Onew, from SHINee and now a solo artist, has shared that SM Entertainment remains his "home" and that SHINee’s activities will go on.
Onew will be featured on KBS 2TV's The Seasons - Zico's Artist on August 16 at 10 PM. In a recent recording, he performed SHINee’s hit "Stand By Me" from Boys Over Flowers, bringing warmth and charm to the show.
Now with a new agency and a solo career, Onew explained, “I wanted to try something new rather than stay in a comfortable place. I’m focused on enjoying what I can do now and achieving my goals.” Despite his new path, he assured fans that SHINee’s activities will still be closely tied to SM.
In his solo debut on a late-night music show, Onew discussed past struggles with his voice and how it used to be a source of anxiety. Despite some difficulties with impersonations, he impressed viewers by skillfully mimicking Park Jin Young, adding humor to the segment.
After a health-related hiatus, Onew is back and excited to share his new album, releasing on September 3. The album features the new track "Hola!" and the catchy "Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun." Fans can look forward to seeing these performances on the show.
The episode also features Hwang Je Sung, who curates a list of "Diet Songs That Burn Calories When Exercising." Hwang Je Sung entertained the audience by cycling on stage and shared a funny interview where a dieter imagined Zico from Block B chasing them. Zico later performed a comedic routine, adding to the fun.
Jeon Somi, the new summer queen, will also appear. She’s a big fan of The Seasons and collaborated with Zico on a "ROCK version of Pororo," bringing a unique twist to the classic character. Jeon Somi, who just released "Ice Cream" on August 2, expressed gratitude for Park Seo Joon’s cameo in her music video and hinted at a future collaboration with Zico.
Lastly, singer-songwriter George performed a sensitive reinterpretation of Lee Jeok’s "Rian," receiving applause for his touching performance. George, who has dealt with psoriasis, shared his health journey and discussed wellness with Zico.
The episode ended with a humorous segment featuring George’s remake album Gimbap and a life-sized standee, along with a surprise duet with Bong Tae Kyu, the original artist of one of his tracks.
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