NCT's Te Yong challenges new music genres in his debut album "WYLD," featuring 10 diverse tracks, including hip-hop and house.
May/8/2026 13:49
NCT's Te Yong challenges a new music genre through his 1st full album "WYLD." Te Yong's 1st full album "WYLD" consists of 10 songs, including the title track of the same name, the EDM-based house song "I'm a Dancing Cactus," and the old-school hip-hop song "Hot," showcasing genres never before revealed in his solo albums. The title track "WYLD" is a hip-hop song inspired by the instinctive movements of wild animals. "I'm a Dancing Cactus" shines with witty lyrics comparing himself to a 'dancing cactus' and an unconventional house beat. The song creates a unique atmosphere with 1980s-90s synth sounds and rough garage drums, bringing intense dynamism. Additionally, "Hot" is an old-school hip-hop song that reinterprets classic hip-hop with a modern sensibility, blending powerful bass and drums with flows and unique lyrics that evoke the essence of classic hip-hop. Other anticipated songs include "Skiii" and "Feeling Myself," which were first revealed at the "2026 TAEYONG CONCERT," the free-spirited hip-hop song "Hypnotic," and the pop & alternative rock genre song "Run." Ahead of the album release, five concept preview images have also been unveiled, showcasing his captivating charm in each cut. Te Yong's 1st full album "WYLD" will be released on the 18th.
Related Articles
Some K-pop artists, including IVE, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, and Park Hyo-shin, submitted songs for the Grammy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, along with Japanese and other Asian acts. But BTS, Stray Kids, and other major-label artists declined, amid debate over whether the category helps or isolates Asian music.
On the afternoon of the 16th, DIESEL held a one-year anniversary event for its flagship store in Hannam-dong, Seoul, attended by TWICE’s Jihyo, NCT’s Jeno, Lee Dong-hwi, Hong Hwa-yeon, and Groovy Room. The text also includes promotional notices for milktouch and NCT DREAM.
At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, writer Kim Eunsook won the top Golden Bird Award. K-dramas and performers including Ryu Seung-ryong, Im Ji-yeon, and RIIZE’s Anton were also honored. Jin Akanishi attended from Japan and received the Asia Star Award.
At the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 ceremony held on the afternoon of the 8th at KBS Hall in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, attendees included RIIZE’s Anton, Jin Akanishi, Yoon Ji-sung of Wanna One, Ku Gyo-hwan, Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Nam-gil, Um Ki-joon, Lim Ji-yeon, Apink’s Jung Eun-ji, Han Go-eun, Moon Ji-hoon (Swings), Kim Min, Lee Jae-won, Park Gyeong-hye, Lee Dong-ha, Lee Yeo-reum, Choi Hyo-ju, writer Kim Eun-sook, Elizaveta Maksimova, Gladys Bay, Paulo Avelino, and announcer Lee Jae-eun.
iKON’s Donghyuk posted photos of stars currently serving in the military, including Kim Young Dae, MONSTA X’s I.M, SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, Kang Daniel, Baekho, Song Gun Hee, and Rowoon. They also shared dance videos to songs like “BAD” and “GENIE,” and had recently appeared at the 2026 Ground Forces Festival.
NCT’s Xiaojun will make his solo debut with his first mini album, Hey, Somebody, set for release on the 26th by SM Entertainment. The album will include five tracks, including Chinese and English versions of the title song. After years of group, collaboration, and OST work, attention is on his first solo album.
On the morning of the 2nd, NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun left for Jakarta, Indonesia, via Incheon International Airport for “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : JAKARTA - THE REDLINE'.” The article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary. Related reports note that Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are serving in the military, also appeared at the venue, and that NCT 127’s fifth world tour has begun. Their October 24 Saitama Belluna Dome concert will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW.
RIIZE’s Anton returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 1st after completing his participation in Paris Fashion Week. The text also mentions that NCT’s Jaemin, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, and Jin Akanishi have been confirmed as winners at the Seoul Drama Awards 2026, with Anton winning the OST Award, and notes that Anton previously departed for France to attend Fashion Week.
SBS Gayo Daejeon will mark its 30th anniversary by being held over two days for the first time. The 2026 event will take place on December 24 and 25 at KINTEX in Goyang. Special stages will look back on 30 years of K-pop, with veteran and current top artists joining for intergenerational collaboration performances. The production team said they are preparing special and varied Christmas gifts to thank fans for 30 years of love, promising a festival everyone can enjoy across generations.
On the morning of the 1st, a photo call event for the Lee brand pop-up store was held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong District, Seoul, and NCT’s Jaemin attended. The text also mentions related entertainment news about the Seoul Drama Awards 2026 and a-nation 2026.
