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| Released | October 12, 2018 | |||
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| Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
| Length | 40:01 | |||
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Regular-Irregular is the first studio album by South Korean boy band NCT 127, the second sub-unit of the South Korean boy group NCT. Described as a multi-genre concept album with a total of eleven tracks, the album was released by SM Entertainment on October 12, 2018 and distributed by IRIVER. This marks NCT 127's first Korean major release in a year and four months since their previous EP, Cherry Bomb, which was released in June 2017.[1] It is also their first release as a ten-member group since the addition of Jungwoo in September 2018.[2][3]
Upon its release, Regular-Irregular attained commercial success in both South Korea and other countries. The album debuted atop the Gaon Album Chart and became one of the few releases to stay longer than a single week at No. 1 in 2018. Additionally, it debuted at No. 86 on the US Billboard 200 in the week of October 27, 2018, thus becoming NCT 127's first entry on the chart.[4] It is also the group's highest charting release on the UK and France's download albums charts and first entry in Australian Digital Charts.
The album's repackage, Regulate, was released on November 23, 2018, along with its lead single, "Simon Says".[5]
Background and release
On September 17, a teaser video was released on the group's twitter account which shows flashes of the words “regular” and “irregular”, as well as a new NCT 127 logo. Later that day, SM Entertainment announced the addition of Jungwoo to the group and that NCT 127 would release its first full-length album Regular-Irregular on October 12.[6] Following the announcement, NCT 127 entered the Billboard’s Social 50 at number five for the week of September 29.[7] Photo and video teasers were released from September 18 up to October 11.[8]
On October 8, NCT 127 released the music video of the English version of their new single "Regular", which marks the group’s first English-language song.[9] The music video for the Korean version of "Regular" was released on October 11, 2018.[10] The album was released on October 12, 2018.[11]
On November 13, 2018, image teasers were released of Doyoung, Taeil, and Jungwoo for the album's repackage, Regulate. The album and its lead single, "Simon Says", released on November 23, 2018.[5]
Composition
The album's theme revolves around the exploration reality and dreams. The album incorporates several genres; such as pop, dance, R&B, ballad and hip-hop.[11]
"Regular" is described as a high-energy dance track with sensual Latin vibes that incorporates Spanish lyrics.[9] Billboard noted that unlike many Korean songs re-released by K-pop bands in other languages, the English version of "Regular" differentiates itself from the Korean version through the content of their lyrics.[11] The Korean one addresses their current state as a group trying to make its way in the world, in contrast to the hopeful, goal-oriented swagger expressed in the English alternative. While both versions focus on money, the Korean addresses the reality of their world versus the luxurious lifestyle expressed in the English.[11][12]
The sixth track, "Interlude: Regular to Irregular" contains the music used in the video "NCT 2018 Yearbook #1" as well as a rearranged version of a future bass composition (titled "The 7th Sense - Reverse") by Korean electronica musician Hitchhiker that was performed by the sub-unit in the 2017 Mnet Asian Music Awards. The track also contains narrations done in Korean (by new member Jungwoo), Japanese (by Yuta) and Mandarin (by Winwin), as well as a verse from the American author Edgar Allan Poe's 1849 poem "A Dream Within a Dream" narrated by member Johnny. The eighth track, "Come Back", is a Korean version of the originally released Japanese track off their debut Japanese EP Chain. The bonus track, "Run Back 2 U", is the complete version of the demo song (originally titled "Bassbot") the sub-unit has performed when majority of the members were still part of the SM Rookies project in 2015.
Promotion
NCT 127 kick-started promotions for the album in the U.S. with television promotions and a partnership with Apple Music.[13][14]
They performed their new single "Regular" as well as "Cherry Bomb" on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! outdoor concert series stage on October 8, marking their U.S. television debut;[15][16] The group also appeared at the 2018 American Music Awards.[17] They performed at ABC's Mickey’s 90th Spectacular TV special on November 4.[18]
NCT 127 was also announced as Apple Music's 'Up Next' Artist; the group was featured on Apple-based platforms, including a short film exploring the band and their music, an Apple Music–only choreography video, and a Beats 1 interview.[19][20]
On November 22, it was announced that member WinWin would not participate in promotions for Regulate as he was preparing for the group's Chinese activities.
Critical reception
In a positive review, Billboard praised the album for showcasing both the group’s artistry and skill through its diversity of sounds and experimental approach towards an album concept, helping to solidify their style.[11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "지금 우리 (City 127)" |
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| 3:19 |
| 2. | "Regular" |
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| 3:37 |
| 3. | "Replay (PM 01:27)" | Bang Hye-hyun |
| 3:39 |
| 4. | "Knock On" |
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| 3:25 |
| 5. | "나의 모든 순간 (No Longer)" | Hwang Hyun |
| 4:57 |
| 6. | "Interlude: Regular to Irregular" |
| 3:10 | |
| 7. | "내 Van (My Van)" |
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| 3:26 |
| 8. | "악몽 (Come Back)" |
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| 3:25 |
| 9. | "신기루 (Fly Away with Me)" |
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| 3:32 |
| 10. | "Regular" (English version) |
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| 3:39 |
| 11. | "Run Back 2 U" (bonus track) |
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| 3:39 |
| Total length: | 40:02 | |||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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| 1. | "지금 우리 (City 127)" |
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| 3:19 |
| 2. | "Regular" |
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| 3:37 |
| 3. | "Replay (PM 01:27)" | Bang Hye-hyun |
| 3:39 |
| 4. | "Welcome to My Playground" | 3:59 | ||
| 5. | "Knock On" |
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| 3:25 |
| 6. | "나의 모든 순간 (No Longer)" | Hwang Hyun |
| 4:57 |
| 7. | "내 Van (My Van)" |
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| 3:26 |
| 8. | "Interlude: Regular to Irregular" |
| 3:10 | |
| 9. | "Simon Says" |
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| 3:19 |
| 10. | "악몽 (Come Back)" |
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| 3:25 |
| 11. | "신기루 (Fly Away with Me)" |
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| 3:32 |
| 12. | "Chain" (Korean version) | 3:43 | ||
| 13. | "Regular" (English version) |
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| 3:39 |
| 14. | "Run Back 2 U" (bonus track) |
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| 3:39 |
| Total length: | 40:02 | |||
Charts
AlbumWeekly Charts
Year-end charts
Single"Regular" weekly charts
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | October 12, 2018 |
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References
- ^ "NCT 127's 1st full album draws wide attention". Kpop Herald. October 14, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Announces Debut LP 'Regular-Irregular' and First English-Language Song, Adds a Member". Billboard.
- ^ "NCT 127, 10월12일 첫 정규앨범 컴백 확정..새 멤버 정우 합류[공식입]". OSEN (in Korean). September 17, 2018.
- ^ "Top 200 Albums | Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ^ a b "NCT 127, 신곡 'Simon Says'로 파죽지세 행보 이어간다". Chosun. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Releases Comeback Teasers and News Of A New Member". Mwave. September 17, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 New Member & Album Announcement Spark Social 50 Chart Peak". Billboard. September 27, 2018.
- ^ "Update: NCT 127 Takes Over The Town In Teaser For Korean MV For "Regular"". Soompi. September 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "NCT 127 Premieres First-Ever English-Language Song 'Regular': Watch the Music Video". Billboard. October 8, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Release Korean-Language Music Video for 'Regular': Watch". Billboard. October 12, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "NCT 127 Explores the Depths of Reality on 'Regular-Irregular' Album". Billboard. October 12, 2018.
- ^ "How Are NCT 127's English & Korean Versions of "Regular" Different?". Mwave. October 11, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 pushes hard for American dream". Kpop Herald. October 4, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Set Their Sights On America With Ambitious Stateside Promotions". Forbes. October 1, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 to perform on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'". Kpop Herald. September 26, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Perform 'Regular' & 'Cherry Bomb' For U.S. TV Debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'". Billboard. October 9, 2018.
- ^ "Watch NCT 127 Live on The American Music Awards Red Carpet". Mwave. October 9, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 to perform at Disney special on ABC". Kpop Herald. September 30, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Is Apple Music's Latest 'Up Next' Artist: Exclusive". Billboard. October 1, 2018.
- ^ "Apple Music Releases 'Up Next with NCT 127' Introductory Video". Billboard. October 9, 2018.
- ^ "NCT #127 Regulate – The 1st Album Repackage by NCT 127 on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Digital Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. October 22, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "Top Albums Téléchargés". Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. October 19, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ "Oricon Weekly Album Chart (2018年10月29)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2018.
- ^ "Oricon Weekly Digital Album Chart (2018年10月22)". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 19, 2018.
- ^ "Gaon Album Chart – Week 41, 2018". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ^ "UK Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 Chart History (World Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS INDEPENDENT ALBUMS". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ ""Singapore Top 30 Regional Streaming Chart Week 32"" (PDF). Recording Industry Association (Singapore). Archived from the original (PDF) on November 8, 2018.
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