NCT released their third full-length album this Tuesday, according to their representation agency SM Entertainment.
SM Entertainment said pre-orders for NCT’s third LP reached 1.7 million copies and it estimates that the new album will land the title of “1 million seller,” as did the group’s second LP, released last year.
NCT’s third LP, titled “Universe,” contains a total of 13 songs, including title tracks, “Beautiful” and “Universe,” as well as songs from their units, such as NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, and WayV.
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“Beautiful” is a pop ballad, the lyrics of which convey a message of encouragement to people experiencing difficulties in life. Members Johnny, Taeyong, Mark, Hendery, and Jeno participated in the composition of the rap parts.
Meanwhile, “Universe” is an R&B dance genre song, which talks about “you are my universe” and that the process of heading towards it is destiny and it is beautiful.