Five-member group SHINee will set off on their nationwide tour in Japan starting April next year.

During the commemorative event for the successful release of their first Japan album "The First" on December 24th at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A, leader Onew revealed, "SHINee's first Japan tour has been confirmed!".

On December 26th, following the confirmation, SHINee updated their official website and revealed to hold their nationwide tour "THE FIRST JAPAN ARENA TOUR 'SHINee WORLD 2012'" with first performance at the Marine Messee in Fukuoka on April 25th.

The group will then hold series of shows at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo from May 30th to June 3rd and wrap up their tour at the Hiroshima Green Arena in Hiroshima on July 1st.

Meanwhile, SHINee will be releasing their DVD "SHINee THE 1ST CONCERT IN JAPAN 'SHINee WORLD'" on January 11th. The DVD will feature footages from their first concert last December.