Taeyong of NCT releases 2nd mini album "TAP" and concept photos, attracting attention. Solo concert to be held in Seoul.
February/18/2024 14:12
Taeyong of NCT has released a preview of his 2nd mini album "TAP" and is attracting attention. From the 16th to today (18th), three concept photos that visualize the story of finding the artist's persona "TY" have been released through official SNS, capturing attention. The previously released "Persona version" concept represents him as an artist pursuing the ideal paradise "TY" as a person in a neo-mysterious fantasy, and the "Mystery Ego version" expresses a casual and cool figure absorbed in searching for something. Finally, the "Original version" captures a unique and natural charm, and a mood sampler video that connects the three concepts sensually has also been released, attracting attention. The Persona version will be released at 6 pm on the 26th of this month through various music distribution sites. Taeyong has participated in the composition, including the lyrics for all the songs, and it consists of a total of 6 songs with honest feelings. On the 24th and 25th of this month, Taeyong's first solo concert "2024 TAEYONG CONCERT "TY TRACK"" will be held at the Seoul Olympic Park Olympic Hall.
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