SEOUL, July 15 (AJP) - K-pop group SHINee member Onew will return to the music scene with the release of his second full-length album, "PERCENT," dropping Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. (0900 GMT). The album arrives five months after his January mini-album "CONNECTION."
According to his agency, SM Entertainment, the title track "ANIMALS" captures the moment when instinct takes control. The song features a refined bass line, acoustic guitar, synths, and sound effects that mimic animal calls. Rather than repeating the same structure, Onew develops a narrative that creates tension and movement throughout the track.
The music video, which will be released alongside the album, visualizes this theme by showing instinct awakening and reason giving way. Onew said he hopes listeners will feel free to follow their instincts and enjoy moments of joy, “even if only under a full moon.”
"PERCENT" includes a variety of songs that reflect different moods and themes. The opening track "Silky" embraces rest and laziness, while "Caffeine" uses unusual harmonies to express a sense of addiction. "Marshmallow" describes the feeling of falling in love, and "Confidence" symbolically captures Onew’s emotional rhythm in uncertain times. The track "오래 OKㅋ" offers comfort with a light, humorous tone.
Other songs include "Far Away," which contrasts sharp sounds to express a desire to escape confusion, and "MAD," which explores the emotional aftermath of a breakup. The track "PERCENT (%)" experiments with sound to portray a wide emotional range, while "Epilogue" focuses on a sincere, vocal-driven narrative. The album closes with "Happy Birthday," a song about hope and gratitude.
Onew has described "PERCENT" as a personal story of being emptied, filled, and shaped by interaction with the world. He said, “No one can reach 100 percent alone, but even imperfect beings are beautiful in their own way.” He participated in the overall production of the album, showing his artistic growth.
To celebrate the release, a pop-up store titled "ONEW 2ND ALBUM 'PERCENT' POP-UP STORE" has opened at the first floor open stage of Shinsegae Gangnam. The space features interactive displays and fan events designed around the album’s concept.
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