SHINee’s Onew is gaining global attention with his latest comeback!

On September 5, U.S. financial magazine Forbes highlighted Onew’s solo career in an article on its website, praising his artistic growth.

Forbes wrote, "With his first album FLOW after joining Griffin Entertainment, Onew has opened a new chapter in his career. He continues to evolve as a solo artist, showing his skills as a vocalist, performer, and songwriter."

The magazine highlighted Onew’s hands-on role in producing and writing all the songs for his 3rd mini-album FLOW.

Talking about the title track O (beat drum), Forbes commented, "The percussion-focused beat is clever, and combined with Onew’s smooth vocals, it creates a unique and unexpected journey."

Forbes also mentioned the eye-catching visuals from Onew’s teaser clips, noting scenes like pink clouds, a fish conductor, and an hourglass, saying, "Each track is brought to life with creative visuals."

The magazine concluded, "With the support of Griffin Entertainment, Onew can explore his musical freedom and reach an even higher level as a solo artist."

Meanwhile, Onew’s 3rd mini-album FLOW reflects his personal thoughts and showcases his artistic journey.

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ChoA, former member of the girl group Crayon Pop, has bravely shared her ongoing battle with cervical cancer and her emotional journey.

On January 28, ChoA posted a heartfelt update on her social media, explaining her struggles. "I usually laugh, talk, and live my life as usual, but there are moments when I suddenly face a reality that isn’t like before, and it gets tough," she shared.

She went on to say, "Recently, something difficult happened, and in the past, I would have had a drink with my husband to shake it off. I really miss being able to do that."

ChoA admitted that she still can’t fully believe her diagnosis. "When I face the reality I’ve been avoiding, my heart that I’ve built up breaks down," she said. "But the life I’m living now, which I’m still enjoying, is something that someone else might be wishing for. I try to gather my thoughts again with gratitude."

She also expressed hope for the future, saying, "Lately, I dream of a day five years from now when I’ll be declared cancer-free and be able to have a drink with my husband after putting the kids to bed, after all the struggles. It’s been almost two years, so I believe the day I get that clean bill of health will come soon."

ChoA married a businessman in 2021, six years older than her. In October 2023, she revealed her cervical cancer diagnosis, sharing that she had been diagnosed during a routine check-up in her first year of marriage.

Despite everything, ChoA remains hopeful, noting that the cancer was smaller than expected during surgery, and she was able to preserve her fertility—a step closer to her dream of becoming a mother.

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