SHINee’s Onew successfully concluded his first solo tour in the Americas since his debut, ‘CONNECTION’, proving his presence as a global artist.

On the 9th(local time), Onew held the ‘2025 ONEW CONCERT[ONEW THE LIVE : CONNECTION]IN USA’ in Los Angeles, USA and shared deep emotions with fans.This tour was even more special as it was held in conjunction with the release of his first English single ‘MAD’.

The concert began with a setlist that included representative songs such as ‘Focus’, ‘DICE’, ‘ O(Circle)’,’ Charm(beat drum)’,’ Ordinary Night(Always)’,’ Maestro ‘, and’ Manse ‘.Onew heated up the concert hall with his signature refreshing tone and stable live performance, and the fans responded by chanting Korean cheers and singing along, forming a green wave.

Onew actively communicated with fans not only on stage but also through English comments, adding delicate fan service.At the end of the performance, he said with sincerity, “I learned a lot thanks to you guys.We are all connected beyond language.There will be no end to our happiness.”

‘ CONNECTION ‘is a brand performance that focuses on Onew’s live performance ability, and delivers the message of ‘connection’ by weaving together the songs that have been released so far into a single narrative.The performance, which organically connected music, emotions, and even the relationship with fans, left a deep resonance.

Billboard, an American music media outlet, once again highlighted Onew’s first full-length album ‘Circle’ right after this LA performance.Billboard highlighted Onew’s musicality by mentioning the album as one of the ‘25 Best K-Pop Albums of 2023’ through its official SNS.

Meanwhile, Onew will make a comeback in Korea after completing his American tour and confirming the release of his second full-length album in July.He is expected to continue his active domestic activities along with his passion for the global stage.



Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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