On March 24, the YouTube channel “Saego F5” published a video entitled “Instead of stage, we tried Chili cheese sticks.” In the video, Onew appeared as a guest.
During the episode, Onew talked about a time during his promotions where his physical condition severely worsened. Known to have a sweet tooth, he shared, “For a while I couldn’t eat proper meals. I replaced meals with sweets. My body was in very bad condition,” remembering the difficult period.
Explaining the cause of his sudden deterioration in health, he said: “Due to irregular eating habits and lack of rest, my stamina dropped dramatically, and eventually, it became difficult to even maintain my daily condition.” Indeed, in 2023, Onew temporarily stopped activities after undergoing medical examinations and receiving advice to focus on rest and treatment. Reflecting on his past lifestyle, he emphasized that he now pays much more attention to proper food and maintaining his overall condition.
Onew debuted in 2008 as a member of SHINee and gained immense popularity with hits such as “Replay,” “Ring Ding Dong”, “Lucifer,” AND “Sherlock (clue + note).” He later expanded his career into musicals such as “Midnight Sun” and various theatrical appearances. Since his first solo album in 2018, he has consolidated a solid presence as a solo artist as well.
Meanwhile, Onew will hold his solo fan meeting “2026 Onew Fanmeeting ‘Tough Love’ in Seoul” on April 11th. He also attracted attention after his self-produced and composed track “Tough Love” ranked first in the national music charts.
Sources: Daum
