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This new song, in which Jaehyun personally participated in the composition, is a deeply emotional ballad that begins with a gentle piano melody, progresses through a gradually richer sound, and concludes with a warm vocal resonance.

The lyrics convey a profound message that love is finally completed through the other person only within 99 degrees of imperfection, rather than 100 degrees of perfection. The accompanying music video, set against a backdrop of memories, depicts Jaehyun’s lyrical journey of letting go of perfectionism, embracing imperfection, and silently moving forward.

Ahead of the release, Jaehyun offered a heartfelt greeting, saying, “I am happy to be able to share ‘99 Degrees,’ which I worked on with affection. I hope you can also feel the most complete meaning that is finally encountered within imperfection. I hope this music brings a little comfort to the lives of NCTzens (fandom nickname) and everyone listening to it, and I wish you a healthy and happy summer.”

LYRICS

We wanna be flawless
But all the flaws are part of our love
I carry the torches
For when you can’t see in the dark

Hot or cold
I’ll always hold
The space to be
All that you are

Our fire burns slow

Girl, this love is 99 degrees
Leave the 1, we still got all we need
The love you bring is everything to me
It’s already picture-perfect

Girl, this love is 99 degrees
It’s more than what we need
You say we’re close and yet so far
But not to me

Gotta be honest
I had the heart for you
From the start

But if you lost belief
The feeling would burn me
From dusk till dawn

The bond we form
Is like the pull
Of the Earth to the Sun
Always come back around

Girl, this love is 99 degrees
Leave the 1, we still got all we need
The love you bring is everything to me
It’s already picture-perfect

Girl, this love is 99 degrees
It’s more than what we need

I don’t want fire unless it is yours
I’ll give the world and more
I’ll give 99 reasons for us
Ain’t no other flame could burn as strong
Yeah you’re the only one

Oh girl this love is 99 degrees
Leave the 1, we still got all we need
The love you bring is everything to me
It’s already picture-perfect

It’s more than what we need
You say we’re close and yet so far
But not to me
But not to me