[Diary Point=Kim Jung-hoon, reporter] The music video for NCT DREAM's “Boogie Woogie” debuted at No. 6 on South Korea's YouTube trending chart on the 11th. The view count recorded that day was about 5.05 million. The song is the title track of the group's sixth full-length album, DREAM AFTER DREAM, released at 6 p.m. KST on the 9th. The music video went up on the SMTOWN YouTube channel together with the album.
“Boogie Woogie” is a fast dance track that blends the retro feel of 1970s disco-funk with modern synthesizer sounds. Its message is gratitude toward the people who made everyday moments special, and an appreciation for the time spent together. Member Jaemin took part in writing the lyrics. The album was released to mark the group's 10th anniversary since debut.
The choreography includes a move in the chorus where the members shake their fists from side to side. Choreographer Lee Jung, who also worked on the previous song “CHILLER,” contributed to this routine as well. In the middle of the song, the members move to the beat individually and then line up in a train-like formation.
In an interview with Maeil Business Newspaper, Renjun said the group discussed many ideas before settling on the song's title. “‘Boogie Woogie’ fits the fun energy of the song, and it's cute and playful, so people can easily sing along and enjoy it,” he said. Jeno looked back on the past 10 years, saying, “Every moment spent with SIZZY has been special and remains a precious memory.”
The full-length album contains 10 tracks, including the title song. The album name, DREAM AFTER DREAM, reflects the group's intention to build on the time and experiences of the past decade and move toward new dreams. The tracks were released on major global music platforms at 6 p.m. KST on the 9th. Physical copies of the album can be pre-ordered from online and offline music retailers.
NCT DREAM will hold the album celebration event “The Harvest Day – DREAM AFTER DREAM” at 8 p.m. KST on the 12th at the Cube Convention Center in Mapo-gu, Seoul. According to an announcement on Weverse, the event will be livestreamed on YouTube, Weverse, and TikTok. Attendance at the venue is limited to album buyers. The group is scheduled to perform “Boogie Woogie” at the event.