SHINee held their seventh solo concert, showcasing diverse music and performances that encapsulated 17 years, creating another 'legendary performance.'

From May 23 to 25, the 'SHINee WORLD Ⅶ [E.S.S.A.Y] (Every Stage Shines Around You)' concert was held over three days at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, where all three performances were sold out, including restricted-view seats, drawing approximately 32,000 audience members and reaffirming SHINee's solid popularity and strong ticket power. The concert was simultaneously livestreamed via the global platform Beyond LIVE and Weverse, allowing fans from 81 regions worldwide, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines, to join.

#A splendid 17 years woven on stage by SHINee & SHINee WORLD! The 'Fundamental' setlist + all-band live encountered

This concert was a free-form essay on stage showcasing the solid musical narrative that SHINee has written over 17 years, featuring representative hit songs that received warm love from global fans, a dynamic all-band live performance that incorporated a range of songs that added various colors to SHINee's unique musical world, and songs that reflected the fans' needs, delivering an unparalleled 'Fundamental' setlist that sparked enthusiastic reactions.

In particular, this concert was divided into four sections, each capturing different charms. Section 1 showcased a futuristic and stylish atmosphere, starting with the title track 'Poet | Artist' from the single released on the 25th, followed by 'View', 'JUMP', 'CØDE', 'Everybody', 'Prism', and 'Good Evening'. The stage for 'Everybody' featured dynamic performances, colorful laser effects, and eye-catching pyrotechnics, setting the climax and elevating the energy from the very first section.

Section 2 intensely showcased SHINee's powerful and explosive energy with songs like 'HARD', 'Why So Serious?', 'Sherlock (Clue + Note)', 'Don’t Call Me', and 'JUICE'. Section 3 brought fans closer with 'Black Hole', 'JoJo', 'SAVIOR', and their first performance of 'SHIFT' in this concert, while Section 4 created unforgettable moments with impressive staging featuring handwritten lyrics from the members, a nostalgic group name artwork displayed when debuting, and a rainbow-colored audience for 'Replay'.

#A spectacular staging utilizing 525% of KSPO DOME! An abundance of visual spectacles capturing 'the expansiveness of space' and 'the continuity of time'

SM Performance Director Hwang Sang-hoon, who has worked closely with SHINee for a long time, took charge of the concert's direction, focusing on implementing 'the expansiveness of space' and 'the continuity of time', enhancing the performance's completeness. The stage was designed with a main stage, a center stage, and four sub-stages, maximizing the vast area of approximately 1,500 square meters of KSPO DOME, while ensuring each stage was organically connected yet maintained its independent identity.

Moreover, special effects, such as five colors of pyrotechnics, air shots, sparkler effects, and big blasters, were strategically placed throughout the stage, used in conjunction with the highlights of each song, creating a powerful visual impact and an unforgettable concert experience.

#“You are always our hope. Let’s walk together going forward” The never-ending essay of SHINee & SHINee WORLD

The SHINee WORLD, which has shown unwavering love for SHINee over the past 17 years, passionately enjoyed the concert dressed in three dress codes of green, blue, and mint. They created a dazzling wave of light with their phone flashes during the performances of 'Starlight' and 'Countless', organized slogan events with messages like 'Congratulations on your entrance to SHINee High School', 'Our never-ending ESSAY', and 'Our dazzling days ahead', displayed cards with mint-colored fan shapes bearing the phrase 'Rookie sensation SHINee', and sang together during the encore with 'Love Sick', 'Green Rain', and 'Colorful', providing a deep emotional impact.

In response, SHINee passionately sang their new songs 'Starlight' and 'The Feeling' as encore tracks, along with 'Love Should Go On', 'Love Like Oxygen', 'Ring Ding Dong', 'Lucifer', 'Don't Let Me Go', 'Days and Years', and 'Our Page', selecting different songs for each performance during the encore. Additionally, they sang 'Romantic', 'Life', 'Romeo+Juliette', and 'An Encore' on the spot according to fans' requests, enhancing the special meaning of this concert that traversed SHINee's past and present.

After a fantastic three-day concert, successfully celebrating the 17th anniversary of their debut, SHINee remarked, “I felt like we performed just as usual, but this time it felt different. I hope this concert was that way for our fans too. SHINee means 'those who receive light', and I think it’s a beautiful name because we can show good energy with the light and love we receive from you. Thank you for always sending us unwavering support and keeping us by your side, and for helping us grow. We are happy to have walked this path with you and let’s continue walking together in the future. You are always our hope.” They concluded the concert in splendid fashion.

Meanwhile, SHINee's single 'Poet | Artist' was fully released at midnight on the 25th across various music sites and will also be released on record today (26th).

[Photo] SM Entertainment

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