SHINee’s ONEW Conquers U.S. with Heartfelt Connection Tour in Los Angeles
SHINee’s ONEW concluded his first solo U.S. tour, 2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE : CONNECTION] IN USA, with a resounding success, touching the hearts of thousands of fans in Los Angeles on June 9 (local time).
Held in Los Angeles, the concert showcased ONEW’s trademark clear vocals and his signature emotional expression, embodying the positive energy he’s known for. The show opened with ‘Focus’ and continued with crowd favorites like ‘DICE, O (Circle), beat drum, Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday-Saturday-Sunday, Always, Maestro, and Cheers. The sweeping setlist beautifully highlighted ONEW’s musical journey and artistry.
The concert also featured a live debut performance of his surprise English single, MAD, released ahead of the tour. Impressively, ONEW engaged with fans in fluent English, further deepening the emotional connection between the artist and his international supporters.
The audience didn’t hold back, passionately singing along to his Korean hits and lighting up the venue with a sea of green lights—a symbolic gesture from his fanbase known as “찡구”. Their synchronized chants and devotion created a powerful exchange of energy that defined the night.
Reflecting on the tour’s conclusion, ONEW shared, “I learned so much from my fans. Thank you for reminding me that we are connected beyond language. Our connection is timeless, and I hope we stay together for a long time.”
CONNECTION stands out as a brand performance grounded in the theme of human connection. True to its title, THE LIVE, the concert focused entirely on ONEW’s live musical delivery. The concept of connectedness wasn’t just lyrical—it extended to the structure of the setlist, which wove all of his released tracks into one seamless narrative.
Respected music media outlet Billboard took note, attending the LA stop and later resharing their 2023 article which had hailed ONEW’s Circle album as the year’s best K-pop album.
Following the tremendous success of his U.S. tour, ONEW is set to return to South Korea, with plans to release his second full-length studio album in July 2025, marking his attention-grabbing comeback.
