NCT member Haechan's (affiliated with SME) solo debut is just three days away.
His first regular album 'TASTE' will be released on the 8th, consisting of a total of 11 tracks, including the title track 'CRZY.' This album, which captures Haechan's musical tastes and abilities accumulated over nine years, is attracting a lot of attention.
# Class of 'All-rounder' cultivated over 9 years
Haechan, who debuted in 2016 with NCT, has been actively participating in NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. With a unique voice, excellent singing skills, smooth performances, and outstanding expressiveness, he is recognized as an 'all-rounder.'
In particular, in NCT 127, he perfectly interpreted the unique genre called 'NEO' with intense music and complex performances, while at the same time, in NCT DREAM, he became the 'dream and hope' of fans worldwide with a refreshing and hopeful message, just like the group's name. There is great anticipation for how the spectrum he has cultivated, traversing various concepts and genres within the group, will expand with new charm in his first solo album.
# 'TASTE' that wholly captures Haechan's musical tastes
'TASTE' is an album that encapsulates Haechan's musical tastes and offers a special experience of tasting the identity of Haechan as a 'solo artist.' After deep contemplation, Haechan chose the R&B genre to most distinctly express his personality, presenting a total of 11 tracks of R&B music with various charms, including neo-soul, pop dance, hip-hop, soul, and electro.
The title track 'CRZY' is an R&B pop dance song that reinterprets the raw mood unique to the early 2000s. In this, listeners can witness Haechan's diverse capabilities that encompass not only vocals but also rap and performance, with lyrics that depict an allure towards a captivating counterpart, likely captivating listeners with its powerful energy.
This album captures various emotions, from the aspirations and inner struggles of an artist on the verge of a new start, to alluring attraction, the excitement and romance of love, and the pain of separation. Haechan has focused on richly expressing this through his dimensional and delicate vocals, and he will showcase his matured musical capabilities by participating in the lyrics of the included track 'Should Be.'
# The narrative of 'light' and the imagery of 'taste,' raising expectations with sensory teasers
Haechan has drawn attention with teaser content that incorporates the keywords 'light' and 'taste.' The teaser images, which materialize the emotions of the song as 'taste,' left a special impression by allowing fans to experience the music like a tasting course, presenting three concepts: sweet yet bitter 'Bitter Sweet,' captivating 'Savory,' and warm and languid 'Mild.'
Additionally, the trailer 'TASTE OF SUN' and highlight medley 'TASTE OF LIGHT' have tastefully captured the narrative of Haechan, who has grown into a shining artist on stage, centered around 'light,' enhancing the anticipation for his solo activities.
Additionally, on the night of the 5th, at midnight, teaser images of the music video for the title track 'CRZY' will be unveiled on NCT's official account, which is expected to heighten curiosity about what he will showcase as his solo debut song.
Haechan's first regular album 'TASTE' will be available on various music sites on the 8th at 6 p.m., and it will also be released as a physical album on that day.
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