{
  "id": 15534901,
  "title": "SEVENTEEN's Jeong-han, Joshua chase dreams in new unit album",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/seventeens-jeong-han-joshua-chase-dreams-in-new-unit-album",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20261019/seventeens-jeong-han-joshua-chase-dreams-in-new-unit-album"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Joshua have unveiled their debut mini-album as a duo, titled \"DREAMSCAPE,\" on Monday. The project features seven tracks centered around the themes of dreams, personal ambitions, and their evolving vocal techniques. The centerpiece of the album, the title track \"12 o’clock,\" masterfully combines dance-rock with modern interpretations of 1970s and 1980s disco and funk. This track follows the journey of the two singers as they pursue a dream that spans from noon to midnight.\n\nA glimpse into the album's atmosphere can be found in the music video teaser, which premiered on Sunday. The video is rife with surreal imagery, such as a train seemingly covered in snake scales and a captivating meadow, setting the stage for the album's dreamlike narrative. In an interview shared by their agency, Pledis Entertainment, Jeonghan and Joshua shared insights into their creative process, experimentation with music, and their aspirations for their fans.\n\nWhen asked about the excitement of releasing their first mini-album as a unit, Jeonghan expressed pride in their creation, particularly noting the time they invested in conceptualizing new elements to present to CARAT (their fan group). He admitted to feeling some nerves, however, as he returned to performing.",
  "summary": "SEVENTEEN members Jeonghan and Joshua explore the shifting boundaries between fantasy and reality in “DREAMSCAPE,” their first mini-album as a unit, released Monday, with seven tracks built around dreams, personal aspirations and their evolving vocal styles. The title track, “12 o’clock,” blends dance-rock with modern interpretations of 1970s and 1980s disco and funk, following the two singers as…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jeong-han and Joshua debut mini-album DREAMSCAPE",
    "Title track 12 o'clock blends dance-rock with 70s/80s disco/funk",
    "Fans praised their creative process and future aspirations"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This debut unit project expands the group's musical versatility by allowing members to explore niche retro genres and experimental vocal techniques outside of their standard group identity.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "SEVENTEEN's Jeong-han, Joshua chase dreams in new unit album",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/seventeens-jeong-han-joshua-chase-dreams-in-new-unit-album-15537929",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:57:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}