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.
It was the final NCT album to feature Taeil, who was removed from the group 1 month later.[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]
^Kyung, Ji-min (June 13, 2024). NCT 127, 7월 중순 컴백.."정규 6집 준비 중" [NCT 127 to make a comeback in mid-July... "preparing for the sixth full-length album"]. Osen. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^Hwang, Hye-jin (June 24, 2024). NCT 127, 7월 15일 정규 6집 'WALK' 컴백...타이틀곡 '삐그덕 (Walk)' [NCT 127 to come back with sixth full-length album Walk on July 15... the title track is "Walk"]. Newsen. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
^Maeng, Sun-mi (June 25, 2024). 매일 NCT 127과 걸으면서 즐기자...'WALK' 프로모션 예고 [Let's enjoy walking with NCT 127 every day, Walk promotions announced]. BizEnter. Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^Yoo, Byung-cheol (June 26, 2024). NCT 127, 신곡 '삐그덕'으로 증명할 자신감과 여유 [NCT 127's confidence and composure to prove with new song "Walk"]. Global Epic (in Korean). Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^Noh, I-seul (July 1, 2024). NCT 127, 정규 6집 송드라마 'THE TIME WALK' 1일 오후 10시 첫 공개 [NCT 127's song drama The Time Walk for their 6th studio album will be released for the first time at 10 PM on the 1st.]. Sports W (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^Yoo, Byung-cheol (July 8, 2024). NCT 127, 수록곡 'Intro: Wall to Wall' 트랙 비디오 공개...강렬한 사운드+감각적 연출 [NCT 127 releases track video of "Intro: Wall to Wall", intense sound and sensory directions]. Global Epic (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^Jeon, Hyo-jin (July 11, 2024). NCT127, 수록곡 '사랑한다는 말의 뜻을 알아가자' 트랙 비디오 공개 [NCT 127 releases track video for "Meaning of Love"]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^ abPark, Ji-yoon (July 15, 2024). NCT 127, 오늘(15일) 정규 6집 'WALK' 발매 [NCT 127 releases sixth full-length album Walk today the 15th]. The Fact (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
^Shin, Hee-yeon (July 9, 2024). NCT 127, 컴백 기념 팝업스토어 오픈...스트릿한 시즈니 아지트 [NCT 127 opens pop-up store to celebrate comeback, street-style season hideout]. Munhwa News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
^Jung, Seo-hyun (July 15, 2024). 데뷔 8주년 NCT 127, '멜론 스포트라이트'서 신보 소개 [NCT 127 celebrates eighth anniversary of debut and introduces new album on Melon Spotlight]. Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved July 16, 2024.
