SEOUL, June 01 (AJP) - K-pop boy band SHINee opened its new concert trilogy with three sold-out shows in Seoul, drawing more than 30,000 fans over the weekend, the band's agency SM Entertainment said Monday.
SHINee held "The Trilogy I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII: THE INVERT" from May 29 to 31 at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. All three shows sold out, including restricted-view seats. The first show was shown through live viewing events at cinemas in South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao and Malaysia, while the May 30 and 31 shows were streamed globally through Beyond LIVE and Weverse.
"The Trilogy" is a three-part concert series running through 2028, when SHINee marks the 20th anniversary of its debut. Each installment draws from Dante's "Divine Comedy," reinterpreting the epic poem's themes through their music and stagecraft. The first chapter centers on the concept of "invert," turning something upside down or reversing perspective, reflected throughout the show's visuals, production and setlist.
The concert opened with a video showing the members falling into another space, followed by kinetic set pieces rising from the floor. SHINee performed the full set with a live band, moving through tracks including "Spoiler," "HARD," "Sherlock," "Juliette," "Don't Let Me Go" and "Everybody."
Members also previewed all tracks from its sixth mini album, "Atmos," including a full performance of the title track before the album's official release.
"You are always our hope. Let's stay together for a long time," the members said during the show.
SHINee released "Atmos" on major streaming platforms at 6 p.m. Monday, along with the music video for the title track on YouTube. The group is scheduled to hold concerts at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan, from Friday through Sunday.
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