‘NCT 127 Is Back’: K-Pop’s Mavericks Talk Contract Renewals & Being Uncompromising in Their ‘Neo’ Sound
The Seoul-based NCT subgroup just hit the 10-year mark. But despite enlistments and an evolving lineup, some things never change.
NCT 127, the K-pop group known for their bold and uncompromising sound, has returned with their seventh studio album, Blingy. The five current bandmates, Johnny, Yuta, Haechan, Doyoung, and Jungwoo, gathered at a conference room table to discuss their renewed commitment to their "Neo" sound. After a relatively quiet couple of years, with two members enlisted in the military and two more cycling in, the group had to redistribute lines for their setlist and put in extra effort to prepare for their upcoming performances.
Taeyong, the group's leader, expressed his admiration for the album's lead single, "Blingy," saying, "I wanted people to stop and listen if they were walking by." Despite the group's reputation for loud and experimental music, Blingy contains a variety of styles, including hip-hop, pop, and even a heartfelt track dedicated to the fans.
The group's unique sound, dubbed "Neo," continues to attract fans and sets them apart in the K-pop industry.
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