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NCT 127 Members Send Off Taeyong for Military Enlistment

The news of NCT’s Taeyong enlisting in the military stirred emotions among fans and fellow NCT 127 members alike. Unfortunately, some members were unable to send him off properly due to flight delays!

NCT 127 Members Reunite with Taeyong for Military Enlistment Send-Off

On April 15, as Taeyong bid farewell to embark on his military service, he was surrounded by his NCT 127 brothers, who came together to show their support and love. The send-off was a poignant moment captured in heartfelt photos shared by Taeyong himself, accompanied by a message expressing his determination to return safely and his affection for his fellow members.

“I’ll be back safely ! In good health ! Let’s go ! Our 127 !!!!! I love you,” Taeyong wrote.

Mark and Haechan Struggle to Join Taeyong’s Military Send-Off

However, amidst the touching scene, there were notable absences among the NCT 127 members. Mark and Haechan, who had made special arrangements to see Taeyong off, encountered unexpected challenges due to flight delays caused by inclement weather. Despite their efforts to adjust their travel plans and rush to the airport, circumstances beyond their control prevented them from reaching Taeyong in time.

The frustration and disappointment were palpable as Mark and Haechan, stranded at the airport, resorted to a live Instagram broadcast to bid farewell to their beloved hyung. The emotional toll of missing the opportunity to send off Taeyong was evident, particularly as Haechan sought solace in Mark’s comforting presence, visibly distraught over the unfortunate turn of events.

Nevertheless, Taeyong’s resilience and the unwavering support of his fellow members shone through amidst the challenges. Despite the absence of Mark and Haechan, Taeyong made sure to capture a group photo with those present, encapsulating the bond and camaraderie shared among the NCT 127 members. As Taeyong embarks on this new chapter, his departure serves as a reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by idols in the K-pop industry, while also highlighting the enduring strength of their friendships and the support system within the NCT family.

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Taeil and Haechan Release Teaser for NCT Lab Project ‘N.Y.C.T’

NCTzens, get ready for this amazing team-up! NCT 127 members Taeil and Haechan are joining forces to release their first NCT LAB track, which will be titled N.Y.C.T.”

On Monday, September 4, SM Entertainment unveiled more concept teasers for Taeil and Haechan’s upcoming duet. Aside from individual photos, other pictures also showed the two members posing together.  

 

An abbreviation for New York City, “N.Y.C.T” is an R&B pop song. The two vocalists, who are known for their soulful singing, have also participated in composing and writing the song. 

Although it will be officially released on September 7, Taeil and Haechan first performed N.Y.C.T” during NCT127’s Neo City: Seoul The Link+ concert in October 2022. 

 

Moreover, fans are looking forward for the duet since it served as member Taeil’s first release following a motorcycle accident. Currently, the idol is on hiatus to focus on his recovery.

What is NCT LAB?

NCT LAB is a SM Station series allowing NCT members to release their self-composed solo and unit tracks outside of regular NCT albums.

As of this writing, NCT LAB has a total of seven tracks. 

Additionally, the project was first announced on January 27, 2022. It immediately kicked off a few days after with its first release: “Child” by member Mark.

Meanwhile, its first unit song “coNEXTion (Age of Light)” was sung by members Doyoung, Mark, and Haechan. Said song also featured a performance by Shotaro, who is now a member of RIIZE.  Then, it was followed by another unit song “Rainy Day,” which was performed by Kun, Taeil, and Yangyang

 

For the rest of 2022, NCT LAB released two more tracks. Jaehyun showed off his angelic vocals with “Forever Only” while Ten exhibited his powerful dance skills with “Birthday.”

In 2023, Mark and Jaehyun both released their second NCT LAB solo tracks. Mark proved his versatility as a performer with the hit “Golden Hour,” while Jaehyun blessed the fans’ ears yet again with the R&B song “Horizon”.

Taeil and Haechan’s upcoming duet track will now be NCT LAB’s eight official release.

Moreover, SM Entertainment also confirmed more upcoming NCT LAB songs including a solo track by Kun, and another unit song by Kun, Xiajun, Renjun, and Chenle. Although, details about these upcoming NCT LAB songs have yet to be released. 

In other news, NCT returned as a full group with the fourth album Golden Age and held their first full group offline concert NCT NATION: To The World. Currently, NCT 127 is gearing up to make a comeback with their fifth album, Fact Check, in October. 

Featured image: Taeil and Haechan poses for the concept photos of their duet under NCT Lab. Credit: Twitter/NCT 

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