NCT: First Listen

Alright, so I checked out NCT U(what is the U?) 7th Sense and Without You

7th Sense was really good, not my usual style, but definitely good. It's got this smooth hip-hop feel, and it's definitely worth listening to more. I'm not quite sure what the concept of the music video is, but I'm a tad bit spacey at times and I tend not to pay close attention until I've seen it like, 6 or 7 times. I'd would recommend this song to anyone unsure if they want to check out NCT and I'll probably listen a few more times, although it's not something I'd put on replay.

Without You has a more upbeat sound, but sadder(???)(this is supposed to be a music critique and I don't know how to describe music BLEGH). I actually prefer this one to 7th Sense, and I'll probably listen to it more than a few times. Again, I didn't pay much attention to the music video(though I glanced at it and swore I saw Xiumin. I did not.) so I can't say very much to that, but I did notice that it seemed to have more of a storyline to it. This is the sort of song I'd make my brother listen to in my car while I try to sing along in gibberish(not all of us can sing in Korean).

All in all, NCT sounds pretty good, I'm not normally huge on SM groups, and I don't think I'll get overly into them, but I'll probably keep up with their music and you should check them out if you haven't.

Special thanks to: chaanyeolah and longassride who commented on my last blog entry How To: Blog(yes I am going to link everything) and told me that YES I SHOULD CHECK OUT NCT(paraphrasing here but it's close enough).

Message me if you want me to check out anyone else! I'm always up for good music(that includes *gasp* non-K-pop). I'm going to try to make this "music critiquing" a thing for me. Or, y'know, if you just want to talk. That's cool too.

Breejen out!

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suchentao
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NCT-U apparently means NCT-United
I also preferred "WITHOUT YOU" because the lyrics are simple and heart warming
I translated my favorite part ;-; Which is the end of Verse 1 + the chorus

우린 외톨이로 태어나
좀 느린 나와 같이 걸어줄
누군가를 기다려

내 손을 잡아 원을 그려
이 만큼 나눠 가진 거잖아.
내 온 마음이 네 곁에
네 꿈이 내 곁에

산다는 거 견디는 거
함께라면 조금 더 행복해져.
끝없이 연결돼 다시
can’t live without you.

=== My Translation ===

We are born alone
Walk with me a bit slower
Waiting for someone

Hold my hand, Draw a circle
You're sharing this much with me
My heart is with you
Your dream is with me

Living Enduring
If we're together we'll be a little bit happier
Connected without end again
Can't Live Without You