NCT DREAM is right here with their highly-anticipated “ISTJ” comeback!
On July 17, NCT DREAM held a press convention forward of the discharge of their third full-length album “ISTJ.” Through the press convention, the members mentioned their targets, staff work, and the idea behind their newest album. NCT’s Doyoung additionally served because the MC for the occasion.
To kick off, NCT DREAM touched upon their latest milestone of surpassing over 4 million inventory pre-orders. Mark shared, “I’m very grateful to NCTzens (NCT’s official fan membership).” He shared that he ready with an gratifying mindset, explaining, “That is the mindset we at all times put together with, and NCTzens at all times give again far more than what we’ve ready.”
The members additionally mentioned their B-side monitor “Like We Simply Met,” which all of the members participated in writing the lyrics for. Chenle shared, “It’s a ballad tune, and the melody is very nice. It’s the primary time all of us wrote our personal lyrics, however contemplating that it’s our first time, I believe we did a very good job.” When requested which a part of the lyrics he preferred probably the most, Chenle answered that he loved the half he wrote probably the most, including, “I’m a foreigner, however I used to be very happy with [the Korean lyrics] that I wrote.”
Relating to the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Kind Indicator) idea of “ISTJ,” Mark defined that NCT DREAM represents an ENFP persona within the tune who’s in love with an ISTJ persona, which represents NCTzens.
Renjun elaborated, “To speak a bit extra concerning the idea, ISTJ is the other of ENFP. Since they’re opposites and so totally different, they surprise why they’re attracted to one another and why they love one another. I believe it’s a really refreshing idea.”
Haechan talked about, “I lately participated in a video name [fan sign], and I already knew the title monitor at that time. The fan informed me that their MBTI is ISTJ, so I gave them a small spoiler by telling that that they are going to be very glad after they discover out about our comeback.”
When requested what targets NCT DREAM desires to attain for this album, Haechan shared, “I don’t assume that we obtain love as a result of our outcomes our good however reasonably, our outcomes are good as a result of we obtain a lot love,” emphasizing that he felt it was essential to return that like to NCTzens.
NCT DREAM additionally lately held their second world tour. When requested what they gained from the world tour, Renjun replied, “The very first thing that we gained is that we might meet NCTzens from everywhere in the world. What I additionally realized is that whereas acting on stage, the feelings are conveyed higher if I immerse myself much more within the efficiency.”
Jisung additionally talked about not dropping the preliminary mindset he had when he began off as an artist. He remarked, “Seven years have handed, however we’re nonetheless extra passionate than ever, so I believe we’ve modified for the higher, and I believe there might be larger modifications going ahead.”
On how they selected the idea of MBTI for his or her album, Mark jokingly talked about, “The MBTI of KENZIE (the composer and lyricist for “ISTJ”) is ISTJ, however I’m undecided if that’s associated.” He shared, “After we acquired KENZIE’s concept, all of us thought it was very refreshing at first.” Renjun added, “MBTI is de facto well-liked in Korea, so we needed to indicate these enjoyable components to folks around the globe.”
On their secret to success and tight-knit friendship, Jeno dished, “Actually, whereas selling with the members for seven years, I believe I’ve been actually glad as a result of we’re so shut and since we all know one another so properly. I believe whereas selling music collectively for seven years, we had nice synergy. Somewhat than after we are separated, I believe followers take pleasure in after we’re collectively.”
Mark added, “I believe there’s the best timing to seize on to a possibility,” explaining that he thought it was very fortunate and engaging that the seven of them have gathered collectively and explaining it as the rationale behind their success.
Going additional into the MBTI idea of their album, Jaemin joked, “I personally don’t assume you must outline an individual with their MBTI.” Renjun additionally confessed, “I really haven’t completed the MBTI take a look at, and I’m an individual who doesn’t like defining an individual with 4 letters since everyone seems to be totally different,” however Renjun nonetheless added that MBTI is a enjoyable take a look at that he desires folks around the globe to study extra about.
Relating to what they need NCT DREAM to be identified for, Jisung added, “I wish to be generally known as a bunch whose future is very anticipated.”
On a memorable second whereas getting ready for the upcoming album, Jeno shared that though they mentioned staying on the subject of “love” when writing the lyrics to “Like We Simply Met,” Jeno talked about, “All of us wrote alongside the identical traces, however Jisung introduced some mysterious lyrics,” explaining that he wrote with an idea barely totally different from the opposite members. Jisung defined, “Actually, I used to be being a bit formidable.”
Renjun additionally in contrast their group conferences to seven chicks chirping abruptly, and Jaemin revealed that their conferences final three to 4 hours on common.
On the member most involved in MBTIs, Haechan shared, “I believe it’s me. I’ve 4 MBTIs. I began off with ENFP, and now I’m ESFP. Each time it modifications, I believe I can see my mindset on the time.”
Lastly, the members talked extra about their teamwork and progress. Renjun mentioned, “It’s fortunate that seven strangers from totally different locations [came together] and match so properly. Though we now have fought earlier than, these fights allowed us to get nearer. We’re household. I believe we’re simply actually fortunate.” Jeno added, “The best way we consider one another is particular,” and Jaemin remarked, “I believe we are going to mature much more. I’m undecided what number of instances I’ve mentioned this earlier than, however I believe that is only the start for us.”
NCT DREAM returned with their third full-length album “ISTJ” on July 17 at 6 p.m. KST. Try the music video for his or her title monitor “ISTJ” here!
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