SHINee's ONEW Sets New Record with 'TOUGH LOVE' Mini Album

SHINee's member ONEW has set a new record with his comeback.

According to Hanteo Chart, ONEW's 5th mini album 'TOUGH LOVE' sold a total of 111,958 copies in its first week (March 9th to March 15th), marking a career high for him as a solo artist. This album is particularly significant as ONEW not only wrote all the lyrics but also participated in composing for the first time since his debut.

The album's performance on international charts is also noteworthy. 'TOUGH LOVE' topped the iTunes Top Album Charts in nine countries and regions worldwide, including Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Indonesia, Japan, Chile, Taipei, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, immediately after its release. The title track, also named 'TOUGH LOVE,' has gained widespread popularity, reaching number one on Bugs TOP100, a major music site in Korea. The album breaks away from typical love stories, weaving together various facets of love encountered in the world like a novel.

ONEW is set to meet global fans with his Asia fan meeting tour '2026 ONEW FANMEETING 'TOUGH LOVE',' starting in Taipei on April 3rd, followed by Osaka from April 24th to 26th, and Tokyo on May 13th to 14th.

Reported by Seyoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr