Onew from SHINee confirms comeback with 5th mini-album 'TOUGH LOVE' on March 9, showcasing his unique musical vision.
February/4/2026 13:20
SHINee's Onew has been confirmed to make a comeback on March 9. The agency GRIFFIN Entertainment announced on the 3rd, 'Onew will release his 5th mini-album 'TOUGH LOVE' on the 9th of next month and meet with fans. Onew plans to declare the expansion of his unique musical worldview through the new album. We hope for much expectation and interest.' Onew's comeback comes about 8 months after the release of his 2nd full album 'PERCENT' last July. Having directly participated in the overall songwriting as an artist and producer, there is growing interest in the sensory musical color he will portray through 'TOUGH LOVE.' Prior to the comeback, Onew surprised fans by releasing a teaser video incorporating hints of 'TOUGH LOVE' during the encore concert '2025-26 ONEW WORLD TOUR [ONEW THE LIVE: PERCENT (%)] ENCORE' held on the 1st at Olympic Park Ticket Link Live Arena in Songpa, Seoul. The teaser video featured red hearts filling everyday scenes, hinting at various forms of love, but eventually, the hearts burned, shattered, and cracked. The video concluded with the phrase 'TOUGH LOVE' and the release date, sparking curiosity. Onew has consistently taken musical challenges with each album. From the 3rd mini-album 'FLOW,' which openly blended his unique flow, to the 4th mini-album 'CONNECTION,' emphasizing the organic connection between his inner and outer self, and the 2nd full album 'PERCENT,' which sang about an incomplete existence that finally fulfills 100% in a complementary relationship, attention is now focused on the new story Onew will unfold with 'TOUGH LOVE.' The 5th mini-album 'TOUGH LOVE' will be released on March 9 at 6 PM through various music streaming sites.
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