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.
Maniac
NCT U Lyrics
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Oh oh oh woo
우린 서서히 본색을 더 드러내는 걸 oh
넌 매일 새로워
긴장을 난 늦출 수 없어 I won't
우린 스물네 시간
On this rollercoaster ride
정상이 아닌 걸
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
난 빠져들겠지 좀 더 깊이
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
Yeah I love her just like that, oh
아찔한 눈빛
거친 분위기
왠지 달라 넌
She's a maniac
Oh, oh, oh, oh
이해할 테니 가식은 다 벗어버려줘 woo
미쳐있지만 (지금 난)
네게 정신을 더 차릴 수 없어 woo
좀 더 내게 다가와
나를 해쳐도 좋아
저 스릴러 속의 주인공처럼
보통이 아닌 걸
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
난 빠져들겠지 (빠져)
좀 더 깊이 (깊이)
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that (like that)
Yeah, I love her just like that, ooh
Ah 아찔한 눈빛
거친 분위기
왠지 달라 넌
She's a maniac (hey)
She's a maniac
넌 날 당겨 (날 당겨)
넌 날 덮쳐 (날 덮쳐)
숨 쉴 수 없이 yeah oh
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
난 빠져들겠지 (빠져)
좀 더 깊이 (깊이)
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
Yeah, I love her just like that
내 맘을 앗아가
아찔한 눈빛
거친 분위기
왠지 달라 넌 (달라 넌)
She's a maniac
아찔한 눈빛 (그 눈빛)
거친 분위기 (분위기)
왠지 달라 넌
She's a maniac
The lyrics of NCT U's song "Maniac" explore the intense, thrilling nature of a passionate and addictive love. The opening lines set the pace, emphasizing a gradual unveiling of true colors and how the singer is captivated by someone who brings novelty into their life. They express the inability to delay their excitement and tension towards this person.
Throughout the song, it becomes evident that the singer is infatuated with the intensity of their love interest. They describe them as a "maniac" but embrace and adore this aspect about them. The lyrics convey the allure and pull of this person, comparing their presence to a rollercoaster ride and a thrilling sensation that consumes the whole being.
The song suggests that this love interest is not ordinary or conventional, evidenced by the line "정상이 아닌 걸" (not ordinary). The singer acknowledges this deviation from the norm and finds beauty in it, repeatedly expressing their fondness for this person despite their eccentricities.
Overall, "Maniac" explores the intoxicating and exhilarating aspects of love, highlighting the attraction towards someone who defies expectations and brings a sense of excitement to the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh woo
Expresses excitement and anticipation for what is to come
우린 서서히 본색을 더 드러내는 걸 oh
We gradually reveal our true selves
넌 매일 새로워
You are always refreshing
긴장을 난 늦출 수 없어 I won't
I can't delay the tension anymore, I won't
우린 스물네 시간
We have twenty-four hours
On this rollercoaster ride
In this thrilling journey
이 스릴감 속에 온몸을 던져
Throwing our whole body into this thrill
정상이 아닌 걸
It's not normal
She's a maniac
She's wild and unpredictable
And I love her just like that
And I love her in that state
난 빠져들겠지 좀 더 깊이
I will fall deeper into it
아찔한 눈빛
Dazzling gaze
거친 분위기
Rough atmosphere
왠지 달라 넌
Somehow you're different
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Expresses excitement and anticipation for what is to come
이해할 테니 가식은 다 벗어버려줘 woo
I will understand, so get rid of all pretenses
미쳐있지만 (지금 난)
Although I'm crazy (right now)
네게 정신을 더 차릴 수 없어 woo
I can't gather my thoughts because of you
좀 더 내게 다가와
Come closer to me
나를 해쳐도 좋아
It's okay if you hurt me
저 스릴러 속의 주인공처럼
Like the artist in that thriller
보통이 아닌 걸
It's not ordinary
넌 날 당겨 (날 당겨)
You pull me closer (pull me closer)
넌 날 덮쳐 (날 덮쳐)
You overpower me (overpower me)
숨 쉴 수 없이 yeah oh
I can't breathe, yeah oh
내 맘을 앗아가
You steal my heart
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ji Eum Seo, Ryan Jhun, Paddy Dalton, Jacob Attwooll, Shawn Desman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRIC NCT U - Maniac (Romanized)
[Verse 1: Haechan]
Oh oh, oh, woo
Oh oh, oh, woo
Urin seoseohi bonsaegeul deo deureonaeneun geol oh woah
Neon maeil saerowo ginjangeul nan neujchul su eopseo I won’t
[Pre-Chorus: Doyoung]
Urin seumulne sigan
On this rollercoaster ride
I seurilgam soge onmomeul deonjyeo
[Chorus: Doyoung, Haechan]
Jeongsangi anin geol
She't a maniac
And I love her just like that
Nan ppajyeodeulgessji jom deo gipi
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
Yeah, I love her just like that
Oh woah
[Post-Chorus: Doyoung]
Ajjilhan nunbicc
Geochin bunwigi
Waenji dalla neon
She's a maniac
[Verse 2: Doyoung, Haechan]
Ihaehal teni gasigeun da beoseobeoryeojwo woo
Michyeoissjiman (jigeum nan)
Nege jeongsineul deo charil su eopseo woo
[Pre-Chorus: Haechan]
Jom deo naege dagawa
Nareul haechyeodo joha
Jeo seurilleo sogui juingongcheoreom
Botongi anin geol
[Chorus: Doyoung, Haechan]
She’t a maniac
And I love her just like that
Nan ppajyeodeulgessji (ppajyeo)
Jom deo gipi (gipi)
She's a maniac
And I love her just like that
Yeah I love her just like that, oh
Nae mameul asaga
[Post-Chorus: Haechan, Doyoung]
Ajjilhan nunbicc
Geochin bunwigi
Waenji dalla neon (dalla neon)
She's a maniac
Ajjilhan nunbicc (geu nunbicc)
Geochin bunwigi (bunwigi)
Waenji dalla neon
She's a maniac
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Haechan’s honey vocals are really out of this world
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Louder for those at the back🔥👏🏻
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Haechan + Doyoung = vocals double kill
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