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SHINee's Onew is currently generating significant buzz with a series of new music releases and concerts, showcasing his active solo career. The core reason for this excitement stems from his multi-faceted approach, including a new Japanese single, an upcoming Korean single with an unprecedented triple title track strategy, and a concert series spanning both Japan and Korea.
On September 16, Onew released his fourth Japanese single, "KAKERA -運命のピース-" (Fragments of Fate), which features three original songs and two cover tracks, including Teshima Aoi's "Ashita e no Tegami" and KIRINJI's "Aliens." Following this, he commenced his "2026 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE : Q] IN JAPAN" in Tokyo on September 22-23. Domestically, his single album "착각" (Illusion) is scheduled for release, with its first title track, "Mind Games" (a duet with Yuju), set for September 29, followed by two more title tracks on October 7 and October 20. Onew, born in 1989, is active under Griffin Entertainment for his solo endeavors.
Local bloggers express high anticipation for Onew's diverse musical expressions, particularly highlighting the innovative triple title track strategy for his Korean single album. The concept of "Q" in his concert series, which represents his journey of finding answers through music, is also noted as an engaging element. These releases collectively underscore Onew's continuous artistic exploration and his strong, distinctive vocal capabilities.
