NCT JNJM is finally here for “BOTH SIDES”

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INTRODUCING: NCT JNJM
K-POP DUO TEAMS UP FOR “BOTH SIDES”

JENO and JAEMIN,
the powerhouse performers from NCT DREAM, join forces

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WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

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 official release today, “BOTH SIDES”. Listen HERE via SM Entertainment.

The six-track debut mini album, featuring the title track “BOTH SIDES”, 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.

“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!’” Watch the music video HERE.

‘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 JENOand 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.