SHINee’s Onew is back and better than ever! The multi-talented singer has made a huge splash on both domestic and international charts with his latest release, FLOW. Dropping his 3rd mini album on September 3rd, Onew quickly soared to the top, taking the No. 1 spot on iTunes "Top Album" charts in 26 regions worldwide, including hotspots like Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and more.

FLOW didn’t just stop there—Onew’s global impact is undeniable, with the album securing the top position on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and entering the European iTunes Album Chart at an impressive No. 5. His title track "O (Circle)" is also making waves, climbing to No. 2 on the real-time chart of the major domestic music site, Bugs.

Showing love to his global fans, Onew dropped a live video of his track "O (Circle)" on his official YouTube channel.

In the video, Onew ditches his usual idol image and takes on the role of a band vocalist, performing in a cozy live club setting. The unique band arrangement adds a fresh, emotional twist to the song, drawing fans even deeper into the "flow of Onew."

Fans can’t get enough of his new release, flooding social media with praise like, "Onew's new challenges and passion are fully reflected in this album," "He poured all his charm into one album," and "This album is a game-changer in Onew's discography." It’s clear that FLOW is a project close to Onew’s heart, with the singer not only producing all the tracks but also contributing to the lyrics, showcasing his growth as a solo artist.

But that’s not all! Onew is keeping the excitement going with a special solo pop-up store, "ONEW 3RD EP FLOW POP-UP STORE," at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, from September 5 to 15. Fans can also look forward to seeing him live at his fan concert "2024 ONEW FAN CONCERT 'Hola!'" on October 5-6 in Seoul and November 21-22 in Japan.

Onew is definitely in his element, and it’s safe to say, the world is flowing right along with him.

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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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