ONEUS opens up about touring in the United States, goals for 2022, and the success of 'LUNA'
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While ONEUS has been dazzling fans with their addictive singles and strong performance style since debuting with "Valkyrie" in early 2019, their recent comeback set up something of a new beginning for the group. Not only did their sixth mini album 'Blood Moon' become their best-selling album to date, but title track "LUNA" continues to receive love from both fans and critics alike—landing them their first music show win, their highest position yet on Gaon's digital songs chart, and the #4 position on Billboard's year-end '25 Best K-Pop Songs of 2021: Critics' Picks' listicle.
Continuing this impressive momentum, the group has kicked off their latest U.S. promotions with their 2022 North American 'Blood Moon' tour, marking their first time back to the States since their debut year.
Just a couple of days before ONEUS took off to their first show in New York City, the six ONEUS members took time to talk to allkpop about their successful comeback, tour preparations, and goals for the future.
allkpop: First, we'd like to belatedly congratulate you on the success of your most recent album 'Blood Moon' and its title track "LUNA." What was it like finally being able to secure #1 on a public broadcast music program with one of your songs?
RAVN: We celebrated ONEUS's first music show #1 with 'LUNA's activities. I think the #1 trophy was a miracle created by all of our staff members—"Team ONEUS"—and our fans TOMOON. It was also even more meaningful to win first place with [a] K-Pop [song] that combines our country's traditional hanbok and other traditional Korean elements.
SEOHO: I couldn't believe it, and I was really, really happy, and really, really thankful! LEEDO: I was really surprised. I was so surprised that, at first, I couldn't tell if it was a dream or reality. I'm very thankful as it was a precious #1. We'll continue to work harder in the future as well.
KEONHEE: First, winning our first #1 was, of course, really great, but the first thing that came to my mind was the TOMOON who had been giving us love and putting in the effort to make our first win happen. Really, I was so, so thankful. We'll show you even better performances in the future.
HWANWOONG: Thank you so much! First of all, I couldn't believe it. I was so shocked that our acceptance speech came out a little chaotic, and I feel like that was a shame. We worked really hard on this album, and I'm so glad that we received such a great reward for it.
XION: ONEUS had their first win! I was really so shocked, and even now, I still can't believe it. [Laughs] Our TOMOON made us great #1 singers, and we'll continue to make even greater music for you!
