JAEHYUN, vocalist of K-pop sensation NCT, has released his latest R&B single, ‘Unconditional,’ via SM Entertainment. The track, co-written by JAEHYUN, is a continuation of the musical journey from his acclaimed debut solo album J – The 1st Album. With a funky, rhythmic bassline, ‘Unconditional’ blends classic R&B with smooth jazz, creating a playful English-language love letter to his fans and artistic influences. Listen here and watch the music video here.
JAEHYUN’s solo debut earlier this summer made a major impact, with J – The 1st Album achieving the highest first-week sales of any SM Entertainment solo artist in 2024. Critics praised the eight-track release for its cohesive storytelling and impressive vocal performances. NME hailed it as a “tantalizingly sweet tease,” while CLASH highlighted the album’s smooth vocals, groovy bass lines, and emotionally compelling lyrics.
This weekend, JAEHYUN will perform live at his first solo fan concert, “2024 JAEHYUN FAN-CON ,” taking place in Seoul on October 26 and 27. The concert will be live-streamed globally via Beyond LIVE on October 27 at 16:00 PM KST, offering fans worldwide the chance to experience his music.
As a key member of NCT, JAEHYUN has built a prolific music catalog as part of sub-units NCT 127 and NCT DOJAEJUNG. NCT 127, known for its loyal and active fanbase, has amassed over 3.1 million monthly Spotify listeners, 15.7 million Instagram followers, and 9.6 million Twitter followers. The group debuted in 2016 with “Fire Truck” and has since delivered massive hits like “Cherry Bomb” and “Kick It.” NCT 127 reached #3 on Billboard’s Artist 100 and achieved the longest-charting K-pop album on the Billboard 200 in 2021 with Sticker – The 3rd Album.
JAEHYUN’s solo efforts, including tracks like ‘Forever Only,’ have further cemented his place as an artist to watch, with Teen Vogue featuring him on its list of “The 79 Best K-Pop Songs of 2022.”
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