Artist' comeback announcement brings SHAWOLs to tears
SHINee, the SM Entertainment boy group, announced that they will be making their long-awaited comeback on May 25. The return has been highly anticipated by fans, especially following the departures of Taemin and Onew from SM Entertainment after many years with the company. This upcoming release already carries emotional weight for SHAWOLs.
While reports suggest the new release will be a single, it's the title that has struck a deep emotional chord with fans. Ringing in the 17th anniversary of their debut, the single, titled Poet | Artist, holds special meaning, as it shares the name of the late Jonghyun's final album, released posthumously on January 23, 2018.
SHINee 샤이니 【Poet l Artist】 ➫ 2025.05.25 00AM (KST)#SHINee #샤이니 #PoetlArtist #SHINee_PoetlArtist pic.twitter.com/Bnyd5pq6kK
About "Poet | Artist"
Adding to the emotional weight of the comeback, SHINee's official account unveiled details about the physical album, which will feature collectible items including photocards and plushies representing each of the five members.
The group also released a "Fluffy SHINee" trailer, introducing the five plush characters that will accompany different versions of the upcoming single album.
In a particularly heartfelt touch, Jonghyun's plushie is shown in an image where all the members are holding it together — a powerful symbol of unity and remembrance that deeply moved fans.
SHINee 'Poet l Artist' Album Details (둘째 ver.) SHINee 샤이니 【Poet l Artist】 ➫ 2025.05.25 00AM (KST)#SHINee #샤이니 #PoetlArtist #SHINee_PoetlArtist pic.twitter.com/kpdONzEMcW
SHAWOLs react
With the long gap since their last group release and a title that feels like a heartfelt tribute, SHINee's upcoming comeback holds deep emotional significance for SHAWOLs, who continue to honour Jonghyun's legacy.
Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their emotions, shedding tears over how much they miss Jonghyun while expressing their deep anticipation for the release.
One said, "Always for their Jonghyun."
always for their Jonghyun pic.twitter.com/vBaNecLviv
Another wrote, "I'll probably delete this later, but it's 1 in the morning and I'm absolutely bawling. I don't think Jonghyun has been so loudly mentioned since 2017. I genuinely don't even know how to feel right now. From the name to the five individual fluffies with ㅎㅅㅎ... I am so in shock."
i'll probably delete this later but its 1 in the morning and im absolutely bawling. i don't think jonghyun has been so loudly mentioned since 2017. i genuinely don't even know how to feel right now. from the name, to the five individual fluffys with ㅎㅅㅎ. i am so in shock
One commented, "The CD being like Jonghyun's 'MY LOVES'."
the cd being like jonghyun's MY LOVES 🥺 pic.twitter.com/byy91RnTZ5
Another added, "The dolls have each member's hand, while Jonghyun's has all the members' hands together — my 5HINee."
the dolls have each member hand, while jonghyun's has every member's together🥹 my 5hinee pic.twitter.com/qivmfrmlyo
Poet | Artist is scheduled for release on May 25 at midnight KST. With the date fast approaching, fans are eagerly awaiting more details about the single.
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