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Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Joshua debut JxJ duo with ‘Dreamscape’ album

The duo’s mini‑album arrives on Oct. 19, following a Pinterest diary launch and a pre‑order campaign.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:01:02 GMT

Seventeen vocalists Jeonghan and Joshua have released their first album as the JxJ duo, titled “Dreamscape,” on Oct. 19, 2026, Variety reported. The release follows Jeonghan’s recent completion of South Korea’s mandatory military service and Joshua’s solo production work during the same period.

What happened

“Dreamscape” is the debut mini‑album for JxJ, the seventh sub‑unit of Seventeen, and the first project built entirely around the two singers. The album drops on Oct. 19, with pre‑orders opening the night before at 10 p.m. ET, as announced in earlier Felo coverage. Six of Seventeen’s 13 members are currently serving in the military, leaving Jeonghan, Joshua, S. Coups, Jun and The8 as the active lineup.

What the reports add

Variety notes that the duo first recorded the duet “Falling for U” for Seventeen’s 2018 special album “Director’s Cut,” but “Dreamscape” is the first full‑length effort dedicated to JxJ. The outlet also highlights that the pair met as trainees and that their company suggested the collaboration after noting fan chemistry. A separate Felo article reported a Pinterest diary launched on Oct. 18 to share mood boards and behind‑the‑scenes images, marking the duo’s first use of the platform for promotion.

What was said

Joshua told Variety, “After giving it some thought, we’ve been together for so long, and we really wanted to show a different side to ourselves… a lot of our fans actually like our chemistry, the chemistry that the two of us have.” Jeonghan added, “The exhilaration and the Carats screaming, cheering, their love, the spotlight – everything is something that you can only enjoy on stage. So I missed those moments on stage. I just wanted to get ready after finishing my military service, prep myself, and get back on there as soon as possible.”

How it came about

Seventeen debuted in 2015 under Pledis Entertainment, now part of Hybe, and has a record for the highest‑selling K‑pop album “FML.” All members renewed their contracts this summer, the second full‑group renewal. With multiple members away for service, the company discussed ways to keep fans—known as Carats—engaged, leading to the JxJ project. Jeonghan said the idea emerged from those discussions, and the duo’s first album reflects the “intersection of dreams and reality” described in Felo’s earlier coverage.

Key facts

• Jeonghan and Joshua released their first JxJ album ‘Dreamscape’ on Oct. 19, 2026. (variety.com)
• The album is the duo’s first full project, following a 2018 duet on Seventeen’s ‘Director’s Cut’ album. (variety.com)
• Jeonghan completed his mandatory military service in the summer of 2026 before the release. (variety.com)
• Six of Seventeen’s 13 members are currently serving in the military, leaving five active members. (variety.com)
• Pre‑orders for ‘Dreamscape’ opened on Oct. 18 at 10 p.m. ET. (variety.com)

Timeline

• 2025-07-01 — Seventeen’s members begin mandatory military service (various dates).
• 2026-09-22 — Felo announced JxJ’s ‘Dreamscape’ mini‑album release date.
• 2026-10-18 — JxJ launched Pinterest diary ahead of album release.

Sources

• [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Seventeen’s Jeonghan and Joshua Find Their JxJ Duo Sound on ‘Dreamscape’: ‘Right in the Middle Between Strong and Subtle’ (EXCLUSIVE)”