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[Hanteo News = Reporter KANG SUYOUNG] NCT 127 leader TAEYONG shared his feelings about MARK, who left the team.

 

NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of its 7th full-length album ‘BLINGY’ at SKY31 Convention on the 24th. On this day, regarding MARK, who left the team in April, TAEYONG said, “Since each of us has a different path, I respect and support that path.”

 

TAEYONG said, “As a member who walked this path together with him for 10 years, I personally respect him very much,” adding, “Since each of us has a different path, I will only say that I respect and support that path.” Regarding the picture he had imagined 10 years ago, he said, “When we debuted, I imagined a picture where everyone would still be together 10 years later, but because there has been a lot of change among the members, there were things that hurt and parts that were difficult to adjust to,” adding, “Even so, the seven members remain, and we want to repay the memories and trust we have built with fans over the past 10 years. Since we are gathering together again after a long time, I also feel that we trust, lean on, and rely on one another more.”

 

They also shared their thoughts on the 10th anniversary. TAEYONG said, “The album cover combines a map of Seoul with the neo color, and it carries the meaning of trying to return to our original mindset,” adding, “Since the two members currently serving in the military are not here, we prepared even harder so that their presence would not feel lacking.”

 

They also shared their thoughts on all members recently renewing their contracts. “I think it is something truly worth celebrating, and all members renewed their contracts with the meaning that, as NCT 127 and as NCT, we trust the company and trust one another on the path we must move forward on,” he said, adding, “We promise to show an even stronger side as NCT 127.”

 

Regarding the goal they hope to achieve with this album, JAEHYUN said, “It would be great to have better results and achievements, but more than anything, because this is an album being released for our 10th anniversary, we focused most on the color and image of us that Czens, the fandom nickname, think of,” adding, “I hope both the Czens who have been with us for a long time and the Czens who recently joined us like it even more than expected.”

 

Asked what was most memorable from the past 10 years, JAEHYUN said, “Personally, what I think we did best was taking on many different challenges in many areas,” adding, “Through those things, we were able to realize many things as a team and individually as well, and I think that is why we can now show a stronger side.” TAEYONG said, “I think the things that shine the most for us are our albums,” adding, “When I look at the albums that have existed since our debut and the hearts of fans who cherish and keep those albums, each and every one of these albums is our ‘BLINGY.’”

 

Regarding a new modifier they would like to hear, JOHNNY said, “One of the modifiers we earned while performing many shows is GOD of PERFORMANCE, and I want to maintain that and continue keeping DOYOUNG’s words that we will not do stages that are not cool.” Asked to define the past 10 years in one phrase, HAECHAN said, “I think it is my way,” adding, “NCT 127 has walked our own music and our own path without paying attention to other things, and I think that is the reason so many Czens have loved us.” He added, “For the next 10 years, rather than setting one big goal, our goal is to do our best in every moment and continue receiving the love we have received over the past 10 years.”

 

NCT 127, which debuted in July 2016, is a group that has led the K-POP scene with its unique musical world and powerful performances. The group won Bonsang awards at the Hanteo Music Awards in 2022 and 2023, and proved its strength by achieving million-seller status several times, surpassing 1.54 million copies in initial chodong sales with its 4th full-length album ‘2 Baddies’ in 2022 and recording 1.64 million copies with its 5th full-length album ‘Fact Check’ in 2023.

 

The 7th full-length album ‘BLINGY’ is an album that looks back on the journey the group has shared as it marks its 10th debut anniversary, while also capturing its pride in the team and determination to carve out its own path based on solidarity. It contains a total of nine songs, including the title track ‘BLINGY,’ as well as ‘Legacy,’ ‘Piñata,’ ‘Step Up,’ ‘IKR,’ ‘Getaway,’ ‘Day After Day,’ ‘127 Million Miles,’ and ‘I mean, It’s about time.’

 

NCT 127’s 7th full-length album ‘BLINGY’ will be released at 6 PM on this day. Attention is focused on what records NCT 127, opening a new chapter of its 10th debut anniversary, will write with this album.

 

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