NCT Jaehyun New Single '99 Degrees' Release: July 10 at 6 PM

NCT’s Jaehyun has released a music video teaser for his upcoming solo single "99 Degrees." The teaser, unveiled on July 9, showcases the artist navigating settings that contrast his high-energy stage persona with his quiet daily life.

The new track is a ballad featuring a dynamic arrangement that transitions from a delicate piano melody to a full band sound, culminating in Jaehyun’s solo vocals. Having participated in the composition and lyric writing, Jaehyun used this project to infuse the song with his musical sensibility and reflections on the nature of love.

This release marks a significant moment for the artist as he shares a personal narrative about self-acceptance and emotional maturity.

Key Facts

• Jaehyun’s new single "99 Degrees" and its music video are scheduled for a global release on July 10 at 6 PM.
• The music video depicts Jaehyun revisiting locations like theaters and studios to "empty out the past" and move forward by embracing his imperfections.
• The lyrics focus on a philosophical message regarding the discovery of complete love at "99 degrees," a point just one degree shy of the boiling point.
• The track will be available on major domestic and international music platforms, including Melon, Spotify, Apple Music, and QQ Music.
• The teaser video highlights "contrasting charms," featuring scenes of Jaehyun wandering the streets and moments from his daily routine.

Key Terms

• 99 Degrees: A metaphorical reference to being just one degree short of the 100-degree boiling point, representing the "imperfection" where complete love is found.
• SMTOWN: The official YouTube channel where the teaser premiered and the full music video will be hosted.

Key Quote

"This music video emotionally depicts Jaehyun's journey of looking back at the past while walking through places filled with memories such as theaters and studios, emptying out the past where he always chased perfection, and moving forward while fully accepting even his imperfections." — BNT뉴스

Next

• The single "99 Degrees" will be released on July 10 at 6 PM across platforms including Flo, Genie, iTunes, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.
• The full music video will be available simultaneously on the SMTOWN YouTube channel.