Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Wonwoo, under the unit JxW, released their first single album “This Man” on June 17.
Accompanying the album is the music video for the lead single “Last Night (Guitar by Juwon Park).”
Inspired by the urban legend in which people around the world see the same man in their dreams, “This Man” reinterprets this story into its own original narrative.
Seventeen’s JxW composed of Jeonghan and Wonwoo (Pledis Entertainment)
Through the album, JxW, the unit that garnered great attention since it was first announced, introduced a new genre to Seventeen’s discography.
Composed of three songs, “This Man” features music from diverse genres, stimulating imagination and offering storytelling that invites various interpretations.
The lead single “Last Night (Guitar by Juwon Park)” is a medium-tempo track characterized by its dark and seductive atmosphere, featuring dramatic synths and acoustic guitar melodies from South Korea's renowned gypsy guitarist Juwon Park.
Accompanied by Jeonghan’s sweet and smooth voice and Wonwoo’s deep and rough low tones, “Last Night” tells the story of two men who traverse people's dreams in search of what they desire.
The album's two solo tracks also reveal new dimensions of JxW. Jeonghan’s solo song, "Beautiful Monster," is a medium-tempo R&B track. It combines a lovely melody and lyrics with comforting vocals, inviting the listener to hum along.
Wonwoo, known for his intense rap in Seventeen, presents the ballad "Leftover" in the album. The song features a lyrical melody and his sensitive vocals with string sounds that intensify towards the end, heightening the emotional impact.
The release of “This Man” adds to the excitement ahead of Seventeen’s scheduled visit to Europe next week.
The 13 members will attend the official ceremony for their designation as UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Youth on June 26 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
After this, they will head to the UK to perform on Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage on June 28.