SEVENTEEN Members JEONGHAN and JOSHUA Release Debut EP
The duo launched their JxJ project with a seven-track record titled DREAMSCAPE and an accompanying music video.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Pop
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SEVENTEEN members JEONGHAN and JOSHUA have released their debut EP, DREAMSCAPE, under their new duo project, JxJ. The collection of seven tracks explores the intersection of subconscious fantasy and reality through a continuous narrative loop.
Why it matters
The project represents a creative pivot for the performers, allowing them to integrate diverse genres like rock and R&B while showcasing individual songwriting contributions. It bridges their existing collaborative dynamic with new solo artistic expressions.
The EP DREAMSCAPE comprises seven distinct tracks that weave together a continuous narrative. Each member also featured in solo performances, marking a departure from their collective group work.
The players
JEONGHAN
He is a member of the globally popular South Korean boy group SEVENTEEN who contributed lyrics to the solo track Coloring.
JOSHUA
He is a member of SEVENTEEN and a core part of the JxJ duo who co-wrote and co-composed the solo track Not personal.
The details
The EP utilizes house, rock, and R&B styles, while the lead track 12 o'clock incorporates disco and funk elements. The release is accompanied by a music video featuring surreal visual motifs, such as a railway in an open field and a distorted train carriage.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: Debut EP DREAMSCAPE released globally.
October 30 - November 1, 2026: Opening tour shows scheduled in Incheon.
Industry Dynamics
This release continues the established industry trend of SEVENTEEN members forming specialized subunits to explore varied musical identities. It shifts the group's market strategy toward segmented, high-concept narrative projects rather than standard group-wide releases.
Fans can now access the seven-track EP across major digital streaming platforms. International listeners can also look for upcoming ticket sales for the tour stops in Asia.
The takeaway
Listeners can track the members' shift from collective group work to this new narrative-driven subunit project. The release serves as a blueprint for how established pop stars can balance individual creative input with collaborative ensemble success.
What happens next
The duo will embark on the JEONGHAN X JOSHUA JOURNEY INTO [DREAMING] tour, starting with three shows in Incheon from October 30 to November 1, 2026, followed by dates in Saitama, Macau, Taipei, Busan, and Hong Kong.
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