Photos by Bella Lee ; Written by Bella Lee

A spotlight shines into the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. The crowd cheers as they see ONEW’s iconic silhouette as he sings the first note of the night. The ONEW THE LIVE: PERCENT (%) begins in California. 

ONEW decided to start his U.S. tour in California, beginning in San Jose and Los Angeles. The opening shows feel unforgettable, and they set the tone for the rest of the tour. Los Angeles fans could not be more excited to see ONEW perform live. As ONEW began the night with “PERCENT (%),” “No Parachute,” and “Yeowoobi,” fans cheered to fill the theatre with energy. K-Pop concerts are known for the primarily young and female fanbase. However, ONEW’s concert is the exception. Fans from all walks of life and different age groups gathered under one roof to listen to ONEW’s iconic voice. 

As soon as ONEW started singing, the room shook from his power. From his debut in 2008 with the group SHINee, he has made a name for himself in the vocal world. The whole show was a testimony to his veteran status and talent. The amount of dedication to the singing craft was obvious in every note. From sweet ballads to powerful belts, ONEW places every note with care. Not only is his experience clear from his vocal ability, ONEW is able to handle an audience with ease. Even with a small language barrier, his presence is intoxicating. His joy was contagious, bringing smiles to every soul in the theatre. ONEW was a master of the audience, bringing everyone into his world with open arms. 

For fans from near and far, old and new, ONEW is for everyone. His concerts are no different. His talent and experience are undeniable, and anyone who hears him sing will know it. ONEW ended the night by saying, “I’m so glad I get to feel all these emotions with you guys.” The whole spectrum of emotion was felt that night, and it will last until he returns to L.A. again.