The singer Shinee Onew has revealed new details on her second solo album with full figure Percentagewhich is scheduled for the release on July 15th at 18:00 KST, marking his first studio release in over two years, after his 2023 album Circle.
Griffin Entertainment, Agency’s Agency, announced that the singer participated in the production of all traces of the album, with the company that added that “he prepared this album to share his personal history both as an artist and producer”. It arrives about five months after its fourth mini-album CONNECTIONwhich was released in January 2025.
The tracklist of “Percent” presents 11 songs, including the track of the title “Animals” and additional tracks entitled “Silky”, “Caffeine”, “Marshmallow”, “Trust” “오래 OK ㅋ”, “Far Away”, “Mad”, “Percent),” “Epilogue” and “Happy Birthday”. Onew has maintained his practical approach to songwriting, participating in lyrical creation for most of the album Traces.
The concept of the outgoing album focuses on topics of completion and interconnection, with Onew that explores the way in which individuals form complementary relationships with the countless experiences they encounter in life. Through PercentageThe member Shinee captures what describes as a record of the self that is “emptied, full and completed”, stressing that no one can get a 100% completeness alone.
Before the main exit of the album, Onew pre-rilacio The “trust” track on June 24, accompanied by a music video shot in Los Angeles. The song brings a message on the maintenance of self -esteem despite the uncertainty, with Onew who transmits comfort to the fans on the attitude for achieving and direction with respect to the results. The music video presents Onew with a helico linked to the back, symbolizing his desire to fly and his persistence through repeated failures.
The promotional campaign for Percentage He included various teaser, including a mysterious trailer entitled “G” with Onew in a symbolic encounter with a mouse. Further promotional content have revealed video clues with words such as “Wilderness”, “Wildlife”, “Instinct” and “Freedom”, together with images of brains, heartbeats and animals. An art spoiler for the trace of the title “Animals” shows an animated representation of human evolution from primitive times to the present, with the letters that orpire “animals” hidden during different historical periods.
Onew’s musical approach on Percentage It covers various genres, with a “silky” and “caffeine” Groovy to “Marshmallow” emotionally stratified and playful rock sound of “far”. The album includes experimental elements, with “Percent (%)” with unpredictable rolling sounds, while traces such as “epilogue” and “Happy Birthday” Showcase of Onew’s Sincerol and Bright Energy.
The album exit will be accompanied by solo concertsWith shows scheduled in South Korea on 2-3 August and Japan on 3-5 October. Onew also announced plans for a world tour, extending its flow rate to 16 cities globally. A pop-up shop will launch at the same time with the exit of the album, offering fans opportunities for additional involvement.
