Steady (EP)
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| Released | September 24, 2024 | |||
| Genre | K-pop | |||
| Length | 21:14 | |||
| Language | Korean | |||
| Label | SM | |||
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| Singles from Steady | ||||
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| "Dunk Shot" on YouTube "3 Minutes" on YouTube "Steady" on YouTube | ||||
Steady is the first Korean extended play and first overall by Japanese boy group NCT Wish, the Japanese-based unit of boy group NCT. It was released on September 24, 2024, by SM Entertainment. The EP comprises seven tracks, including the lead single "Steady", and the pre-release single "Dunk Shot".
Background and release
[edit]On August 27, 2024, SM Entertainment confirmed that NCT Wish will release new music at the end of September and are in the final stages of preparations.[1] On September 2, the EP Steady was announced to be released on September 24, which will contain seven tracks, including the Korean version of their 2023 single "Hands Up". The album release will also be preceded by the pre-release single "Dunk Shot" on September 9.[2] A music video for the track "3 Minutes" was released on September 16.[3] The album was released on September 24, concurrently with the lead single "Steady".[4]
Promotion
[edit]In the lead up to the album's release, the group performed "Dunk Shot" on three South Korean music programs: Mnet's M Countdown on September 12,[5] KBS's Music Bank on September 13,[6] and MBC's Show! Music Core on September 14.[7] Upon release, the group held a media showcase at Blue Square Mastercard Hall in Yongsan District, Seoul.[8]
Commercial performance
[edit]On September 23, prior to the album's release, it was reported that Steady had exceeded 800,000 pre-orders, surpassing the group's previous record of 630,000 pre-orders for Songbird.[9]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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| 1. | "Steady" | Kenzie |
| 2:59 | |
| 2. | "3 Minutes" (3분까진 필요 없어) |
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| 2:46 |
| 3. | "Dunk Shot" | Kim In-hyung (Jam Factory) |
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| 2:59 |
| 4. | "On & On" (점점 더 더) |
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| 3:03 |
| 5. | "Supercute" | 3! (Lalala Studio) |
| Starsmith | 2:51 |
| 6. | "Skate" |
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| 3:19 |
| 7. | "Hands Up" (Korean version) | Kenzie |
| Moonshine | 3:14 |
| Total length: | 21:14 | ||||
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label |
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| South Korea | September 24, 2024 | CD | SM |
| Various |
References
[edit]- ^ Hwang, You-mee (August 27, 2024). "[Today's K-pop] Zerobaseone continues 1m sales streak with 4th EP". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Seon, Mi-kyung (September 2, 2024). "NCT WISH, 24일 첫 미니앨범 'Steady' 발매..역대급 컴백 온다" [NCT Wish, first mini album 'Steady' to be released on the 24th.. Greatest comeback ever] (in Korean). Osen. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jo, Seong-woon (September 16, 2024). "'풋풋한 고백' NCT WISH에게 빠지는 시간 '단 3분'" ['Fresh Confession' Time to Fall for NCT Wish 'Only 3 Minutes'] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Woo, Ji-won (September 24, 2024). "NCT Wish to release first EP 'Steady' on Tuesday". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji, Min-kyung (September 11, 2024). "NCT WISH, 신곡 'Dunk Shot'으로 음방 출격..청량 에너지 예고" [NCT WISH, with their new song 'Dunk Shot', went out to the music room.. Notice of participation] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Han, Hae-seon (September 13, 2024). "백현, '뮤뱅' 1위..'하이브' 캣츠아이 데뷔+영탁·보넥도·NCT위시 컴백[★밤TView]" [Baekhyun, 'Music Bank' 1st place.. 'Hybe' Katseye debut + Young Tak, BoyNextDoor, NCT Wish comeback] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Hae-seon (September 14, 2024). "데이식스, 르세라핌·온유 제치고 '추석 음중' 1위..보넥도·NCT위시 컴백+'하이브' 캣츠아이 첫 출격[종합]" [Day6, beats Les Serafim and Onew to take 1st place on 'Show! Music Core'... BoyNextDoor and NCT Wish comeback + 'Hybe' Katseye's first sortie [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Bae, Jeong-han (September 24, 2024). "NCT WISH "첫 미니앨범 Steady, 많이 사랑해주세요" [TF사진관]" [NCT Wish "Please show lots of love for our first mini album Steady" [TF Photo Gallery]] (in Korean). The Fact. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeon, Hyo-jin (September 24, 2024). "NCT WISH 컴백, 선주문 80만 장 돌파…자체 최고치 [DA:투데이]" [NCT Wish Comeback, Pre-orders Surpass 800,000… Own High [DA:Today]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024 – via Naver.
