SHINee’s Onew is back and better than ever! The multi-talented singer has made a huge splash on both domestic and international charts with his latest release, FLOW. Dropping his 3rd mini album on September 3rd, Onew quickly soared to the top, taking the No. 1 spot on iTunes "Top Album" charts in 26 regions worldwide, including hotspots like Brazil, Japan, Indonesia, Mexico, and more.

FLOW didn’t just stop there—Onew’s global impact is undeniable, with the album securing the top position on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and entering the European iTunes Album Chart at an impressive No. 5. His title track "O (Circle)" is also making waves, climbing to No. 2 on the real-time chart of the major domestic music site, Bugs.

Showing love to his global fans, Onew dropped a live video of his track "O (Circle)" on his official YouTube channel.

In the video, Onew ditches his usual idol image and takes on the role of a band vocalist, performing in a cozy live club setting. The unique band arrangement adds a fresh, emotional twist to the song, drawing fans even deeper into the "flow of Onew."

Fans can’t get enough of his new release, flooding social media with praise like, "Onew's new challenges and passion are fully reflected in this album," "He poured all his charm into one album," and "This album is a game-changer in Onew's discography." It’s clear that FLOW is a project close to Onew’s heart, with the singer not only producing all the tracks but also contributing to the lyrics, showcasing his growth as a solo artist.

But that’s not all! Onew is keeping the excitement going with a special solo pop-up store, "ONEW 3RD EP FLOW POP-UP STORE," at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, from September 5 to 15. Fans can also look forward to seeing him live at his fan concert "2024 ONEW FAN CONCERT 'Hola!'" on October 5-6 in Seoul and November 21-22 in Japan.

Onew is definitely in his element, and it’s safe to say, the world is flowing right along with him.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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