NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1

* Digital
* Past Version
* Future Version

**NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1** (also simply referred as NCT RESONANCE Pt. 1) is the first part of the second studio album of South Korean boy group NCT, an unlimited group project under the management of SM Entertainment. It was released on October 12, 2020. It was a commercial success for the group, becoming their first chart-topper on the Gaon Album Chart as NCT, and subsequently the group's first release to sell over a million copies without any repackage.

Similar to its predecessor *NCT 2018 EMPATHY*, NCT 2020 RESONANCE is part of the NCT 2020 project; which saw all current NCT members from several units collaborating on a full-length release. This time, the album features all 21 members from three current units of NCT; NCT 127, NCT Dream, and WayV, while introducing two new NCT members, bringing the total number of members to 23.

WayV members Kun, Ten, WinWin, Lucas, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang participated in the album. The NCT 2020 project marked the official debut of members Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang in NCT and in South Korea.

## Background and release

On September 15, 2020, it was announced that all current members of NCT would finally reunite as NCT 2020 following their first studio album, *NCT 2018 EMPATHY*, in 2018. A teaser video, titled "Interlude: Resonance," was released on September 20..

The album's name, *RESONANCE*, was announced a day later, with the album to be released in two parts: the first would be released on October 12 while the second part would receive a November release in the same year. NCT groups NCT 127, NCT Dream, and WayV were confirmed to be part of *RESONANCE*, with WayV's Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang officially being inducted in NCT through the project. Two new NCT members, Sungchan and Shotaro, would debut with Part 1's release, bringing the total number of members to 23. Pre-orders for the album began on September 21.

In accordance to the album's release schedule, a short music video for NCT Dream's "무대로 (Déjà Vu; 舞代路)" was released on October 8, 2020 through the group's Youtube channel, with the music video for NCT U's "Misfit" released a day later. Along with its parental album, the music video for "Make a Wish (Birthday Song)" was then released on October 12, 2020, while the music video for "From Home" was released on October 19. The physical album comes in two versions: Past and Future, with different packages for the Korean edition and the international edition.

## Music

"Make A Wish (Birthday Song)" is a hip-hop dance title track co-written by rappers Penomeco and Damian, with music from Sonny J Mason, Karen Poole, and Bobii Lewis, and arrangement production from Mason. In particular, it is a hip-hop beat-based pop dance song with attractive hooked whistling riffs, each with the belief that the lyrics are always connected to each other, with a message that "I would like to make a wish so that I can achieve my dream".

"From Home" is a slow tempo R&B pop ballad song, and Korean, Chinese, and Japanese were mixed in the lyrics to represent each member's nationality. The lyrics frankly express the story of NCT members who gathered in the dream of "singer" becoming strong friends and family with each other and expanding their dreams together, and the Korean version is also recorded to give a different kind of charm.

"Volcano" is a revival of NCT U members who were active in "BOSS" from NCT 2018. Like a volcano which does not know when it will explode, burning passion can be felt together with the powerful charm of the hip-hop dance song.

"Misfit" is a pop-style song reminiscent of hip-hop music in the early 90's, and it is full of confidence in modern society that opens up a new era without being bound by the lyrics. The NCT U members who participated added charm with energetic vocals and powerful rap.

"Dancing In The Rain" has a warm keyboard and groovy drum sound in the melody of an electric guitar with a jazzy element. It's an R&B hip-hop song that harmonizes with, and if you're with your beloved lover, you can enjoy the crushing emotions with happy feelings in the lyrics even if it rains.

"백열등 (Light Bulb)" is an R&B hip-hop song with attractive voices and acoustic sounds. The lyrics are striking in comparison to the flickering incandescent lights of conflicting couples who can't break up: whether to keep turning on or off the "light of the heart" towards each other.

"피아노 (Faded In My Last Song)" is an R&B hip-hop song with a minor atmosphere. It maximizes the sad sensibilities by including the content of the last performance that will be heard by his beloved lover.

The sub-units of NCT each released a song for the album: "무대로 (Déjà Vu; 舞代路)" for NCT Dream, which served as Mark's return to the Dream unit; "月之迷 (Nectar)" for WayV; and "Music, Dance" for NCT 127. Doyoung described "Music, Dance" as "energetic," saying, "I just remember having a lot of fun recording it, but we also trying to deliver the same energy when I recorded it. I remember kind of sweating it out actually in the studio." "Déjà Vu" is about the original seven Dream members reuniting, with Jaemin sharing, "The theme of the song was, 'Let’s go back on stage together.' It was great to be reunited again as seven and to be able to showcase that reunion on *RESONANCE Pt. 1*." Lucas and Xiaojun described WayV's song, "月之迷 (Nectar)" as "sexy." Describing the recording process, Xiaojun explained that they "wanted to use that feeling — like bad boys with this very special juice." Instrumental "Interlude: Past to Present" was a favorite of some members, with Taeyong elaborating, "It explains NCT and kind of introduces the group within the music."

## Audio

*Note: Audio cannot be viewed on mobile devices.*

## Gallery

*Please see NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1/Gallery.*
*For other photos related to the NCT 2020 project, please check out its respective page.*

## Videos

*Please see NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1/Videos.*
*For other videos related to the NCT 2020 project, please check out its respective page.*

## Promotions

*Please see NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1/Promotions.*

## Merchandise

*Please see NCT 2020 RESONANCE Pt. 1/Merchandise.*

## Trivia

* The literal translations of the song titles are as follows:
	+ 피아노 (Faded In My Last Song): piano (*piano*)

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