SHINee Releases New Single 'Poet | Artist' on 17th Anniversary

SHINee has made waves with the release of their new single 'Poet | Artist' and its accompanying music video, which dropped at midnight on May 25, 2025, coinciding with the group's 17th anniversary. The title track, 'Poet | Artist,' is an impressive electro-pop song that encourages breaking boundaries and creating new art, featuring lyrics penned by Jonghyun, who also contributed to the composition.
The single also includes the track 'Starlight,' a refreshing medium-tempo dance pop song that captures the emotions of encountering someone special for the first time, likening it to being illuminated by starlight. This release showcases a new dimension of SHINee's musical evolution.
The music video for 'Poet | Artist' reflects the essence of the title, portraying SHINee as artists who confront their past 'poems'—the cherished moments they've created together—while embarking on a journey towards new 'poems' in the future, all set against vibrant and colorful backdrops.
Additionally, the video features enchanting visuals, including the members standing side by side, a dreamlike sky reflected in water, and a house set where walls crumble to reveal sparkling light, enhancing the song's lyrical and sensory atmosphere.
In a related event, SHINee is set to conclude their seventh solo concert, 'SHINee WORLD Ⅶ [E.S.S.A.Y] (Every Stage Shines Around You),' at the KSPO DOME in Olympic Park, Seoul, later today.