SHINee Celebrates 17 Years with Epic Sold-Out ‘E.S.S.A.Y’ Concert Series in Seoul

K-pop powerhouse SHINee marked their 17th anniversary with a triumphant return to the stage at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena (KSPO Dome) in Seoul. Their seventh solo concert, ‘SHINee WORLD Ⅶ [E.S.S.A.Y] (Every Stage Shines Around You)’, attracted approximately 32,000 fans over three sold-out nights from May 23 to 25. With every seat—restricted view included—sold out and a simultaneous global broadcast via Beyond LIVE and Weverse, SHINee proved again why they remain icons of the industry.

This legendary event unfolded as a musical essay spanning SHINee’s 17-year career, delighting SHINee World—the group’s devoted fan club—with a vibrant, live band setlist. Multiple sections showcased their evolution, featuring hits like ‘Poet | Artist’, ‘View’, and the classic ‘Everybody’, enhanced by futuristic stage effects, dynamic laser shows, and stunning pyrotechnics.

Directed by SM’s renowned performance director Hwang Sanghoon, the production fully utilized the KSPO Dome’s vast spaces—incorporating a main stage, center stage, and four sub-stages for immersive fan experiences. The concert was packed with memorable moments: fan-favorite deep cuts like ‘Black Hole’ and emotional encore events where fans created dazzling waves of light and participated in custom slogan campaigns celebrating SHINee’s legacy.

Heartfelt connections with fans defined the final segment, highlighted by newly released tracks ‘Starlight’ and encore renditions of classics such as ‘Lucifer’, ‘Love Like Oxygen,’ and ‘Ring Ding Dong’. The band’s gratitude shined as they shared, “We were able to show our best thanks to the light and love you gave us. SHINee is a beautiful name because of everyone’s unwavering support.”

With the release of their new single ‘Poet | Artist’ across streaming platforms and physical album releases, SHINee’s journey continues—promising even more unforgettable stories for fans old and new. This sold-out concert series not only commemorated a milestone in K-pop history, but also underscored SHINee’s enduring global influence as trendsetters and musical storytellers.