SHINee’s Onew makes a comeback with his 2nd full-length album ‘Percent’ after 2 years and 4 months, continuing his musical narratIVE
SHINee’s Onew is returning with his second full-length album ‘Percent’.
His agency, Griffin Entertainment, announced on the 13th, “Onew will release his 2nd full-length album ‘Percent’ on July 15th,” and added, “The album, which Onew participated in as an artist and producer, contains personal stories and emotions.”
This comeback comes approximately 5 months after the release of his 4th mini album ‘Connection’ in January, and about 2 years and 4 months since his last full-length album ‘Circle’ in March 2023.
Anticipation and interest from music fans are high for this long-awaited full-length work.
Onew unveiled teaser images ahead of the release of ‘Percent’.
The images feature a crescent moon floating on a dark background, capturing attention with a gloomy yet dreamy atmosphere.
Although the specific concept is still under wraps, the images hint at Onew’s characteristic lyricism and artistic direction, raising expectations for the album.
Then, at midnight on the 13th, Onew released the ‘G’ trailer video for ‘Percent’ on his official YouTube channel.
The video shows Onew facing a small mouse, engaging in a playful interaction that captivates viewers’ attention. This intentionally open-to-interpretation scene hints at the symbolism that will span the song and the entire album, arousing curiosity.
Onew has been expanding his own musical world through solo albums.
In his 3rd mini album ‘Voice’, he explored the flow of emotions and the essence of existence, while in his 4th mini album ‘Connection’, he expressed the interaction between the inner and outer worlds based on personal experiences.
Onew’s music goes beyond mere auditory pleasure, incorporating emotional messages and philosophical reflections to establish a unique identity.
‘Percent’, his 2nd full-length album, is an extension of this musical journey, where Onew plans to delve deeper into his own story.
Having participated in producing all the songs, the album is expected to be a complete work from the artist’s perspectIVE, encompassing song structures, emotional arcs, and messages.
Onew’s 2nd full-length album will be released on July 15th at 6 p.m. through major music platforms, followed by various contents and activities to meet fans.
