SHINee's Onew Launches New Music and Concerts in Japan and Korea

SHINee's Onew is currently generating significant buzz with a packed schedule of new music releases and solo concerts across both Japan and Korea. This extensive activity includes a unique strategy for his upcoming domestic single, which features an unprecedented three title tracks, alongside a recently released Japanese single.

On September 16, Onew released his fourth Japanese single, 'KAKERA -運命のピース-', which includes five tracks such as original songs and covers. Following this, he commenced his '2026 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE : Q] IN JAPAN' in Tokyo on September 22 and 23. Domestically, his single album '착각' (Illusion) is set for release on October 20, with the first of its three title tracks, 'Mind Games' (a duet with Yuju), scheduled for September 29. The 'ONEW THE LIVE : Q' concert series will also extend to Seoul from October 30 to November 1.

Local bloggers express excitement for Onew's diverse musical endeavors, highlighting the innovative approach of releasing three title tracks for a single album as a way to showcase his varied artistic range. The concert series, conceptualized around