Feel the Groove While Listening to NCT’s JENO and JAEMIN’S Debut EP, BOTH SIDES - The 1st Mini Album
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Everyone, gather around! A new NCT sub-unit just dropped, and it is one we have been waiting for. NCT is known for its many sub-units and unique sound, and today, the new sub-unit NCT JNJM has debuted with its EP, BOTH SIDES - The 1st Mini Album. The two members, JENO and JAEMIN, make up this sub-unit, and their upbeat energy permeates this mini-album. With six songs, you are bound to find a favorite and dance to every single one.
BOTH SIDES - The 1st Mini Album Tracklist:
“BOTH SIDES” (Title Track)
“I.D.O.L.”
“What It Is”
“HASHTAG”
“WIND UP”
“sexier”
The mini-album starts off strong with their electrifying title track “BOTH SIDES, “an upbeat track with a commanding and danceable beat. JENO and JAEMIN are both super energetic, and their energy comes through in the song. “BOTH SIDES” is a fun track that is a beautiful mixture of that exciting radio pop music we hear and hard-hitting hip-hop. With both JENO and JAEMIN being the rappers in their group, the fact that this mini-album is mostly rap-heavy was expected, but hearing the members showcase their smooth vocals in this track had us all on the edge of our seats. Something that tends to stand out in NCT is how even though there is a set concept/theme for the release, the members still keep to their own sound. In “BOTH SIDES,” the striking hip-hop theme is very prominent, but you can still hear JAEMIN’s more jolly tone and JENO’s deeper/raspy tone. It gives them a sense of individuality in this duo.
The music video for the song is so funny. Throughout the video, we get scenes of JENO and JAEMIN being adorade and admired by the people around them, but their gaze doesn’t faze them. They are aiming for the attention of a certain girl who won’t give them the time of day. As the video progresses, you see the boys inserting themselves into any scenario that can gain her attention. It is funny concept that goes with the overall theme of the song. In the video, you get to also see the amazing dancing skills of JENO and JAEMIN. The choreography is full of energy and features a lot of arm movements, in sync sways, hip movements, and fast-paced feet movements. It’s an enjoyable dance that I can see many ready to recreate.
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BOTH SIDES - The 1st Mini Album is a fun EP. From beginning to end, each song is a ball of energy that will have you in a happy feeling. Like I said before, you are bound to find a favorite on this EP. My favorites are “BOTH SIDES,” “HASHTAG,” and “WIND UP.” I find myself rewinding the song once it finishes to hear again. I recommend for everyone to check out NCT JNJM debut BOTH SIDES - The 1st Mini Album. It is so much fun to listen to and really shows the personality of JENO and JAEMIN.
Edited by Bryn Claybourne