NCT DREAM Takes a Nostalgic Trip With ‘Boogie Woogie’ Video: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Photos

"It's also packed with unexpected, funny moments," JENO tells Billboard of the visual. NCT DREAM on the set of "Boogie Woogie" Courtesy of SM Entertainment Trending on Billboard RENJUN, JENO, HAECHAN, JAEMIN, CHENLE and JISUNG were first introduced as NCT DREAM, the colorful and bright teenage unit within NCT 10 years ago, and have since grown into one of K-pop’s leading acts while maintaining their roots musically with themes of youth and self-discovery. The group’s music has continued to evolve alongside the members and their fans, with everything they experienced together over the past decade. Now, following the six members’ contract renewal with label SM Entertainment, NCT DREAM enters a new chapter and celebrates this milestone with its sixth studio album, DREAM AFTER DREAM, which arrived Nov. 9. The album features lead track “Boogie Woogie,” a song that JENO describes to Billboard as “a celebration of the past 10 years we’ve shared with our fans, and a way for us to all have fun together.” That celebratory spirit and the brotherhood the members have built together come to life in exclusive photos shared with Billboard from the set of the “Boogie Woogie” music video, which was released the same day as the album. “Boogie Woogie” blends ’70s disco-funk influences with modern synths, capturing the joy of looking back on the past while embracing everything still to come, and its music video reflects that same celebratory spirit. Cowritten by JAEMIN, the track features lyrics that commemorate NCT DREAM’s decade together, expressing gratitude for the memories they’ve shared and how even the simplest moments become meaningful when spent together. The group’s brotherhood is a recurring theme throughout DREAM AFTER DREAM, as shown in the music video for the album’s opening track, “The Sun,” just a few weeks before the album’s arrival. JENO sums up the “Boogie Woogie” music video in three words: retro, quirky and celebration. “The music video features nostalgic spots for us, like a neighborhood stationery store, a Korean snack bar, a shopping mall and a bowling alley, which really give it that retro feel,” he tells Billboard. “It’s also packed with unexpected, funny moments, like a swing spinning 360 degrees or someone suddenly popping out of a fridge!” See Billboard‘s exclusive photos from the music video’s set below. JAEMIN Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment The “Boogie Woogie” music video brings its nostalgic settings to life with the bright and playful energy that NCT DREAM is known for. For JAEMIN, filming in those familiar surroundings was especially meaningful, bringing back memories of his own childhood. He tells Billboard: “Eating tteokbokki and fish cakes on set brought back memories of when we were younger, and for a moment, it felt like I was stepping back in time.” JISUNG Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment “It felt like something straight out of a classic teen movie,” recalls JISUNG when discussing the gym and bowling alley scenes. Among the various looks featured throughout the video, he says these as his favorite, particularly for their “sporty and retro hip-hop vibe.” JENO Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment JENO on the set of NCT DREAM’s “Boogie Woogie” music video. RENJUN Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment Some moments on set for “Boogie Woogie” proved to be more amusing than others with the variety of different sets and props. RENJUN, in particular, was challenged while filming at the mall, where he had to walk up a descending escalator. “It was harder than I expected to keep walking against the moving escalator while trying to look natural on camera,” he recalls with a laugh. CHENLE Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment When it comes to embodying the concept for “Boogie Woogie,” CHENLE points to HAECHAN. “He’s naturally playful and cheeky, but when he dances, he really knows how to bring out the rhythm and groove,” shares CHENLE. “His energy is a perfect match for the fun, upbeat disco-funk vibe of this song.” HAECHAN Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment HAECHAN enjoyed exploring the music video’s sets as much as his members, with the supermarket standing out as his favorite. “It looked like a real supermarket and was called Dream Mart,” he shares with a laugh. NCT DREAM Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment “The market was decorated to celebrate its ’10th anniversary’ to match ours, and everything on the shelves — from the water bottles to the snacks — was customized to NCT DREAM,” reveals HAECHAN. “It was fun to look around and discover all the little details. I think our fans will have fun finding them too!” CHENLE, RENJEN and JISUNG Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment CHENLE, RENJEN and JISUNG on the set of NCT DREAM’s “Boogie Woogie.” Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment JENO, JAEMIN and HAECHAN on the set of NCT DREAM’s “Boogie Woogie.” NCT DREAM Image Credit: Courtesy of SM Entertainment NCT DREAM on the set of the “Boogie Woogie” music video. Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox Sign Up