Limitless (NCT 127 EP)
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Released | January 6, 2017 | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
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Length | 22:00 | |||
Language | Korean, English | |||
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Producer | Lee Soo-man (exec.) | |||
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Limitless is the second EP by NCT 127, the Seoul based sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. It marked their first album as a nine-member group, since the addition of Doyoung and Johnny in 2016. It was released on January 6, 2017 digitally and physically on January 9, by SM Entertainment.
The mini-album was a commercial success topping the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard's US World Albums Chart. The EP has sold 121,109 physical copies as of December 2017.[2] The lead single, "Limitless" was named by Dazed Digital as one of the top 20 best K-Pop songs of 2017.[3]
Background and release
[edit]On December 27, 2016, NCT 127 announced their second extended play, Limitless. It also introduced Doyoung (who had previously debuted in NCT U) and SM Rookies' Johnny as new members of NCT 127.[4] Music video teasers were released for each member from December 27, 2016 until January 3, 2017.[5] Two music videos of the title track "Limitless" were released on January 5.[6] The EP was digitally released on January 7, 2017 it was physically released on January 9.[7][8]
The song 'Good Thing' was released before for a collaboration with W Korea and Esteem models. Only Yuta, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Mark, and Winwin participated from NCT and the video was released on December 5, 2016.[9]
Promotion
[edit]NCT 127 had their first comeback stage on M Countdown on January 5 where they performed "Limitless" and the B-side track "Good Thing".[10] They held their first fansign for Limitless on January 12, 8:30PM KST at Seoul Women's Plaza.[citation needed]
Commercial performance
[edit]NCT #127 Limitless entered at number one on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated January 8–14, 2017.[11] In the US, the mini-album topped Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending January 28, 2017 and also entered at number four on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart.[12][13]
The title track, "Limitless", entered at number four on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart for the week ending January 28, 2017.[14]
Track listing
[edit]Credits adapted from Naver
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Limitless" (無限的我, Wúxiàn de wǒ; 무한적아; Muhanjeok-a) |
| 4:07 | ||
2. | "Good Thing" |
| 3:40 | ||
3. | "Back 2 U (AM 01:27)" | 3:55 | |||
4. | "Heartbreaker" (롤러코스터; Rolleokoseuteo; lit. Rollercoaster) | 3:14 | |||
5. | "Baby Don't Like It" (나쁜 짓; Nappeun Jit; lit. Acting Bad, sung by Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Mark & Haechan) |
| 2:39 | ||
6. | "Angel" |
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| 4:09 | |
Total length: | 21:58 |
Charts
[edit]Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Japanese Albums (Oricon)[15] | 13 |
South Korean Albums (Gaon)[16] | 1 |
Taiwanese Albums (Five Music) | 4 |
US Heatseekers Album (Billboard)[17] | 4 |
US World Albums (Billboard)[18] | 1 |
Sales and certifications
[edit]Country | Sales |
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South Korea | 121,109[citation needed] |
Japan | 11,179+[citation needed] |
Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format | Label |
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South Korea | January 6, 2017 | Digital download | SM Entertainment |
Various | |||
South Korea | January 9, 2017 | CD | SM Entertainment, KT Music |
References
[edit]- ^ https://blog.onehallyu.com/album-review-nct-127-limitless/
- ^ 2017년 Album Chart [2017 Album Chart]. Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
- ^ "The 20 best K-Pop songs of 2017". Dazed Digital. December 7, 2017. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 to Make Comeback as 9 Member Group". Mwave. December 27, 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "[Video] NCT 127 Releases Teasers Featuring New Member Johnny". Mwave. January 4, 2017. Archived from the original on October 5, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 to Make Comeback Through Two Music Videos". Mwave. December 30, 2016. Archived from the original on July 23, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "2nd Mini Album 'Limitless' – EP". iTunes Store. Archived from the original on January 8, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
- ^ "[뮤직IS] NCT 127 '무한적아', 러프버전 MV에 담긴 숨은 뜻". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). January 6, 2017. Archived from the original on September 6, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "GOOD THING". W Korea (in Korean). December 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 28, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "NCT 127 to Perform Comeback Stage on ′M COUNTDOWN′". Mwave. January 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". Gaon Chart. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-01-19. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-01-19. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "NCT 127 Scores No. 1 Spot on World Albums Chart With 'Limitless'". Billboard. January 18, 2017. Archived from the original on July 25, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
- ^ "オリコン週間 CDアルバムランキング 2017.01.09~2017.01.15 11~20位" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "2017년 02주차 Album Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-01-19. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "World Music: Top World Albums Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2017-01-19. Retrieved April 8, 2017.