Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They've Changed, World Tour, And More At "BLINGY" Press Conference

NCT 127 is gearing up for their highly-anticipated comeback! On August 24, NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of their seventh studio album ‘BLINGY’ in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary. Taeyong remarked, ‘In our album, there’s the Seoul map and NEO colors. It captures the meaning of wanting to return to our roots.’ Reflecting on the ‘Blingy’ title track, Jaehyun said, ‘The meaning of ‘Blingy’ is that we set out to find something ‘Blingy,’ but the song contains the meaning that what’s ‘Blingy’ is actually within us.’ Johnny emphasized that the choreography for ‘Blingy’ is more challenging than ever, reinforcing their return to roots. Jaehyun highlighted the importance of selecting a title track that best represents the group’s identity. The music video for ‘Blingy’ features fast cuts, with a notable scene where Haechan writes something for three minutes. Regarding the pre-release track ‘Piñata,’ Yuta shared, ‘It’s a powerful song; the first time we heard it, we couldn’t help but rock our heads.’ Jaehyun introduced ‘127 Million Miles,’ saying it has many cute points, even when apart from Czennies, they remain united. Taeyong mentioned Doyoung and Jungwoo’s contributions, despite their military enlistment, as they participated in recording the song. NCT 127 discussed their contract renewal, with Taeyong stating, ‘We renewed because we trusted each other and the company.’ Reflecting on their 10-year journey, Taeyong shared, ‘When we debuted, I pictured all of us together, but member changes and adjustments made it difficult. Now, with seven members, we want to replay memories with fans.’ Regarding Mark’s departure, Taeyong respected his journey. On their most memorable moment, Jaehyun said, ‘We take on new challenges.’ Taeyong added, ‘Our albums were where we shone brightest.’ For their upcoming tour ‘NEO CITY – THE REDLINE,’ Johnny mentioned maintaining their ‘God of Performance’ reputation. Haechan noted the album and tour are limited editions, highlighting the group’s unity. Jaehyun mentioned faster preparation with five members. When asked to summarize the past 10 years, Yuta said, ‘We’ve done well to reach this renewal point.’ Haechan described NCT 127’s path as ‘my way.’ Taeyong shared how Doyoung and Jungwoo supported the group through group chats and practical help. Each member picked their favorite B-side track: Haechan chose ‘Legacy,’ Jaehyun ‘Day After Day,’ Taeyong ‘Piñata,’ Yuta ‘Blingy,’ and Johnny ‘Getaway.’