K-pop Star Key Resumes Activities After 5 Months

The group SHINee will hold their eighth solo concert, '- THE TRIOLOGY I - 2026 SHINee WORLD VIII : [THE INVERT]', from May 29th to 31st at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Seoul. This concert marks the first solo concert by the four SHINee members in a year. The concert title 'INVERT' means 'to flip' or 'to transform,' signifying their intention to introduce SHINee's musical world with unique directing and a new perspective.

Through this concert, member Key will resume activities after approximately five months, having halted them in December of last year. Key had stepped down from all TV programs he was appearing on after admitting to receiving treatment at home from the so-called 'Injection Aunt,' who was accused of providing illegal medical services to broadcaster Park Na-rae.

Ticket sales for this concert will be conducted through Melon Ticket. Fan club pre-sales will open on March 30th at 8 PM, followed by general sales on April 1st at 8 PM.

In December of last year, Key acknowledged his acquaintance with 'Injection Aunt' but explained that he believed she was a doctor, leading to his departure from his programs. At the time, his agency SM Entertainment explained that Key first met Ms. Lee as a doctor through a recommendation from an acquaintance and later received treatment at her home a few times when visiting a hospital was difficult. Key also posted an apology on his social media, stating that he deeply regretted his ignorance.