Key of SHINee has released the 3rd full-length album HUNTER on August 11.
This album marks Key's first full-length album in three years, following his second full-length album, "Gasoline," released in August 2022. Consisting of 10 tracks spanning a variety of genres, including the title track "HUNTER," the album offers a richer and more diverse musical experience for fans to fully enjoy.
Key has been enthusiastically receiving love as the one-of-a-kind "Concept Master Key" through his previous solo albums, showcasing unique concepts and distinctive music and performances. Global fans are expected to be captivated by the new charm he will reveal in this album.
The title track, "HUNTER," is a dance track that combines a powerful bass and a heavy kick sound with rhythmic guitar riffs and various synth pads. Key's dynamic vocals enhance the song's dramatic appeal, with lyrics that explore the "joy in pain" felt within the complex relationship between an "I" obsessed with a partner and the other person.
"HUNTER" Music Video
"Trap" is about a nightmarish presence that constantly forces self-doubt, while "Want Another" is an unpredictable track that portrays a provocative character who awakens the other person's hidden desires and instincts. Key's signature conceptual flair is expected to be well-received.
"No Way!" demonstrates a firm resolve to remain centered while battling multiple egos. "GLAM" expresses Key's radiant confidence and self-directed enjoyment of life through intuitive lyrics, allowing listeners to experience the diverse facets of "I" portrayed by Key.
Furthermore, "Perfect Error (Feat. Seulgi)" features Red Velvet's Seulgi's warm vocals, further highlighting the message of believing in yourself and moving forward. "Infatuation (Feat. EUNHO of PLAVE)" combines lyrics about "love fever" with PLAVE's Eunho's unique rap, promising a unique chemistry.
The album also includes "Strange," an experimental English song that questions the human spirit; "Picture Frame," which compares the unfamiliar emotions encountered at the boundary between reality and dreams to a "picture frame"; and "Lavender Love," which expresses gratitude to those who have supported you in every moment.
Meanwhile, at KCON LA 2025, Key teased an upcoming US tour.
Listen to "HUNTER"