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Introduction NCTmentary is a web series around the lore of the boy group NCT. Content in this series would later be referenced in other NCT content, as well as the larger SM Entertainment Culture Universe (SMCU), which overlaps multiple SM groups. Overview The group structure of NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual subunits. NCT made its debut in 2016. In January 2016, multiple videos were posted to the SMTOWN YouTube channel around the group's mythos, which was introduced before the release of its first song "The 7th Sense" in April. This mythos would set the stage for references in future NCT content. This was not SM's first foray into mythos, having built an…

Introduction "Freeze" is a digital single from NCT 127, a sub-unit of the boy group NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/]. The song was released on November 3, 2021, as part of promotional support for Kartrider: Drift video game. Background & Overview NCT 127 is a sub-unit of the boy group NCT. In September, a partnership was announced with NEXON and Line Friends and NCT 127, which utilized their music in the popular Kartrider game series. NCT 127's recently released song "Sticker" was utilized in the game. In November, it was announced NCT 127 would have an additional promotional track created for the Kartrider: Drift video game, as part of the KARTRIDER x LINE FRIENDS OST Part 1. It was the first track released from the OST. The song was released with minimal promotion outside the Kartrider branded channels, as NCT 127 was in the middle of the Favorite repackage promotions. It was also stylized as KARTRIDER X NCT 127 in the…

Introduction "Stay in My Life" is a digital single from NCT U, a rotational sub-unit of the boy group NCT, for the School 2017 OST. It was released on August 7, 2017. Background & Release The NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] U sub-unit is a special promotional unit within the NCT boy group that is made up of rotational members. Members are chosen to perform based on the song and concept. The trio of Taeil, Taeyong and Doyoung were selected for this song. Taeil and Doyoung are two of the main vocalists in the NCT sub-unit NCT 127, while Taeyong is the main rapper for 127. The song was featured on the fourth OST from the drama School 2017. The song was described as an R&B ballad that "aims to heal the pain that teenagers go through." Taeyong co-wrote lyrics to the song. This was the first OST for NCT. The credits for this song list this as NCT, rather than NCT U; however, it is later referred to as NCT U song, as NCT indicates a full-unit song like…

Introduction "Resonance" is a digital single by the K-pop boy group NCT. It was released on December 4, 2020 as part of the NCT 2020 all-unit Resonance event. Background & Release The group structure of NCT is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual sub-units. Each of the sub-units releases albums, performances and TV shows, then the entire group unites on a regular basis for an all-unit event, such as NCT 2018 Empathy and NCT 2020 Resonance, supported by albums, concerts, special social content, TV or streaming shows and appearances. As part of the NCT 2020 Resonance all-unit event, the group released a pair of albums, NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1 and NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2 in October and November of 2020. On each album, the group features songs from each of its sub-units. The group then…

Introduction Late Night Punch Punch Show was a YouTube variety web series in the form of a talk show, hosted by NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] 127 members Doyoung and Jungwoo. The pair interview and play games with other members of NCT 127 in short segments. Overview The group structure of NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual subunits, including the permanent unit NCT 127. As promotional support for the group's Neo Zone: The Final Round repackage album, the group created a spoof of late night talk shows, hosted by members Doyoung and Jungwoo. The title of the show comes from the album's title track, "Punch." Other members of the group appear in the show's band, Haechan's Children, including…

Introduction NCT Recording Diary was a YouTube variety/web series that followed members of boy group NCT during recording sessions for multiple releases from NCT and its sub-units. Overview The group structure of NCT is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual subunits. NCT Recording Diary followed members of NCT during recording sessions for the all-unit NCT 2018 Empathy, and two sub-units: NCT Dream's EP We Go Up and NCT 127's albums Regular-Irregular and its repackage Regulate. NCT primarily records and performs in its sub-units, then unites on a regular basis for an all-unit event, such as NCT 2018 Empathy and NCT 2020 Resonance, supported by albums, concerts, special social content, TV or streaming shows and appearances. The Empathy album included songs by all the sub-units at the time…

Introduction "Let's Go Everywhere" is is a digital promotional single from the Kpop supergroup SuperM [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/536-superm/]. It was released on November 18, 2019. Background & Release SuperM is a supergroup that combines members from four popular SM Entertainment groups: Taemin [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/305-taemin/] from Shinee [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/9-shinee/], Baekhyun [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/122-baekhyun/] and Kai [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/501-kai/] from EXO [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/34-exo/?synonym=16], Taeyong [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/261-taeyong/] from NCT 127 [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/572-nct-127/], Mark from NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] 127 and Dream and Lucas [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/392-lucas/]…

Introduction "We DO" is a digital promotional single from the Kpop supergroup SuperM. It was released on April 9, 2021. Background & Release SuperM is a supergroup that combines members from four popular SM Entertainment groups: Taemin [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/305-taemin/] from Shinee [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/9-shinee/], Baekhyun [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/122-baekhyun/] and Kai [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/501-kai/] from EXO [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/34-exo/?synonym=16], Taeyong [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/261-taeyong/] from NCT 127 [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/572-nct-127/], Mark from NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] 127 and Dream and Lucas [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/392-lucas/] and Ten from WayV [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/550-wayv/], an…

Introduction NCT Chinese Special Tips is a YouTube variety reality series where Chinese members of the boy group NCT teach other members Mandarin, while competing in teams and competitions. Overview The group structure of NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual subunits. The sub-units combine to create an all-unit project in select years that features all NCT members, debuts new ones, releases albums and appears on TV shows, web and social content. As part of the NCT 2020 Resonance event, NCT's YouTube channels posted daily content, including limited time shows, cross-unit shows and special episodes of ongoing shows. NCT Chinese Special Tips is a variety web show where Chinese members of NCT Dream, "Brother of the Northeast"…

Introduction SuperM: The Beginning follows members of the k-pop supergroup, SuperM, during their debut, including press conferences, promotions and their first concert. Overview SuperM is a k-pop supergroup consisting of seven members from top SM Entertainment boy groups: Taemin [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/305-taemin/] from SHINee [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/9-shinee/], Baekhyun [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/122-baekhyun/] and Kai [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/501-kai/] from EXO [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/34-exo/], Taeyong [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/261-taeyong/] and Mark from NCT 127 [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/572-nct-127/], and Ten and Lucas [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/392-lucas/] from WayV [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/550-wayv/], a NCT sub-unit. They debuted on October 4, 2019…

Introduction NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] 127 24 Hour Relay Cam was a YouTube variety web series that followed members of the boy group NCT 127 throughout their daily lives, during assigned times over the course of 24 hours. Members can do what they choose in their assigned segment, whether it's participating in activities, showing the audience around their dorms, working or just relaxing during their assigned time. The series was highly popular with fans and brought back for the all-unit 2020 NCT Resonance event, featuring all NCT members. Overview The group structure of NCT [URL:https://forum.allkpop.com/suite/lexicon/entry/33-nct/] is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. This series followed members of the permanent sub-unit NCT 127 over the course of a 24-hour relay. Members map out their daily plan in the first…

Introduction NCT World 2.0 is a variety show that featured all 23 members of the NCT boy group competing in customized challenges as part of the promotional support of the NCT 2020 Resonance project. The premise is that NCT is filming a multiverse reality show, "sharing time and space with all NCT across past, present and future." The show aired a few days after the release of the album NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1, with NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2 releasing during the show's run. Overview The group structure of NCT is unique among K-Pop groups due to the fact that the concept of NCT is an ever expanding group with "unlimited" members and it is comprised of several individual subunits. Currently there are 23 members in NCT, making up four individual subunits. The group unites on a regular basis for an all-unit event, such as NCT 2018 Empathy and NCT 2020 Resonance, supported by albums, concerts, special social content, TV or streaming shows and appearances. NCT World 2.0 played on this…