SHINee's Onew's new album ”CONNECTION” tops iTunes in 17 regions

Upon their comeback, group SHINee's Onew went straight to the top of charts both in Korea and abroad.
On the 6th, Onew released their 4th mini album "CONNECTION".
Immediately after its release, ION was launched in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Singapore, Slovakia, the Arab world, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
It ranked first on the iTunes Top Albums charts in 17 countries and regions around the world, including Brazil, Peru, Poland, and Ukraine.
"CONNECTION" also ranked 2nd on the Worldwide iTunes Album Chart and 1st on the European iTunes Album Chart.
Onew's overwhelming influence was apparent when the group ranked 6th on the charts. The title song "WINNER" is also extremely popular. The song was ranked 4th on the real-time charts of Bugs, a major music site in Korea.
Following its debut at number one on the Spotify chart, the song has been making waves on various other charts, including making it onto Melon's Hot 100.
"CONNECTION" is an album that emphasizes the organic connection between Onew's inner and outer selves. Onew produced all the songs himself.
He participated in producing and writing the lyrics, proving his improved musical abilities. He summons forgotten emotions through a variety of themes, conveying deep resonance.
ONEW will perform at Yokohama Arena on the 15th and 16th of next month, at Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park on the 21st and 23rd of February, and at Taipei Music Center on the 5th of April.
On April 20th, he will hold a solo concert titled "2025 ONEW CONCERT [ONEW THE LIVE :
CONNECTION] will be held.