Onew's 2nd Japanese mini-album 'SAKU' concept photos released, featuring floral themes and a variety of colors. Album drops on Oct 1.
September/17/2025 18:36
SHINee's Onew's second Japanese mini-album 'SAKU' concept photos have been released. From September 1 (Thursday), the concept photos will be released in three parts. This mini-album 'SAKU' is produced with the concept of the Japanese word 'saku' (to bloom), and each of the five songs has a story related to flowers. The concept photos also convey the image of this mini-album using cuts featuring flowers and plants. The photos have different finishes: white conveying cleanliness, pink conveying warmth, and brown evoking a sense of autumn. Furthermore, behind-the-scenes photos have also been released to capture the atmosphere during the shoot. The second Japanese mini-album 'SAKU' will be released on October 1 (Wednesday) and is currently available for pre-order. Additionally, it has been decided that the '2025 ONEW WORLD TOUR [ONEW THE LIVE : PERCENT (%)] IN JAPAN' will be held at Budokan, marking a 3-day performance at Budokan for the first time in three years. We can't take our eyes off his future activities. ■Product Information Japanese 2nd Mini Album 'SAKU' Release Date: October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)〇Limited Edition [CD + 32p PhotoBook] VIZL-2473 Digipack/Sleeve Case Specifications Random photo card [Selfie A ver.] included from three types; limited edition jacket photo Price: ¥4,400〇Regular Edition [CD] VICL-660963 Random photo card [Selfie B ver.] included from three types; regular edition jacket photo Price: ¥3,080〇VICTOR ONLINE STORE Edition [CD] NCS-103203 Random photo card [Selfie C ver.] included from three types; VOS edition jacket photo Price: ¥3,080■Related Site Onew's Official Japanese Site.
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