Shinee to drop single to mark debut anniversary
Shinee will unveil a single on May 25 to celebrate 17th anniversary of debut, announced label SM Entertainment on Monday.
The single will consist of two tracks including the titular track.
It will be the finale of its weeklong celebration of the milestone along with the band's seventh standalone concert, 'Shinee World VII: Every Stage Shines around You,' slated to be held in Seoul on May 23-25.
The veteran idol team will further raise the expectations for the three-date show by airing five of its previous concerts on its YouTube channel starting Sunday.
Meanwhile, Onew wrapped up his first solo tour in US last week while Minho made a successful theater debut through 'Rendezvous.' Taemin concluded his first solo international tour that spanned over eight months last month.
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