{"id":4249,"date":"2026-01-13T17:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4249"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:40:20","slug":"ncts-jeno-and-jaemin-unveil-baseball-training-for-wind-up-tackle-yips-dilemma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bongonakpop.com\/?p=4249","title":{"rendered":"NCT&#8217;s Jeno and Jaemin Unveil Baseball Training for &#8216;WIND UP,&#8217; Tackle &#8216;Yips&#8217; Dilemma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo = 'WIND UP' still image, Jeno-Jaemin\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0113\/1768292550746195.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Behind-the-scenes photos of NCT members Jeno and Jaemin practicing baseball are generating buzz.<\/p>\n<p>Jeno and Jaemin will star in the KITZS premium short-form drama &#8216;WIND UP,&#8217; set to be released on the 16th. The drama depicts the radiant and pure friendship between a high school pitcher struggling to throw strikes and a transfer student who appoints himself as manager.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo = 'WIND UP' still image, Jeno\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0113\/1768292593408390.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the drama, Jeno portrays Woo-jin, a middle school MVP who suddenly develops &#8216;yips&#8217; and can no longer throw strikes. Jaemin plays Tae-hee, a former middle school baseball team hitter who appears before Woo-jin and declares himself his manager. The series will tell the story of their warm bond formed through baseball.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo = 'WIND UP' still image, Jaemin\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0113\/1768292615675102.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Accompanying this announcement, Jeno and Jaemin released behind-the-scenes stills from their pre-filming baseball training. Their focused expressions as they handle the ball and bat are drawing attention.<\/p>\n<p>Interest in &#8216;WIND UP&#8217; is growing, especially as Jeno and Jaemin have reportedly dedicated themselves to learning basic baseball movements and postures during training, despite their busy schedules, to naturally embody their characters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Photo = 'WIND UP' main poster\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/image.xportsnews.com\/contents\/images\/upload\/article\/2026\/0113\/1768292634486942.jpg\" width=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, &#8216;WIND UP,&#8217; starring Jeno and Jaemin, will be available on the global K-POP short-form platform KITZS at 6 PM KST on the 16th.<\/p>\n<p>Image source: SM Entertainment<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behind-the-scenes photos of NCT members Jeno and Jaemin practicing baseball are generating buzz. Jeno and Jaemin will star in the KITZS premium short-form drama &#8216;WIND UP,&#8217; set to be released on the 16th. 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