Hard (Shinee album)

Hard
Digital cover
Studio album by Shinee
Released	June 26, 2023
Recorded	2023
Studio	Doobdoob (Seoul) SM Big Shot (Seoul) SM Blue Ocean (Seoul) SM Starlight (Seoul)
Genre	Hip hop R&B electropop
Length	33:28
Language	Korean
Label	SM Kakao
Producer	Felix Back Grant Boutin J. Cumbee Decz Imlay Ryan S. Jhun Kenzie Ludwig Lindell LDN Noise Dem Jointz No2zcat Robin Stjernberg
Shinee chronology
Superstar (2021) Hard (2023)
Singles from Hard
"Hard" Released: June 26, 2023

Hard is the eighth Korean-language studio album by South Korean boy band Shinee. The album was released on June 26, 2023, through SM Entertainment. It was the group's first album since the youngest member, Taemin, completed his military service, and marked their 15th anniversary. It consists of ten songs of various genres, including the lead single, "Hard". The album was described as the start of a "new chapter" for the group, who sought to continually reinvent themselves and experiment with new genres. It was commercially successful, peaking at number two on South Korea's Circle Album Chart, and received largely positive reviews from music critics.