SHINee’s Onew is gearing up to release his first-ever English single
On March 24 at midnight KST, Onew’s agency, Griffin Entertainment, announced that the idol is set to release an English single next month. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser image featuring a dark, grainy background with bold red text showcasing the song’s title and release date.
ONEW ‘MAD’
Original English Song
2025.04.21 6PM (KST)#온유 #ONEW#MAD #ONEW_MAD #온유_MAD #매드 #온유_매드 #MAD온유 pic.twitter.com/i5PYFrlZEd
— ONEW (@ONEW_GRIFFIN) March 23, 2025
Ahead of its official release, Onew will debut a special live performance of ‘MAD’ during his ‘2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE: CONNECTION] IN TAIPEI’ on April 5. This concert is part of his ‘CONNECTION’ tour, a series focused on live band performances. Previously held in Yokohama and Seoul, the tour will continue through Taipei, Macau, and eight cities across North America.
ONEW ‘MAD’ Special Live
@ 2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE : CONNECTION] IN TAIPEI
2025.04.05 6PM (TST) / 7PM (KST)#온유 #ONEW#ONEWTHELIVE #ONEW_THE_LIVE_CONNECTION #CONNECTION#온유더라이브 #온유콘서트#MAD #ONEW_MAD #온유_MAD #매드 #온유_매드 #MAD온유 pic.twitter.com/yC9N4XXENx
— ONEW (@ONEW_GRIFFIN) March 24, 2025
To further connect with his international audience, Onew has crafted ‘MAD’ entirely in English, with lyrics designed for easy singalongs—highlighting his appreciation for global fans.
Fans can get an exclusive sneak peek of ‘MAD’ during his Taipei concert before its official release later in April.
‘MAD’ is set to drop on April 21 at 6 PM KST (2:30 PM IST) across major streaming platforms.
Written by: Mansha
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