Steady (EP) explained

Steady
Type:EP
Artist:NCT Wish
Cover:NCT Wish - Steady EP cover.png
Caption:Digital cover
Genre:K-pop
Length:21:14
Language:Korean
Label:
Prev Title:Songbird
Prev Year:2024
Next Title:Wishful
Next Year:2024

Steady is the first Korean extended play and first overall by Japanese boy group NCT Wish, the Japanese-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released on September 24, 2024, through SM Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment. The EP comprises seven tracks, including two singles; "Dunk Shot" and the title track of the same name.

Background and release

On August 27, 2024, SM Entertainment confirmed that NCT Wish will release new music at the end of September and are in the final stages of preparations.[1] On September 2, the EP Steady was announced to be released on September 24, which will contain seven tracks, including the Korean version of their 2023 single "Hands Up". The album release will also be preceded by the lead single "Dunk Shot" on September 9.[2] A music video for the track "3 Minutes" was released on September 16.[3] The album was released on September 24, concurrently with the second single and title track "Steady".[4]

Promotion

In the lead up to the album's release, the group performed "Dunk Shot" on three South Korean music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on September 12,[5] KBS's Music Bank on September 13,[6] and MBC's Show! Music Core on September 14.[7] Upon release, the group held a media showcase at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan District, Seoul.[8]

Commercial performance

On September 23, prior to the album's release, it was reported that Steady had exceeded 800,000 pre-orders, surpassing the group's previous record of 630,000 pre-orders for Songbird.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon)[10] 8
Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan)[11] 10
South Korean Albums (Circle)[12] 1

Monthly charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[13] 16
South Korean Albums (Circle)[14] 5

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatLabel
South KoreaSeptember 24, 2024CDSM
Various<-- Inclusive of South Korea -->

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hwang . You-mee . August 27, 2024 . [Today's K-pop] Zerobaseone continues 1m sales streak with 4th EP ]. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924125211/https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/044/0000260647?sid=104 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . . Naver.
  2. Web site: Seon . Mi-kyung . September 2, 2024 . NCT WISH, 24일 첫 미니앨범 'Steady' 발매..역대급 컴백 온다 . NCT Wish, first mini album 'Steady' to be released on the 24th.. Greatest comeback ever . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924130120/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005148395 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . Osen . ko . Naver.
  3. Web site: Jo . Seong-woon . September 16, 2024 . '풋풋한 고백' NCT WISH에게 빠지는 시간 '단 3분' . 'Fresh Confession' Time to Fall for NCT Wish 'Only 3 Minutes' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240916015801/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001151270 . September 16, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . Sports Donga . ko . Naver.
  4. Web site: Woo . Ji-won . September 24, 2024 . NCT Wish to release first EP 'Steady' on Tuesday . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924131018/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/640/0000059278 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . . Naver.
  5. Web site: Ji . Min-kyung . September 11, 2024 . NCT WISH, 신곡 'Dunk Shot'으로 음방 출격..청량 에너지 예고 . NCT WISH, with their new song 'Dunk Shot', went out to the music room.. Notice of participation . September 24, 2024 . Osen . ko . Naver.
  6. Web site: Han . Hae-seon . September 13, 2024 . 백현, '뮤뱅' 1위..'하이브' 캣츠아이 데뷔+영탁·보넥도·NCT위시 컴백[★밤TView] ]. Baekhyun, 'Music Bank' 1st place.. 'Hybe' Katseye debut + Young Tak, BoyNextDoor, NCT Wish comeback . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240913112603/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003265720 . September 13, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . Star News . ko . Naver.
  7. Web site: Han . Hae-seon . September 14, 2024 . 데이식스, 르세라핌·온유 제치고 '추석 음중' 1위..보넥도·NCT위시 컴백+'하이브' 캣츠아이 첫 출격[종합] ]. Day6, beats Les Serafim and Onew to take 1st place on 'Show! Music Core'... BoyNextDoor and NCT Wish comeback + 'Hybe' Katseye's first sortie [Comprehensive] . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924131521/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003265836 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . Star News . ko . Naver.
  8. Web site: Bae . Jeong-han . September 24, 2024 . NCT WISH "첫 미니앨범 Steady, 많이 사랑해주세요" [TF사진관] ]. NCT Wish "Please show lots of love for our first mini album Steady" [TF Photo Gallery] . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924132915/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000323643 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . The Fact . ko . Naver.
  9. Web site: Jeon . Hyo-jin . September 24, 2024 . NCT WISH 컴백, 선주문 80만 장 돌파…자체 최고치 [DA:투데이] ]. NCT Wish Comeback, Pre-orders Surpass 800,000… Own High [DA:Today] . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924133543/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/382/0001152561 . September 24, 2024 . September 24, 2024 . Sports Donga . ko . Naver.
  10. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-10-28 . . October 24, 2024 . ja . https://archive.today/20241024044022/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-10-28/ . October 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of October 23, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. October 23, 2024.
  12. Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 39 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. October 3, 2024.
  13. Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-10 . . November 13, 2024 . https://archive.today/20241113054645/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-10/p/2/ . November 13, 2024 . ja.
  14. Web site: Circle Album Chart – September 2024. Circle Chart. ko. October 10, 2024.

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