Dong" sans the autotune will always be legendary.

"Dynamite" - SHINee World IV in Seoul

Whenever SHINee's "Dynamite" is mentioned, the first thing that comes to every Shawol's mind is Minho's abs. But there is more to this stage than just that. SHINee stayed true to the song title by delivering an explosive performance full of superior vocals and jaw-dropping choreography that made the crowd go wild.

Bonus: "Replay" - SBS Inkigayo

Who could ever forget SHINee's debut stage on Inkigayo? Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin -- who were only 15 to 19 years old at that time -- noona neomu yeppeo-ed their way into the hearts of K-Pop fans all over the world via their first single "Replay." It cemented them as legends in the industry and will remain iconic even after 14 years, not just to Shawols but their fellow idols as well.

Here they are performing a slower version of the timeless "Replay" in 2016:

If these performances are still not enough to convince you to stan SHINee, you can check out their music videos, awards show performances, and other stages.

While we're waiting for the boys to be together again and give us one life-changing performance after another, get to know the legends we call SHINee in this gallery: