[INTERVIEW] SHINee’s Leader Onew Reflects on His Much Awaited Return and Influence on the Next Generation
You were on hiatus for some time–would it be possible to share an update on how you’re currently feeling, and what was your biggest takeaway from this period of rest?
Onew: I’m so happy to see my fans and sing again. Through this break, I’ve learnt that sometimes I should let go a little. Overall, I feel like I’ve been able to be a little more selective about the things I take on because of my ambition.
What is your most memorable episode since your debut in 2008?
Onew: I feel like this moment will become the most memorable page from now on. It feels like a fresh start to me. Of course, together with my members who have given me a lot of influences as well. I also want to take better care of myself so that I can express my own uniqueness.
What are your priorities in life?
Onew: I believe it should be ‘myself’. And I consider the people around me as well.
Congratulations on ranking first place for Billboard’s Best K-Pop Albums of 2023 with your first full-length album ‘Circle’! Being heavily involved in the production process of the album, was there any interesting episode that you could share?
Onew: I was involved in the overall process, but I believe the influence of many wonderful people who joined me was significant. While there isn’t a specific episode, after I suddenly heard that my song made it onto the Billboard charts, I had a party at home by myself. It made me realize how my song could positively impact others.
Onew is well known for his sweet and warm voice. Have you been touched by someone’s kind words or comments, and how do you feel when you come across comments like this?
Onew: Of course, I have. When I realized that I have an influence on someone, I believed that there’s a greater responsibility on my shoulders. So I aimed to do good things with that in mind. However, being human, I also make mistakes. Still, I think the ultimate direction and goal are to choose actions that lead everyone onto a positive path.
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[UPDATE] ONEW will perform at the 'Tone & Music Festival 2024' on June 15! (SAT)
The festival concept is live performances that don't use MR so that the audience will enjoy fully music. It will take place at the Olympic Lawn in Seoul, and the outfit theme is 'deep blue' and 'warm yellow'
"I think that comfort equals good compatibility. For example, I can sing with anyone, but duets with Jonghyun are special. Even without exessively working to match each other, we can work in harmony, so it’s comfortable when singing."
[ARTICLE] ONEW ranked first on the boy group individual member brand reputation, Minho ranked fifth, Taemin eleventh and Key sixteenth!
SHINee Onew was found to be liked by 11% of people in their teens, 28% in their 20s, 31% in their 30s, 21% in their 40s, and 9% in their 50s. In terms of gender 28% of men and 72% of women are his fans.
Minho and Onew are the two male idols to have the most male fans in this list, with 30% and 28% respectively!