SHINee’s Onew is Finally Coming to the U.S. for His First-Ever Solo Tour — Here’s the Full List of Cities
SHINee’s Onew is set to make history with his first solo U.S. tour, bringing his powerful vocals and emotional performances to fans across eight major cities!
On February 27, Onew officially announced his upcoming 2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE: CONNECTION] IN USA (shortened as CONNECTION) by posting the concert poster on social media.
Onew will start his U.S. journey on April 24 in New York, followed by stops in: Detroit – April 26
Washington D.C. – April 28 Chicago – April 30 Dallas – May 2 Houston – May 4 San Francisco – May 7 Los Angeles – May 9
Fans are beyond excited, as this will be Onew’s first time headlining a solo concert in North America!
Onew has already wowed audiences in Japan and Seoul with CONNECTION, a special concert that highlights his unique voice and heartfelt performances. The show features an emotional setlist covering his solo career, delivering messages of hope and comfort to fans.
Before heading to the U.S., Onew will also perform in Taipei and Macau: Taipei Music Center – April 5 Broadway Theatre in Macau – April 20
Fans are eagerly counting down the days until Onew finally steps onto the U.S. stage as a solo artist! Are you ready to see him live?
Yook Sung Jae and Bona’s new drama ‘The Haunted Palace’ dominates Netflix charts and beats all SBS shows with double-digit ratings from the start
SBS's new fantasy historical drama The Haunted Palace is already making waves both in South Korea and around the world.
Starring Yook Sung Jae and Bona, the show exploded in popularity during its very first week — topping Netflix charts in multiple countries and hitting double-digit TV ratings straight out of the gate.
On Korean television, The Haunted Palace shocked viewers with a strong start. Episode 1 pulled in a peak nationwide rating of 10.7%, instantly breaking the double-digit barrier.
The Seoul area rating and the national average were both 9.2%, making it the highest-rated premiere of any SBS drama in 2025 so far.
It also beat out other SBS dramas like Love Scout and Buried Hearts, and even took the #1 spot among all mini-series aired that week, showing that this drama isn’t just trending — it’s leading the pack. (According to Nielsen Korea)
And the success didn’t stop on TV.
As soon as The Haunted Palace dropped on Netflix, it jumped straight to #1 on “Today’s Top 10 TV Shows in South Korea”, proving its massive popularity on streaming platforms.
Globally, it also ranked #1 in the TV series category in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, showing that international fans are just as hooked. (According to FlixPatrol, April 21)
The drama is also doing incredibly well on South Korea’s own streaming trend charts. On KinoLights — a platform that tracks trends across all streaming services — The Haunted Palace ranked #1 overall, beating both films and dramas. (As of April 19)
Fans are loving the unique story, which mixes fantasy, comedy, and creepy mystery. The drama follows Yeori, a shaman who denies her fate, and Kang Cheol I, a mythical Imoogi spirit trapped inside her first love’s body. Together, they face off against a terrifying ghost called Palcheok Gui — who has a dark grudge against the royal family.
Episode 2 added even more excitement, with Kang Cheol I hilariously struggling to live like a normal human after 1,000 years.
At the same time, Yeori starts hearing the voice of Yoon Gap’s spirit and tries to save him. By the end of the episode, it’s revealed that Prince Wonja (played by Park Jae Joon) is going mad due to Palcheok Gui — and that the ghost has already consumed Yoon Gap’s soul. The showdown between Kang Cheol I, Yeori, and the evil spirit is just getting started.
With high ratings and top OTT rankings, The Haunted Palace is quickly becoming one of the biggest drama hits of the year.
Episode 3 of The Haunted Palace airs on Friday, April 25 at 9:50 PM KST on SBS.
