{
  "id": 2958724,
  "title": "NCT 127 feels like it's starting over on 10th anniversary album",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nct-127-feels-like-its-starting-over-on-10th-anniversary-album-2958724",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T06:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260824/nct-127-feels-like-its-starting-over-on-10th-anniversary-album"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NCT 127 prepares to launch its seventh studio album, \"BLINGY,\" as the group enters a pivotal decade in its existence. The South Korean pop sensation, formed by SM Entertainment in July 2016, has consistently delivered chart-topping hits like \"Cherry Bomb,\" \"Kick It,\" \"Sticker,\" \"Fact Check,\" and \"Walk\" that have captivated worldwide audiences. Currently, the five-member lineup comprises Taeyong, Johnny, Jaehyun, Yuta, and Haechan. Vocalists Doyoung and Jungwoo are currently serving their mandatory military obligations, while Mark parted ways with the group in April following the expiration of his SM Entertainment contract. At a press conference held just prior to the album's release, the five surviving members gathered at Seoul's Lotte World Tower to discuss the comeback and reflect on their 10th anniversary in the music industry. Taeyong expressed the group's determination to recapture their former glory, stating, \"We tried to find our way back to where we started. Because it's our 10th anniversary, we worked hard to ensure the absent members continue to contribute to the project.\"",
  "summary": "NCT 127 releases its seventh full-length album \"BLINGY\" on Monday, opening a new chapter in its 10th anniversary year with three of its original members absent. The Seoul-based unit of SM Entertainment's sprawling NCT roster debuted in July 2016 with the stated ambition of taking the city to stages worldwide. Hits including \"Cherry Bomb,\" \"Kick It,\" \"Sticker,\" \"Fact Check\" and \"Walk\" have kept…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "NCT 127 feels like it's starting over on 10th anniversary album",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/nct-127-feels-like-its-starting-over-on-10th-anniversary-album",
        "published": "2026-08-24T05:52:03.000Z"
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