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Korea Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Onew explores diverse emotions with wide music spectrum
Onew returns with second LP, containing 11 tracks for 11 emotions SHINee leader Onew has returned with his second solo studio album, exploring diverse emotions through a wide musical spectrum. 'Percent' is Onew's first new album since his fourth mini album, 'Connection,' dropped in January. 'I tried expressing in numbers the various emotions one feels, using the theme of 'percent.' Even when you're happy, a bit of anxiety might be there, and even in difficult times, there can be a little hope. I wanted to interpret those complex emotions in my own way,' Onew said at a press conference in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Tuesday. Regarding the main track 'Animals,' a song built on a bassline and acoustic guitar layered with sounds reminiscent of animal cries to capture the moment instinct is unleashed, he said, 'These days I feel like we often wear masks. I think all should feel free enough to be oneself, and that's how this song came about. When you listen to this song, I hope it awakens your instincts and lets you enjoy it.' The album includes 11 tracks capturing 11 different emotions. 'Silky' is themed around laziness and rest. 'Caffeine' expresses the feeling of addiction through unique harmonies. 'Marshmallow' is a sensory depiction of the moment of falling in love. Meanwhile, 'Mad' revisits the emotions of parting. Onew took part in writing the lyrics for seven tracks, including the main song, infusing the album with his own sensibilities while exploring a broad musical palette. He also explored diverse musical styles and genres. The main track features a rap section, while tracks like the titular 'Percent,' with its powerful drums, snares and experimental vocal samples that evoke extraterrestrial sounds, and 'Epilogue,' a restrained track made up solely of piano and voice, bring together completely different textures in one album. Onew added that he plans to continue trying new things in the future. 'When you listen to classical music, you can feel emotions even without lyrics. I've been wanting to try something like that. I will keep experimenting in various ways.' Onew next plans to embark on his first solo world tour, 'Onew the Live: Percent,' across 16 cities. 'It's my first time going alone to Europe or South America. But during my recent US tour, I gained confidence that I could do it as I met fans and immersed myself in those moments,' said Onew. 'I believe that when I'm happy, that happiness overflows and becomes contagious. That's why I always work with the mindset that I need to be happy first in order to share that feeling with others," Onew concluded. "Moving forward, I want to meet more audiences by performing more often in new venues.'
Korea Herald
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Male K-pop solo returns to thrill music fans this summer
Onew, Yoon San-ha, Lee Min-hyuk and Nam Woo-hyun unveil new albums, tours and identities beyond their groups The summer of 2025 is shaping up to be a season of solo comebacks in the K-pop scene, as several male idols step away from their group activities to showcase themselves as individual artists. From emotionally rich ballads to genre-defying hybrid tracks, each release offers a distinct musical color, giving fans fresh reasons to celebrate their favorite artists' evolution on stage. Onew, the leader of SHINee, will return Tuesday with his second LP. Titled "Percent," the album comes just five months after his fourth mini album "Connection." Featuring 11 tracks, including the main single 'Animals,' the album chronicles a journey of self-completion through emptiness and fulfillment. Onew participated extensively in the production process as both an artist and a producer, solidifying his unique musical identity. He contributed to the lyrics and arrangement of the main track and is credited as a lyricist on six of the album's B-side tracks. Following the release, Onew will launch his first solo world tour 'Onew The Live: Percent,' beginning in Seoul on Aug. 2 and traveling to 16 cities worldwide. Astro's Yoon San-ha is also set to make his genre-bending return on the same day. He will drop his second solo mini-album "Chameleon," marking his return after 11 months. The main track 'Extra Virgin' is a hybrid pop song that fuses country-style chord progressions with a heavy hip-hop rhythm. Yoon will kick off his 2025 fan concert tour 'Prism: from Y to A' in Seoul this August, with additional stops in Asia and Latin America through September. He is also to star in the upcoming KBS2 series "My Girlfriend Is the Man," which premieres July 23. Lee Minhyuk of BTOB will also return with new music this month. The singer will release a new EP, "Hook," on July 21, which marks his first solo project in three years since his second studio album, "Boom." While he performs under his real name in group promotions, his solo stage name Huta reflects a different charisma and artistic persona. In a teaser trailer, he appears in front of a dimly lit boxing ring, donning a hooded robe and exuding intense energy, heightening anticipation among fans. Nam Woohyun, the main vocalist of Infinite, is scheduled to drop his fifth mini album "Tree Ring" on July 30. It will be his first album since the release of his digital single "Boyfriend" in September 2024 and marks his first official album release since his first solo LP "Whitree" in November 2023. A coming-soon poster featuring the cross-section of a tree — marked like a fingerprint — teased the new concept. Known for his active involvement in songwriting and composition, Nam's return is highly anticipated by fans. Following the new music release, Nam will also hold his fifth solo concert 'Tree High School' at Seoul's Olympic Hall on Aug.16–17.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Percent Appoints Financial Services Veteran Marshall Lux to Board of Directors
Former leader at Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey, and JPMorgan joins Percent as the company expands leadership following a record quarter NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Percent, the platform powering the modern private credit marketplace, today announced the appointment of Marshall Lux to its Board of Directors. An experienced financial services leader, Lux brings more than 40 years of experience advising and operating at the highest levels of banking, consulting, and fintech, including as a senior executive at both Boston Consulting Group and McKinsey, as well as serving as Global Chief Risk Officer for consumer products at JPMorgan Chase during the 2008 financial crisis. Lux's appointment comes amid Percent's strongest quarter to date. The company recently surpassed $2 billion in total transaction volume and $300 million in assets under management. In Q1 2025 alone, Percent accounted for more than 90% of all U.S. lender finance deal activity under $10 million by volume and count, according to ABL Advisor. "Marshall brings unmatched perspective and credibility to our team as institutional demand for private credit reaches new heights," said Nelson Chu, CEO and Founder of Percent. "His experience managing risk at a global bank and advising financial institutions through periods of transformation will be instrumental as we continue building the infrastructure to support private credit at scale." In addition to his time at JPMorgan Chase, Lux held senior leadership roles at both McKinsey and Boston Consulting Group, where he led global private equity practices and advised top-tier institutions on growth and risk strategies. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at B Capital, a Senior Advisor to BCG, and sits on several public and private boards across banking, insurance, and private equity. Lux is a visiting fellow at the Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, and served as a fellow at Harvard. "Percent is one of the rare platforms that combines strong fundamentals with technological innovation," said Lux. "Their vision for modernizing private credit is not just timely—it's necessary. I'm excited to support their mission and help accelerate adoption among institutions looking for transparency, yield, and scale in private markets." Percent's momentum reflects the growing demand for non-correlated, income-generating assets in an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic environment. As traditional public markets remain volatile, private credit is gaining traction as a strategic allocation across institutional and accredited retail portfolios. Percent's technology-first model enables faster execution, broader access, and better data transparency for both borrowers and investors. Recent highlights include: $2 billion in transaction volume to date $300 million AUM, with 18 consecutive months of net AUM growth EBITDA positive as of March 2025 Three consecutive years of doubling marketplace revenue The announcement follows Percent's third consecutive recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, where it ranked No. 85 overall and No. 6 in Financial Services. To learn more about Percent's platform, visit About PercentPercent is unlocking private credit and providing unparalleled access through its modern private credit market, empowering investors, borrowers, and underwriters with innovative technology to increase the speed and frequency of transactions at a fraction of the cost. Founded in 2018, the New York-based fintech and FINRA-registered broker-dealer has facilitated over $2 billion in private credit transaction volume across asset-based securities and secured corporate loans. By streamlining everything from deal sourcing and structuring to ongoing surveillance and servicing, Percent creates an ecosystem where investors can discover vetted private credit opportunities while borrowers tap into flexible, competitively priced capital. Backed by leading venture capital firms including SIG Susquehanna, White Star Capital, and B Capital Group, Percent is poised to become the industry's standard for private credit, democratizing access to an asset class previously reserved for institutions. Learn more at or follow the company on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Percent Sign in to access your portfolio
