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NCT 127 makes an impressive return with “2 Baddies”: a signature yet still diverse sound

As a crucial unit of famous Kpop group NCT, NCT 127’s comeback draws a lot of attention 

On September 16th, NCT 127 dropped their 4th full album “2 Baddies” and the title song of the same name. Once again, the group delivers their signature sound and iconic colors, and blows their fans away.

The full album “2 Baddies” consists of 12 songs which cover all sorts of genres. Among those, the title “2 Baddies” carries strong hip hop and dance elements with a signature synth sound. Through its addictive beats and powerful vocal harmonies, “2 Baddies” convey a meaningful and mature message of believing in your own mindset, not caring about outward comments, and appreciating what we already have. 

Other than the title song, “2 Baddies” also serve a diverse music party through its B-sides, including “Faster”, “Time Lapse”, “Crash Landing”, “Designer”, “Gold Dust”, “Black Clouds”, “Playback”, “Tasty”, “Vitamin”, “LOL (Laugh-Out-Loud)”, and “1, 2, 7 (Time Stops)”. 

During the press conference to launch the new product, the members appeared with radiant and handsome visuals.  Talking about the news that SM is considering ending the contract with producer Lee Soo Man, Taeyong shared:We have been with Lee Soo Man since the very first steps in SM. I can’t imagine SM without Lee Soo Man. It’s really unimaginable. I hope that our new album will not be the last one produced by Lee Soo Man, as he has a lot of love for us and for ‘2 Baddies’.”

Earlier on September 15, SM Entertainment announced that it was considering terminating the contract with Like Planning, a subsidiary of producer Lee Soo Man. The company said: “We have been conducting various reviews and discussions on the production contract of Like Planning with executive producer Lee Soo-man, and the executive producer told us that he wanted to terminate the production contract early at the end of this year.”

Currently, SM Entertainment has not provided any further information on the case with producer Lee Soo Man.  Besides, NCT 127’s comeback is expected to achieve even more resounding achievements.

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