Onew and Yuju Release 'Mind Games' Ahead of October Solo Project Rollout

SHINee's Onew has begun the rollout for his upcoming solo project with "Mind Games," a collaboration featuring GFRIEND's Yuju.The track was released Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. KST and serves as the first title track from Onew's upcoming single album, according to Soompi. Onew also participated in writing the lyrics for the song.The release introduces the project before its remaining scheduled stages, with reports listing a second title track arriving Oct. 7 and the full single album set for release on Oct. 20.Onew and Yuju Bring Two K-Pop Vocal Styles Together"Mind Games" is described in promotional materials as an R&B-based track exploring complicated emotions between two people in a relationship.The song's concept centers on tension created by pride and emotional distance, with the two singers' vocals positioned as the main focus. Melon's listing credits Onew and Jiggy of 153/Joombas as lyricists, with composition by ditch david, WILJAM, Emilia Larsson and Hautboi Rich. Ditch david is also credited with arrangement, while Xydo contributed vocal direction and background vocals.The collaboration brings together two artists with extensive group histories. Onew is known as a member of SH...