KPOP Meaning
A goodbye stage is the final music show performance of a promotion cycle. On May 26, 2013, SHINee wrapped up its "Chapter 2" promotions on SBS Inkigayo, which the press reported as its goodbye stage. According to the same report, Jonghyun, who had been sidelined after a car accident, was to rejoin the group that day so all five members could perform "Why So Serious?". The same broadcast was also set to open with Lee Hyori's comeback special stage after three years, so one act's first stages and another's last can share one show.
Usage
Used for the week promotions end, e.g. "this week's Inkigayo is their goodbye stage". Add the show and date to make clear which song's cycle it closes.
Examples
- SHINee — SHINee closed its "Chapter 2" promotions on Inkigayo on May 26, 2013, reported as a goodbye stage.
- The May 26, 2013, Inkigayo was set to open with Lee Hyori's comeback special stage after three years, with SHINee's goodbye stage on the same broadcast.
In context
Sources
- eToday (2013-05-26)
What we checked
eToday (2013-05-26)