ONEW
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Debut 2018 · GRIFFIN Entertainment
Latest release: Illusion · Single · Oct 20, 2026 Out now
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- Name origin
- He performs under the stage name ONEW (온유), from the Korean word for 'gentle' or 'mild,' matching his warm vocal image; his birth name is Lee Jin-ki.
- Formation
- ONEW debuted in May 2008 as the leader of SHINee under SM Entertainment, then launched his solo career on December 5, 2018 with the EP Voice. In April 2024 he moved his solo activities to GRIFFIN Entertainment as its first artist, while continuing SHINee group activities with SM Entertainment.
- Why fans love them
- Fans love ONEW's warm, comforting voice, which he himself describes as one that 'makes you feel like someone is holding you tight.' From heartfelt ballads like 'Blue' to the breezy pop of 'Dice' and the seasonal cycle of 'O (Circle),' his solo work shows a gentleness and sincerity that has kept Shawols devoted for over 15 years.
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Hit songs
The title track of his 2018 solo debut EP Voice, an R&B song with old-pop and jazz vibes written like a musical monologue.
Why it hit: It introduced ONEW as a solo balladeer in his own right, with the EP peaking at No. 2 on the Korean album chart.
The playful 2022 title track about rolling the dice on love, with a groovy, sunlit pop sound far brighter than his debut.
Why it hit: It broke ONEW out of the 'ballad singer' box and became his signature upbeat solo single after military service.
The title track of his first full solo album Circle (2023), a pensive song about life's eternal cycle through the seasons.
Why it hit: It won on Show! Music Core and anchored Circle, which Billboard named the No. 1 K-pop album of 2023.
Upcoming concerts
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