2nd SM STATION Song: NCT LAB, NCT U coNEXTion to be Released on March 20, 2022

Kapanlagi.com - DOYOUNG, MARK, and HAECHAN from NCT U will release their song coNEXTion (Age of Light) on March 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM (WIB) through various music platforms such as Flo, Melon, Genie, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, QQ Music, Kugou Music, and Kuwo Music.

coNEXTion (Age of Light) is a combination of the words co-NEXT, which means moving forward together, and connect, which means always connected. This song will be used as the theme song for the Age of Light project created by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism together with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

1. First Song of SMSTATION Project: NCT LAB

MARK NCT credit: SM Entertainment

The first song from the SM STATION project: NCT LAB, MARK - Child, was released on February 4, 2022 through various music sites. The music video for this song will also be released at the same time through the SMTOWN YouTube channel.

Child is a hip hop song with synth bass and electric guitar sounds. The lyrics of the song, written by MARK himself, express honest feelings about deep concerns for oneself.

In addition, the music video for this song is expected to attract attention with scenes showing MARK who is lost in thought and walking around, in line with the mood of the song.

2. MARK NCT Tops Gaon Download Chart with Child

MARK NCT credit: SM Entertainment

Based on data released on February 10, 2022, MARK's solo song Child, released on February 4, 2022 as part of the SM STATION: NCT LAB project, has topped the weekly Download chart on Gaon. Child also topped various music charts in South Korea and the Top Song iTunes in 15 countries after the song was released.

In addition, MARK performed and shared stories about the making of Child in the MUSIC SPACE program, which is part of the NCT THE NCT SHOW content, on February 11, 2022, through the NCT YouTube channel.

3. SMSTATION Project: NCT LAB

MARK NCT credit: SM Entertainment

Meanwhile, NCT LAB is a new project from SM STATION to archive various NCT music activities, and is expected to attract attention by showing diverse NCT music outside of album releases, including solo songs, units, and self-written songs.

4. NCT DREAM Comeback

NCT DREAM credit: SM Entertainment

NCT DREAM's second full-length album, Glitch Mode, containing a total of 11 songs with various genres, including the songs Its Yours and Replay, will be released on March 28, 2022, at 4:00 PM WIB through various music sites. The physical album will also be released on the same date.

5. Members Participate in Writing Rap

NCT DREAM credit: SM Entertainment

Its Yours is a pop medium with bass and electric guitar sounds. The lyrics of this song express that there are not enough words to express you. The participation of MARK, JENO, JAEMIN, and JISUNG in writing rap in this song adds to the song's appeal.

Meanwhile, Replay is a medium pop R&B song that combines old school instruments, hi-fi synth, and deep bass. The changing atmosphere of the song between major and minor, as well as the participation of MARK, JENO, and JISUNG in writing rap in this song, depicts the longing for happy moments after separation.

Meanwhile, NCT DREAM successfully drew attention by releasing teaser images of MARK, RENJUN, and JENO on March 16, 2022, at 10:00 PM WIB through various NCT DREAM social media accounts.

(kpl/jje)