SHINee Reunites with Electrifying Live Performances, Cheered by 30,000 Fans

연합뉴스 / 2024-05-27 08:47:21

▲ This photo, provided by SM Entertainment, shows boy band SHINee performing during its encore solo concert "SHINee WORLD IV PERFECT ILLUMINATION: SHINee'S BACK," held from May 24 to 26, 2024, at Incheon Inspire Arena. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) - "It’s been a while since we’ve held a concert with all of you. It's exciting to start this show with a full house. Whether my voice cracks or my legs cramp, I’ll perform as if there’s no tomorrow. Please watch over us." (Taemin)

SHINee members Onew, Minho, Taemin, and Key took to the stage in princely white outfits adorned with gold accents. Despite being drenched in sweat from their intense choreography, their live vocals remained flawless.

This was the scene at the final day of SHINee's encore solo concert 'SHINee WORLD IV PERFECT ILLUMINATION: SHINee'S BACK,' held from May 24 to 26 at Incheon Inspire Arena. The group demonstrated their enduring popularity by selling out all seats, including those with restricted views, attracting around 30,000 fans over three days.

This concert was particularly significant as it marked the return of member Onew, who had paused activities due to health issues last year, reuniting all four members on stage after about a year. With Onew and Taemin recently leaving SM Entertainment and signing with new agencies, fans showed even more enthusiasm, waving their light sticks energetically to celebrate the reunion.

The concert's second day, May 25, also marked SHINee's 16th debut anniversary. Minho reflected, "Time has flown by so quickly. Yesterday felt especially short because it was our 16th anniversary. Since today is the final day, we’ll give it our all and create a great show for you."

The performance combined elements from their sixth solo concert held last June at Seoul Olympic Park KSPO Dome and their Tokyo Dome concert in February, which drew 100,000 attendees, offering a visually stunning spectacle.

The concert kicked off with a mix of 'Clue' and the hit song 'Sherlock.' The members appeared on a flying stage measuring 3.5 meters wide and 10 meters long, delivering powerful live performances of familiar hits like 'Lucifer,' 'Dream Girl,' 'Everybody,' and 'View.'

SHINee also performed songs from their eighth full-length album, such as 'HARD,' 'Identity,' 'Like It,' 'JUICE,' and 'The Feeling,' as a complete four-member group for the first time in this concert, eliciting enthusiastic responses from fans.

Key shared, "We prepared hard for this, and we finished the previous two days’ concerts happily without any injuries. I hope we can finish today’s show with everyone smiling and safe."

The concert's title, 'Perfect Illumination,' was fittingly highlighted by dazzling lighting, lasers, and fan light displays that filled the venue. A massive LED screen at the back of the stage showcased vibrant visuals throughout the performance. The flying stage and a mobile stage measuring 12 meters wide and 6 meters high added depth to the show.

SHINee concluded the concert with '1 of 1.' They delighted fans with different encore songs each day: 'Why So Serious?' on the 24th and 'Juliette' on the 25th.

"Have you been well? You all are the best. We’re running non-stop, but this is just the beginning. Enjoy to the fullest until the end. Haha." (Onew)