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Onew Unveils Emotion-Driven Album 'Percent' and Announces First Solo World Tour

He quantified 11 distinct feelings across self-produced tracks ahead of a world tour kicking off in Seoul next month.

Singer Onew performs "Animals," the lead single of his second studio album, "Percent," during a media showcase in Seoul on July 15, 2025. (Yonhap)
Singer Onew performs "Animals," the lead single of his second studio album, "Percent," during a media showcase in Seoul on July 15, 2025. (Yonhap)
Singer Onew performs "Animals," the lead single of his second studio album, "Percent," during a media showcase in Seoul on July 15, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The album features 11 self-produced tracks using percentages to express life’s emotional spectrum.
  • Onew contributed as lyricist and producer on most songs, reinforcing his artistic autonomy since leaving SM Entertainment.
  • “Animals,” the instinct-driven lead single, pairs a crisp bassline with acoustic guitar to encourage raw self-expression.
  • He presented Percent at a media showcase in Seoul on July 15, marking his first full-length solo release since January’s EP.
  • Onew the Live: Percent launches in Seoul on August 2 and will span 16 cities across Europe and South America.