NCT 127 (EP)

NCT #127
EP by NCT
Released July 10, 2016[1]
Recorded 2015 – 2016
Studio SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea
Genre
Length 22:31
Language Korean, English
Label S.M. Entertainment, KT Music
Producer Lee Soo-man (exec.)
NCT chronology
NCT 127
(2016)		 Limitless
(2017)Limitless2017
Singles from NCT 127
  1. "Fire Truck"
    Released: July 10, 2016
  2. "Switch (feat. SR15B)"
    Released: December 20, 2016
Music video
"Fire Truck" on YouTube
Music video
"Switch" on YouTube

NCT 127 (stylized as NCT #127) is the debut extended play by NCT 127, the Seoul-based sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. It was released digitally on July 10, 2016[1] and physically on July 11. The EP consists of seven tracks including the title track, "Fire Truck".

The mini-album was a commercial success topping the Gaon Album Chart. The EP sold 83,272 physical copies in 2016.

Background and promotion

On June 30, 2016, it was announced that NCT would return with a second sub-unit named NCT 127, with the number 127 referring to the longitude of Seoul.[2] NCT 127 comprises four members from the previous sub-unit NCT U (Taeyong, Jaehyun, Taeil, and Mark), and three new members (Yuta, Haechan, and WinWin).[3]

The group debuted on July 7, 2016, with the music video for their debut single "Fire Truck" set for release at midnight KST but postponed till noon on 7 July 2016.[4][5] NCT 127 performed "Fire Truck" and the B-side track "Once Again" for their debut stage on M! Countdown on July 7.[6]

The EP was digitally released on July 10, it was physically released on July 11. This album including the bonus track "Switch", which features other SM Rookies members and music video released on December 20, 2016.

Commercial performance

NCT #127 entered at number 2 on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated July 10–16, 2016.[7] In its second week, the mini-album fell to number 3.[8] In its third week, the EP topped the chart on the chart issue dated July 24–30, 2016.[9] In its fourth week, the album fell to number 6, being in the Top 10 for four consecutive weeks[10]

The mini-album entered and peaked at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart for the month of July 2016 with 60,118 copies sold.[11] The EP placed at number 10 for the month of August 2016 with 14,258 copies sold.[12] The mini-album placed at number 32 on the Gaon Album Chart for the year 2016 with a total of 83,272 physical copies sold.[13][14]

NCT #127 placed at number 32 on the Gaon Album Chart for the year-end 2016 with 83,272 physical copies sold.[15]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Fire Truck" (소방차, sobangcha)Taeyong, Mark, Jaehyun, Jam FactoryLDN Noise, Tay Jasper, Ylva DimbergLDN Noise02:59
2."Once Again" (여름 방학, yeoreum banghak)Jo Yoon KyungChris Wahle, Andreas ObergChris Wahle, Andreas Oberg03:10
3."Wake Up"Jam Factory, Cgo JinjooLDN NOISE, Tay JasperLDN NOISE02:57
4."Another World"Jam FactoryTimothy `Bos` Bullock, MZMC, Leven Kali, Jamil `Digi` Chammas, Tay Jasper, Adrian MckinnonTay Jasper, Timothy `Bos` Bullock03:32
5."Paradise"Jam Factory, RealmeeeG.Bliz For Tdl, Inc., The Colleagues, Otha `Vakseen` Davis III, Henry HillG.Bliz For Tdl, Inc., The Colleagues03:27
6."Mad City" (Jaehyun, Taeyong & Mark)Lee Taeyong, Mark Lee, Double DragonDouble Dragon, Donald Hazel SalesDouble Dragon03:19
7."Switch" (ft. SR15B [Bonus Track])Jam FactoryLDN NOISE, Trey Campbell, Tay Jasper, Rosina `Soaky` RussellLDN NOISE03:05
Total length:22:31

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
South Korean Gaon Album Chart[16] 1
Japanese Oricon Albums Chart[17] 40
US Billboard Heatseekers Album[18] 22
US Billboard World Albums[19] 2

Monthly charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Album Chart 3

Yearly-end charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Album Chart 32

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales[20] 88,922+[21]
Oricon physical sales 6,235+

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide July 10, 2016 Digital download S.M. Entertainment
South Korea
South Korea July 11, 2016 CD S.M. Entertainment, KT Music

References

  1. 1 2 "The 1st Mini Album 'NCT 127' – EP by NCT on iTunes". iTunes Store. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ kokoberry (2016-07-01). "Updated: New NCT 127 Unit Group To Debut In July". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  3. ↑ NCT's new unit NCT 127 drops teaser photos of their first member!
  4. ↑ ilmare42 (2016-07-06). "NCT 127's "Fire Truck" Music Video Release Postponed". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  5. ↑ ilmare42 (2016-07-05). "Watch: NCT 127 Gets Rebellious In Teaser For "Fire Truck" MV". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  6. ↑ "NCT 127 to perform 2 songs for their debut stage on 'M Countdown' | allkpop.com". Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  7. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  8. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  9. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  10. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  11. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  12. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  13. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  14. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  15. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2017-01-22.
  16. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  17. ↑ "オリコン週間 CDアルバムランキング 2016年07月11日～2016年07月17日 31～40位" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  18. ↑ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  19. ↑ "World Music: Top World Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-07-30.
  20. ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2016-07-10.
  21. ↑ "gaon chart". Gaon. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
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