It was announced on December 24, 2011 that Shinee will embark their first Japan nationwide concert tour titled THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR "SHINee WORLD 2012" starting April 25, 2012 with a total of 7 stops in Fukuoka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Kobe, Tokyo and Hiroshima. Due to the amazing demand for tickets previously, on February 13, 2012 it was announced six additional dates have been added to their arena tour lineup with 1 concert in Nagoya, 3 concerts in Osaka, and 2 concerts in Tokyo. Their arena tour now amounts to a grand total of 20 concerts. However, as even the additional dates were sold out and due to overwhelming request there has been additional seats that have been added, although many are classified as restricted seating, where obstacles may block a full view of the stage have been sold out on April 21 as soon as the tickets went on sale. This tour is attracted 200,000 people during its 20 concert dates, it was the first time a Korean artist′s first Japan arena concert tour attracted 200,000 concert attendees and achieved over 25 billion won. On July 28, 2012, Fuji TV will broadcast this concert from 19:30 - 20:30 with live video, original interviews, and including a special version.
Shinee The First Japan Arena Tour "Shinee World 2012" promoted as is the third DVD and first Blu-ray by South Korean boy group, Shinee. Following their announcement that Shinee will be releasing their sixth Japanese single titled "1000-nen, Zutto Soba ni Ite...' on the December 12, 2012, it was also announced that they will be releasing a DVD/Blu-ray for their "Shinee World 2012" tour on the same day. The live DVD features their performance at Yoyogi National Gymnasium on June 23 and 24, 2012 from their first arena tour in Japan, "Shinee World 2012". The limited edition includes a bonus movie featuring rehearsal and backstage footage. Set contains 2 live DVDs, a live photo book, an original diary 2013, Shinee World 2012 replica bill set, and an original plastic sheet featuring member's solo shot randomly selected from 5 kinds. Features special packaging with a twin tray and a case. The regular edition contains 2 live DVDs, a live photo book in a tall case and documentary of "Shinee World 2012" as special features. The live Blu-ray set contains 2 live Blu-ray discs, a live photo book in a BD case and also documentary of "Shinee World 2012" as special features.