Billboard named CIRCLE as the best Kpop album of 2023 🥹 Congratulations Onew! You worked so hard and did well. You deserve it all 🩵

It feels like everything is going to be okay when i listen to this song. I keep coming back to watch the music video to seek comfort and it never fails to give me exactly that. Thank you onew

This song is still an absolute masterpiece

Congratulations on being Billboard's #1 kpop album of 2023!!!

The young idol with the golden voice has grown up to become a real artist now, who explores and shows his true self through his music. He has found his own path as a solo artist too. I am so proud to have witnessed this evolution. Let's be together for a long, long time, Onew! We⭕you!!

During his fan sign, Onew said there was no official producer for this album and he was the one "in charge" for that role (which means he probably directed the whole thing himself). “Jinki took on the role of the Executive Producer. It consists of choosing the composers/lyricists to work with, directing/guiding the artistic team, choosing the songs and arranging them in a cohesive tracklist, etc. It's basically being the boss of the entire project. Nothing on a project can pass without the executive producer having a say on it. Most sm albums used to have Lee Sooman as the executive producer. Now, this era is over.” I’m so proud of Onew! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Give this man his flowers and credit him @ SM

My dear onew is back now i don't need to say i miss you anymore here. I will continue to love you.

this is art. so beautiful. wow.

You can always expect masterpieces like this from SHINee. They don't release something that's trendy or popular. They release that honors the art of music. It's what a true artist does. And from what we know, Onew produced/co-produced this album. He is such a musical genius.

It feels like a poem or a piece of artwork made into music. I love how both the song and the video are literally circular... and the lyrics are a perfect match. Very beautiful.

It's hard to beat someone who doesn't give up, brave ONEW

Sunshine I O U ONEW

What I love about SHINee (all members) is they're not afraid to try something new in their career life. Even after they're on 15 years now, they still try something new, that no one has tried before. I think that is the reason why they're still in a stable career till now. I'm so proud of them. I love them so much. Please give a lot of love for Onew's new album 🫶

I accidentally opened this MV after watching Kai's Rover. Now, I've been watching THIS over and over and over !! I can't. I should check out more songs from this man here T__T This is a masterpiece T__T I don't even have an idea where to start T__T

Congratulations Onew on being ranked Billboard's #1 Kpop album for 2023!!!🎉

This is not an idol song, it’s giving me more mature vibes. I feel like Onew grew up a step as a real artist through this album. The whole album has no skips without any exaggerations for real.

it's definitely not easy for idols to have this kind of genre as the title track for their album. we know that its usually something upbeat and crazy, so this is a bold move of him. i mean i have seen it coming and im not disappointed at all. hes been in the industry for 14 years now and im happy that hes comfortable enough to have this song. it suits his voice so much, hes one of the very few idols who have versatile voices. Onew is indeed a treasure of kpop. this man deserves all the support he could get and this mv needs to have millions. KEEP STREAMING SHAWOLS!

It's 1 year later and I still tear up a little when I watch this MV

Another comfort song to listen. This song reminded me how amazing Onew is as an artist. Onew fighting! Shinee fighting!

What a beautiful song. In a sea of upbeat and noisy title tracks, Onew was really brave for choosing this as the title track, such a deep, chill and meaningful song. I absolutely love it!!! Let's keep streaming shawols!!!

I believe that this is the most appealing song to the general public. It feels grand and beautiful and healing, it makes you feel like taking a huge breath after having a knot in your throat for a long time. I hope more people start listening to it and has the success it deserves. Onew, your voice is like a respite from the noise, it makes everything else in the world feel quiet so we can only hear you. Thank you.

Masterpiece

Congratulations Onew on being ranked Billboard's #1 Kpop album for 2023!!! You deserve every accolade!

I don't have words to express how beautiful and artistic this is. A lot of people won't be able to understand this masterpiece completely, some will prefer more popular sound, not everyone appreciate artsy music like this! But those of us who felt this with out soul truly appreciate the work you've done Jinki! The concept, the visuals, the story, the meaning behind, and the heavenly vocals!!! Simply genius! Thank you again, for another masterpiece! You deserve the world!

not only kpop It's totally different from anything i've ever heared in my whole life!!😭😭. so unique, meaninful, Healing & onew like😭💛 and the choreography in the concert gave me goosebumbs!! it's not only a song it's art!!🥺 Jin k popㅠㅠ Thanks onew and all admins, saff, evryone who workd hard for this mastrpiece to be born guys you are the best 🥺🙏🏻 I ㅇ U all so muuch from Egypt🇪🇬🇪🇬🥰🥰 ❤❤

Usually I have my favorite part about a song, this entire song is my favorite part. It's been too long since I heard a song that moved me like this

I like the feel of this album. I can sense the genuine feelings he poured out into the songs and it's very refreshing for songs from this genre. I feel like he's artistically mature and have found his own color. All the best for Onew!

Onew's voice is so peaceful and perfect!

This song is STUNNING. Onew has always been a great vocalist, amazing even. But the tenderness with which he sings this song actually touched me which personally, doesn’t happen often. The lyrics are beautiful and hopeful in a way i don’t find cringe. I just love this. A true modern ballad.

there are only a handful of singers who sing with such emotion and passion… I have always loved his voice but this album has become my fave in the past weeks (I was pretty late and discovered it only recently 🥲)… also think only a handful of k-pop artists (in particular) would come up with such song/album and nail it like he did… I think it takes a lot of courage and trust in oneself to be this creative dreamy onew 🤧🩵

I love you so much and I'll always be waiting for you

#1 Kpop Album 2023 by Billboard, you're the best leader-nim

What is amazing about Onew is that this type of music might not be for everyone, and yet, he has earned so much respect and admiration from even those people. It's REALLY difficult to do that, but his unique voice and the way he knows how to perfectly navigate through music, is just above and beyond. You can't help but admire him.

Onew is so talented, he is the producer for Circle album. Solo concert director and now self-produced album. He deserves all the love and support

One of the most beautiful voices in the world! I hope Onew is well. Much love

I am a new SHINee fan, falling in love with the unique artistry of each SHINee member. Onew's vocal presentation and lyrics in "Circle" is exquisite. It touches me deeply and actually made me weep. Onew's vocal color is genuinely beautiful and it moves hearts...what an extraordinary gift! I look forward to his return as an artist, sending warm and sincere wishes that he is resting and nurturing his health. No doubt Onew has a long journey as an artist and I am grateful to have found him.

Wow. Just. Wow. With Voice, Onew started expressing himself as a solo artist. With Dice, he broke the image people had about him as a "ballad singer". With Life goes on, he started to draw a new style, to balance what he learnt from Voice and Dice. Finally, with Circle, he found his style. He polished the way his sings, selected amazing songs. Onew is an amazing artist and singer. Because O is a circle, I am in apnea while listening to it. When can I catch my breath when the song is going back and forth? When Onew's voice carry so much emotions ?! Thank you, Onew. I am so proud of being a fan of you. You evolved like crazy during the last two years. I need to listen to your album again and again to process it, but I am so excited to witness how far you will go now that you found your identity as a soloist, how great you will do as a singer...

Whoever needs to heal, or you know someone that needs some comfort, this album is so warm and calm. How can a voice be so sweet? I hope all of you can find peace while listening to this masterpiece. Please stay healthy and happy. Onew, thank you always. I’m so proud and I’m so glad I met you in this life. I know this song - and all bsides - will make my way through life a bit more joyful ❤

no because i keep coming back to this thank you for circle onew and ar team

I can't believe I slept on this song and this album for a whole year and now I can't stop listening to it.. I love this so so much!

Finally managed to watch the MV after a busy week full of work, and I'm now in tears .... I'll forever feel blessed for being here in this lifetime with SHINee... Jinki's voice always feels like a warm hug after a long day, and it just got so much better here in Circles .. thank you, Onew, for this beautiful song, for always trying new things, for just being you.

This song... holy freaking moly. I have tears in my eyes. These lyrics, and that choir, and onews beautiful voice. I applaud you onew for making this the title track.

This has one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

As the year closes, I must once again say this was the best song of the year. Phenomenal in every way.

It’s difficult to fill the holes that characterize everyone’s soul. We are lacking, needy; we often feel ourself lonely, misunderstood. With his reassuring voice Onew sang some splendid words, trying to give comfort to those holes that I was talking about. He did not try to “fill” them, he just sat near to them telling them that he respects them, that the fact that they exist makes them “special like everything else”, maybe even more, because they are those things that consent us to distinguish a human being and his life experience from another one. We’re all the same in this world of differences that moves around following a circular path. I’m truly moved by the messages that he tried to convey, he is an unmatchable artist that maybe doesn’t deserve to be categorized like others in a genre full of shallowness. Thank you Onew, for being true to yourself and for sharing such a great masterpiece with us. I will always remember this.

This song feels like a warm hug 🫂

Congratulations Onew on Billboard #1 K-pop album!! You did great!!

I don't have better words to explain this, but this song feels like a poem, like a afternoon rain and autumn leafs and warm breeze during summer and snowflakes on skin and first spring flowers and so much more. Simple and beautiful.

I love him I love his voice

Love when idols find their sound and colour. This is so beautiful

ONEW I always with you!

This song is a warm home 🫶🩷

I hope more people appreciate Onew's artistry. This album leaves a wholesome message that everyone can relate to. Thank you Onew! I O U

I just found this, and I'm stuck. The voice, the lyrics, the music, the film - everything is so beautiful. It's magical but real. Truly a gem.

Starting the new year with Onew !

Congratulations Onew on Circle Album being recognised for the masterpiece that it is.

This MV is magical

Onew definitely has one of the most distinctive voices in kpop, I could recognise his voice from space.

I don't know why.. but I cry SO MUCH with this masterpiece. His voice, the message, the incredible art and music production.. he's just one in a million of PURE ART

ONEW 's week!!!!!! I O You forever!

What an artist, what a voice, what a masterpiece! Way beyond kpop, it’s music that you listen to when you’re standing on the balcony under moonlight on a cold lonely night thinking about life.

Everything about this comeback has been so comforting. I'm so glad he's able to share the negative sides of things with us now without worrying that he should pretend to be happy all the time, it makes sharing his real happiness even more meaningful ♥️

THE KING IS BACK

Congratulations for being chosen as Bilboards number 1 kpop album of the year!!!

위로가 되는 음악 감사합니다

Circle is the audio equivalent of a gentle hug, a forehead kiss, a soft hand squeeze. Onew really put his smile and soft loving gaze into the vocals. I love him so much.

LOVE ONEW LOVE

* Onew Circle Achievements * #1 Worldwide iTunes Album +100K Hanteo Certificate +1st Place Music Core +1st Inkigayo Hot Stage +Ceritified Gold #2 Billboard Japan #1 2023 Best Kpop Albums by Billboard.

뮤지컬 속 넘버 같다, 곡 하나에 전체 스토리를 관통하는 내용이 함축된 그런

This is one of the most unique songs I’ve ever heard, it takes you on a journey that’s both heart wrenching and heart warming. every time I listen to it I get the urge to cry because all of the feelings that I’ve buried deep down start resurfacing, but by the end of the song I have this feeling of lightness that makes me feel like I’d be alright. Thank you so much for this amazing song, Onew.

축하해요 JINKI! 그리고 CIRCLE을 만든 모든 분들. 나에게 CIRCLE은 단순한 노래가 아닌, 첫 곡부터 마지막 ​​곡까지 늘 듣는 앨범이다. “CIRCLE”은 원을 열고 “ALWAYS”는 완벽하게 닫습니다. 특히 Circle 뮤직 비디오와 앨범 HIGHLIGHTS의 세부 사항에 큰 관심을 기울였습니다. 심오한 가사가 있으면서도 'CARAMEL'처럼 감미로운 경쾌함이 특징인 앨범이기도 하다. 정말 잘 만들어졌어요. 새해에는 최선을 다하세요! 2024년에도 늘 옆에서 응원하겠습니다.

Happy 1st Anniversary to this beautiful timeless ○ song & album! ♡

I don't know how many times i've listened to this song, but I feel it. I feel the circles and changes of life and the happiness and melancholy of it all. Onew is such an amazing artist.

THIS SONG DESERVES MORE ATTENTION

팬도 아니고 샤이니 몇곡밖에 모르는데 이노래 너무 좋아합니다

가수들은 자신의 슬픔을 참고이겨내면서 다른사람들의 슬픔을 위로해주는 직업인듯 하네요.. 항상 응원합니다!!

THIS IS A MASTERPIES. I was never into lyrics and music stuff but Onew's artistry is something else. How do I explain like some songs are meant to make you sad by the lyrics or the music and some happy but you know Onew is so great that this song will just touch your heart. I don't know if I am making any sense I just so amazed. They truly said only SHINee can outdo SHINee. If I would have been a jury member of The Grammy's I would have straight away given the award to THE ONEW. I just hope that I can listen to his and SHINee's music for the rest of my life.

The more I listen to his voice the more I’m at peace and I don’t think I’m the only one who feels that way.

Listening to this making me cry again... Life IS a CIRCLE... I miss you, Onew

Hands down the best, most intriguing and emotional album of the year

The way that even after almost 15 years, Jinki is still evolving and coming up with amazing new concepts and coming back with different genres that rarely have been done in K-Pop. I appreciate the genius of this man so much. You can be given a voice like his and not know how to use use it. However, Jinki radiates it wonderfully. This is certainly a masterpiece. Thank you, Onew ❤

I can already tell this is going to be one of my favorite songs this year

This is legend. 我居然在1月1日听到了这首歌，哭得停不下来……万物的轮回……歌好听，温流的声音也美，mv制作得也很棒！希望2024年温流能回来，我要去看你们的演唱会啊！

Onew album is the Billboard best Kpop album of 2023!!! Well deserved. 🎉🎉🎉 Congrats Onew!!! We love you and we miss you a Lot!!!! Come back soon❤❤❤❤

시리지만 따듯해서 오늘도 힘을 얻어요.

Onew, you definitely outdone yourself once again..with Dice I was surprised, I also loved that comeback..you did what ppl did not expect you can pull off. Now with Circle, what can I say, I have just found a new healing song..Thank you for putting your music out there for us. so proud of you, uri Shinee dubu leadernim

わたしはこのうたを聴くたびに思う。このうたの一つ一つの言葉が、オニュの歩んできた今までの時間と重なり合って、本当に美しいうただなと思う。こんな宝石のような歌をこれからも歌ってほしい。

So happy for you Jinki as you begin a new journey in your already illustrious career.

We co-wrote ‘No Parachute’ and we’re soo excited to hear the whole album! ONew’s voice is amazing! ❤️❤️

Circle is a song that only Onew can sing, there is no other person in the world capable of transmitting these feelings with as much depth as Onew does... it is a work of art, a masterpiece.

this is my favorite song of 2023, it touches my heart everytime I listen to it

One year today this masterpiece was released. Thank you Jinki.

Whenever I'm going through a rough time, I always watch this video and I feel a bit better.

The lyrics are so beautiful and nostalgic! I'm so proud of Jinki and how he came into his own with Circle. What I love about him is he is his own artist and cannot be compared to anyone. His musical style and color....that serene, ambient, ethereal and fairy-tale like essence really screams "This is ME". I'm so proud of him. He's such a lovely human being with the voice of an angel. 💎💙✨

Onew is backk 🥳🥳

this was my favorite kpop song that came out all year. he captured what it feels like to live in this song and it always touches me so much when i listen to it

I'm still hypnotized by the Circle performance from Onew's Beyond Live! This track is truly an experience!

Love the message of this song. Everyone is different but beautiful in our own way. We all stand under the same sun but cast different shadows. When one is happy, others may be unhappy. Life goes in cycles like the season. Be kind to others.

Missing his voice so bad. Comeback quickly and be happy 😊😊😊😊

Circle is truly a timeless masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time. Onew you are the artist of my life.