SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour

By Jieun, Baek

Jul 15, 2025

SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour



Group SHINee Onew announced a hot solo comeback.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a showcase was held at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul to commemorate the release of Onew's second full-length album '%'.

Onew said "The comeback doesn't feel real, but I'm going to show you a lot of good things. We are going to show you the things that come to mind little by little with actions."




SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour
Onew made its debut as SHINee in 2008, completing original music worlds such as 'Replay'Ring Ding Dong'Vue'. In particular, 'Sherlock' was ranked 6th on Billboard's "100 Best K-Pop of the 2010s", and the album 'The Story of Light: Epilogue' was also ranked on Billboard's "100 Best K-Pop Album of the 2010s". Afterwards, Onew debuted as a solo artist in 2018 with the release of 'Voice'. He released a series of `Dice" in 2022 and"Circle" in 2023 and 'Circle" topped Billboard's '2023 best K-pop album". In 2024, Onew, which achieved musical growth by releasing 'Flow' and 'Connection' in January, successfully completed the 'On the Live: Connection' tour in five regions, including Korea, Japan, and the United States.

Onew has left SM Entertainment (SM) and is working as a soloist at a new company (Griffin Entertainment, Griffin). My biggest goal is to perform, so I thought I should make my own song quickly. SM made me like this. The members give me a lot of strength??You can do it without getting tired of the door. I'm sure someone will be there for me when I'm tired."

SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour
This '%' draws attention in that it is the first full-length album released by Onew after building a new nest in Griffin. Onew has carved his own record in the album, which is emptied, filled, and completed. He expressed the belief that while it can never be complete alone, imperfect beings are also beautiful in themselves.




Onew says "We live in different environments and times and think a lot. I made this album with the idea that it all makes me. I've been active a lot as a SHINee, but it's the first time I've been active as a Onew person for about 18 years. I thought it was time and decided to release a full-length album", he introduced.

Then "The completeness of this album is about 60-70%. It has many meanings. We need to develop further. I couldn't make this album on my own. I needed the help of the people around me and the love of the fans. I was able to promote because so many people waited for me," he added.

It is also an album that quantifies various emotions. I interpreted my feelings in my daily life as if I had a little anxiety when I was happy and hope that I would do well even when I was having a hard time", he explained.




In particular, Onew "I haven't played it to SHINee members yet, but I think we'll meet and give each other feedback. The members used to say that I was calm after singing ballads, but I think they'll give me feedback saying, "You're so hip." expressed affection.

SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour
The title song 'Animal' is a track that captures the moment of liberation that focuses on instinct and senses. The cleanly refined bass line, the rhythm of the acoustic guitar, the sound FX reminiscent of electronic drums and animal calls, and the synth that unfolds like a sprint bring dynamic energy and tension.

Onew is "This song is exciting. I made it with the hope that you would wake up your instincts and enjoy this song with me," he said.

Also "When I was young, I didn't know if my vocals were good because there was nothing I could imitate or imitate someone. However, since I have my own unique side, I thought I could use it as a new weapon rather than copying someone. After that, I gained confidence in my vocals. I wanted to show more people something fun. "My vocal strength is that I'm warm even if I try something new."

In addition, the album contains a total of 11 songs, including 'Silky'Caffeinated'Marshmallow'Mad'Happy Birthday'Confidence'Long Okay', 'Far Away'Epilogue' written by Onew.

SHINee’s Onew Returns with Second Full Album and Announces First Solo World Tour
Onew will release '%' at 6 p.m. on the 15th. It will then hold its first world tour 'On the Live: Percent' in 16 regions in Asia, South America and Europe.

Onew is "I want to live thinking that if I'm happy, it's contagious. I think about how I can be happy for your happiness. I found out that my thoughts were not necessarily right, so I am living with the mindset of fixing them now. I want to perform at the Las Vegas Dome" he said.



Reporter Baek Ji-eun silk781220@sportschosun.com , Photo courtesy = Griffin Entertainment



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