NCT’s Jeno and Jaemin earn praise for chemistry in 'WIND UP'

The on-screen chemistry between NCT members Jeno and Jaemin in 'WIND UP' is earning positive reactions.

WIND UP (directed by Kim Sung Ho, written by Byun Jae Cheol, planned by TakeOne Company, produced by TakeOne Studio and SM Entertainment) is a premium short-form drama released on KITZ. The sports coming-of-age series portrays the pure and sparkling friendship between a high school baseball pitcher who can no longer throw strikes and a transfer student who suddenly declares himself the pitcher’s manager.

In the drama, Jeno plays Woo Jin, a once-promising pitcher who won a middle school MVP title but suddenly develops the “yips,” leaving him unable to throw strikes. Jaemin takes on the role of Tae Hee, a former middle school baseball hitter who unexpectedly appears and appoints himself as Woo Jin’s manager. Together, they unfold a multifaceted narrative that moves from lighthearted friendship to heartfelt twists, drawing attention from viewers.

In particular, Jeno and Jaemin not only pull off their school uniforms and baseball gear with striking visuals and strong character synchronization, but also bring the characters’ relationship to life through the solid chemistry they have built over years of team activities. Their natural rapport injects vitality throughout the series.

Powered by their performances, 'WIND UP' recorded 3 million cumulative views within just two days of its launch on January 16th. As of 9:00 AM on January 21st, the drama surpassed 5 million cumulative views and ranked No. 1 across all charts within the KITZ app, highlighting its explosive popularity.

Meanwhile, WIND UP, which showcases the standout synergy between Jeno and Jaemin, is available on KITZ, a global K-pop short-form platform.