ONEW Reveals ‘ANIMALS’ MV Teaser from Upcoming Album ‘PERCENT’
K-pop idol ONEW from SHINee has roared back into the spotlight. On July 14, he dropped a mystical teaser for his new track “ANIMALS” through his official YouTube channel, just ahead of his second studio album release.
A Surreal Subway Ride Awakens the Senses
Set in a dimly-lit subway car, the teaser shows ONEW pressing an emergency stop button, triggering an eerie transformation as passengers begin morphing into animal forms under the moonlight. The clip ends with a euphoric run toward an unknown destination, heightening anticipation for the full music video.
Fans also got a sneak peek of the song’s melody and lyrics. With lines like “Turn on the moonlight, you and I, from now on we’re Animals / Roar louder, you and I, since the beginning we’re Animals,” the track exudes instinctive energy driven by pulsating rhythms.
‘PERCENT’ — A Personal Archive of Emotions
Scheduled for release on July 15 at 6 p.m. KST, ONEW’s second full album ‘PERCENT’ chronicles a journey of personal growth and emotional fulfillment. The 11-track album is thematically centered around emptiness and completion, blending various emotions with ONEW’s signature style. The singer actively participated in producing the album, marking another step forward in his musical evolution.
World Tour Set to Unite Global Fans
To celebrate the album, ONEW will kick off his ‘2025 ONEW WORLD TOUR: ONEW THE LIVE – PERCENT (%)’ starting with two concerts in Seoul on August 2 and 3. The tour will span 16 cities including Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, São Paulo, Santiago, Mexico City, Paris, London, and Berlin — allowing him to reconnect with his global fanbase, affectionately known as “찡구 (Jjinggu).”
Pop-Up Store in Seoul to Mark Album Launch
Fans in Seoul can also look forward to the ‘PERCENT’ pop-up store, launching on July 15 at the Open Stage on the 1st floor of Shinsegae Gangnam. This fan-friendly event offers exclusive merchandise and commemorative content to celebrate the album’s release.
With his powerful imagery, relatable storytelling, and global ambitions, ONEW proves once again that he is not just following trends—he’s evolving into an artist who shapes them.
