Onyu “A new challenge, since it’s summer, refreshing + seasonal ‘Animal’”

SHINee’s ONEW revealed the reason why he chose ‘ANIMALS’ as the title song.

At the media showcase to commemorate the release of his second full-length album ‘PERCENT’ held at Myeonghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul at 3 PM on the 15th, Onew explained about ‘ANIMALS’, “It contains the message of awakening our inner instincts.”

He said, “I thought about the title track after considering about three songs.The pre-released ‘Confidence’ was also a candidate for the title track.I wanted to try something new.” He continued, “Since it’s summer, I thought you’d like a refreshing and exciting sound, so I prepared ‘ANIMALS’ as the title track to suit the season.”

Onew returns with a new album after about 5 months since the release of his 4th mini album ‘CONNECTION’ in January.His 2nd full album ‘PERCENT’ is a record of Onew being emptied, filled, and completed.He expressed his belief that although one can never be complete on his own, imperfect beings are also beautiful in their own right through music.Onew directly participated in the entire song’s production, adding sincerity.

The new album contains a total of 11 tracks, and the title song ‘ANIMALS’ is a track that captures the moment of liberation of instinct, with a cleanly refined bass line and acoustic guitar sound forming the heart of the song.Released at 6 PM on the 15th.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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