NCT's Jaehyun has topped the music charts with his solo debut.
Jaehyun released his first solo album “J” on the 26th. As soon as the album was released, the title track “Smoke” topped the Bucks real-time chart.
The album is also very popular. Jaehyun also topped the digital album sales chart on QQ Music, China's largest music platform. It proved its global popularity.
“Smoke” is a hip-hop R&B song. It features groovy vocals and lush guitar riffs over a rhythmic bassline. The lyrics describe a romantic moment with a loved one.
The music video boasts colorful mise-en-scene. The theme is narcissism, with a three-dimensional performance by Jaehyun. There are scenes of obsession, mirrors, and falling in love with oneself.
Jae-hyun's monologue and military performance add to the sophistication. The mise-en-scene expressing narcissism, various objects, and black-and-white visuals enhance immersion.
At 8 p.m., Jaehyun will also release part 2 of his first solo album production, “The Journey of ‘’J‘’ Part 2 will also be released. Viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the production process of the title track music video and teaser content.
Meanwhile, Jaehyun included a total of eight songs on his first solo album, “J". It includes both Korean and English versions of the title track “Smoke". It incorporated Jaehyun's diverse emotions.