SHINee’s Onew visits ‘Tough Love’ pop-up store ahead of EP release — in pictures
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SHINee’s Onew visits ‘Tough Love’ pop-up store ahead of EP release — in pictures

Published: 09 Mar. 2026, 10:36 Updated: 09 Mar. 2026, 11:43
Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

SHINee’s Onew opened a pop-up store on Sunday at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, to celebrate the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love.”

 
On Monday, the artist held a press event where he greeted reporters and posed for photos.

The pop-up, also titled “Tough Love,” runs from March 8 to March 15 and features a photo zone, message zone and event zone where fans can directly participate in various experiences.

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The EP comes in four versions — “Book,” “Note,” “Pocket Book” and “Towel Book.” The last version was created in collaboration with towel brand Flopy and will be available in two colors: pink and green. “Tough Love” will be released on Monday at 6 p.m.

 
The following images show Onew posing for photos during the media event.


Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]

Onew during a press event for the release of his fifth EP “Tough Love,” at Yeonghwa 104 in Seongdong District on March 9 [DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ]


BY DANIELA GONZALEZ PEREZ [[email protected]]
tags SHINee Onew Tough Love

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