1 of 1

1 of 1

SHINee

On October 5, 2016 at midnight KST, SHINee made their long-awaited comeback with their fifth full album, entitled “1 of 1.”

The album’s title track and name sake, “1 of 1,” is a jack swing-inspired retro groove. Heavily influenced by the 90’s trend, the fivesome have brought a colorful, nostalgic track to the table. With strong instrumentals arranged by international producers such as Mike Daley, Tay Jasper, and Mitchell Owens, the boys manage to pull off a dance-able tune that oozes old-school potential. Definitely a refreshing throwback.

SHINee is known for their outstanding choreography, but Onew, a member of the group, had to sit out for part of the MV shooting due to a self-injury. However, he was still able to film parts of the MV, which is fortunate since the hard work of SHINee’s stylists needed recognition. Speaking of which, the group’s bold aesthetics were a strong aspect of the track, notably differing from SM’s usual portrayal of beauty and shaking things up a little.

The song is dedicated to a lover who they say is the only one for them, hence “1 of 1.” With a fresh take on love, clever lines like “day by day, you become new” and “a person like you has the name of Only One,” it’s a song that will melt the hearts of girls everywhere.