The group made their stage debut on July 7, 2016 on M! Countdown, performing "소방차 (Fire Truck)" and "Once Again (여름 방학)". Their debut extended play titled NCT #127 was released digitally on July 10 and physically on July 11.
Later on July 26, it was announced that NCT 127 will be releasing a single via SM STATION. On July 29, NCT 127 released their new song “Taste the Feeling” which is a collaboration with soft drink company Coca-Cola.
Their second mini album NCT #127 LIMITLESS was released digitally on January 6, 2017 and physically on January 9, 2017. "無限的我 (무한적아; LIMITLESS)" debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Albums Chart. This is the first album to include newly-added members Johnny and Doyoung.
On June 14, the group released their album NCT #127 CHERRY BOMB with title track "Cherry Bomb". The song was described as having a heavy hip hop beat, with members Taeyong and Mark taking part as lyricists for the rap parts of the title track as well as four other songs in the album. Tony Testa choreographed the dance for the title track, which proved to be a hit and was regarded by many as one of the best choreographies of the year.
On January 30, 2018, SM Entertainment unveiled NCT 2018, a project involving all 18 members of NCT. The project involved singles from every existing unit of NCT as well as a song performed by all the members of NCT. NCT 127's song, "Touch" was released on March 13 with a music video. It is the only unit track not to be promoted as a single due to the group project album NCT 2018 Empathy being released the day afterwards.
In May, SM Entertainment announced the release of NCT 127's first Japanese mini-album on May 23 titled CHAIN. The music video for "Chain" was released on May 8. The album includes four new songs, as well as a Japanese version of previous title track "Limitless".
In September 2018, SM announced a full-length album called "Regular-Irregular" set to be released on October 12th. Jungwoo, who had previously not been in NCT 127, joined them for this comeback. The album's repackage "Regulate - The 1st Album Repackage" was released on November 23rd with the title track "Simon Says". Winwin did not join the group's promotions for the repackage as he was preparing to debut in WayV.
On April 17th they released their first Japanese studio album Awaken with the title track "Wakey-Wakey".
On May 24th 2019 they released their 4th mini album "We Are Superhuman" with the title track "Superhuman". An English version of the track "Highway to Heaven" was released on July 18th.
On October 24th, they released their first live album "Neo City: Seoul − The Origin".
On March 6th 2020, they released their second Korean full album "Neo Zone" with the title track "Kick It". The album's repackage - "Neo Zone: The Final Round" on May 19th, with the title track "Punch".
The group worked with the rest of NCT for their second studio album, NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1 and NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2, which were released on October 12th, 2020 and November 23th, 2020 respectively. "Music, Dance" from 127 was included in the album.
On February 17th, 2021, they released their second Japanese mini album "Loveholic" with the title track "gimme gimme".
Their third Korean studio album, Sticker, was released on September 17, 2021. The album consists of eleven tracks, including the lead single of the same name. NCT 127 released the repackage version of Sticker, Favorite, and its lead single "Favorite (Vampire)" on October 25, 2021.
On December 17, NCT 127 kicked off their second world tour with three shows at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, promoted as NCT 127 2nd Tour 'Neo City: Seoul – The Link'.
On September 16, 2022, NCT 127 made their comeback with their fourth studio album 2 Baddies and its title track of the same name. The album sold 1.5 million copies in its first week, becoming the highest-selling album by an SM Entertainment act within its week debut.
Wake Up
NCT 127 Lyrics
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답이 없는 미로 같아
거칠게 조각나버린
이 기억 속 끝없는 밤
또 다른 네 안에 널 깨워내 봐
이 기나긴 터널 끝 너를 찾아
네 무의식 속에 그 길을 따라 go on
So let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world
Let's just wake up this world
스며든 너의 꿈
맥박 속 커지는 beat
널 뒤흔든 noise 이 모든 건 oh
눈 뜨면 사라지는 illusion
Oh 새로운 감각에 눈 뜬 순간
단 하나의 세계로 연결된 맘
더 깊은 음악 속에 널 느껴봐
(Come on, come on, let me show you)
So let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world
No, uh uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh (come on), uh uh uh uh uh uh
So let's just wake up right now (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up right now (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up right now
So let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's just wake up this world
The lyrics of NCT 127's song "Wake Up" convey a message of self-discovery and the power to awaken oneself from a state of confusion or stagnation. The first verse portrays a feeling of being trapped in a maze with no answers, surrounded by fragmented memories and endless nights. It highlights the struggle of trying to find a way out and searching for a new version of oneself within.
The chorus serves as a call to action, urging the listener to wake up and make a change. It emphasizes the desire to shake up the world and break free from illusions and noise that hold one back. The lyrics use the metaphor of a dream to represent one's aspirations and desires while acknowledging the fleeting nature of such illusions. It suggests that by embracing new sensations and connecting to one's inner world, a deeper understanding and appreciation of oneself can be found.
Overall, the song's lyrics encourage self-reflection, personal growth, and taking charge of one's own life in order to awaken and make a positive impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
멈춰봐 wait a minute
Pause for a moment
답이 없는 미로 같아
Feels like a maze with no answers
거칠게 조각나버린
Roughly shattered
이 기억 속 끝없는 밤
Endless nights in these memories
또 다른 네 안에 널 깨워내 봐
Awaken yourself within another you
이 기나긴 터널 끝 너를 찾아
Find you at the end of this long tunnel
네 무의식 속에 그 길을 따라 go on
Follow that path within your subconscious, go on
So let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's awaken this world
Let's just wake up this world
Let's awaken this world
스며든 너의 꿈
Your dreams that seep in
맥박 속 커지는 beat
The beat that grows in your heartbeat
널 뒤흔든 noise 이 모든 건 oh
The noise that shakes you, oh, all of this
눈 뜨면 사라지는 illusion
An illusion that disappears when you open your eyes
Oh 새로운 감각에 눈 뜬 순간
Oh, the moment when you open your eyes to a new sensation
단 하나의 세계로 연결된 맘
A heart connected to just one world
더 깊은 음악 속에 널 느껴봐
Feel yourself in the deeper music
(Come on, come on, let me show you)
(Come on, come on, let me show you)
No, uh uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh uh uh
No, uh uh uh uh uh uh, uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh (come on), uh uh uh uh uh uh
Uh uh uh uh uh uh (come on), uh uh uh uh uh uh
So let's just wake up right now (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's awaken right now
So let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's awaken this world
Let's just wake up this world (wo ooh, wo ooh)
Let's awaken this world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Greg Paul Stephen Bonnick, Hayden Chapman, In Gyoung Baek, Jinjjoo Cho, In Hyeong Kim, Jeremy D Jasper
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