SHINee's Onew is back to impress fans with his growth and visuals as he gears up for the release of his 4th mini-album, CONNECTION!

On December 20 at midnight KST, Onew revealed the 'HOME' version concept photos for his upcoming album through SHINee's official social media accounts.

In the photos, Onew poses next to a beautifully designed house model, giving off a dreamy yet clean vibe. His denim-on-denim outfit, paired with cool blue accents, makes him look both vibrant and effortlessly stylish. Fans can’t get enough of his refreshing aura!

Other photos show Onew in a natural setting, surrounded by lush greenery. The cozy atmosphere and his relaxed expressions radiate a calm and healing energy, showing a side of him that's grounded and real.

These concept photos aim to connect Onew's inner world of imagination with his outer world of reality. Fans can look forward to more themes being unveiled soon: 'IMAGINATION' on December 23, 'GAZE' on December 24, and 'SPACE' on December 26.

This album comes just four months after his last mini-album FLOW, which gave fans a glimpse into Onew's personal thoughts. With CONNECTION, he’s ready to show his growth both musically and emotionally.

CONNECTION will be released on February 6 at 6 PM KST on all major music platforms. Get ready, Shawols!

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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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