# ONEW Onew is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor, best known as the leader and lead vocalist of the boy band SHINee. His solo work showcases his versatility, blending K-pop with R&B and ballad elements, appealing to a broad audience. Profile: https://www.cultiq.app/directory/south-korea/onew ## Core facts - Category: Soloist - Entertainment scene: South Korea - Active since: 2018 - Genre: K-Pop Ballad, R&B, Pop ## Audience - Estimated fandom size: 500K - Female share: 75% - Core audience: Millennials – Gen Z - Top market: South Korea - Top market: Japan - Top market: Indonesia - Top market: United States - Top market: Philippines - Top market: Thailand ## Highlights - Milestone: Top market South Korea — 28% of fandom - Partnerships: Heartfelt ballad artist positioning appeals to brands seeking emotional authenticity and intimate connection. - Milestone: Established group leader transitioning to solo success attracts international audiences across multiple markets. ## Frequently asked ### Who is ONEW? ONEW is a Soloist from South Korea, debuted in 2018. ### How many fans does ONEW have? ONEW has approximately 500K global fans, making them a Nano tier artist on the Cultiq fandom index. ### What markets is ONEW popular in? ONEW's strongest markets are South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, out of 14 markets tracked on Cultiq. ### What genres does ONEW perform? ONEW performs K-Pop Ballad, R&B, Pop, primarily within the Soloist ecosystem. ## About Cultiq Cultiq is an entertainment intelligence AI — the workspace where brands, labels, agencies, and promoters run entertainment partnerships from brief to signed and live. Operated by WENOTIFT Inc (Delaware, USA). Directory index: https://www.cultiq.app/directory Site overview for models: https://www.cultiq.app/llms.txt This page is free to read with no account. The full intelligence layer — FitMatrix scoring, deal economics, and fee bands — requires authentication at https://www.cultiq.app/login and is intentionally absent from this file.