Metamorph (tour)
| Tour by Taemin | |
 | |
| Location | Asia |
|---|---|
| Associated album | Guilty |
| Start date | December 16, 2023 |
| End date | March 10, 2024 |
| No. of shows | 5 |
| Taemin concert chronology | |
Metamorph is the fifth concert tour by South Korean singer Taemin, in support of his fourth Korean EP, Guilty. It began on December 16, 2023, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon. It was the first standalone concert to be held at the venue, and received attention for its innovative stage production, which featured the first 360-degree rotating platform to be used in a South Korean concert. Additional performances were held in Japan in March 2024.
Background
[edit]On October 19, 2023, SM Entertainment announced that Taemin would hold a two-day concert, titled Metamorph, at the newly built Inspire Arena in Incheon. They said that he would deliver an "unprecedented" performance.[1] Taemin was the first artist to hold a standalone concert at the arena, which is the first multi-purpose arena in South Korea and part of a $5 billion resort near Incheon International Airport. It was Taemin's first in-person concert in four and a half years.[2] The title, Metamorph, symbolised "change" and "metamorphosis".[3] Tickets went on sale for fan club members on November 7 and the general public on November 9, via Melon Ticket.[4] All tickets were immediately sold out, resulting in limited-view seating being made available; these tickets also sold out upon release. Additional tickets went on sale on December 15 following the installation of the stage to further accommodate demand. The concert was broadcast online through Beyond Live and Weverse.[3]
On January 10, 2024, it was announced that Taemin would hold three shows in Japan in March. It was Taemin's first concert in Japan since his T1001101 tour in December 2019. It marked his return to the Nippon Budokan, the place where he held his first concert.[5] All tickets were sold out, including limited-view seating.[6]
Production
[edit]The concert was directed by SM performance director Hwang Sang-hoon.[7] Taemin performed songs from his new EP, Guilty, as well as previous releases such as "Move", "Criminal", "Want" and "Danger".[8] The concert featured a 360-degree rotating platform, measuring six metres horizontally and six metres vertically, from which Taemin hung upside down while performing his opening song, "The Rizzness". Taemin began by standing upright on the platform, which then tilted downwards until it had rotated 180 degrees, with Taemin's feet fixed firmly to the surface. The platform featured again in Taemin's performance of "Door", which he began hanging upside down and blindfolded.[7] Yonhap reporter Choi Jae-seo compared him to "a chrysalis waiting to become a butterfly".[9] The structure was the first of its kind in South Korea, and Taemin stated that it had been tested thoroughly to ensure its safety.[7] Jang Hyun-ki, general manager of Inspire Arena, told reporters in a press conference that the ceiling of the venue could hold up to 100 tons of weight, with Taemin's concert weighing around 30 or 40 tons.[10]
Set list
[edit]This set list is representative of the show on March 8, 2024. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.[11]
Shows
[edit]| Date | City | Country | Venue | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2023 | Incheon | South Korea | Inspire Arena | 16,000[12] |
| December 17, 2023 | ||||
| March 8, 2024 | Tokyo | Japan | Nippon Budokan | 30,000[6] |
| March 9, 2024 | ||||
| March 10, 2024 |
References
[edit]- ^ Yoo, Ji-hee (October 19, 2023). 샤이니 태민, 12월 16~17일 솔로 콘서트 개최 [공식] [Shinee's Taemin to hold solo concert on December 16–17 [Official]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 25, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Hwang, You-mee (October 19, 2023). "[Today's K-pop] Shinee's Taemin to host solo concert in December". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on October 19, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Lee, Da-gyeom (December 15, 2023). 샤이니 태민, 솔로 콘서트 D-1..."스스로 증명하는 무대" [Shinee's Taemin, solo concert D-1... "A stage to prove yourself"]. Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Yun-na (November 1, 2023). '컴백' 샤이니 태민, 솔로 콘서트 포스터 공개 ['Comeback': Shinee's Taemin releases solo concert poster]. Sports Dong-a (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b SHINee テミン、3月に日本武道館3days 日本で4年3ヶ月ぶりソロ公演 [Shinee's Taemin will perform solo at Nippon Budokan for three days in March for the first time in four years and three months]. Oricon News (in Japanese). January 10, 2024. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Yoo, Jeong-min (March 11, 2024). 샤이니 태민, 日 부도칸 솔로콘 성료…"함께 완성한 콘서트" [Shinee's Taemin successfully completes Japan solo concert at the Budokan... "A concert completed together"]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Kim, Ye-na (December 17, 2023). "사고 위험?" 우려 솔솔…태민, "안전 제일 중요" 일축 (종합)[엑's 이슈] ["Accident risk?" Mild concern... Taemin dismisses: "Safety is the most important." (summary) [X's Issue]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved January 16, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Soo-jeong (December 18, 2023). [노컷 리뷰]'메타모프'로 확인한 태민의 현재 [[No-Cut review] Taemin's present confirmed through 'Metamorph']. No Cut News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Jae-seo (December 17, 2023). 파격과 관능이 채운 무대…태민 "뜨거운 감정 올라와" [A stage filled with unconventionality and sensuality... Taemin "Passionate feelings stirred up"]. Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 22, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ye-na (January 23, 2024). 태민 거꾸로 매달린 '충격 퍼포'…'안전 우려'에 "충분해" 일축 [엑's 현장] [Taemin's 'shock performance' hanging upside down... 'Safety concerns' dismissed as "satisfactory"]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ ＜ライブレポート＞テミン（SHINee）の甘美で魅惑的な音楽芸術に浸る【METAMORPH in Japan】初日 [(Live Report) Immerse yourself in Taemin's (Shinee) sweet and captivating musical art [Metamorph in Japan] First day]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). March 11, 2024. Archived from the original on March 11, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ Baek, A-young (December 18, 2023). 샤이니 태민, 4년 9개월 만의 솔로 콘서트 대성황...360도 회전 무대 세트로 파격 등장 [Shinee Taemin's first solo concert in four years and nine months is a huge success... An unprecedented appearance with a 360-degree rotating stage set]. MBC Entertainment (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved January 21, 2024 – via Naver.