NCT DREAM Drop 10-Track Album DREAM AFTER DREAM, Eyeing Bigger Festival Stages Next

NCT DREAM released their sixth full-length album, DREAM AFTER DREAM, at 6 PM KST on the 9th, with Jaemin credited as a co-lyricist on the title track "Boogie Woogie." The 10-track record lands in the group's 10th debut year, and the music video went live on YouTube's SMTOWN channel at the same time.

The title "Boogie Woogie" is an up-tempo dance track that pairs the vintage feel of 1970s disco-funk with modern synthesizer sounds. Rhythmic percussion and a groovy bass line carry most of the energy, which suits a song the members describe as built for singing along.

Jaemin's lyrics, according to the label, celebrate the ten years the members have spent together and thank one another for making ordinary days feel special. They also express a belief that every moment ahead will shine if they face it together, all in a bright, light-hearted tone.

A song name chosen by the members

Renjun said several options were discussed for the title phrase before the members settled on "Boogie Woogie" among themselves. He thinks it fits the track's upbeat mood, and that the cute, fun pronunciation will make it easy for listeners to sing along.

On the choreography, Jeno pointed to frequent changes of direction that should look especially interesting on video. Haechan added that the movements are rhythmic and lively enough that watching alone should lift your mood, and he hopes fans will ride the rhythm along with them.

Ten years, same dream

The album title means "a dream that continues endlessly," and the group frames the record as a launch pad: the time and experience of the past decade become the base for pursuing new dreams. Jeno said the message is to keep walking forward while dreaming the same dream, and asked fans to look forward to the new moments they will build.

Chenle said the group did not aim for a major musical shift. Instead, he wants the songs to give listeners hope and strength as they always have, and he said the members paid close attention to making their message land more sincerely now that they have grown musically. Haechan summed up the idea as "where our music is, that is NCT DREAM," regardless of time or place. Jaemin said he hopes to convey how much happiness the fandom's love, known as NCTzens' nickname Czennies in Korean as Sizzny, has brought them over ten years.

Jaemin also said the team shot a large amount of content and video during the album's preparation, which he feels shows a more varied side of the group. Jisung admitted to some nerves about presenting a new album after a year, but said the excitement and anticipation outweigh them.

Looking back at Jamsil

Asked about the most memorable moments of the decade, Renjun named concerts, where meeting fans in person produced some of the group's liveliest stages. Haechan singled out THE DREAM SHOW 2 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium as one of the happiest memories of his life, and thanked his fellow members and the company for walking the ten years alongside him. Jaemin said every moment of that show is still vivid, and he hopes the group can stand on that stage again someday.

Looking ahead, Renjun said he wants to appear on more of the world's major festival stages and show more people the group's music and energy.

NCT DREAM debuted in August 2016, and have been known for hits including "Chewing Gum" era favorites such as "Candy," "ISTJ" and "Beatbox." A pre-release broadcast was also scheduled for 5 PM on the group's YouTube channel and the NCT TikTok channel.