SHINee's Key successfully completes dream-like 'Key Land'

SHINee's Key finished his solo concert in Korea after about 1 year and 3 months.

Key's solo concert '2024 KEYLAND ON: AND ON' was held at the Seoul Olympic Handball Stadium on January 27-28, and the performance on the last day was simultaneously broadcast through global platforms Beyond LIVE and Weverse. It was broadcast live and was attended by approximately 10,000 fans from around the world over two days.

Throughout this performance, Key put on a high-quality live performance along with the rich performance of the band session, performing hit songs such as 'BAD LOVE', 'Gasoline', 'Killer', and 'Good & Great', as well as the second mini album. A total of 22 songs were performed on stage, including the album's songs 'Can't Say Goodbye', 'CoolAs', 'Live Without You', 'Intoxicating', and 'Mirror, Mirror'.

In addition, songs that were greatly loved by global music fans such as the sophisticated English songs 'Imagine', 'Helium', and 'Another Life', and the energetic Japanese solo debut song 'Hologram', as well as 'Easy To Love' and 'The Duty of Love', which included songs that were not performed at a concert for the first time in a long time, including a new and rich set list.

In particular, the bending machine that appeared in the poster image was implemented as a stage set, and the conceptual and unique production, including the opening where the performance begins in earnest after the bending machine switch is turned on, and styling that variations on the costumes of previously promoted title songs are combined to create a unique It has reached the pinnacle of specialness that only Key and ‘Key Land’ can show.

In addition, the fans who visited the scene enthusiastically enjoyed the performance by vigorously waving their fan lights and sending out explosive shouts and cheers. They also posted slogans with the phrases 'Every moment with KEY Good & Great' and 'Key Land Forever ON: AND ON'. Key's signature character 'Boksil' image and 'GOOD JOB!' They attracted attention by preparing various events for Key, such as a fan with a message and singing along to 'Gasoline' and 'Good & Great' right before the encore.

At the end of the performance, Key gave an encore with 'I Can't Sleep' and 'Gasoline', and in response to the audience's enthusiastic request, Key improvised an additional rendition of 'Forever Yours' for an encore of encores, further connecting with the fans. We worked closely together and successfully completed the fantastic ‘Key Land’.

Key said, “I was more nervous than other performances because I had to perform live as a band, but I think it gave me strength because you responded so well. Thank you for loving me so much. “I hope the memories of this performance will give me strength and energy to live on,” he said, expressing his gratitude to his fans and predicting that he will continue various activities in the future.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr