Group SEVENTEEN member Jun is set to release his debut Chinese EP.
According to his agency Pledis Entertainment, Jun's first Chinese EP '9' is inspired by the Chinese folk legend 'Nine-Tailed Cat,' which tells of a cat that gains nine tails through training and achieves immortality. The album depicts a profound journey of experiencing and accepting unfamiliar emotions to complete one's true self.
Having consistently participated in solo projects such as 'Gemini,' 'PSYCHO,' and 'LIMBO,' Jun has expanded his musical world. In this new release, he contributed to the lyrics of both the title track and the other songs. The album explores a range of emotions, from curiosity and excitement to expectation, jealousy, doubt, and ultimately forgiveness, expressed in his unique language, adding authenticity to the work.
Jun shared through his agency, "'9' is an album filled with diverse new attempts. I want to show my fans a more grown-up version of myself." He also expressed a desire to make a strong impression as 'singer Jun' on those who are experiencing his music for the first time.
Ahead of the album's release, a variety of promotional content has been heating up global fans' excitement. Eight trailers have been released sequentially, capturing Jun's emotional journey as he faces a new world with sensory sound and visual direction. Notably, the fourth trailer 'Conquer' and the final trailer 'Inward' featured snippets of new songs, captivating listeners, while the mysterious key object 'The Alter of NINE' was revealed, heightening curiosity about the album's grand narrative.
Meanwhile, all tracks from Jun's first Chinese EP '9' and the music video for the title track will be released simultaneously worldwide on the morning of the 28th.
According to his agency Pledis Entertainment, Jun's first Chinese EP '9' is inspired by the Chinese folk legend 'Nine-Tailed Cat,' which tells of a cat that gains nine tails through training and achieves immortality. The album depicts a profound journey of experiencing and accepting unfamiliar emotions to complete one's true self.
Having consistently participated in solo projects such as 'Gemini,' 'PSYCHO,' and 'LIMBO,' Jun has expanded his musical world. In this new release, he contributed to the lyrics of both the title track and the other songs. The album explores a range of emotions, from curiosity and excitement to expectation, jealousy, doubt, and ultimately forgiveness, expressed in his unique language, adding authenticity to the work.
Jun shared through his agency, "'9' is an album filled with diverse new attempts. I want to show my fans a more grown-up version of myself." He also expressed a desire to make a strong impression as 'singer Jun' on those who are experiencing his music for the first time.
Ahead of the album's release, a variety of promotional content has been heating up global fans' excitement. Eight trailers have been released sequentially, capturing Jun's emotional journey as he faces a new world with sensory sound and visual direction. Notably, the fourth trailer 'Conquer' and the final trailer 'Inward' featured snippets of new songs, captivating listeners, while the mysterious key object 'The Alter of NINE' was revealed, heightening curiosity about the album's grand narrative.
Meanwhile, all tracks from Jun's first Chinese EP '9' and the music video for the title track will be released simultaneously worldwide on the morning of the 28th.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.