NCT JNJM, New Duo Featuring JENO and JAEMIN of NCT DREAM, Debuts with BOTH SIDES EP
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Introducing NCT JNJM, the formidable union of JENO and JAEMIN, two powerhouse performers from one of the leading forces in K-pop, NCT DREAM. The pair have teamed up for their first EP today, BOTH SIDES. Listen HERE via SM Entertainment, and watch the music video for the title track “BOTH SIDES” HERE.
The six-track debut mini album captures the duality of JENO and JAEMIN – the dynamic tension of their individual charms and sleek synergy. Having honed their chemistry for over a decade together – from trainee days through to activities with NCT and NCT DREAM – JENO and JAEMIN are renowned for their commanding stage presence, high-energy performances, and broad musicality.
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“BOTH SIDES” is a glossy hip-hop dance track that blends fluid drum beats, witty vocals and rap, allowing the pair to flex their charismatic side. “She asked me, ‘Which one is your best side?’ I told her, ‘Both sides!’”
“I.D.O.L.” is an uptempo pop track rooted in Miami bass, with heavy 808 kicks, topped off with JENO and JAEMIN’s free-spirited rap and groovy melodic lines. The lyrics capture the confident attitude of an idol commanding the global stage, while still captivating fans on a personal level, beyond the surface glitz and glamour. Meanwhile, “What It Is” – featuring lyrics penned by JAEMIN – is an uptempo R&B track that sensorially portrays how subtle stimuli, like shared glances and lingering scents, gradually deepen into a powerful attraction. The contrasting vocal tones of JENO and JAEMIN and their laid-back charm further enrich the mood.
“HASHTAG” blends late-2000s Southern hip-hop flows with a captivating contrast between the low-register rap and smooth melodic lines. The lyrics declare a determination to prove limitless charm in response to the countless hashtags that get directed at the pair. “WIND UP” throws in baseball metaphors for an empowering, bouncy hip-hop track with heavy drums and horn sounds. The closer, “sexier” goes slightly hyperpop with an addictive chorus, bright synths and a rhythmic dance beat. The lyrics playfully capture the escalating tension and boldness that unfold as two people are drawn to each other.
Across the cohesive six-track collection, the mini album confidently showcases a singular vision of NCT JNJM’s potential while capturing multiple facets of their performance strengths, wit, and personality.
BOTH SIDES Tracklist:
BOTH SIDES
I.D.O.L.
What It Is
HASHTAG
WIND UP
sexier
NCT JNJM
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