The members are all part of the pre-debut group SMROOKIES created by S.M. Entertainment. Taeyong, Ten, Jaehyun, and Mark were introduced in 2013, while Taeil and Doyoung were introduced in 2015.
The first six members to debut with NCT U were Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun and Mark.
Their first single "일곱 번째 감각 (The 7th Sense)" was released on April 8, 2016. Their second single "WITHOUT YOU" was released on April 10, with the Korean version recorded by Taeil, Doyoung, and Jaehyun, and Chinese version recorded by Taeil, Kun, Doyoung and Jaehyun.
In mid-January 2018, NCT was reported to be unveil a "large-scale project" for the year, titled NCT 2018. On January 30, 2018, S.M. Entertainment released a video titled "NCT 2018 Yearbook #1," which featured existing members and introduced new members Kun, Lucas, and Jungwoo. All NCT sub-units were revealed to be participating in the project. The first and single for the project were revealed to be saved for NCT U. The second member line-up included Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Mark, Winwin, Jungwoo and Lucas. NCT U's third single "BOSS" was released on February 18, 2018. On February 26, NCT U as Ten and Taeyeong released "Baby Don't Stop". NCT released their first full-length album, NCT 2018 Empathy, on March 14.
On October 12, 2020, new members Shotaro and Sungchan debuted in NCT with NCT RESONANCE Pt. 1 - The 2nd Album, the first part of NCT's second full-length album.
텐데...Timeless
NCT U Lyrics
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기억 속 모습 그대로
내 눈앞에 네가 멈춰 있어
이상하지
그 오랜 시간 뒤에도
내 심장은 그날을 반복해
두 눈을 감으면
우릴 다시 그곳으로 데려가
오늘은 꼭 말해야 할 텐데
소릴 낼 수가 없어 손을 뻗어
널 잡으려 해도
맘대로 안돼
수없이 연습한
아직 널 사랑해
끝끝내 하질 못해
널 보내면 안 될 텐데
이 현실 같은 꿈에서 깨
악몽 같은 하루를 또 삼켜
But which is real?
네가 없는 내 세상에
내게 주어진 건 널 꿈꾸는 것뿐
두 눈을 감으면
기억은 어느새
우릴 다시 그곳으로 데려가 yeah
오늘은 꼭 막아야 할 텐데
눈을 피할 수 없어
발을 돌려 도망치려 해도
맘대로 안돼
수없이 되새긴
이제 그만하자
끝끝내 막질 못해
널 보내면 안 될 텐데
이 악몽이 (oh no no no)
이 기억이
날 괴롭힌 대도
몇 번이 반복되어도
널 다시 만날 수 있는 이 꿈으로 들어가
오늘만큼은
그냥 나갈 수 없어
시간을 멈춰
기억을 돌려
수없이 꿈꿨던
다시 시작하자
끝끝내 해준다면
이 꿈에서 난 살 텐데
Oh yeah, ho
깨지 않을 텐데
The song “텐데...Timeless” by NCT U is a ballad that speaks of a present wherein the past still lingers. The song speaks volumes about memories and the hold it has over the present moment. The lyrics convey the essence of how some moments from the past have the ability to transport us back to the time they were experienced, even years later. It talks about a dream that has been endlessly practiced, but still can't be realized, and how the singer wishes they could hold onto that person from the past, but they can’t seem to grasp them.
The lyrics also speak to the fact that reality can only be experienced in the present moment, but within this reality lies an eternity of memories, and these memories play a significant role in shaping our present. The lyrics create a bittersweet atmosphere, with a yearning for something that can never be retrieved but is always remembered.
In conclusion, “텐데...Timeless” is a poignant reminder of how memories can shape and influence our current reality, and how sometimes the heart’s desires can’t always be fulfilled even with endless practice.
Line by Line Meaning
꿈일 거야
I'm dreaming, right?
기억 속 모습 그대로
You're frozen in my memory
내 눈앞에 네가 멈춰 있어
You're standing still right in front of me
이상하지
It's strange
그 오랜 시간 뒤에도
Even after all this time
내 심장은 그날을 반복해
My heart is stuck in that day
두 눈을 감으면
When I close my eyes
기억은 어느새
Memories come flooding back
우릴 다시 그곳으로 데려가
Taking us back to that place
오늘은 꼭 말해야 할 텐데
I have to say it today
소릴 낼 수가 없어 손을 뻗어
I can't make a sound, so I reach out my hand
널 잡으려 해도
Even if I try to grab you
맘대로 안돼
It doesn't work
수없이 연습한
I've practiced countless times
아직 널 사랑해
I still love you
끝끝내 하질 못해
I can't let you go
널 보내면 안 될 텐데
I can't let you go
이 현실 같은 꿈에서 깨
I wake up from this dream-like reality
악몽 같은 하루를 또 삼켜
Swallowing another nightmare day
But which is real?
But what's the real thing?
네가 없는 내 세상에
In my world without you
내게 주어진 건 널 꿈꾸는 것뿐
All that's left for me is to keep dreaming about you
오늘은 꼭 막아야 할 텐데
I have to stop it today
눈을 피할 수 없어
I can't avoid looking at you
발을 돌려 도망치려 해도
Even if I try to run away
맘대로 안돼
It doesn't work
수없이 되새긴
I keep remembering
이제 그만하자
It's time to stop
끝끝내 막질 못해
I can't stop it
널 보내면 안 될 텐데
I can't let you go
이 악몽이 (oh no no no)
This nightmare (oh no no no)
이 기억이
This memory
날 괴롭힌 대도
Even though it torments me
몇 번이 반복되어도
Even if it repeats many times
널 다시 만날 수 있는 이 꿈으로 들어가
I enter this dream where I can meet you again
오늘만큼은
Today, at least
그냥 나갈 수 없어
I can't just walk away
시간을 멈춰
I need to freeze time
기억을 돌려
And go back to my memories
수없이 꿈꿨던
I dreamed countless times
다시 시작하자
Let's start over
끝끝내 해준다면
If you will let me
이 꿈에서 난 살 텐데
I can live in this dream (forever)
Oh yeah, ho
Oh yeah, ho
깨지 않을 텐데
It won't break (this dream)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joseph Park, Andrew Choi, Sae Rom Jeon, Yong Shin Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Syifa Khairunnisa
Admit that SM always have the best main vocals from time to time. Even from HOT till NCT their main vocals are no joke. Beautiful voices, great technic. They never fails to impress us.
伯賢braincells
syifa khairunnisa I 100% agree with you.
Outofanimes /
Completely agreed
Vaanshi Chauhan
Can anyone tell me where is ten is he out of nct
Syifa Khairunnisa
Vanshi Chauhan im sorry i dont really know.... it's been a while since his appearance in public. And he wasnt this part of unit, this one is nct u "without you" unit
CherPil
Vanshi Chauhan no he's not
Onyournine
2023 I'm still here!! Taeil's vocal just hit the difference. The way his high note is soo effortless and powerful.
I love the R&B and soul in Taeil voice T___T. SM why.. This man deserve R&B albums
jenalyn calicdan
They should be the trio in the newly formed subunit ,, SM why did you not included Taeil😢
Caro Card
I guess is because Jungwoo is more popular. Look at SM waste Taeils amazing talent like they wasted so many great singers before. They don’t deserve the idols they have
Evelyn Summers
Doyoung voice is like a creamy foamy milk that gives you comfort
Jaehyun voice is like a warm chocolate with marshmallows that you melt your heart
Taeil voice is like a strong hot espresso that you need when you need an energy to recharge