ONEW is a South Korean singer and the leader of the K-pop group SHINee. Known for his warm and emotive vocals, he has been the heart of SHINee’s sound through iconic hits like “Replay,” “Ring Ding Dong,” “View,” and “Sherlock (Clue + Note),” which ranked No. 6 on Billboard’s “100 Greatest K-Pop Songs of the 2010s.” He also played a key role in The Story of Light: Epilogue, selected for Billboard’s “25 Greatest K-Pop Albums of the 2010s.”
As a solo artist, ONEW has built a distinct musical identity with albums such as Voice (2018), DICE (2022), and Circle (2023)—the latter ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s Best K-Pop Albums of 2023. In 2024, he released FLOW], followed by CONNECTION in 2025, led by the single “Winner.” These works captured his ongoing artistic evolution and were accompanied by the ONEW THE LIVE : CONNECTION tour across Korea, Japan, and the United States.
Now, in 2025, ONEW marks a major milestone with the release of his second full-length album, PERCENT, on July
15. The project explores themes of connection, sincerity, and the emotional nuances he has developed throughout his career. Preceded by the pre-release single “Confidence” (June 24), Percent (%) sets the stage for his first-ever world tour across 16 countries in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the United States. After visiting Europe and Latin America in November, the tour will continue into January 2026 with shows in major U.S. cities including San Jose, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and Atlanta.
And with it begins his next chapter — [ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%)].
Onew, the artist who touches hearts with the resonance of his voice and sings with sincerity.
Because no one can reach 100 alone, we believe each person’s “percent” comes together to create true meaning.
At the ONEW WORLD TOUR [ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%)]Let’s share that resonance—and complete it together.