SHOTARO Participates in NCT U's 'coNEXTion' Performance Video

Kapanlagi.com - NCT U's song coNEXTion (Age of Light) will be released on March 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM WIB, through various music sites. This song is an alternative hip hop song with lyrics that connect people and time in a three-dimensional space consisting of XYZ. Traditional musical instruments, such as gayageum, janggu, taepyeongso, and gong, combined with synth, maximize the meaning of the relationship between the past and the future.

The appeal of this song is further enhanced by the participation of DOYOUNG, MARK, and HAECHAN with their vocals. MARK's participation in the rap making of this song also adds to the perfection of the song.

Not only that, SHOTARO will also participate in the coNEXTion (Age of Light) performance video together with other dancers for a powerful and colorful performance under the concept of being connected with light.

1. NCT LAB's 2nd Song for SM STATION

NCT U - DOYOUNG, MARK, and HAECHAN credit: SM Entertainment

DOYOUNG, MARK, and HAECHAN from NCT U will release the song coNEXTion (Age of Light) on March 20, 2022, at 4:00 PM WIB through various music sites 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 connected all the time. This song will be used as the theme song for the Age of Light project created by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in collaboration with the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

2. First Song of SM STATION 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, 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 lost in thought and walking around, in line with the mood of the song.

3. MARK NCT Tops Gaon Download Chart with Song Child

MARK NCT credit: SM Entertainment

According to 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 successfully topped the weekly Download chart on Gaon. The song Child also topped various music charts in South Korea and the Top Song iTunes in 15 countries after its release.

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

4. SM STATION: NCT LAB Project

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 showcasing diverse NCT music outside of album releases, including solo songs, units, and self-written songs.

5. NCT DREAM Comeback

NCT DREAM credit: SM Entertainment

NCT DREAM's second full-length album, Glitch Mode, which contains a total of 11 songs of 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 day.

Its Yours is a medium pop song 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 the rap in this song adds to its appeal.

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

Meanwhile, NCT DREAM has successfully attracted 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)