# Shindong (신동희)
**Shindong** (신동; born 1985) is the stage name of **Shin Dong-hee** (신동희), a South Korean rapper, singer, dancer, MC, DJ, television personality, and video director, best known as a member of the boy group [Super Junior](https://www.edgepedia.org/super-junior).[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong) He is under Label SJ, a subsidiary of [SM Entertainment](https://www.edgepedia.org/sm-entertainment).[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Real name | Shin Dong-hee (신동희); stage name Shindong (신동)[2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) |
| Born | 1985, in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea[2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) |
| Height / blood type | 178 cm and blood type O per AsianWiki; 173/90 (height/weight) per his official Japanese profile[2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) • [3](https://superjunior-jp.net/en/profile/member.php?id=1001899) |
| Debut | November 2005, as a member of Super Junior[4](https://static.sbsdlab.co.kr/sdf/2020/files/2020_SDF_programbook_web_EN.pdf) |
| Agency | SM Entertainment, through its subsidiary Label SJ (2005 to present)[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong) |
| Sub-units | Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy, and Super Junior-L.S.S.[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong) |
| Screen work | Films *Attack on the Pin-Up Boys* (2007) and *SMTOWN THE STAGE* (2015); dramas *Single Daddy in Love* (2008) and *Dr. Champ* (2010)[5](https://cine21.com/db/person/info/?person_id=66199) • [2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) |
## Early life and debut
Shindong was born in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province, in 1985.[2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) His path into SM Entertainment ran through the company's talent contest: he won both Best Comedian and the Grand Prize at the 9th SM Youth Best Competition in 2005, and debuted as a member of the all-male group Super Junior in November of that year.[4](https://static.sbsdlab.co.kr/sdf/2020/files/2020_SDF_programbook_web_EN.pdf) His stated specialties are making facial expressions, making jokes, and dancing.[3](https://superjunior-jp.net/en/profile/member.php?id=1001899)
## Super Junior and sub-units
Within Super Junior, Shindong has worked as a rapper, singer, dancer, MC, DJ, television personality, and video director, and he served as a choreographer in some of the group's performances.[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong) In addition to full-group activity he has taken part in three of the group's sub-units: Super Junior-T, Super Junior-Happy, and Super Junior-L.S.S.[1](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong)
The group has continued large-scale touring into its second decade; SM Entertainment's first-quarter 2026 report lists Super Junior's 20th-anniversary 'SUPER SHOW 10' tour at 12 shows among the company's concert activities.[6](https://cdn2.smentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06110825/1Q26_%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C_Kor_F.pdf)
## Acting and broadcasting
Shindong's film appearances include *Attack on the Pin-Up Boys* (2007), in which he played the Ultra Junior member Shindong; *I AM.* (2012), appearing as himself; and *SMTOWN THE STAGE* (2015).[5](https://cine21.com/db/person/info/?person_id=66199) • [2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) In 2010 he provided the Korean-language voice of the character Humphrey in the animated film *Alpha and Omega*.[5](https://cine21.com/db/person/info/?person_id=66199)
On television he has appeared in dramas and variety programs. AsianWiki credits him with roles as Oh Chil-Goo in *Single Daddy in Love* (KBS2, 2008), Kang Woo-Ram in *Dr. Champ* (SBS, 2010), and a karaoke-staff cameo in episode 5 of *[DNA Lover](https://www.edgepedia.org/dna-lover)* (TV Chosun, 2024).[2](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong) Cine21 lists him in dozens of variety and reality programs, including the escape-room series *The Great Escape* seasons 1 through 4 (2018 to 2021) and hosting duties on shows such as *Game Show Yoo Hee Nak Rak* (2016) and the 2020 Chuseok special Idol eSports Championship.[5](https://cine21.com/db/person/info/?person_id=66199)
## Later activities
**Weight loss and gaming.** Shindong, previously known to the public for a larger physique, drew attention for a major weight loss and its maintenance in later years.[7](https://global.mediafine.co.kr/en/variety/super-junior-shindong-blizzcon-2026-weight-loss-esports/) In September 2026 he appeared at BlizzCon in a 'BLIZZARD CLASSIC CUP 2026' uniform, where he took part in a StarCraft II match and conducted an interview with the [Diablo IV](https://www.edgepedia.org/diablo-iv) development team, extending his public work into gaming content.[7](https://global.mediafine.co.kr/en/variety/super-junior-shindong-blizzcon-2026-weight-loss-esports/)
## References
1. [Shindong (SUPER JUNIOR) — Kpop Idol Profile, kpopping](https://kpopping.com/profiles/idol/Shindong)
2. [Shindong, AsianWiki](https://asianwiki.com/Shindong)
3. [PROFILE: SHINDONG, SUPER JUNIOR Japan Official Website](https://superjunior-jp.net/en/profile/member.php?id=1001899)
4. [Member of Super Junior, SM Entertainment (2020 SBS Dream For the Future program book, PDF)](https://static.sbsdlab.co.kr/sdf/2020/files/2020_SDF_programbook_web_EN.pdf)
5. [신동 (ShinDong) person page, Cine21](https://cine21.com/db/person/info/?person_id=66199)
6. [SM Entertainment 1Q26 Earnings Presentation (May 2026), PDF](https://cdn2.smentertainment.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/06110825/1Q26_%EC%8B%A4%EC%A0%81%EB%B0%9C%ED%91%9C_Kor_F.pdf)
7. [Super Junior's Shindong expands into eSports after major weight loss, Mediafine Global (September 2026)](https://global.mediafine.co.kr/en/variety/super-junior-shindong-blizzcon-2026-weight-loss-esports/)
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