Mark your calendars, SHAWOLs! Taemin of K-pop boy group SHINee is making his first solo comeback in over two years with his fourth mini-album Guilty.
On Tuesday, October 10, the group released a poster announcing Taemin’s solo return. In the photo, a person’s feet is standing next to what appears to be a white shirt on the ground.
TAEMIN 태민 The 4th Mini Album 〖Guilty〗
➫ 2023.10.30 6PM KST#TAEMIN #태민#SHINee #샤이니#Guilty #TAEMIN_Guilty pic.twitter.com/vahdh71FxR
— SHINee (@SHINee) October 9, 2023
Notably, the poster revealed that Guilty will be released on October 30. Moreover, the mini-album will reportedly contain six songs.
Other details such as its track list and concept have yet to be disclosed.
Soloist Taemin is back!
Following the news, fans couldn’t contain their excitement as it’s been awhile since Taemin released a solo music. For those unfamiliar, his last solo comeback was in May 2021 for the EP Advice.
Shortly after the release of the mini-album, Taemin enlisted in the military.
In January 2022, the SHINee member was transferred from the military band to supplementary public service. According to SM Entertainment, it was because the idol had “worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety.” However, at the time, the agency was quick to assure fans that he’s receiving treatment and therapy in the military.
In April 2023, he was discharged from the military. Among the SHINee members, Taemin was the last to complete his service.
As for his career as a soloist, he made his solo debut in August 2014 through the album Ace. Since then, he has had many hit singles such as “Move,” “Criminal,” and “Danger.”
SHINee’s year for 2023
Aside from all SHINee members completing their service, 2023 also saw the 15th debut anniversary of the group.
To celebrate, the group released their eight full-album Hard in June 2023. It served as the group’s first new music in over two years, following their April 2021 repackaged album Atlantis.
Moreover, the group will also be marking their anniversary with the release of their documentary My SHInee World. Said film is expected to premiere in November.
샤이니, 데뷔 15주년 기념 영화 티저 포스터 공개! … 11월 3일 개봉 예정!
SHINee has released a teaser poster of a film celebrating its 15th anniversary … To be released on November 3rdhttps://t.co/Brq10Bubea#SHINee #샤이니#MY_SHINee_WORLD #마이_샤이니_월드 pic.twitter.com/lODldkTloC
— SHINee (@SHINee) September 25, 2023
Managed by SM Entertainment, SHINee made their debut in May 2008 with the extended play Replay. Initially a five-member group, vocalist Jonghyun passed away in December 2017.
Throughout their career, the boy group has been collecting masterpieces in their discography. The list includes “Ring Ding Dong”, “Lucifer”, “Sherlock”, among many others.
Recently, Key confirmed that all four members of SHINee renewed their third contract with SM Entertainment.
Featured image: Taemin poses for the teaser of SHINee’s ‘Hard’ album. Credit: Facebook/SHINee