Walk (album)
2024 studio album by NCT 127
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Walk is the sixth Korean studio album (seventh overall) by NCT 127, sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. It was released on July 15, 2024, through SM Entertainment and Kakao Entertainment, and consists of eleven tracks including the lead single of the same name.
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| Released | July 15, 2024 | |||
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| Genre | Hip-hop[2] | |||
| Length | 33:21 | |||
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It was the final NCT album to feature Taeil, who was removed from the group one month later, and the final 127 album to feature Mark.[3][4]
Background and release
On June 13, 2024, SM Entertainment announced to Korean media that NCT 127 were preparing to release their sixth studio album in July.[5] On June 24, NCT 127 officially announced the title and release date of their album Walk and its lead single of the same name.[6] On June 25, a trailer video titled "Walking Club 127" was released,[7] followed by teaser photos showcasing the concept of the album.[8] On June 27, the group released a video series called On The Beat: Podcast where the members discussed the album.[9] On July 1, the titles of all 11 tracks from the album were revealed, along with a three-episode miniseries titled The Time Walk posted on social media.[10] On July 8 and 11, NCT 127 released music videos for tracks "Intro: Wall to Wall" and "Meaning of Love".[11][12] The album was released on July 15, 2024.[13]
Promotion
On July 15, NCT 127 held the "Walk Daily Magazine Launch Party", a live event to commemorate and discuss album's release.[13] The group also opened a Walk-themed pop-up store event in Seoul, running from July 16 to 28, 2024.[14] Additionally, special content for the album was featured on the music platform Melon as part of their Melon Spotlight service the day after the album's release.[15]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Intro: Wall to Wall" | Wutan |
| New-Haven | 2:31 |
| 2. | "Walk" (Korean: 삐그덕; RR: Ppigeudeok) | Wutan |
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| 3:11 |
| 3. | "No Clue" | Lee Hye-yum (Jam Factory) |
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| 3:13 |
| 4. | "Orange Seoul" (오렌지색 물감; Orenjisaek mulgam) | Wutan |
| Humbler | 3:26 |
| 5. | "Pricey" | Yoo Jae-eun (Jam Factory) |
| Grant Boutin | 2:58 |
| 6. | "Time Capsule" | Cho In-ho (Lalala Studio) |
| Alex Wilke | 2:56 |
| 7. | "Can't Help Myself" (영화처럼; Yeonghwacheoreom) | Kenzie |
| PhD | 3:05 |
| 8. | "Rain Drop" | Jung Il-li (Jam Factory) |
| CX Lucas | 2:55 |
| 9. | "Gas" | Wutan |
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| 3:22 |
| 10. | "Suddenly" (서서히; Seoseohi) |
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| 2:57 |
| 11. | "Meaning of Love" (사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자; Saranghandaneun marui tteuseul aragaja) | Demian |
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| 2:47 |
| Total length: | 33:21 | ||||
Charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| South Korea (KMCA)[34] | 3× Platinum | 750,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||