NCT DREAM has just given fans a sneak peek into their upcoming album with fresh teaser images!

On October 30, NCT DREAM released the "Real City" concept images across their social media channels. The photos show the members looking bold and confident, capturing a more mature vibe as they explore life and enjoy the real world. Fans are buzzing with excitement, eager to see the story NCT DREAM will tell in their fourth full-length album, DREAMSCAPE.

DREAMSCAPE dives into the ups and downs of chasing dreams, even the painful moments that come with the journey.

One standout track on the album, "No Escape," is a pop song with a deep, self-reflective message. The lyrics explore the idea that sometimes escaping from a tough reality feels impossible, like a nightmare you can’t break free from. The song’s sound is intense but minimal, built on distorted 808 beats.

Another song, "Best of Me," has an ‘80s dance-pop feel and looks at the struggle to resist a world that’s tempting but misleading. Member Haechan even helped write the lyrics, bringing an extra layer to its meaning.

Fans can also look forward to “YOU (Forest),” an R&B pop track with emotional lyrics about never giving up on finding “you,” despite facing repeated setbacks. The song’s arpeggiated synth sounds add a unique, evolving feel to it.

NCT DREAM’s DREAMSCAPE will drop on November 11 at 6 p.m. KST across music platforms, with a physical album release on the same day!

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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