NCT’s Ten & Mark Kick Off New Solo Albums with ‘BAMBOLA’ and ‘+82 Pressin (feat. Haechan)’ Videos 

NCT’s Ten and Mark are gearing up for their highly anticipated solo releases! This will mark Ten’s second solo mini-album and Mark’s first solo album.

Ten’s album, STUNNER, is set to drop on March 24, 2025, while Mark’s album, The Firstfruit, comes out on April 7, 2025. 

Mark: The Firstfruit

SM Entertainment announced Mark’s album, The Firstfruit, on March 13. The album contains 13 songs, including features with Haechan and Youngji Lee.

In the album announcement photo, Mark wears a double-sided shirt—the front displays the album title, while the back reveals the promotional schedule. Mark showcases the most important moments in his life through four cities: Seoul, Toronto, New York, and Vancouver.

Promotions began on March 19, with the release of the “+82 Pressin” (feat. Haechan) music video and will end on April 7 with the official album release. So far, Mark has shared two behind-the-scenes videos documenting the album’s recording process as part of the promotional rollout. He also announced an in-person listening session and showcase to celebrate the album, which both take place on April 7, 2025. 

“+82 Pressin (feat. Haechan)” has an infectious hip hop beat—it’s so catchy! There are elements of pop, hip hop, and R&B that blend together perfectly. The title refers to the area code of Seoul, one of the cities that Mark highlights through his album. This is an incredibly strong introduction to Mark’s first solo project!

Ten: STUNNER

SM Entertainment announced Ten’s album, STUNNER, on March 3. The album features seven tracks, including both English and Korean versions of the title song, “STUNNER.”

The promotional schedule for STUNNER has been packed! So far, Ten has released four sets of teaser images, three promotional films, two tour announcements, details for all three album versions, and the first music video.

The album comes in three versions: YOU ARE, I AM, and SNACK PACK.

• YOU ARE Version: Outer package, photo book, CD, sticker, folded poster, postcard, and photo card.
• I AM Version: Photo book, two stickers, CD, folded poster, postcard, and photo card.
• SNACK PACK Version: Mini pack, two stickers, QR code, six image cards, and two photo cards. 

Ten also announced a series of concerts, including two shows in Seoul on April 12 and 13, followed by two concerts in Shanghai on April 26 and 27, and a Japan tour that kicks off in Osaka on May 5, and concludes in Tokyo on May 30.

The music video for “BAMBOLA” was released on March 17, showcasing Ten’s versatility as an artist. With its fast-paced beat and dynamic choreography, the song proves that Ten can pull off any genre. The music video also highlights his exceptional dance skills and features an intriguing concept. If you were a fan of his previous solo album, you might not even recognize him in this one—it’s a complete transformation!

While we already know how experimental Ten can be with his sound, we’re intrigued to see if the rest of the album will follow the vibe of “BAMBOLA.” Similarly, Mark is already mixing sounds with “+82 Pressin (feat. Haechan),” so we wonder if the rest of the album will lean more towards hip-hop or if he will try something new. 

We can’t wait to hear both of these albums!