'7 years since debut' NCT Dream, ENFP serenade towards ISTJ

NCT Dream, which consisted of only teenage members, has grown into a decent 20-year-old youth in its 7th year of debut. The 7 members emphasized that they were more passionate than ever in the new album 'ISTJ' and that it contained their growth.

On the 17th, a press conference was held to commemorate the release of NCT Dream's 3rd regular album 'ISTJ' at Lotte Hotel World in Jamsil-dong, Seoul.

The title song 'ISTJ' is a hybrid hip-hop dance song that Kenji participated in writing and composing. The cold story was told in an interesting way. This album has exceeded 4.2 million pre-orders alone. This is a figure that has more than doubled from the 2.07 million pre-orders for the full album vol.2 "Glitch Mode" released last year.

Mark said, "Thank you to Czennies (fandom name). I've been talking about focusing on our activities. We've been working with the mindset of making it fun. Czennies who give us more than we prepared motivate us. This promotion I will try to convey my gratitude and love through it."

Jeno said, "We've shown a refreshing image, but since we're getting older, I thought we should show a more mature image" and "Please give lots of love." Renjun said, "The staff hyungs and noonas prepared the album with all their heart. I want to let everyone hear it quickly."

Regarding the title song, Mark said, "It is the work of 'Gakkenji' noona. The concept came out interestingly. Isn't MBTI famous and popular in Korea? I also wanted to let the world know about it. MBTI is a fun material to solve a love story. It was interesting that we were taking on the challenge for the first time. The performance came out cool and fun." Renjun said, "ISTJ and ENFP are opposites. The lyrics, 'Why are they attracted to each other when they are opposites', I found fresh, extreme, and fun." When asked if the members were ENFPs, Mark explained the concept, saying, "Yes. We who sing this song are ENFP characters. Czennies who listened to our songs are ISTJs."

Regarding the reason for choosing ISTJ and ENFP among the MBTI, Mark said, “Kenji noona is an ISTJ. Listening to this song, we were asked, ‘Is there anything you want to say to each other?’ and we thought a lot. I thought. After receiving the idea Kenji gave me, I immediately fell in love with it. There may be likes or dislikes, but I had a strong desire to take on the challenge, so I took it with a good heart." Renjun added, "MBTI was very popular in Korea, and I wanted to show this interesting element to the world as well."

NCT Dream said that they reflected a lot of their opinions in this album. Mark said, "We talked a lot about our opinions in all areas, from the selection of the title song to the music video, song revision, costumes, choreography, etc." Czennies will be able to feel it musically too.” Regarding the frequent long meetings, Renjun brought laughter by saying, “7 chicks get together and ‘beep beep’.”

Regarding the music video, Jeno introduced, "There is an ambulance. We are the people who travel and experience various places in that ambulance. Somehow, we fall into the world of MBTI overimmersion." Jaemin said, "It contains the sensibility of the movie 'Back to the Future.' Well-matched clothes came out. The first time I saw it, it was a bit dizzy, but when I saw it in the music video, the styling and set matched well. I am very satisfied," he said with satisfaction.

Haechan said, "The schedule for the 3 days of filming the music video was tight. I wonder if the members could have endured if it wasn't for this passion. We said among ourselves, 'The fans give as much as we work harder'. This time we were proud of each other. I was most moved while preparing for the album,” and asked, “Please see Czennies like this a lot.”

The 3rd regular album includes the title song 'ISTJ', 'Broken Melodies', 'Yogurt Shake', 'Skateboard', 'Blue Wave', 'Poison' (Poison)', 'SOS', Pretzel (♡)', 'Starry Night', 'Like We Just Met', etc., with a total of 10 songs of various genres. made up

‘Yogurt Shake’ expresses shyness in front of the other person, ‘Pretzel’ compares the love for a lover to a heart-shaped pretzel, ‘Skateboard’ captures the energy exhaled under the hot sun coolly and coolly, and ‘blue’ reminiscent of the blue sea. ’, and ‘walking in place’, where you do not want to part with your lover and go around the same spot. In addition, NCT Dream's first sensual music, such as 'Poison', which depicts the contradictory feelings of love, and 'SOS', which intensely expresses the thirst for a lover, as well as 'Like', where all seven members participate in the lyrics and express their sincere feelings. We Just Met' was also included.

Regarding the atmosphere of 'Blue' following 'Whale', which was introduced in 2021, Mark introduced that it is "a bright song that is cool and feels our bright energy." Renjun said, "I speak Korean well, but I'm a foreigner. I was embarrassed because I had to speak Korean quickly. I had a mental breakdown at first, so I worked hard but had fun working on 'Tattattada'. It's a Hawaiian-style song that makes you feel like you want to dance." . Haechan hinted at "SOS", saying, "It's not a refreshing and bright song, it's a dark song with outstanding performances. It's a song that can surprise fans to see our changed image."

Regarding 'Like We Just Met', Chenle said, "The 7 of us asked to write lyrics together for one of the songs on the b-side," adding, "I think we did well for a first time." Then, he said, "I wrote the lyrics before the chorus. I think I wrote it well." Mark added a laugh, saying, "Chenle only said this. He said he did a good job writing it." In response, Chenle showed confidence, saying, “I am a foreigner. It is my first time writing lyrics in Korean, and I was surprisingly satisfied.” Jeno said, "This is the first time that all of us participated in writing the lyrics. There were many meetings before the results came out. Since this is the first time writing lyrics, I think that rather unrefined expressiveness will appeal to many people." Mark said, "I think we've grown as a team and as a person. We tried to differentiate ourselves more than any other album. It was an album that we hoped would follow us who have 'aged up'. 'Like We Just Met' expresses our affection for Czennies. It is a song that expresses pure emotions.”

Regarding the secret to growing for 7 years, Jeno said, "I was happy while promoting for 7 years. I became close with the members and got to know more about each other. That's why I was able to create synergy in my activities for 7 years. Compared to when we were apart, 7 Fans like it more when people are together. We talk a lot among ourselves. These days, when we prepare for an album, our opinions are reflected a lot, so we try to listen to each other a lot ourselves. We do a lot more for the team. It came out. Wouldn't that be a factor in our success?", emphasizing the friendship between the members. Renjun said, "We fought, but we consider each other family." Jeno helped by saying, "I think the members are the ones who make each other difficult. In a good way. It will be different for each other to think of each other."

Mark said, “I think there is a timing when you can seize the opportunity and turn it into an opportunity when an opportunity comes in your life. Only after you seize that opportunity can you look back and know. I think I was lucky to have made it into a story. It's amazing that the energy of 7 people gathered. I was able to turn everything into an opportunity."

When asked about his determination for this activity, Haechan said, "I am grateful that I can achieve a career high, but I think my grades are good because I receive love. I think it is important to return the love we received to Czennies. How is it different from previous activities? As much as we thought a lot about what to do, I think if you watch our activities, you will see our aspirations."

Jaemin brought laughter when he said, "Please look at it with the feeling that our team has grown since 'Chewing Gum'. It's my personal opinion, but please don't predict love with MBTI." Renjun burst into laughter when he said, "I actually hate judging people by those four letters. Each person has a different charm. I hope that not only Korea but also other countries know about the MBTI." aroused Jisung hoped, "I wish there was a modifier that makes me look forward to the future." I would like to hear that I am out of shape," he said.

NCT Dream recently finished their world tour. Renjun said, "It was nice to be able to see Czennies from all over the world. While performing on stage, I thought that it would be better if I immersed myself more in it. I try to immerse myself in every song." learned," he said.

NCT Dream is approaching the 7th anniversary of their debut. Ji Sung said, "Don't we say let's not lose our original intention? It's because we can lose our passion as time goes by compared to the beginning and now. But we are rather the opposite. Seven years have passed, but we are more passionate now. More I think it has changed for the better. I think there will be good changes like this in the future.” Haechan expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "7 years can be a difficult time for idols. But one thing is for sure, we want to let people know that NCT Dream has been burning for 7 years." Jeno hoped, "We want to let the world know about our color and team. It would be nice if our name could be listed on various charts around the world."

Mark said, "We are addicted to starting. Now is the starting point. Look at 'ISTJ' and look forward to the future (I want to become a group). Please watch over us for a long time as an icon of growth."

NCT Dream's 3rd regular album 'ISTJ' will be released on each music site at 6 pm on the 17th, and will also be released on the same day.

Reporter Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia bella@tenasia.co.kr