[Fan Account] SHINEE Tokyo Dome Concert Mar. 15
This is a little too late, but Iâll try to write down as much as I remember about the Tokyo Dome Concert on March 15th. Iâve only really fell into SHINEE a year ago and it took me completely by surprise how much I fell for these five adorable dorks. Iâve developed not only affection but deep respect for these five wonderful people who shared one same goal/dream even though each of them are vastly different in terms of characteristics. (S/N: I personally believe if if wasnât for them being put together as a group, they would not have been close friends since each of them are so different and unique in their own way, except of course, JongKey LOL)
I decided to celebrate my graduation from gradate school by treating myself to Tokyo Dome concert and was fortunate to have a friend living in Japan who helped me buy the ticket for me and for him. We went to the concert together even though my friend barely knew SHINEE.
It was my very first SHINEE concert and very first for me to witness them live and I know its a cliche but YOU HAVE TO SEE THEM PERFORM LIVE!!! Despite Tokyo Dome being so huuuuuge, I couldnât help but be electrified by the energy the five of them were giving off. My friend was impressed as well and he later was very surprised when I told him that hey sang all the songs live. Another fun thing for me to watch was how other SHINEE fans from all over the world, but mainly Japan, China and Korea interact with each other and enjoy the performance. The girl who sat next me was a Taemint and two girls sitting in front of me were MVPs and me, well letâs say I love all of them but have especially soft spot for Key, Onew and Jonghyun.
Two MVPs from Korea were having the time of their lives, from the moment SHINEE appeared on stage they stood up and danced, cheered, sang along through the four hour concert. I couldnât help but laugh with them and dance to match their energy level. The Taemint girl sitting next me was quieter but I couldnât help but smile when she would enthusiastically shout, almost to a point as if sheâs trying to save a drowning person, Taeminâs name whenever he appeared on the stage. As for I, I screamed out the loudest during Keyâs solo and DJ performance.
Now back to the concert, guys our boys have really grown. I mean REALLY grown and matured to a point that they are not just your ordinary manufactured type of idols but a real full fledging artists. I couldnât help but be thoroughly impressed at their flawless execution song after song, always hitting the notes and at the same time dancing precisely in full speed.
Onew, wow, I wonât be fooled by Onewâs boyish grin and charming smiles anymore. He just oozes manliness when heâs on stage and his stage presence is full of charisma. He could be angelic in one moment and be overwhelmingly devilish in the next. Heâs that type of a person who knows what kind of emotions he can draw out of the crowd using his expressions and boy does he know how to flex his facial muscle well, among other muscles. His voice is unique and I canât fully describe how wonderful it is to listen to him sing full of emotion so closely. I felt truly blessed.
Jonghyun, jesus Jonghyun. It almost seemed as if he was boasting all the technical vocal skills he have mastered over the years. He was in full control of his vocal prowess and showed off so many different vocal range and techniques it was simply astounding.
Minho was full of cuteness and I doubled over when he appeared on his solo stage wearing that pink outfit. Also, guys DO check out SHINEEâs latest single or soon to be released single, LOVE, the very last song they sang together at the concert. Not only is it good, but you can definitely check Minhoâs vocal power which I have to say was heaven in my ears.
Key. Oh Key. Where do I start. Apparently it was Key who proposed, planned and organised a fashion show/DJ music event in collaboration with Phillip Plein. When I first heard there would be a fashion brand collaboration, I was pretty sure that it would be Joyrich, because thatâs one of Keyâs favourite clothing brand, but alas I was wrong. Anyway, the show was interesting to say the least and I particularly enjoyed Jonghyun swaying right beside Key while Key was spinning the records. And of course, the infamous âWe were born to shine.â Hahaha. I only remember myself screaming at top of my lung, amused and excited at the same time screaming out Key! Key! Kibum-ah! (-_-;;)
It was a performance to remember and man those hip rolls and his whip and parading down like a freakin Cleopatra on that chair. He knew he was beautiful and he knew he had us under his charm.
And TaeminâŚwhat can I say. I finally understood why people call him devil. He freakin stripped off his jacket and wowâŚ.I thought I would be speechless but I quickly joined the others when people were screaming at their top of lungs. He truly is one evil Maknae.
I think I kind of outted myself as a JongKey shipper when I nearly hyperventilated, much to my friendâs amusement, when Jonghyun grabbed back of Keyâs head and stared into each otherâs eyes. It was brief but so intense and I just chanted JongKey like crazy and my friend was like, -_-?
When Key and Taemin went into change into another costume, OnJongMin introduced their band to the audience, which they named âSha-bangâ which means shiny in Korean. Onew apparently named the band and I think it was he who asked Minho to sing the theme song for the band, in which Minho happily complied and started singing Park Hyun Binâs âSha-bang Sha-bangâ at top of his lung and wow he hit the notes perfectly!
Jonghyun seemed impressed and even complimented Minho for the effort but told him that it was too low and Keyâs singing was better. Haahahaha. When Key and Tamin got out, Minho who acted like he was hurt by Jonghyunâs comment said that it was okay because he had his own theme song and he started singing the Tokyo Dome concert song they came up with while getting into change their clothes, âDo-mu, Do-mu, Do-muni Ikimasu~ â
Another JongKey conversation I remember was when they were explaining about their new song âYour Numberâ Jonghyun asked Key to explain to audience what kind of song it is and Key cheekily replied, âDonât order me around!â and laughed.
And of course, finally, it comes to the JongKey hug. I felt truly lucky and blessed to witness their affection/interaction. As someone mentioned already, those two rarely hug each other dying their intense emotional moments. However, this time it was different. Jonghyun at first was hesitant. He would let Minho console Key but then later in determined manner hugged Key himself.
I nearly fainted and couldnât believe it even though their hug lasted well more than a minute. Sigh. I will remember that moment and cherish it as long as possible. Since they achieved their long-time dream, like Key said, I hope they set out to do more grand and wonderful things.
