Te Young and Hee Chan captivated fans at the Seoul Jazz Festival with solo performances and a special unit stage, showcasing their talents.
May/24/2026 13:50
Te Young and Hee Chan of NCT stood on the stage of the 'Seoul Jazz Festival', demonstrating a synergistic effect. On the 23rd, at the '18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026' held at the Seoul Olympic Park KSPO DOME, Te Young and Hee Chan performed for a total of 60 minutes alongside the band’s live performance. The two captivated fans with solo songs that highlighted their individual personalities and a special unit stage. Hee Chan first opened with the jazzy groove 'Camera Lights', raising the heat with his solo debut song 'CRZY' and the sensuous 'Talented', showcasing a variety of R&B songs from his first solo album 'TASTE', including the refreshing 'Roll With Me' and the enchanting 'Love Beyond'. Additionally, through cover performances of Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' and Michael Jackson's 'Love Never Felt So Good', he created a sweet live experience that united with the audience, followed by a special unit stage with Te Young where they surprised the crowd with 'PADO', demonstrating a special synergy that elicited explosive reactions. Te Young kicked off with the addictive hip-hop song 'Rock Solid', pouring in unending energy with 'Ups & Downs', the witty 'TAP', and the powerful rap standout 'Misfit', raising the venue's heat. Furthermore, he premiered songs from his recently released first full album 'WYLD', enhancing immersion with the youthful and exhilarating 'Run' and the charming jazzy hip-hop beat of 'Hypnotic', thrilling the audience with the impressive title track 'WYLD' that featured overwhelming performance and intense sound. Te Young and Hee Chan expressed their happiness in enjoying the moment with everyone, stating they wanted to meet frequently with good music in the future, and in response to the audience's enthusiastic encore, they sang 'PADO' again to conclude the performance.
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