SHINee’s Onew is back with exciting news about his solo work.

On August 16, Onew dazzled fans on KBS2’s 'The Seasons - Zico’s Artist' by unveiling his new track ‘Hola!’ from his upcoming mini-album. His performance was a highlight, creating buzz for his solo return.

Onew started his set with a nostalgic touch, singing 'Stand By Me' from the classic drama 'Boys Over Flowers.' His fresh and powerful vocals enchanted the audience, showcasing his impressive ability to hold notes long and strong.

He also shared insights about his mini-album ‘FLOW,’ releasing on September 3. Onew explained, "To keep things circulating, they need to flow. It's important to stay true to yourself as time moves forward."

He added that the album's message is to inspire people to embrace their unique qualities and shine.

Onew previewed ‘Hola!’ from ‘FLOW,’ a song with a dual meaning of ‘hello’ and ‘rising up.’ His vibrant performance teased what’s to come and hinted at his significant involvement in the album’s production, including A&R work.

He also performed his July single ‘Moon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun,’ a catchy and easy-to-sing song that brought a fun, upbeat vibe to the show. The audience loved his smooth and strong vocals, adding to the festive atmosphere.

During the show, Onew shared a fun story from his trainee days. He used to sing with a trash can on his head to better hear his voice.

He even performed Kim Yeon-woo’s ‘Goodbye Taxi’ on the spot, demonstrating his dedication and talent.

Fans praised Onew’s performance, calling it "incredible," "refreshing," and noting his "national treasure-level voice."

Onew’s mini-album ‘FLOW’ will be out on September 3.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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