The wait is over: Here are the details about SHINee HARD!

by Helen BoschJun 16, 2023

On May 21 SHINee gave the first hint of a comeback with a poster and since June 1 you can pre-order the highly anticipated album HARD in our store.

Since then, Taemin, Minho and co. have released several teaser images on Twitter and even made their fans do some guessing to find all the teasers. But the most important one has been delayed so far: Album details. But today, clarity has finally been given!

There are some fans who collect all versions of an album, but most fans pick one or more versions they like the most. That's why Shawols, as SHINee fans are called, have been waiting for weeks for details that will help them make their decision. And now they are here!

There will be three photobook versions and we can take a closer look at one of them now:

The so-called RUNNER Ver. consists of an 80-page photo book, which is protected by a cover. It contains a CD, one of eight possible photo cards and one of four "Bromides". This refers to a portrait photo. If you order the album before the release on June 26th, you will optionally get a poster as well!

The other two photobook versions are yet to be announced, so a bit of suspense remains. They will probably be very similar in structure, but possibly individual extras will differ depending on the version.

There will also be four digipack versions:

Each of them is dedicated to one of the four members: Minho, Onew, Key or Taemin. The digipacks each contain a 28-page photo book, one of four possible photo cards, a CD and a folded poster.

There are also four different variations of the SMini version, also one of each member:

Buyers get an SMini sleeve with ball chain, one of four possible photo cards and a music NFC card. With the ball chain you can turn the SMini case into a fancy pendant for bags, keys and more.

Attention. NFC is NOT the same as NFT. NFT's are digital goods that pollute the environment. NFC's only transmit data contactlessly to nearby devices.

Lastly, we would like to introduce you to the Package Version !

You can expect a thick rectangular box, filled with small and large extras. Inside the box you'll find a CD, a four-page leaflet, an assembly toy, one of four photo cards and one of four group photo cards. You'll also get a whole bunch of posters: a poetry poster, a folded poster, and 10 mini posters!

Have you already decided on a version?

Sources: SHINee Twitter

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