NCT demonstrated their boundless musical range in their inaugural group concert.

On the afternoon of the 26th, the Incheon Munhak Stadium was the venue for NCT's group concert, 'NCT NATION: To The World'. This event was also simultaneously live-streamed online via the global platform Beyond LIVE.

This was NCT's first offline group concert since their debut, featuring performances not only from NCT 127, NCT DREAM, and WayV but also from the combined team NCT U, showcasing a variety of member combinations and musical styles. Even before its commencement, the concert had already attracted significant attention from global fans.

Starting with 'Intro: Neo Got My Back' and then moving to 'The 7th Sense', NCT continued to charm the audience with a series of diverse performances, including 'Limitless', 'Take Off', 'Boom', 'Black on Black', 'Oasis', 'Without You', and many more.

#NCT DREAM: "A Group Concert We Only Dreamed Of, It's Incredible"

Following this, NCT DREAM took the stage, responding to the fans' enthusiastic cheers with warm greetings. Mark expressed, "Thank you so much for coming on this sweltering day." Haechan added, "So many of you have filled the seats. We're grateful."

Mark continued, "Thank you all for being here. We understand that it's a long journey for each of you, but we promise to give our best performance until the end. There are still many amazing stages left." Renjun shared, "It's truly special that all NCT teams have come together for a concert for the first time in 7 years. Today will surely be memorable."

Jeno also shared his feelings about the NCT group concert, saying, "It's incredible that the NCT group concert we only dreamed of has become a reality. There are many stages you've been wanting to see, so please enjoy till the end."

#WayV's Professionalism Shines in Unexpected Situations

Next up was WayV, who electrified the stage with 'Kick Back' and 'Moonwalk'. However, an unexpected technical glitch caused a brief interruption in the concert. Despite this unforeseen event, WayV interacted with the fans in various ways, earning praise for their professional handling of the situation.

#NCT 127: Update on Taeil and a Surprise Comeback Announcement

NCT 127 then took the stage, heating up the atmosphere with 'Hero' and 'Hey'. They also addressed Taeil's absence due to a recent motorcycle accident. Doyoung mentioned, "Unfortunately, Taeil couldn't join us today." He then updated fans on Taeil's condition, saying, "He has successfully undergone surgery and is now recovering. We hope to show you all of us together soon."

Furthermore, NCT 127 surprised fans by announcing their comeback on October 6th, unveiling a teaser that elicited screams of excitement from the audience. Taeyong confidently stated, "I can say this about our upcoming 5th album: 'This is so NCT 127!'"

#Reunited 'The 7th Sense' Members: "Reuniting After 7 Years Holds Special Meaning"

NCT gave fans a first look at 'Baggy Jeans', a track from their upcoming 4th album. Members Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, and Mark, who had previously performed 'The 7th Sense', came together once again to deliver an iconic performance. Jaehyun reminisced, "Reuniting after 7 years holds special meaning. Preparing for this song brought back memories of our debut."

In addition, NCT showcased 'Golden Age', another title track from their 4th album, and various other tracks, raising anticipation for their future endeavors.

Lastly, NCT will continue their 'NCT NATION' tour next month, performing at stadiums in Osaka on the 9th and 10th and in Tokyo on the 16th and 17th.

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