NCT's Ten starts solo activities with his 1st mini album "TEN" and a showcase in Seoul.
February/13/2024 17:39
Ten of NCT has started solo activities with various charms that cannot be defined in a word. Today (13th) at 2 pm, a showcase commemorating the release of Ten's 1st solo mini album "TEN" was held at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Starting with NCT and WayV activities, he has appealed various charms with singles, and transformed into a solo musician with a mini album "TEN" with his name as the title. Ten, who has been preparing for the album in earnest for a year, said, "I've been waiting for this moment for a long time. I was nervous and the pressure was great while preparing, but I had fun recording and shooting music videos. I also enjoyed the process of consulting with the office staff. The genre is also diverse. I want to show that Ten has various charms and talents." Regarding the difference between group activities and solo activities, he explained, "When I was doing group activities, I was worried about how to interpret the song and how to match it with myself. This time, I didn't know what I wanted to do or what kind of person I was, so I thought I would try to find "Ten" as a trigger." He said that he was disappointed with himself, but Ten, who always does his best, said that the most difficult part of preparing for this album was deciding on the concept. He said, "I talked a lot with the office staff about fashion for a year. I released about three singles, all of which were gorgeous." He said, "I decided on the concept so that Ten would be visible first and then the clothes would be visible." The title song "Nightwalker" is a pop dance song that harmonizes a rhythmic and addictive beat with a strange atmosphere of bass and guitar riffs. The lyrics express the appearance of being attracted to an irresistible presence. He revealed the reason for choosing the title song, saying, "I wanted to show various sides of Ten. As a result of thinking about what kind of song would fit the concept, I thought 'Nightwalker' would go well with the theme of the album." In addition to this, all six songs, including "ON TEN," "Dangerous," "Water," "Shadow," and "Lie With You," which incorporate English lyrics, are included. Ten said that during the album preparation process, he received a lot of support from members who had already made their solo debut, such as Taeyeon, SHINee's Taemin, and TVXQ's Yunho. He revealed that he wants to show various charms through this album. Ten said, "Many people have told me that I am an all-rounder, and I am also doing my best. I think my strength is that I can do all genres, such as singing, dancing, and rapping." He said, "When I first dreamed of becoming a K-POP artist, I was a child who didn't know anything, but now I feel like I have grown and deepened." He continued, "I am still looking for Ten's figure. I think the next one to come out will be a different Ten. I don't want to decide what kind of figure will come out next." and revealed his plans for solo activities. In line with the release of his solo debut album, Ten will hold his first fan concert tour in Asia in four regions, starting in Seoul on February 16-17, and then in Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Jakarta. Ten said, "I prepared all the songs included in the album. Since the songs are diverse, you can see various genres of dance on stage. There are also Latin and classical dances. You can also see a rock stage." Ten's 1st solo mini album "TEN" will be released through music distribution sites at 6 pm on February 13th. ・NCT Ten, title song "Nightwalker" MV teaser released... Pay attention to the bold image change ・[PHOTO] NCT Ten, holds a showcase commemorating the release of his 1st mini album "TEN"
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