Korean singer-songwriter Jonghyun is having a series of 20 concerts between May and July at SMTOWN Coex Artium in Seoul.

Korean singer-songwriter Jonghyun (S.M. Entertainment)

The concerts, titled “The Agit (The Letter) -- Jonghyun,” will take place from May 26-28, June 1-4, June 6, June 8-10, June 14-18 and July 2. The artist, whose original name is Kim Jong-hyun, is the main vocalist of boy band Shinee. He participated in S.M. Entertainment’s project “S.M. The Ballad.”

Tickets to the first 12 concerts are sold out. The artist decided to hold eight additional concerts after fans requested more performances. The concerts will include songs from the album “Story Op. 2” and showcase different genres. Jonghyun will also closely communicate with the audience during the concerts.

Tickets for the extra concerts will go on sale at 6 p.m. on May 18 at www.yes24.com.

Jonghyun will also participate in “SHINee Concert SHINee World V” in Hong Kong on May 20.

By Joel Lee (joel@heraldcorp.com)