Shinhwa

Shinhwa is a six-member boy group that debuted on March 24, 1998, with "The Solver (Resolver)." The group is known as a first-generation idol group that kept the same lineup for a very long time after debut. Shinhwa is currently on hiatus, so check official announcements for any future news.

Shinhwa debuted on March 24, 1998, and its debut song is "The Solver (Resolver)," known in Korean as "Haegyeolsa." The group is known to have started out under SM Entertainment. If you want to trace Shinhwa's long history, starting with the debut song is a good idea.

Shinhwa has six members: Eric Mun, Lee Min-woo, Kim Dong-wan, Shin Hye-sung, Jun Jin, and Andy Lee. The six have shared vocals, rap, and performance duties throughout the group's career. News about each member's individual activities can be found on their own official channels.

Shinhwa is a Korean word meaning "myth," a story passed down like a legend. The group uses this word directly as its name, and it is often said to suit the long history of a team that has stayed together for many years. It is written Shinhwa in English and pronounced "shin-hwa."

Shinhwa's group activities are handled by Shinhwa Company. The company is known to have been set up by the members themselves so they could continue working together as a group. Members may pursue individual activities with other companies, so it is also worth checking each member's official channels.

Shinhwa's fandom is called Shinhwa Changjo. The name means "creating Shinhwa" and has been explained as the idea that fans build the group's history together with the members. It is well known as a fandom that has stayed with the group over a very long period.

Shinhwa's widely known songs include "T.O.P," "Perfect Man," and "Brand New." The group has been loved for songs with different moods across each era of its career. If you are new, try starting with these well-known tracks and then going back to the debut song "The Solver (Resolver)."

Shinhwa is often described as a boy group that stayed active for a very long time without any lineup changes after its debut. A key point is that the members continued under the same name and lineup even after changing agencies. For this reason, the group is frequently cited as an example of longevity in K-pop.

For beginners, starting with the group's most widely known songs is a good approach. After hearing the tracks people mention most often, going back to the debut song "The Solver (Resolver)" shows how much the group changed. From there, exploring albums from whichever era interests you lets you follow Shinhwa's long history naturally.

As of November 2026, Shinhwa has gone a long time without full-group activities. Even after 2018, however, the group held a 21st anniversary concert in 2019, and in 2022 three members promoted as the unit Shinhwa WDJ. For group news, check official channels such as Shinhwa Company, and follow the members through their individual official channels.