[I WALK RADIO] EP.2 - DOYOUNG & JAEHYUN

Summary

In this episode of I WALK Radio, hosts DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN of NCT 127 discuss their recent experiences in Milan, the creative process behind their new album 'WALK', and the significance of the title track. They share behind-the-scenes stories, their personal favorite songs, and how they envision fans experiencing the album. The conversation highlights the group's dedication to their unique style and the importance of staying true to their artistic vision, even in a fast-paced music industry.

Takeaways

• 🎤 The hosts of I WALK Radio, DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN, discuss their recent experiences in Milan and their coincidental meetings with JUNGWOO.
• 🤝 The brands in Milan made adjustments to accommodate the schedules of the members, allowing them to meet and spend time together.
• ✈️ The members shared the same flight back to Korea, with DOYOUNG mentioning how he ate and slept well on the plane, preparing for their schedule upon arrival.
• 🎶 The group discusses the concept of their new album 'Walk' and how each member feels they suit the style in their own way.
• 📽 They mention a teaser video released on the 25th featuring JOHNNY, whose style and outfits were thought to match the concept well.
• 🔄 There was a near change in the title and lyrics of 'Walk', with the original title being 'Through the Wall', but the group united in their decision to stick with 'Walk'.
• 🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories include almost having a different title song and the process of voting on the final title within their group chat.
• 💇‍♂️ DOYOUNG talks about his hair color being the lightest it's been since debut, a decision influenced by the hip-hop style of the album.
• 🎵 The album 'WALK' is described as very hip-hop oriented with a fast tempo, but also includes songs like 'Orange Seoul' and 'Meaning of Love' that provide a different feel.
• 🛍️ The members share personal stories, such as JAEHYUN's favorite track being 'Pricey', which was considered for release in the US.
• 🏞️ The script includes a fun segment where they match images and situations to each song on the album, suggesting ideal listening scenarios for fans.

Q & A

Who are the hosts of I WALK Radio in this transcript?

The hosts of I WALK Radio in this transcript are DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN.

What city did JAEHYUN recently visit and who did he meet there?

JAEHYUN recently visited Milan and met DOYOUNG there.

How did the schedules of DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, and JUNGWOO overlap in Milan?

Their schedules overlapped in Milan, and they all stayed at the same hotel.

What adjustments did the brands make for DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, and JUNGWOO in Milan?

The brands made adjustments so that DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, and JUNGWOO could get together, even arranging for them to be on the same plane back to Korea.

What is the title of NCT 127's 6th full album?

The title of NCT 127's 6th full album is 'WALK'.

Why did the members of NCT 127 decide on 'Walk' as the title track?

The members of NCT 127 decided on 'Walk' as the title track because it received the most votes and they felt united in their opinion that it was catchy and represented their style well.

What was almost the title of the album before they settled on 'Walk'?

Before settling on 'Walk', the album was almost titled 'Through the Wall'.

Which member of NCT 127 does DOYOUNG believe suits the concept of 'Walk' the best?

DOYOUNG believes that JOHNNY suits the concept of 'Walk' the best due to his style and the matching outfits in the teaser video.

What was the process like for NCT 127 in choosing the title track for their album?

The process involved various contestants for the title track, voting within the group and the company, and a group chat vote to finalize the decision.

How does DOYOUNG describe his personal color in relation to music?

DOYOUNG describes his personal color as hip hop, stating that although his music style may not be strictly hip hop, his personality aligns with the genre.

What is JAEHYUN's favorite track song from the 'WALK' album and why does he like it?

JAEHYUN's favorite track song is 'Orange Seoul' because he appreciates the different color it brings to the album and its refreshing effect on the listeners.

What is DOYOUNG's favorite track song from the 'WALK' album and why does he like it?

DOYOUNG's favorite track song is 'Meaning of Love', which he finds to be the easiest listening song among all NCT 127 songs and believes it can do well on the charts.

What is the significance of the song 'Time Capsule' in the context of the album?

The song 'Time Capsule' is suggested to be listened to with elementary school friends during a reunion in front of the elementary school, symbolizing cherishing old memories.

How does DOYOUNG feel about releasing a full album in the current music industry trend?

DOYOUNG acknowledges the trend towards releasing singles rather than full albums but emphasizes that NCT 127 values their style and artist image, and they aim to make their fans proud with their music.

What is the final message from DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN to the I WALK Radio listeners?

The final message is an invitation for the listeners to walk with NCT 127 through their performances and to continue supporting them, emphasizing that the love from their fans, NCTzen, is what matters the most.

Outlines

00:00

😄 Milan Encounters and 'Walk' Music Video Insights

The hosts, DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN, discuss their coincidental meeting in Milan along with JUNGWOO. They mention the brands' adjustments to their schedules to facilitate their meeting and express gratitude. The conversation shifts to the 'Walk' music video, revealing that JOHNNY's style and the group's outfits were particularly well-suited to the concept. They also discuss the group dynamics and the unanimous decision on the title and lyrics for the song 'Walk', which almost had a different title, 'Through the Wall'.

05:00

🎶 The Making of 'Walk' and Personal Highlights

The discussion delves into the challenges of capturing attention in a fast-paced world dominated by short videos. The hosts agree on the importance of a catchy song like 'Walk'. JAEHYUN shares his focus on the way he walks in the music video, while DOYOUNG talks about the hip-hop style of the album and his own hair color evolution. They also share their favorite tracks from the album, with 'Meaning of Love' and 'Orange Seoul' being highlighted for their distinctive appeal.

10:00

🚗 Driving Playlists and Song-Image Matching

The conversation turns to creating driving playlists, with a playful banter about sharing personal favorites. They suggest scenarios for listening to each song from the album 'WALK', associating 'Walk' with hanging out with friends and enjoying a chilled atmosphere, possibly with a canned beer. The hosts continue to match each song with a suitable image, situation, or activity, providing a comprehensive guide for fans.

15:03

🌆 Sunset Picnics and Nostalgic Reunions

The hosts continue their song-image matching segment, suggesting settings for 'No Clue', like taking a shower, and 'Orange Seoul', which is imagined as a sunset picnic by the Han River. They also talk about 'Pricey' as a shopping mall song and 'Time Capsule' for a reunion with elementary school friends. The segment is filled with creative imagery and personal anecdotes, enhancing the listener's connection to the music.

20:05

🎬 Reflecting on Album Contenders and Personal Favorites

The conversation includes reflections on songs that were contenders for the album title, like 'Rain Drop' and 'Gas', and personal favorites such as 'Suddenly' and 'Meaning of Love'. They discuss the unique moods and vibes each song evokes, from rainy day bus stop scenarios to workout playlists. The hosts also share their thoughts on the importance of the album's title song and its reception among the group members.

25:05

💃 Choreography Freedom and Album Turning Points

The hosts talk about the choreography for the album, emphasizing its freedom and the opportunity to make each performance unique. They express their desire to enjoy the process and make the most of the group's time together. DOYOUNG shares his thoughts on the album's significance as a turning point for NCT 127, highlighting the importance of the group's unity and the album's potential impact on their future work.

30:08

🎤 Final Thoughts and Gratitude to NCTzen

In the concluding segment, the hosts share their final thoughts on the album 'WALK'. They discuss the challenges of releasing a full album in a market dominated by singles and viral songs. Both emphasize the group's commitment to their unique style and artistry, expressing hope that their fans, NCTzen, will continue to support and be proud of their music. The conversation ends with a heartfelt thank you to the listeners of I WALK Radio.

Keywords

💡Milan

Milan is a city in Italy known for its fashion and design industry. In the script, it is mentioned as a place where the hosts, DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN, recently visited and met, indicating a setting that is significant for their professional activities in the entertainment industry.

💡Schedules

In the context of the script, 'schedules' refers to the planned events and appointments that the hosts and JUNGWOO had while they were in Milan. It highlights the busy and often overlapping nature of their professional lives, which allowed them to meet coincidentally.

💡Brands

'Brands' in this script likely refers to fashion or entertainment companies that the hosts are associated with. The mention of brands making adjustments for the hosts to get together suggests the influence and coordination involved in their professional interactions.

💡In-flight meal

An 'in-flight meal' is the food provided to passengers during a flight. In the script, it is used to describe how one of the hosts spent their time on the plane, eating and then sleeping, which is a common activity for travelers to pass time and rest during long flights.

💡Teaser video

A 'teaser video' is a short promotional clip used to generate interest in an upcoming release, such as a movie or music video. The script mentions a 'Walk' teaser video that was uploaded, indicating the promotional efforts for their new content.

💡Concept

In the entertainment industry, 'concept' refers to the overall theme or idea behind a music release, photoshoot, or performance. The script discusses how JOHNNY's style and outfits in the teaser video matched the concept, suggesting a deliberate and cohesive artistic direction.

💡Styling

Styling encompasses the fashion choices and overall look created for an individual, often for a specific event or performance. The script mentions JOHNNY's styling and how it fits exceptionally well with the concept of their release, indicating attention to detail in their presentation.

💡Album cover photos

These are the photographs used for the visual representation of a music album. In the script, it signifies a part of the promotional process that the hosts have completed for their upcoming album, 'WALK'.

💡Behind the scenes

This phrase refers to the events or stories that occur outside of the main action, often not seen by the public. The script mentions 'fun behind the scenes story,' suggesting there are entertaining anecdotes from the creation process of their album.

💡Lyrics

Lyrics are the words to a song. The script discusses the importance of lyrics in their song selection process, indicating that the meaning and content of the words play a crucial role in the final product.

💡Catchy

A 'catchy' song is one that is easy to remember and often gets stuck in one's head due to its memorable melody or chorus. The script mentions that the song 'Walk' was chosen partly because it was catchy, highlighting the importance of having a memorable and appealing tune in the music industry.

💡Driving playlist

A 'driving playlist' is a selection of songs intended to be listened to while driving. In the script, the hosts are asked to recommend songs for such a playlist, indicating a personal and subjective aspect of music selection based on the activity of driving.

💡Choreography

Choreography in the context of music refers to the dance moves performed to a song, often in music videos or live performances. The script mentions the choreography for the 'WALK' album having a 'dance crew vibe,' suggesting a group dynamic and a certain freedom within the performance.

💡NCTzen

NCTzen is the term used for the fans of the K-pop group NCT. In the script, it is used to address the listeners directly and to express the hosts' desire for their fans to engage with the new album, 'WALK'.

Highlights

I WALK Radio's host, DOYOUNG, and JAEHYUN discuss their recent experiences in Milan and how their schedules overlapped.

The brands made adjustments to accommodate the group's meeting, showing support for their gathering.

JOHNNY's style and the group's matching outfits in the 'Walk' teaser video are praised for fitting the concept well.

The group's unanimous decision to keep the title 'Walk' and its lyrics despite initial differences in opinion.

The catchy nature of 'Walk' was a deciding factor, reflecting the fast-paced world where attention-grabbing content is key.

JAEHYUN shares his personal work on 'Walk', focusing on the way he walks and the various styles of walking prepared for the video.

DOYOUNG discusses his initial hesitation with the hip-hop style but ultimately embracing it for the album.

The group's dynamic in creating the album 'WALK', especially in the absence of TAEYONG, and the importance of staying cohesive.

The album's choreography is described as having a dance crew vibe with room for individual expression.

JAEHYUN and DOYOUNG's personal favorite tracks from the album and the reasons behind their choices.

The creation of a driving playlist featuring songs from the 'WALK' album and the ideal situations to listen to each track.

The song 'Meaning of Love' is highlighted as a fan-dedicated song with simple and relatable lyrics.

DOYOUNG's reflection on the music industry's trend towards singles over full albums and NCT 127's commitment to their unique style.

The group's hope for NCTzen to continue supporting them and feeling proud of their music.

Final thoughts from DOYOUNG and JAEHYUN on the importance of the group's style and the desire to make music that resonates with their fans.

Transcripts

Hello

This is I WALK Radio's host, DOYOUNG

and this is JAEHYUN

How have you been?

Recently

You went to Milan, JAEHYUN

Right

Saw DOYOUNG at Milan

Met

We've got to meet

How did you know?

Because I'm DOYOUNG

Anyways, our schedules overlapped

And JUNGWOO was at Milan at the same time

Right

It was cool

And we were all at the same hotel too

Right

I heard

the brands made adjustments

so that we can get together

Really?

Didn't know

I heard they adjusted for us

So wanted to take this time

to give them a shout out

Even the plane back to Korea

Right, we got on the same plane

Right

Did you sleep in the plane?

I

as soon as I got on

I had the in-flight meal

and woke up 30 minutes before the

Eat and sleep

Totally

So I slept well

and as you know, we had a schedule right afterwards

Right

I was less tired for it

I wanted to say that

Great

who do you think suits the best with 'Walk'

among our members?

The member who suits it best?

Yes

The member that suits the best...

everyone suits well in his own way

But you know that 'Walk' teaser video

Trailer video

The one uploaded on the 25th

I saw that video before coming

I see

But you know how JOHNNY

appears first in the video

Did you watch it?

I haven't

Wait...

Can't talk to you anymore

I haven't watched it

I mean like

So in that video JOHNNY's stlye

and the outfits we wore

The matching outfits

JOHNNY's hairstyle

right

felt like it goes well with the concept

So I thought of JOHNNY

What do you think, DOYOUNG?

I

will try to think right now

You can think about it

and tell us tomorrow

Okay...I'll think about it

Okay

Great, next

Then I'll go with JOHNNY too

JOHNNY...

As you mentioned JOHNNY's hairstyle

I feel like JOHNNY goes well with

any style he goes with

Anything he tries

it goes well with him

And this time, it feels even above average

of those

The styling?

Yes, styling and things

He must be happy to hear that

I know, right?

He must feel happy

Yeah

We've finished our recordings, album cover photos,

and music videos so far

Do you have any fun behind the scenes story?

Is it already funny?

Don't know if this will be edited out

But actually

we almost had a different title and lyrics

Think you can say it

Can I say it?

So what it was supposed to be

when we had to choose the title song

For 'Walk'

There were various contestants

'Walk' got the most votes

Our members and our company

first going to title it, Through the Wall

And the song was that

and the lyrics came along

But honestly, lyrics are really everything

Thought the lyrics were so good

Right

so we almost had it differently

But we got united

in saying we should really go with that

What do we call that term

So that's why it's fun

So we got united in our opinions

Fun?

But had different opinions on what's fun

Right

Not like actually laughing

But you laughed in the beginning

Not like laughing

That's not the story I was going for

But we almost had a different title

Right

But we got together, united

and pushed it together

So that's how we got the title 'Walk'

and that title and lyrics came along

We even voted in our group chat

Whether or not we keep it the way it is

And so it became 'Walk'

Anyways

the title of it too and the lyrics

Right, we even had a vote

If you look at the lyrics

While we don't 'Walk' so straight

we won't mind what others think

and we stay cool as ourselves

Yes

Right

What made us really decide was also

because it's catchy

Right

It's very catchy, hope you agree with us

We live in very fast-paced world

Right

- Where short videos and reels dominate - For that dopamin...

- Short and sweet - That's how things go

So it's not easy to get attention

unless it's catchy

So we agreed upon that

For the music video

I wanted mention

we almost don't have any

we filmed mostly in

group scenes, altogether

Right

So that was

one of the highlights of this music video

Then, JAEHYUN, is there something you

particularly worked on for 'Walk'?

The way I walk

The way I walk, on a daily basis

Those short walks

We have a lot of those

And there are many videos prepared

Sure

The various styles of walking

are prepared via videos and shorts

So hope you enjoy them

What about you, DOYOUNG?

- like what aspect - Honestly

It wasn't like I worked on something more in particular

But as it's very hip hop this time

Right

When I first heard it, from the demo

I was like wow

Right

Really...

Voted back then too

It's really hip-hop, right up front

So from the visual team too

They wanted some members with hair bleached

But I was always stringent about my hair color dark

So I thought this won't be easy

But this is almost like the lightest hair color since debut

Really?

Oh you mean, light

Yes, this light

I've done it close to blonde

For 'Limitless'

And I told myself, I'd never do this again

But I gave in

It's never been this light in color

But also, DOYOUNG, you

I'm scared what you're going to say now

No

This is a good one

Okay, let's hear it

DOYOUNG, right before this album

You had 'YOUTH'

Had that youthfulness

and now 'Walk'

And there's even a saying

DOYOUNG's personal color is hip hop

you really nailed the whole thing

No one's ever told me that

So like

Hearing that my personal color is hip hop

You also liked it when I

Really?

- You did - I'm honored

I'm honored, thank you

It was half joking, half serious

But I honestly think that way

Though my music style is not so hip hop

Right

I think my personality is like hip hop

Accepts it right away

I believe that's the real hip hop

Skrrr

Very hip, indeed

Oh, and what's your favorite track song?

Favorite track song?

Favorite track song

Could it overlap?

I'm trying to think what my favorite was

I'll say mine first

Sure

Honestly, the song, 'Meaning of Love'

is my favorite

I felt that coming

Because

Yes

It's too obvious

That I'd call that my favorite

It's quite obvious

So

Right

So I'll say 'Orange Seoul'

as my favorite track song

What made you go for that one?

So this is what I think

I feel like

So these days

I felt this a lot

As I prepared for my album

As I prepared for my solo album

You need that song

where it's different from the rest

but it really has to be there

So I got to appreciate those

when you listen to the album as whole

those kinds of songs are so valuable

That's what I had in mind for this one too

A bit like hidden gem?

What should I call it

Hidden gem in an album

Hidden gem in an album?

Anyways, go ahead

Because

Our 6th full album, 'WALK'

It's a very hip hop album, obviously

And...

Is it?

And the songs are all pretty fast

in terms of tempo

But like for the song 'Suddenly' too

It's a bit like ballad

but still has a fast tempo

There's rap within as well

So you can think of this album quite fast paced, tempo-wise

But within it, songs like 'Orange Seoul'

and 'Meaning of Love' give different color

So when we see the album as a whole

It refreshes the listeners

I felt that

So that's why I like 'Orange Seoul'

The lyrics is cute and has color too

Right, that

I personally

just love 'Walk'

Ay

Because...

but we're talking about track songs

But 'Walk' is part of the album

Right

Track song

You're not wrong

Because

other songs too

I listened to all the songs

but from the start, 'Walk' was just

it's something

We had a few members

Right

who liked 'Walk' from the start

Like super loved it

I was one of those

So it's my favorite

When we had the meeting for the demo

We were a bit split

It was a bit polarizing, not like hate

I was one of those like could we maybe have another song

And there were 3 members who loved it so much

Right

In my opinion, the guys who loved it

- It has like half and half - So those who liked it

Some of us just 'liked' it

I think about 1 or 2 just liked it

Who liked it...

And 3 of us were like, don't hate it, but wasn't sure

Right

But there were three who just straight-out loved it

But for me

I was like, I should trust you guys

If you guys love it that much

That means

there's something really special about it

Because it's not easy to like love it

for music

Right

Anyways

And recently

Yes

I had a phone call

with TAEYONG

Right

I got to call TAEYONG

As he got assigned his training center at military

He could use the phone for a bit

So he called me

Never had such a long phone call with him

for 30 minutes straight

I just went like 'Yes'

He had so much to say

He was like that to me too

Had the longest phone call with him...

Right?

I think so

And TAEYONG will probably see this video

So JAEHYUN

if you were to make a driving playlist

which songs do you want to recommend?

I hate to say this...

But I don't really like sharing

my playlist

Really?

Yes

Are you being serious?

But...

Is this real?

But there's one called 'Beginning' by DOYOUNG

So annoying

This is so annoying

It's called 'Beginning'

Listening to it, with the windows wide open

Are you joking or are you being serious

Aren't we having an interview, right now?

Right

I'm being honest

That's really nice of you, if you meant it

Of course

When we had the playlist on just now

the songs had a similar vibe to it

Right

So, yeah

What about you, DOYOUNG?

For me

Don't say it

Sorry?

That's really no fun

I mean for me

I don't tend to listen to songs when I drive

Really? No music on while driving?

But I just tend to not listen to music normally

Just

I try not to listen to music when I get home

Giving a break to your ears?

Yes, it's sort of like that

But if I were to make a driving playlist

I'd say JAEHYUN's

Wait, that's no fun

'Horizon'

So predictable

It goes well with the weather these days

The weather's nice

Saw that coming

Was it?

Anyways

Thought it's a good song for the playlist

Now, we're moving on

It's a segment just for us

It's the song-image matching time

Right

We match images to the songs in 'WALK'

And explain, what's a good situation to listen to this

When NCTzen watch this

or listen to it

- things they can look out for - Sounds good

Let's talk about it, so they can follow

So a good situation to listen to each song

Okay

Then where and when you can listen to each

Talk about props or even food

that go well with the song

Okay

'Intro

Wall to Wall'

Wall to Wall

Let's just introduce this one

This

I like this song

Wow

A bit like

it's actually literally like an intro

Yes, it's an intro song

Yes

It has a film soundtrack vibe to it too

It feels like those

music at the intro of a film

Like heroes appearing in the beginning

I really like this song

Next, 'Walk'

Yes

Should we match 'Walk' to an image?

I

Yes

but this is not easy

With whom?

Who, what, when, where, and how

With friends

With friends

When?

When you want to hang out

Where?

Since it's a bit odd

to listen to hip hop music at home

I mean you can listen to it

Why can't you listen to hip hop at home?

To all the hip-hop fans out there

I know, because I'm a true hip-hop person

when you want to hang out with friends

Like a pub where hip hop music's on

What?

'Walk'

How?

Well?

'Walk'

Listen to 'Walk', in a chill vibe

A canned beer, with chill vibes

It'd be nice to listen to

Canned beer

We're trying to depict an imagery

Next song, 'No Clue'

Let's talk about 'No Clue'

'No Clue' was a runner-up to be the title

Right

So this, you can listen to it

Imagine it's at the end of your day

you're taking a shower

And while taking a shower

it's steaming hot

and you're by yourself

putting on shampoo

It's a good song to listen to then

Are you serious?

Yes, I'm serious

I feel like

You know those people

wearing Airp*ds, immersed in the music

there are those You*ubers

who copy that imagery

Like making facial expressions, so into it

That's the vibe I get from this music

What's that?

Like...

That

That

As if I became NCT 127 myself

and be like...

become hip myself, with headphones on

Anyways, next

'Orange Seoul'

'Orange Seoul'

At the Han River

around sunset

like at a picnic

Ah, picnics are hard to explain

With friends

With friends

enjoying the time

at sunset

Those are all pretty similar

Around sunset time by the Han River

having a picnic

Enjoying the moment

With Bluetooth speaker on,

so have music on via Bluetooth speaker

and listen to it while eating

With food and beer

Right

And it even says it in the lyrics

That sounds nice

Next

'Pricey'

This one is quite clear

Oh!

Right, 'Pricey' is my favorite track song

Right

It's my favorite

I have a behind the scenes story for this

Since before

Single song to perform in the US

We've thought of releasing this to perform in the US

We've heard it years ago

And we even recorded for it then

It's that kind of a song

It's finally out in the world

I love it, it's my favorite track song

This song

is good to listen to at like outlets or shopping malls

Like that

At a clothes shop

Yes, something like that

A song that can be turned on

at places like those

Right

And you can easily listen to this any time of the day

Day or night

Store opening hours?

Since you'll be in doors

like listen to it while you're shopping

Shopping music

It's that kind of a song

On one hand, you'd have clothes

with tags on

Right

It's my favorite track song

'Time Capsule'

For this, with friends

Guess you have a lot of friends

The other friend

Another friend

Wait, I've thought of a good one

With your elementary school friends

Elementary school friends

With them

Elementary school friends

Yes

Yes

Having a reunion

In front of your elementary school

Go back to your elementary school

So go back to your elementary school

put that 'Time Capsule'

and listen to it together

Do you even have a 'Time Capsule'?

You've got to make one

Oh

Like our own precious little box

Let's cherish this moment forever

With the good old friends

This is a good song too

This is a good one

This song

It feels warm

'Can't Help Myself', maybe because of the title

the black and white movie vibes

The genre isn't like it but I get that vibe

The title in Korean is 'at the movie theater'

Feels like...

Then got to listen to it via earphones?

No, everyone at the same time

Okay

Everyone at the theaters

At the end credits

Then we should borrow the theater

Yes, when the end credits appear

That vibe you get from it

Everyone

be like, how was the movie?

Then we should actually insert it in film

It would be a great movie soundtrack

Ask like, what scenes were memorable?

You know when you talk about those

Talk to each other

It's a good song in those situations

With everyone in the audience?

Yes, we all become one

Right

And you get to sing along too

Yes

Now, 'Rain Drop'

This was also a contender for the title

For me

with friends

Yes

on a rainy day

Let's go by the song title

In the rain, at a bus stop

Bus stop

At the bus stop, waiting for the bus

With no umbrellas, you just hear the rain

It's a good song to listen to then

You have earphones on

but noise cancelling's off

so you listen to rain

and listen to the music together

That's crazy, that mood, that vibe

'Gas'

This is TAEYONG's favorite song

Right

'Gas'

'Gas'

It's dark, but there's the neon light

It's hard to explain

For 'Gas'

I'd listen to it by myself at home

like a good workout song

A good song to listen to while exercising?

Yes, that

I never do this

Just letting you know, I never do this

Never

but you know, where you listen to music

and want to immerse in yourself

When you want to

immerse yourself in your own world

But I don't do that

In case you're mistaken

It is really a good work out song

Perfect song to listen to when you're exercising

TAEYONG can listen to it right now then

Yes then, for 'Suddenly'

It's like

'Suddenly'

It was really funny when I was recording

'Suddenly'

I felt like I was trying to tell myself

But among our songs in the album

It's on the melodic side

Wait, this is it

This is the song for the 'bus stop'

Are you mad at me for saying that?

No

This is the song to listen to at the bus stop

I guess you like bus stops a lot

Bus stop...

Bus stop on a rainy day

Feel like subway stations don't have the same vibe

Bus stops are good

This

I wouldn't say together

but strangers next to you

Someone else also waiting for the bus

and you just listen to it while it's raining

A bit like

Like a signal?

Like, which bus is that person waiting for?

Maybe Bus 32?

A bit like that

I got reminded of that too

A racing game like that

It goes well with a racing game too

Can't believe how differently we can think

Even the title 'Suddenly'

The final song

'Meaning of Love'

Ay, this song is good

This song, no doubt

This song is made for NCTzen

The lyrics too

It's quite simple

Even the lyrics, there's like 'green flower'

things like that

It's like a fan-dedicated song, honestly

Right

So it's a great song to listen to

anytime, with NCTzen

For me, the song, 'Meaning of Love'

is among our songs

the most easy listening song ever

of all the NCT 127 songs yet

Not just from this album, but all songs

Fyi, that's your personal opinion

Leave it at that, it's DOYOUNG's personal opinion

Yes, make sure to include that

It's the easiest to listen to

Think it can do well on the charts too

So we want to promote the song a lot too

And I personally love the first part of it

Really?

I love the part JAEHYUN sings, the intro

The lyrics too

It's so pretty

The title of it too

'Meaning of Love'

Like the song 'Plot Twist' 'First encounters are always so hard'

Like that vibe

- I'm sorry - Right

The song 'Meaning of Love'

even when we first got the lyrics

I thought the title was so pretty

When someone's in love

you can't see the way it is

that kind of vibe

Skrrr

As we kept on talking

our radio is coming to an end already

Yes

JAEHYUN, so as we're preparing for 'Walk'

we only have just a few weeks till the album's out

What are your resolutions for this album?

As we already filmed the MV

and all the promotional videos too

We just have the music shows left

And the choreography this time

almost has this dance crew vibe

and there's wiggle room to make each performance different too

It's very open

So it's like set

but within it

we can have fun and be a bit more free

- Right - It's like that

As the choreography has that vibe

the vibe of the song itself too

So I wanted to say, let's really enjoy it

Each time

we can make each performance

more fun

Please concentrate

I want to focus too

but that's bothering me

What about you, DOYOUNG?

Ever since preparing for the 6th album, 'WALK'

We've had a lot of meetings too

How to go about it

As TAEYONG isn't here too

how to go about making the album

I've thought a lot myself

and talked to the members a lot too

As we prepared for the 'Fact Check' album last year

Thinking about having the 9 of us together

to make a good one together

So I had that in mind

but as TAEYONG's absent for the album, 'WALK'

I wasn't sure about the changes

that would happen to making the album

And how to go about

making it

Like how to still be cool, but

Oh, sorry

I'm sorry

We did talk about it

We have to still be cool

Despite the changes

how can we stay cool?

How should we go about the album?

We thought a lot about those for this one

And as you said before

we have way more group scenes than individual scenes

So the choreography too,

it looks way cooler when we're together

Just all of this

Elements that shine the group as a whole

really complement this album, 'WALK'

Think we're on the right track

I felt that

To be honest, this album

feels like the turning point for NCT 127

from the previous NCT 127 albums to more albums yet to come

I felt that for this album

Wanted the group as a whole to shine

Really to show that we really shine

when we're together

As it's a well-made album

doing well on the performances

is what completes the album

So hope we really do our best till the end

Right

Tell us your final thoughts to the I WALK Radio listeners

please

Walk with us

this time around as well

- And - Walk

with us

Thank your listening

DOYOUNG, tell us your final thoughts

Okay

For me

To say it

At a time like this

to come up with a full album

is a bit of a downward trend

to release a full album once a year like this

to have one popular song, one viral song

rather than a full album

Listen to songs that come up on shorts

We tend to go for those shorts and a single song

It's way more common

But looking back the path NCT 127 walked

the way we approached music

We're a bit like

we care a lot about our style, image as an artist

- albums... - Live by style, die by style

We honestly care a lot about our style

- Artist image - I believe NCT 127 to be

Live by style, die by style

Live and dye by

Live by style, die by style

That's how I think about our team

Even if the song might not seem the most successful

we challenge ourselves on something really new

We cared more about how cool it is, as music

I believe we're that kind of artist, NCT 127

So I believe we need artists like that

in this field of music

Think musicians like us are necessary

And for NCTzen who continue to love us

hope NCTzen follow along with us

with that in mind, throughout our performances too

As artists who genuinely care about our own style of music

For each song, we've carefully thought out

how our fans would like it

We wanted to be artists

who can make our fans feel proud

That's how this 6th album came about

So hope you guys send lots of love

Even if not a lot of people love it

if our listeners, our NCTzen love it

why am I looking at you

It's all good

hope you guys send lots of love

So this is it

Then

right

This is it for today

This was I WALK Radio

Thank you

Thank you