The First (single)
| "The First" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by NCT Dream | |
| B-side | "Dunk Shot" |
| Released | February 9, 2017 |
| Format | CD maxi single, digital download |
| Recorded | 2016-17 |
| Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea |
| Genre | |
| Label | S.M. Entertainment |
| Producer(s) | Lee Soo-man (exec.) |
| Singles from The First | |
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"The First" is the debut double A-side single by NCT Dream, the third sub-unit of the South Korean boy group NCT. It was released on February 9, 2017 with "My First and Last" serving as the single's title track.
Background and release
NCT's third unit, NCT Dream, consists of seven members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. They debuted with the digital single "Chewing Gum" on August 24, 2016.[1][2]
On February 1, 2017, NCT Dream announced that they would be releasing their first single, "The First".[3] SM Entertainment announced that Jaemin won't be participating in this comeback due to his health problems.[4]
Described as a lively dance track with a light-hearted melody and a pounding bass, "My First and Last" served as the album's title track and was released on February 9, in both Korean and Mandarin versions. The album also includes a cover of Lee Seung-hwan's 1993 hit song "Dunk Shot".[5]
Promotion
The group had their first comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown on February 9 where they performed "My First and Last" and "Dunk Shot".
Commercial performance
"The First" entered at number one on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated February 5–11, 2017.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My First and Last" (마지막 첫사랑) | Jeon Kan-di, Mark | August Rigo, Justin Davey, Ryan S.Jhun | August Rigo, Justin Davey, Ryan S.Jhun | 3:22 |
| 2. | "最後的初戀" (My First and Last) | August Rigo, Justin Davey, Ryan S.Jhun | August Rigo, Justin Davey, Ryan S.Jhun | 3:22 | |
| 3. | "Dunk Shot" (덩크슛) | Kim Kwang-jin | Kim Kwang-jin | Kenzie | 3:54 |
| 4. | "Chewing Gum" | Jo Yoon-kyung, Moon Seol-ri, Jung Min-ji, Mark | Thomas Troelsen, Kenzie | Thomas Troelsen, Kenzie | 3:21 |
| 5. | "泡泡糖" (Chewing Gum) | Thomas Troelsen, Kenzie | Thomas Troelsen, Kenzie | 3:21 |
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak
position |
|---|---|
| South Korea (Gaon Album Chart) | 1 |
Awards and nominations
Music program awards
| Song | Program | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "My First and Last" | The Show (SBS MTV) | February 14, 2017 |
| February 21, 2017 | ||
| February 28, 2017 |
References
- ↑ "NCT DREAM, 데뷔곡 '츄잉검' 25일 '엠카'서 첫선". Naver News. 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ↑ Kim, Eun-ae (2016-08-21). "NCT DREAM, 평균 나이 15.6세..마크·런쥔 추가 공개". Sports Today. Retrieved 2016-08-21.
- ↑ "NCT Dream start teasing for their 1st single album 'My First and Last'". Allkpop. Retrieved 2017-02-03.
- ↑ "SM Entertainment explains why Jaemin won't be participating in NCT Dream's comeback". Allkpop. 2017-02-03.
- ↑ "NCT Dream Charm With Funk and Pop in 'My First & Last' Video: Watch". billboard.com. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr (in Korean). Retrieved February 17, 2017.