SHINee's ONEW Unveils Preview for Mini Album 'TOUGH LOVE'

SHINee member ONEW has released a preview for his fifth mini-album, 'TOUGH LOVE'.

On the 26th, ONEW showcased the album preview for 'TOUGH LOVE' on his official YouTube channel. The video features behind-the-scenes footage from the concept photo shoot, where ONEW explores various facets of love, along with snippets of the five tracks included in the album.

The album 'TOUGH LOVE' includes the R&B track 'Dot dot dot (...)', which combines a minimal beat with ONEW's distinctive vocals, the nostalgic 'Flex on me' with its heavy bass line and groovy rhythm, the emotionally resonant 'Lie', and the energetic 'X, Oh Why?' which juxtaposes explosive drops with escalating beats.

The title track, 'TOUGH LOVE', shares its name with the album and is a song that ONEW both wrote and composed. To ensure high quality, ONEW collaborated closely with renowned international writers, showcasing his musical expansion beyond Korea to a global audience.

The fifth mini-album 'TOUGH LOVE' breaks away from typical love stories, weaving together various aspects of love encountered in the world like a novel. This album marks ONEW's debut as a composer, solidifying his presence as both an artist and a producer.

'TOUGH LOVE' will be released on various music platforms on November 9th at 6 PM.

Reporter: Seyoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr