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!!

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!

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

Congratulations on being Billboard's #1 kpop album of 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.

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.

This song is still an absolute masterpiece

If you didn't come from tiktok raise your hand ✋🏻✋🏻✋🏻

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

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

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

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

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.

Dear Onew, we are all here with you.

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

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 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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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...

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

THE KING IS BACK

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 🫶

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.

On the last day of 2023 I just wanted to say Circle is my most favorite album that came out this year

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

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

THIS SONG DESERVES MORE ATTENTION

The world would be a better place if more people truly listened to Onew

This song is criminally underrated how come no one talk about this masterpiece

온유의 써클은 참 따뜻하고 포근하다.

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 ❤

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

this really was one of the best albums of 2023..

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.

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.

팬도 아니고 샤이니 몇곡밖에 모르는데 이노래 너무 좋아합니다

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。

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🇪🇬🇪🇬🥰🥰 ❤❤

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.

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

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！

It is a song , a poem , an art. The concept of the song is not a cliche’ love story ,but a profound and wide meaning about life and nature. The voice and the style are all unique and amazing❤ But the dog looks a a little freaky😂😂😂

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

This song is a warm home 🫶🩷

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

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!!!

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.

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

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.

오랬만에 음악이란걸 들었네

코엑스 광고 보고 온 사람.. 며칠째 코엑스 메가박스 쪽에서 짧게 듣다보니 좋아서 완곡 들어보고싶었어요

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

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.

as i get older, i realized i have been gravitating towards songs like these more. It sounds honest, grounded and profound. Its crazy how i was just a kid fascinated with glamorous, flashy and perfect world of kpop. In a way, i guess, both my idols and i grew up from then. Now, I appreciate when artist put part of their soul in their work. And this song is just so uniquely jinki. Not shinee's onew, but just jinki as a person. His own colour. It may not be gp friendly or even for kpop fans who for majority are teenagers. But it will always be special for those who do listen. What a mesmerizing song.

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

No conocía este artista ni álbum, vi que tuvo el primer puesto del top 25 de Billboard, aquí es cuando te das cuenta que vistas no es igual a calidad musical

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

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.

노래를 듣다가 뮤비까지 궁금해진 노래는 처음인거 같네요

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

CIRCLE IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2023 ON BILLBOARD ❤💥

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.

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

Congratulations on getting certified GOLD in Japan!

His voice is the reason

This song feels like a warm hug 🫂

This is by far my most favorite album of Onew. There’s not a song that I like less than the others. I love all of them equally. I’ve been replaying his album since it’s release. Disclaimer: NO, I DONT HATE ANY OF ONEW’s SONGS NOR ANY OF THE SONGS IN ALL OF SHINEE’s SOLO ALBUMS. What I mean is that in an album we always have favorites. But in this one I can’t seem to choose one since I genuinely LOVE all of the songs in this album.

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

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

Onew's voice is so peaceful and perfect!

GOSPEL是亚洲很少人会做的风格， ONEW很有天赋，拥有很强的胸腔共鸣，他低音位置可以下探到很深，同时他具有高超的混音和转音技巧。同时，福音音乐要想取得大众共鸣，歌手对r&b的演绎尤为关键。Onew选歌很有品味，歌词技巧很好，是sm不可多得的好歌手！应该说他是艺术家！

2023 billboard best kpop album 👑✨🩵✨🐰

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!

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.

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.

listened to this song as the year ended, this song defined my 2023

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

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 think this comeback is such a holistic culmination of everything jinki has done to become the “Onew” he is today. From Replay to Blue/VOICE to DICE to Life Goes On, Circle is a recollection of this 33 year old man’s journey that began when he was only 18. I felt so overwhelmed with emotion while listening through this album. I can’t help but think about how it’s so incredibly lucky that we get to experience this lifetime-this endless circle of movement, time and change-together with him.

Circle⭕アメリカのビルボードK-POPアルバム１位おめでとうございます。オニュさんの音楽が認められてうれしいです。

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

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.

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 ♥️

Well deserved!! #1 Kpop Album 2023 by Billboard.

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

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

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.

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

私の入眠ソング…オニュの声は宝物だと改めて思う一曲

ive been so stressed out the past few months and havent kept up with my faves at all and i regret it so deeply after hearing this song for the first time now. i really should've listened to this when it came out, this song is HEALING.

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

Congratulations Onew for getting this masterpiece as the # 1 Billboard Album of 2023 👏👏❤💎

와 노래만 듣다가 뮤비는 처음보는데 몽환적인것 같은 인트로랑 후렴구에 너무 어울리는 뮤비... 너무 예쁘다...

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

MV-100% 'O (CIRCLE)'-100% ONEW-100% VISUAL-100% VOCAL-100% OUTFITS-100% INSTRUMENTAL-100% KING-100% HANDSOME-100% STYLE-100% SONG-100% MUSIC-100% VOICE-100% SLAY-100% EVERYTHING-100% I LIKE THIS SONG.ONEW NEVER DISAPPOINTED US!!!

진짜 봄이 왔네.. 진기가 다시 돌아올거라고 찡구는 믿고 있었어! 마음이 한없이 따뜻해지는 봄이다 :)

I am coming back to this song again and again, while the seasons are changing, and it's been reminding me about the fact that everything in this world would pass someday. To be honest, these days have been really difficult for me, with all these wars unfolding in the world and terrible news in my country, plus the stress of university courses, the gradschool application process, but all this too shall pass. At least, this song gives such a hope, and for that I am grateful❤