가슴을 키워'드림'... (Feat. NCT 드림 제노 & 재민, 최한진 선수)

Hanjin specializes in chest workouts. (Olympia vibe) (DREAMlike chest muscles. ) The only chance to work out with my schedule.

Exactly. (Jaemin, feeling it right from the start) Because usually, people don’t mix Adidas and Nike like that. (Wobbly lower body) Blur the last part, please.

LOL Ah, this is great. (Jeno going for it…) LOL One more. .

. PD: But unfortunately, they have another schedule… (they need to move on). Wait a second (serious).

LOL What’s the concept for your comeback song? The most refreshing vibe. LOL Refreshing with a youthful charm?

There are different shades of youthfulness, though. Hello, this is GYM Jong-kook, Kim Jong-kook. I'm going to meet some junior singers who visited GYM Jong-kook.

They're different friends from last time, right? Ah, they're different friends. Last time, it was NCT 127.

This time, it's NCT Dram. Hyung, you're from the Dram Concert generation, right? Yes, I'm from the Dram Concert generation.

Haha, and my son is Dram! Yes, I'm from the Dram Concert generation. And Haha's son is Dram!

Today, two members of NCT Dram are coming. Jeno and Jaemin. Jeno, Jaemin, both names have the "Je" syllable.

But one is "Je," and the other is "Jae. " Oh, really? That's ridiculous.

I'm very encouraged by how idols these days are eager to work out. It feels good and fulfilling. Our proud juniors, NCT, are so popular.

They play an important role in spreading K-POP internationally. Let's talk about NCT. First of all, the total members of NCT Dram are 25.

No, no, NCT has 25 members in total. NCT has a total of 25 members, and NCT Dram has 7 members. When they all gather, as I mentioned last time, they can even play soccer with substitutes.

They can hold their own game. It's totally possible to have their own match. Both of them were born in 2000.

They're from the "Cyber Lover" era. Fans call it the DREAM vibe, there's a unique vibe when NCT Dram gathers. Now that I think about it, I was part of the Dram Team too.

I was from the King of Kings. I think NCT Dram remade HOT's "Candy. " Did NCT Dram remake "Candy"?

I've listened to that song a lot, reminiscing about old memories. And Jeno's real name is Lee Jeno. Is Jeno a Korean name, then?

A Chinese-character name? His parents are quite creative. He's a former child CF star.

Jaemin's real name is Na Jaemin. He's from Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, and was cast while volunteering at the Ara Canal. Judging from that, he must be very handsome.

And he must be smart. His original dream was to become a surgeon. My dream was to be a doctor too.

Drams can be anything—DREAM! He used to be a short-track speed skater. Anyway, let's go up now.

Before it gets too late, hyung, would you like to have a cup of coffee? (A subtle PPL moment) You're so natural at this. Maxwell House Master coffee ad is in.

Personally, Maxwell House coffee suits me well. It's cost-effective and comes in large quantities, which I really like. When I wake up in the morning, I look for coffee right away.

It's too much hassle to go out and buy coffee. So it's nice to have this kind of coffee at home. These days, this type of coffee tastes as good as cafe coffee.

I always have coffee before working out. (Smells good) This is black coffee, and it tastes great. Hyung, you're an Americano fan, right?

I used to wonder why people drank Americano. But once I started drinking it, I got hooked. I'm a latte fan instead, though.

Judging by your body, it seems like you're a latte person. Your body says you love lattes. (Hanjin makes another appearance) We met on Sunday.

Right after I returned from Taiwan, I came to the gym, and Hanjin was working out hard. Wrapping up the grand journey with Olympia. It was my first stage with Jong-kook hyung and Seonho, so I was nervous.

But being with them eased my nerves, and just standing on the Olympia stage was satisfying. I saw the vlog, and your sunglasses were too big! I have a big face.

Many people gain motivation through Hanjin, so you can keep drawing strength from that. Sounds great. We need to do the coffee product placement.

There are many flavors. Maxwell House Master's Hazelnut Black. Let me taste the Hazelnut Black.

(This is it. ) It's really good. Hanjin's is plain black, but mine has a strong hazelnut aroma.

For those who can't drink Americano, try the Hazelnut Black. There's also a Sweet Black. I'll taste it now.

Since it's sweet, it should be sugary, right? It doesn't have the hazelnut aroma, but it's a friendly-tasting black coffee—not too bitter, with a slight sweetness. Hanjin hyung, you like sweet things, right?

Oh, I love sweet things. As soon as my diet ends, I'll try them all. Do you like sweet things?

Yes, I do. Because when hyung was drinking it, you looked at it with such envy. I don't particularly like sweet things.

I love sweet things. I don't particularly like lattes, but it doesn't mean lattes don't taste good. Let me taste the latte flavor.

Jang Hyuk really loves lattes. My wife is a big fan of lattes. It's a flavor women tend to like.

Then take it home. When you don't have time to go to a cafe, it's great to stock up on this cost-effective and large-quantity coffee at home for emergencies. Please use it often.

PD: Have you seen the natural bodybuilders who appeared on GYM Jong Kook? They showed up during the Adidas pop-up. Oh, yes, I saw that.

I was even mentioned, right? You heard your name, right? People doubt you a lot because of your upper chest.

I used to do a lot of bench presses as a kid, so my upper chest developed. Did you do a lot of incline presses? No, we only did flat presses.

I didn't even know about incline presses back then. We focused on the bench press, squat, and deadlift. Those three were musts.

When I look at Hanjin's old photos, his chest was broad even back then. Honestly, we all had big chests back in the day. Song Seung-heon has a huge chest, too.

I heard from him recently because of a movie. He should come here. Seung-heon, share your chest tips on GYM Jong Kook!

(Olympia commemorative case) Is this for sale or as a gift? It's for sale. (The DREAM members arrive) They’re properly dressed for the gym.

Here are NCT Dram's Jeno and Jaemin. TO THE WORLD, this is NCT! Hello, we are NCT.

Is a new album coming out? Yes, a full album is coming out. It’s a concluding album that wraps up the extended storyline of the album released earlier this year.

Can you each introduce yourselves? Hello, I’m Jeno of NCT Dram. Nice to meet you.

Hello, I’m Jaemin of NCT Dram. Jaemin, is your last name Na? Na Jaemin?

Yes, how did you know? I studied up on it. Lee Jeno.

But the Na family isn’t very common. Are you acquainted with Na Young-seok PD? Not at all?

Na Young-seok PD might reach out if he sees this. Is Jeno’s name in Chinese characters, then? Yes, actually, my baptismal name is Jeno.

My maternal grandfather wanted a similar name, so they gave me the name Jeno in Chinese characters. You have a manly look. As a child actor, you must have looked cute like a baby.

Jaemin's face probably gave off a baby vibe back then. But Jeno looks very manly! I’ve changed quite a bit.

Do you work out regularly? We’ve both been working out for quite a while. Among NCT Dram, are you the ones who work out the most?

We try to stay consistent with it. I started working out around 21. How old are you now?

I'm 25 years old now. When you said 21, it sounded like it was a long time ago. I usually do back one day, chest one day, and shoulders another day.

For arms and such, I include them in mixed routines. Do you include lower body in that routine? I do train lower body, but I avoid it if there's an important concert to not hinder my performance.

What's your workout routine like? I do back, then chest, and pair triceps with back and chest workouts. I avoid training my lower body when I have important schedules.

Wait a second. . .

My legs are trembling. . .

It's okay; you don't need to do lower body yet. But you'll definitely feel its importance after 30. PD: Is this your first time meeting?

Yes, it's our first time meeting. You know I'm a singer, right? Since when did you know?

How? I've known since I was a kid. Really, since I was a child.

But honestly, I first got to know you through variety shows. Not "X-Man," right? I know "X-Man.

" You know "X-Man"? Wasn't that in elementary school? 4 or 5 years old?

No, I think it was even before elementary school. PD: Usually, parents watched "X-Man," and kids learned about it from them. If you watched it with your parents, you must have also seen "Running Man," right?

I watched "Running Man" a lot, but I actually remember it more clearly. PD: What’s your parents' age range? My parents were born in 1971.

Ah, so they're a bit older. My parents were born in 1974. Both are older than me.

Where are you from? I was born in Busan but moved straight to Jeonju. From Busan to Jeonju—that's quite different.

I was only born in Busan at the obstetrics clinic. I was born in Yongsan but grew up in Anyang. Before that, I also lived in Gwangju.

So although I was born in Yongsan, my resident registration number is for Gwangju. I was born in Incheon. Incheon?

That’s not far. You used to be a short-track speed skater? Who did short track?

I did, when I was a kid. As a kid? At what age?

When I was very young. Was your second place in the national competition during elementary school? That was way back in elementary school, so it doesn’t count.

It doesn’t count? I came expecting great lower body strength. Because there’s a major star who also came from short track.

You know who I mean, right? No idea. (Lying exposed in one second) Why pretend to know?

You’re sharp. Song Joong-ki is a former short-track speed skater. He was one of the early "Running Man" members and is a close younger brother to me.

But surprisingly, he doesn’t have great lower body strength either. How many times a week do you work out? At my peak, I used to work out 4–5 times a week.

That’s a lot of exercise. As a celebrity, I gained too much muscle mass at one point. So you bulked up too much?

When I bulked up, it showed on my face. Actually, you don’t need to reduce your volume; just focus on building efficient muscles. It’s good to stay consistent with your workouts, especially when performing on stage.

It’s great for stamina. When I do concerts with 25 or 26 songs, I always work out beforehand. After the concert, my condition actually improves.

Sometimes I even work out again after a concert. Jeno, you should definitely work out. Your face looks like you were made for fitness.

People say NCT has a refreshing, youthful vibe. DREAM debuted when they were very young. How old were you when you debuted?

It was 2016, so I debuted at 16. NCT started activities at a fairly young age. I don’t usually get to meet these kids anymore.

So, what’s your MBTI? I’m ISTP. Ah, an I.

And? I’m ISFJ. Only the TP and FJ are different.

I’m ISFP. Really? That MBTI matches well with mine… Do MBTI types actually matter?

When traveling, Js handle everything, so Ps feel super comfortable. What about you? I’m the same, ISFP.

(Only now discovering MBTIs) My wife has the same MBTI as Jaemin. Really? Do you get along well?

(Awkward) It’s exhausting—so exhausting for me. Hanjin trains guests when they come to this channel. You know Olympia, the global bodybuilding competition?

Yes, I saw you recently competed. Jeno seems to have an interest in bodybuilding. Yes, I’ve been watching a lot of bodybuilding content lately.

You know Hanjin, then. Hanjin is the most diligent bodybuilder I know. Now there are a lot of people who work out inspired by him.

Today, we’re going to follow an Olympia athlete’s routine. Let’s do an Olympia athlete routine. I don’t want fans to worry.

We’re working out toward our own goals. Do you have a specific body part you want to improve or questions about your workout? I really like training chest.

Hanjin specializes in chest workouts. Can I feel your chest muscles? (Olympia vibe) (Jaemin can’t look away) What about you, Jeno?

I have a body type that doesn’t gain weight easily. It would be great if I could just focus on creating an X-taper. PD: Did you apply to be on GYM Jong Kook?

It was a full-on application. The only chance to work out with my schedule. Exactly.

The reason I do YouTube is that I can work out while being watched by a lot of people. It motivates you more, right? Definitely.

When the camera’s watching, my form gets better. Even for things I might normally overlook. Let’s start with chest workouts.

The coach whispered that Jeno’s physique is really good. There are a lot of rumors about Jeno’s great body. Is it true?

It’s true. Is his body good? Yes, very good.

Hyung doesn’t usually say such things. Let’s go. Who starts the workout first?

Usually, Jeno starts. Jeno goes first. Jeno also seems to watch a lot of fitness channels.

When you curl up, you seem to engage well. When you first start working out, you tend to focus a lot on concentric contractions. But the younger you are, the more you should focus on eccentric contractions.

If you focus on this, your body will really shape up beautifully. Your tempo is excellent. Your form is great, Jeno.

You watched a lot of YouTubes, Jeno. At the beginning, you can pre-fatigue the muscles and focus blood flow. It signals to the body what area you’re targeting.

He feels the muscles more during chest workouts. But that’s actually a good thing. It’s great to work out while feeling them.

For Jaemin, the bench seems a bit high. Come down a bit; I’ll adjust it. Jaemin, don’t let your dad-joke vibes overshadow your refreshing image.

That’s perfect. It's really nice to get hands-on coaching. (Everyone's getting hands-on guidance) Good, your shoulders don't lift too much either.

Okay, you're isolating well. Ah, it feels great. And Jaemin doesn’t seem to have that “trying too hard” vibe.

Because usually, people don’t mix Adidas and Nike like that. You know what I mean? Usually, people don't layer them like that—you just wear what's available.

Your personality is super easygoing. When you hit the brakes, you don’t stop abruptly, right? That’s dangerous.

You know what I mean? It’s not about stopping suddenly but using your body naturally. Slowly, that’s it.

Much harder that way. How you work out is more important than how much you do. His frame is broad.

His expression is like a pro. He's serious, seriously. You’re not just doing this; you're working the full range.

Adding weight definitely improves the tension. It feels more connected. How many did you do?

Nine so far. You know those trainers who count reps even in chaotic situations? They’re sharp.

Ten. Keep your biceps close to your chest. (Biceps properly engaged with chest) Refreshing vibe.

From here, glide the arms smoothly, that’s it. These guys are bound to have great physiques. They have strong perseverance from being trainees and successful idols.

They excel in patience. He's really feeling the workout—not faking it. (Experiencing the tension to the fullest) Why is this so funny?

It’s okay, don’t be shy, or you can’t work out properly. I’m not shy! How does it feel?

Does it hit you? It really does. Once you set up the pre-fatigue, the presses feel completely different.

There’s no injury risk, and the feeling today is just different. They seem to have pushed past the pre-fatigue stage to something more. They really brought it today.

Don’t rush the push. Take your time and keep the motion smooth. Sweat is forming on your forehead.

That’s right—keep going like this. It’s really good now. The range of motion is excellent.

Your body has amazing definition. Even with the faintest glance, you can tell it’s in great shape. Looking at how he eats, you must have a solid muscle base.

Jeno, your pace is great. Do you usually work out at this tempo? I thought I was working out slower than most people, but not this much.

Even if you go a bit faster, keep the negative phase controlled in that section. This part is where injuries happen, and the muscle stretches the most, so controlling the negative phase makes it highly effective. Let’s go, Jaemin.

Potatoes? Feel that full stretch in the range. That’s right.

Not easy, huh? Exactly—this is how you need to go. When you stand up, this tension—look at that.

That’s contraction; it drives incredible muscle expansion. When you reach the top, don’t suddenly relax—maintain the tension. Hold, hold.

(Frozen) Okay, you’re good now. Push and hold. (Wobbly lower body) Even without training legs, why are your legs.

. . Maintain the tension as you push.

Should I fully extend my arms? No, just slightly, subtly. Push like this, keeping the tension.

But you’re doing something like this. (One-on-one coaching) Got it? Yes, I understand.

You two are completely different characters. It’s rare to find such contrasting personalities. Like Hanjin-hyung and Sunho-hyung.

That same feeling as Sunho and Hanjin. Keep holding, keep holding, push through. That's it, settle it.

It's settled now. It’s not enough—push more, smoothly. Look at this?

You see it, right? One more time. Why not, if you know how to do it?

Like wringing a towel. Now wring it here—wring it tightly, exactly. You can’t just wring it all at once.

Like wringing a towel, you go smoothly. Let’s do this nicely—finish strong. What you just did was much better.

Blur the last part, please. It was so good, honestly. But today, I’m really encouraged.

I didn’t expect much from idols, but you work out well. Wow, your muscle quality is amazing. Your shoulders are beautiful—all the lines are defined.

There’s no fat at all. You don’t need to go super slow in this phase; just hold it right here. Why did you suddenly turn your cap backward?

Showing determination? I couldn’t see clearly ahead. Were you going to do a magic trick?

Push like you normally do. Don’t push your shoulders forward—push them upward. Jaemin, that last one was great.

The last one was really good. You can take it even slower. Your elbow, hold on.

Your elbow should bear the weight like this, right? Does it stress your shoulders? As long as that’s okay, it’s fine.

The elbow should absorb the weight’s direction. (Peeking around) It feels like a zoo here. The elbow needs to handle the weight’s descent.

It’s funny but also a little embarrassing, isn’t it? It feels like both emotions are at play. But you’re really controlling it now.

Oh, really? Usually, my facial expressions get weirder. When I can’t give my best effort, it shows.

To really push hard, your face has to join in. PD: I’ll film you from behind later—give it your all then. Take your chance to really show your strength.

We’ll film from behind so your face isn’t visible. Settle here and. .

. At the end, you feel that electrifying sensation. You’re a true fitness enthusiast—very knowledgeable.

This is great, exactly, keep it up. It's okay, go deeper. It’s not over yet.

What’s the concept for your comeback song? The most refreshing vibe. Refreshing with a youthful charm?

There are different shades of youthfulness, though. Don’t generalize. If your hands spread out at the bottom range.

. . This is not easy.

It’s been a while, and working with new equipment feels unfamiliar. But it feels really good—so good. I’m curious to see how it goes when we move on to back exercises later.

A member working this hard on GYM Jong-kook. . .

I’ve seen many idol episodes on GYM Jong-kook, but this feels genuinely sincere, right? Ah, this is great. Why don’t you do variety shows?

Feels like your company is holding you back a bit; you seem like someone who could use some management. Do you have a favorite fitness YouTuber? For me, my life fitness YouTuber is GYM Jong Kook.

(Touched senior moved by junior’s love) Let’s get started. You almost have 3 million subscribers. Thanks.

Hahaha. You’re here? Hahaha.

I’m here, hahaha. Did you lose your energy? Yes, that person is here.

Oh, that person’s here? Haha. They’re here on this side.

Hahaha. Shall we switch to cables for these guys? Cables sound great.

Focus on the lower chest with dips. Dips? Since the upper chest is quite fatigued, let’s target the lower chest with cables.

Whenever doing these exercises, look here. See this above? Align it with the center… Hinge at your hips like this.

Don’t stand too upright; watch me. Hinge at the hips and lean your upper body forward. That’s right—now drive the motion downward.

When contracting (your muscles), don’t let your shoulders hunch forward. Keep your shoulders back at all times. Otherwise, you might strain your shoulders here.

But when you retract them, it feels like. . .

For this lower chest focus, you press downward while retracting your shoulders to hit the target area. Now that we’ve trained our back, they feel “new,” right? Haha.

No, that’s not it… Just pulled wrong for a second. Hold on… It’s small, but it works well. Hahaha.

One more set… This feels good. When trying something new, you naturally want to get a feel for it. It’s important to know.

Jaemin… That was really great (proud). Isn’t this a first? Asking for another set, haha.

When you go all the way to the top, you tend to use all your strength. But stop right here. Open like this.

Your shoulders are broad; your frame is solid. Wow, seriously… His legs… Number one in Korea, haha. Jaemin, great angles.

Your form is fantastic. The last three reps were amazing. Didn’t you do them together?

Hahaha. Look at those gains. (Jeno, visibly pumped) Even just like this, the improvement is incredible.

But don’t you feel like just training chest is limiting? At your age, it’s a bit of a waste to only work one area. Since we’ve done pushing movements, it’s good to balance with pulling movements now.

Considering your frame and other parts we talked about earlier, working the back, especially the upper back, would be beneficial. (Let’s start back exercises. ) (Jeno going for it…) Hahaha.

When you contract downward, don’t overuse your biceps or try to squeeze too hard at the end. Your focus is on the lats, so it’s fine to stretch and pull to this point. When you get assistance on the final reps, don’t grip your biceps too tightly.

Just go smoothly. Your form is so good. You even have a bit of Namgoong Min in your face… I hear that a lot.

Now, lead slightly with your shoulders. Both of you… Please blur my face in post, haha. Hahaha.

PD: If the expressions are too intense, we’ll put the album cover over them. Focus on the stretch. I’ll help with the descent.

While you start with your arms initially, your shoulders naturally engage at the final stage, so it’s fine. Since we’re pulling from above, this will complement things well now. Plant your feet firmly on the ground.

No, even further back. Chris Bumstead does it like this. But when I tried it myself… (A senior sharing helpful tips) As you pull, your arms should move like this.

Manly, huh? This area here is… Awesome. You know, after raising the bench, I tried this with dumbbells… This feels different, doesn’t it?

It does—it gives a unique sense of stability, locking everything in place. You take protein or something post-workout, right? You need to.

Especially after a workout like today. If you eat now, the absorption will be optimal. Plant your feet on the floor too.

Pull—it’s so good. (Back in position) Why are you back? Haha.

Trying to feel it again? Haha. That’s the vibe—don’t pull abruptly.

Delay your arm motion a bit. Start with your upper body, shoulders first. Stop now.

Stop, hahaha. PD: I’m curious—Jaemin, is it true you were cast while working part-time at the The Ara Canal? How did you know?

We studied everything. What were you doing when you got scouted? Were you goofing around?

Haha. Yes, I was volunteering then… (Fulfilling school volunteer requirements…) Ah, haha. What were you doing?

There was an event with students doing talent shows. I was handing out flyers for it… So you weren’t scouted for performing in the talent show? No.

Hahaha. At first, I thought SM was an insurance company. How old were you?

Sixth grade in elementary school? You were so young. A lady followed me from behind, but at the time, I grew up watching "Crisis Escape Number One" and got nervous… That was my show, haha.

I know. I watched it a lot back then. In every scenario, someone suddenly… Dies, right?

Haha. Anyway, we should do at least three sets. PD: But unfortunately, they have another schedule… (they need to move on).

Wait a second (serious). We can do one more, haha. That’s right—we should wrap it up properly, haha.

Today’s routine focused on chest as the main and back as a complementary movement. For your regular workouts, I recommend a similar approach: One main movement combined with one supporting movement. This way, even with a tight schedule, you can divide your time effectively.

Instead of focusing on just one area, try this balanced approach. Now, let’s hear your thoughts on working out today. Working out on schedule gave me a sense of satisfaction.

Also, learning from an Olympia athlete and senior today will definitely impact my future workouts. I’m genuinely excited about the future. In the next year or two, I think you’ll show a big transformation.

NCT is already incredible, but I believe you’ll continue taking amazing steps in the long run. Today, you’ve opened Pandora’s box for me. I was trying to hold back a bit with my workouts, but I really enjoy expressing myself through exercise.

I was trying to hold back on exercising a bit, but I really enjoy expressing myself through it. If you focus on negative reps and reduce the weight slightly, your muscle tone will become more refined and beautiful. As you continue your idol and entertainment careers, maintaining a workout routine can help you stay mentally strong and healthy no matter the circumstances.

it’ll allow you to keep going for a long time in a healthy way. I hope you keep up the great work, and before we finish, let’s hear a little about your album. Our full-length album.

DREAMSCAPE. What’s the title track? When I’m With You.

When I’m With You. It’s a song full of various charms, so we hope you look forward to it a lot. Please continue to show lots of love to GYM Jong Kook as well!

And support Hanjin Choi, too. We wish NCT Dram a long, healthy, and successful journey ahead. Now, go eat some protein and chicken breast, make sure you eat well, and head out quickly!