Shinee is set to return with its sixth EP Atmos next month, SM Entertainment announced last Monday.
The six-track album, led by its title track, will be released across major streaming platforms at on June 1. The upcoming release marks the group’s first album since the May 2025 physical single Poet | Artist.
According to SM Entertainment, the new EP is expected to highlight what it describes as "the most Shinee-like" music yet, emphasising the group’s signature sophisticated and stylish sound.
While Shinee’s eighth LP Hard from 2023 focused on presenting a "new form of Shinee", the upcoming album is expected to showcase the group’s "more refined and distinctive musical colour", the agency added.
The release also marks member Key’s return to official group activities following a six-month hiatus. He stepped back from broadcasts and scheduled activities in December amid controversy surrounding allegations involving an unlicensed medical practitioner.
At the time, SM Entertainment stated that Key believed the individual was a licensed doctor and said he had not been aware that receiving treatment at home could pose legal issues. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
