Walk (album) explained
Walk |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | NCT 127 |
Cover: | NCT 127 - Walk.png |
Caption: | Digital cover |
Studio: | - SM Dorii Studio
- SM Aube Studio
- SM Yellow Tail Studio[1]
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Length: | 33:21 |
Label: |
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Prev Title: | Be There For Me |
Prev Year: | 2023 |
Walk is the sixth Korean studio album by NCT 127, sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. It was released on July 15, 2024, through SM Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment, and consists of eleven tracks including the lead single of the same name.
Background and release
On June 13, 2024, SM Entertainment announced to Korean media that NCT 127 were preparing to release their sixth studio album in July.[2] On June 24, NCT 127 officially announced the title and release date of their album Walk and its lead single of the same name.[3] On June 25, a trailer video titled "Walking Club 127" was released,[4] followed by teaser photos showcasing the concept of the album.[5] On June 27, the group released a video series called On The Beat: Podcast where the members discussed the album.[6] On July 1, the titles of all 11 tracks from the album were revealed, along with a three-episode miniseries titled The Time Walk posted on social media.[7] On July 8 and 11, NCT 127 released music videos for tracks "Intro: Wall to Wall" and "Meaning of Love".[8] [9] The album was released on July 15, 2024.[10]
Promotion
On July 15, NCT 127 held the "Walk Daily Magazine Launch Party", a live event to commemorate and discuss album's release. The group also opened a Walk-themed pop-up store event in Seoul, running from July 16 to 28, 2024.[11] Additionally, special content for the album was featured on the music platform Melon as part of their Melon Spotlight service the day after the album's release.[12]
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Notes and References
- Walk. SM Entertainment. South Korea. Credits. photobook. ((NCT 127)). 2024.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 7월 중순 컴백.."정규 6집 준비 중". NCT 127 to make a comeback in mid-July... "preparing for the sixth full-length album". Osen. Kyung. Ji-min. June 13, 2024. July 15, 2024.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 7월 15일 정규 6집 'WALK' 컴백...타이틀곡 '삐그덕 (Walk)'. NCT 127 to come back with sixth full-length album Walk on July 15... the title track is "Walk". Newsen. Hwang. Hye-jin. June 24, 2024. June 24, 2024.
- Web site: ko:매일 NCT 127과 걸으면서 즐기자...'WALK' 프로모션 예고. Let's enjoy walking with NCT 127 every day, Walk promotions announced. BizEnter. Maeng. Sun-mi. June 25, 2024. July 15, 2024. July 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240716000406/http://enter.etoday.co.kr/news/view/261206. live.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 신곡 '삐그덕'으로 증명할 자신감과 여유. NCT 127's confidence and composure to prove with new song "Walk". Global Epic. ko. Yoo. Byung-cheol. June 26, 2024. July 15, 2024.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127 'WALK'에 유일무이한 정체성을 녹였다..무드 샘플러 공개 화제. NCT 127's Walk has melted its unique identity, mood sampler is a hot topic. Herald Pop. ko. Park. Seo-hyun. June 27, 2024. July 15, 2024.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 정규 6집 송드라마 'THE TIME WALK' 1일 오후 10시 첫 공개. NCT 127's song drama The Time Walk for their 6th studio album will be released for the first time at 10 PM on the 1st.. Sports W. ko. Noh. I-seul. July 1, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717202126/https://www.sportsw.kr/news/newsview.php?ncode=1065575366453238. live.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 수록곡 'Intro: Wall to Wall' 트랙 비디오 공개...강렬한 사운드+감각적 연출. NCT 127 releases track video of "Intro: Wall to Wall", intense sound and sensory directions. Global Epic. ko. Yoo. Byung-cheol. July 8, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717202149/https://www.globalepic.co.kr/view.php?ud=202407081043322998d3244b4fed_29. live.
- Web site: ko:NCT127, 수록곡 '사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자' 트랙 비디오 공개. NCT 127 releases track video for "Meaning of Love". Sports Donga. ko. Jeon. Hyo-jin. July 11, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240716234307/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20240711/125880066/1. live.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 오늘(15일) 정규 6집 'WALK' 발매. NCT 127 releases sixth full-length album Walk today the 15th. The Fact. ko. Park. Ji-yoon. July 15, 2024. July 15, 2024. July 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717202139/https://news.tf.co.kr/read/entertain/2115751.htm. live.
- Web site: ko:NCT 127, 컴백 기념 팝업스토어 오픈...스트릿한 시즈니 아지트. NCT 127 opens pop-up store to celebrate comeback, street-style season hideout. Munhwa News. ko. Shin. Hee-yeon. July 9, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240717202148/https://www.mhns.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=613803. live.
- Web site: ko:데뷔 8주년 NCT 127, '멜론 스포트라이트'서 신보 소개. NCT 127 celebrates eighth anniversary of debut and introduces new album on Melon Spotlight. Newsis. ko. Jung. Seo-hyun. July 15, 2024. July 16, 2024.
- Web site: Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2024. 32. hét. MAHASZ. August 14, 2024.
- Web site: Oricon Top 50 Combined Albums: 2024-08-12 . . August 8, 2024 . ja . https://web.archive.org/web/20240808044118/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/coa/w/2024-08-12/ . August 8, 2024.
- Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Albums – Week of August 7, 2024. Billboard Japan. ja. August 7, 2024.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – Week 30 of 2024. Circle Chart. ko. August 1, 2024.
- Web site: Official Albums Sales Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. July 27, 2024.
- Web site: Official Physical Albums Chart – November 17–23, 2023. Official Charts Company. July 26, 2024. July 27, 2024.
- Web site: Oricon Top 50 Albums: 2024-07 . . August 14, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240814061459/https://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/ja/m/2024-07/p/2/ . August 14, 2024 . ja.
- Web site: Circle Album Chart – 2024.07 Month. Circle Chart. ko. August 8, 2024.