Recently, I watched a variety special called World Date with SHINee. I quite enjoyed it. Maybe it's cos my SHINee bias (Jonghyun) was in it. Anyway, my only qualm about this show is that I wish it had more episodes. I also hope they do more of this 'world date' with other groups cos I really like that there is an avenue for idols to interact with foreign fans.
If I'm not wrong, this special first aired in 2012, around the time SHINee did One Fine Day. I know I was 3 years late but I just recently got into the group. lol.
In three episodes, they had the date winners meet each other and bond with each other while getting a tour in Korea. They also each received professional styling to experience how idols doll up before they appear on camera. After all of that, they finally met Jonghyun and Key who surprised them with a birthday cake. One of the contest winners had their birthday on that day itself. I appreciate that the staff took note of this and I'm sure the birthday girl must had been very happy!:)
All in all, Jonghyun and Key bonded with the girls and had a lot of fun together. Once again, I enjoyed watching all 3 episodes. There was never a dull moment, at least in my opinion. My favourite part is when they played games together and when they ate in the open field together at night. I think they picked Key because he is the only English-speaking member in the group and Jonghyun because he is the friendliest member in the group (i.e. able to socialize with everyone, including strangers). I have seen many videos of Jonghyun talking with Shawols, conversing with them like they are his friends. It's really sweet of him.
Yup, so that's it lol. This special is really quite entertaining so I think anyone is able to enjoy it regardless of whether you like SHINee or not. Shows where idols interact with fans, let alone foreign fans, are really rare. Such interactions only happen in show segments like Star Date and the like.
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