SHINee’s Taemin Achieves Remarkable Success with “EPHEMERAL GAZE”Tour
Taemin, the renowned member of SHINee, has set new benchmarks in the K-pop industry as his world tour, “EPHEMERAL GAZE,”recorded a complete sell-out of all its U.S. concert locations. Of particular significance is the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where all 17,505 tickets sold out in a spectacular 15 minutes!
Tour Details and Ticket Sales Launch
The ticket sales for the U.S. segment of Taemin’s solo tour commenced on December 13, encompassing notable venues such as King’s Theater in New York City, The Chicago Theater, Smart Financial Centre in Houston, Paramount Theater in Oakland, and of course, the impressive Kia Forum.
〖Taemin World Tour ✦ Ephemeral Gaze〗#TAEMIN has sold over 70,000 tickets in under two weeks with his quick sell-outs across LATAM, Europe, and United States for his world tour. 🌎Today, he easily sold out 17,000 tickets at Kia Forum in Los Angeles in 15 minutes.🔥#TAEMIN… pic.twitter.com/8Hs5yT1Bzi
— Taemin Global (@TaeminGlobal) December 13, 2024
Historic Sell-Outs and Fan Reactions
Within a mere 20 minutes from the opening of sales, all shows were confirmed as sold out, gaining enormous acclaim from the global K-pop community and particularly the Shawols, Taemin’s dedicated fanbase. The Kia Forum’s swift sell-out exemplifies Taemin’s robust drawing power as he executed this milestone with remarkable speed.
TAEMIN HAS SOLD OUT THE KIA FORUM IN LOS ANGELES (17,505) THIS IS HIS BIGGEST VENUE YET 🔥pic.twitter.com/l6r8MJVBlI
— isSHINeeback? (@isSHINeeback) December 13, 2024
Taemin’s fans took to social media to express their excitement and pride in his achievements as a solo artist. Many shared their disbelief at the astonishing sell-out speed and the magnitude of his success.
#TAEMIN‘s ‘Ephemeral Gaze’ World Tour did SOLD OUT in the largest stadium of his world tour ‘Kia Forum’ in Los Angeles in Under 15 Minutes pic.twitter.com/qETr3a07Ey
— SHINee Fan Base (@Shinee_Fan_Base) December 13, 2024
Critical Remarks on Past Doubts
A segment of the fanbase did not shy away from criticizing former label SM Entertainment and individuals who previously questioned Taemin’s marketability. The overwhelming demand for tickets illustrates their misjudgment and further cements Taemin’s status in the realm of K-pop superstars.
wdym taemin sold out of the forum in 15 minutes with a capacity of 17k… fuck everyone who underestimates him INCLUDING his company
— noah ☆ SEEING TAEMIN (@taemlovi) December 13, 2024
Looking Ahead: The Success Continues
The “EPHEMERAL GAZE”world tour commenced on August 31 and continued through September in Incheon, culminating its U.S. segment in December 2024. Following this latest milestone, the tour will resume in Macau on January 4, 2025, before concluding in Paris in March 2025.
Taemin’s astounding triumph in ticket sales is a testament to his artistry and the unwavering dedication of his fandom, marking another chapter in the evolution of K-pop global influencers.
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