Onew from SHINee announces fan meetings in 5 Asian cities, starting in Taipei, showcasing his new album and unique performances.
March/18/2026 17:12
SHINee's Onew will hold solo fan meetings in five Asian cities. Today (18th), he released the poster for '2026 ONEW FANMEETING 'TOUGH LOVE' in SEOUL' through official SNS. In the poster, Onew matched a black leather jacket with a white shirt, showcasing a tough charm. He boasts a more mature atmosphere, raising expectations for this fan meeting. This will kick off with Taipei on April 3, followed by Seoul on April 11, Hong Kong on April 18, Osaka from April 24-26, and Tokyo on May 13-14, totaling 8 performances across 5 Asian cities. '2026 ONEW FANMEETING 'TOUGH LOVE' in SEOUL' will be held under the same name as his 5th mini-album released on the 9th. He is preparing a variety of attractions, including new song stages, expecting to create special memories with fans. Onew's Seoul fan meeting 'TOUGH LOVE' will take place on April 11 at KBS Arena in Gangseo District. Ticket pre-sales for fan club members will start on the 23rd at 8 PM, with general sales beginning on the 24th at 8 PM. He recorded initial sales of 111,958 copies for his 5th mini-album, achieving a career high. Since he participated in writing all the songs and for the first time in composing, this achievement is even more meaningful. The album has shown strong performance on domestic and international charts. The 5th mini-album topped the iTunes 'Top Albums' chart in 9 countries and regions immediately after its release. The title track 'TOUGH LOVE' also reached number one on Bugs! 'TOP100', proving its popularity.
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