SHINee's Onew is gearing up to meet fans across four Asian cities with his exciting solo concert series!

Onew will kick things off with 2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE : CONNECTION] in Seoul, where he'll perform at the Olympic Hall in Seoul's Olympic Park from February 21 to 23.

But that's not all! After Seoul, Onew will bring his new branded performance to Yokohama, Japan (February 15-16 at Yokohama Arena), Taipei, Taiwan (April 5 at Taipei Music Center), and Macau (April 20 at Broadway Theatre), giving fans across Asia the chance to see his unique musical style.

The 'CONNECTION' concert is set to highlight Onew's one-of-a-kind vocal tone and incredible singing skills. The performance will focus on the deep connection between Onew’s inner and outer self, with themes of looking back at cherished moments and looking forward to what’s next. Onew plans to bring hope and comfort to fans with his emotional and powerful performances.

On January 6, Onew released his highly anticipated 4th mini-album, CONNECTION, which has already made waves worldwide. Onew was deeply involved in the album, contributing to both its production and writing lyrics for every track. The album quickly hit the top of iTunes' "Top Albums" charts in 18 countries and regions! The title track, Winner, delivers a strong message of empowerment—“We are all winners”—paired with an unforgettable band-driven chorus.

Fans can start purchasing tickets for Onew’s Seoul concert starting with pre-sale access for fan club members via Melon Ticket on January 16 at 8 PM. General ticket sales will open on January 20 at 8 PM.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to see Onew live!

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YouTuber and broadcaster Dex (Kim Jin Young) continues to face the serious consequences of a devastating rental scam that has left him struggling for over a year.

On January 13th, Dex uploaded a new video on his YouTube channel, where he looked back on 2024 and shared his plans for 2025.

After taking a one-month break at the end of last year, Dex announced that he’d be focusing more on YouTube in 2025 with a relaxed schedule.

He plans to explore themes of travel, challenges, and experiences, mentioning his interest in horseback riding and shooting.

He jokingly said, "For me to take on challenges, there has to be an element of risk involved. I think it comes from a lack of dopamine."

Dex also expressed his desire to create documentary-style content about his UDT (Underwater Demolition Team) colleagues, who now work as firefighters or in the maritime police special forces. He wants to showcase their joys, sorrows, and everyday lives.

As for future collaborations, Dex mentioned working with gay YouTuber Kim Ttolttol and possibly creating content like Dex’s Parenting Diary.

He explained that while he used to dislike babies, he now finds them cute and is open to the idea of exploring parenting content, even though he’s not planning to get married anytime soon.

However, the most serious topic that Dex touched on was the ongoing rental scam that continues to haunt him.

In a recent update, Dex admitted, "I’ll cover it soon. It’s been about a year and a half, and it still hasn’t been resolved. I’ll bring my lawyer in to discuss it soon."

He went on to explain, "It became quite an issue, and a lot of articles have been written. I thought there would be some progress with HUG (Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation), but of course, that’s not the case. There’s been no mercy. I’m going through the same time and procedures, and it’s been really tough."

In July 2023, Dex revealed he was scammed out of 270 million KRW in a rental fraud case. Despite taking out a loan for 90% of the deposit and having insurance coverage through HUG, he’s still waiting for a resolution, which has caused him significant stress and frustration.

Dex’s fans are rooting for him as he faces this ongoing challenge, hoping that 2025 will bring a breakthrough in his tough situation.

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