Jo Mingyu Teases a Sweet Escape with New Song 'Next to you'

Artist Jo Mingyu has announced the beginning of a new musical journey. Jo Mingyu heightened fans' expectations through the music video teaser for 'Next to you', the title track of his second EP album 'Sweet Escape'. The release of this teaser video is being received as a signal flare announcing the prelude to the musical universe that Jo Mingyu will build.

Capturing 'Next to you' with Sensual Visuals

The released teaser video compactly delivers the atmosphere of the song even within a short period. The message containing the lyrics 'Love you, Next to you' is explicitly stated in the video, which is a key element that intuitively shows the emotion the song aims for. Despite the short duration of 17 seconds, sensual scenes that allow a glimpse into the new musical color Jo Mingyu will present follow in succession.

The video focuses on visually implementing the mood of the title track 'Next to you'. The visual beauty, composed of intersecting brief moments, visualizes the emotional resonance held by the song title 'Next to you' and the message in the lyrics. Such sensual directing visually supports the musical message Jo Mingyu intends to convey through this album, prompting viewers to infer the overall flow of the song.

The Musical Direction of the Second EP [Sweet Escape]

Jo Mingyu's second mini-album 'Sweet Escape', led by the title track 'Next to you', is a result that contains the process of further solidifying his identity as an artist. As can be inferred from the album title 'Sweet Escape', this new release is ready to expand Jo Mingyu's unique musical world and provide a special experience to listeners.

The lyrical atmosphere revealed through the teaser hints at the overall color of this album. The B-side tracks that will be composed, including the title track 'Next to you', are expected to be important indicators showing the musical spectrum held by Jo Mingyu. Fans are paying attention to how the atmosphere of the video and the lyrics confirmed through this teaser will be implemented in conjunction with the actual musical composition of the completed album.

September 10 at 6 PM, Official Release of 'Sweet Escape'

Jo Mingyu's second mini-album 'Sweet Escape' will be officially released on September 10, 2026, at 6 PM (KST). This new release is a musical result that Jo Mingyu has prepared for a long time, and full-scale activities are scheduled to unfold along with the release time.

Through this new release, Jo Mingyu plans to present music like a sweet rest away from daily life to his fans. The teaser video released ahead of the release predicts Jo Mingyu's musical change and has entered the full-scale comeback countdown. Attention is focused on what kind of sweet rest 'Sweet Escape', which Jo Mingyu will present on September 10, 2026, will bring to the music market.