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"SHINee is back, and this time for real.

Following their last full Singapore concert in 2012, they made it a point to repeat their iconic phrase right from the get-go. The band’s last official show was for the second instalment of the SHINee World series. And in the blink of an eye, we’re at their sixth one, titled Perfect Illumination.

In this concert tour, they’ve proven that they are still at the top of their game.

Throughout the 2½-hour show, the lads brought a mix of their older hits and newer numbers. The former includes tracks like Dream Girl (2013), Replay (2008) and Lucifer (2010), which swept a wave of nostalgia into the stadium.

They also put a spin on older songs like Sherlock (Clue + Note) (2013), said member Minho. Its re-arranged version made for more dance breaks.

The concert also saw a fair share of tracks from their newer albums. In one go, they performed Don’t Call Me (2021), Body Rhythm (2021) and Juice (2023), which were songs they performed for the first time in Singapore."

SHINee. It would be extremely surprising if any K-pop fan didn’t know the name SHINee, or the immense impact that they have had on the K-pop industry. For 13 years now, SHINee has broken records, set trends and come out with brilliant songs that prove that they are here to stay.

"Taemin and his group SHINee have rarely appeared in the U.S. and never toured as solo artists, making his appearance at KCON a rarity.  But it wasn’t just diehard fans — known as Shawol (short for "SHINee World") — there to see Taemin. Younger performers were seen coming from backstage to witness the three-song set by the now 30-year-old icon who debuted in SHINee when he was just 14 years old. Taemin’s distinct brand of seductive alt R&B and darker contemporary dance numbers was front-and-center as he performed "Advice," "Criminal," and "Move." Known for his genderfluid performances that push the boundaries of what male pop idols and boy band members are typified by, Taemin’s powerful set confidently and skillfully showed the thousands of fans at KCON why he is known as one of the best."