The First (single)
"The First" | ||||
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Single by NCT Dream | ||||
Language | Korean | |||
B-side | "Dunk Shot" | |||
Released | February 9, 2017 | |||
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Recorded | 2016–17 | |||
Studio | SM Studios, Seoul, South Korea | |||
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Label | S.M. Entertainment | |||
Producer(s) | Lee Soo-man (exec.) | |||
NCT Dream singles chronology | ||||
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Singles from The First | ||||
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"The First" is the debut double A-side single by South Korean-Chinese boy band NCT Dream, the third sub-unit of the South Korean male music unit NCT. It was released on February 9, 2017 with "My First and Last" serving as the single's title track.
Background and release
NCT's third unit, NCT Dream, consists of seven members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. They debuted with the digital single "Chewing Gum" on August 24, 2016.[1][2]
On February 1, 2017, NCT Dream announced that they would be releasing their first single, "The First". SM Entertainment announced that Jaemin will not be participating in this comeback due to his health problems.[3]
Described as a lively dance track with a light-hearted melody and a pounding bass, "My First and Last" served as the album's title track and was released on February 9, in both Korean and Mandarin versions. The album also includes a cover of Lee Seung-hwan's 1993 hit song "Dunk Shot".[4][5]
Promotion
The group had their first comeback stage on Mnet's M Countdown on February 9 where they performed "My First and Last" and "Dunk Shot".[6]
Commercial performance
"The First" entered at number one on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated February 5–11, 2017.[7]
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "My First and Last" (마지막 첫사랑) |
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| 3:22 |
2. | "最後的初戀" (My First and Last) |
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| 3:22 | |
3. | "Dunk Shot" (덩크슛) | Kim Kwang-jin | Kim Kwang-jin | Kenzie | 3:54 |
4. | "Chewing Gum" |
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| 3:21 |
5. | "泡泡糖" (Chewing Gum) |
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| 3:21 |
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2017) | Peak
position |
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South Korea (Gaon Album Chart) | 1 |
Awards and nominations
Music program awards
Song | Program | Date |
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"My First and Last" | The Show (SBS MTV) | February 14, 2017 |
February 21, 2017 | ||
February 28, 2017 |
References
- ↑ "NCT DREAM, 데뷔곡 '츄잉검' 25일 '엠카'서 첫선". Naver (in Korean). Star Money. August 19, 2016.
- ↑ "NCT Dream releases new music video". The Korea Herald. August 25, 2016.
- ↑ "SM releases statement regarding NCT Dream's Jaemin". SBS. February 2, 2017.
- ↑ "NCT Dream Charm With Funk and Pop in 'My First & Last' Video: Watch". Billboard. February 8, 2017.
- ↑ "NCT Dream drops first album, new tracks". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 9, 2017.
- ↑ "SF9 and NCT DREAM Perform Comeback Stages on ′M COUNTDOWN′". Mwave. February 10, 2017.
- ↑ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved February 17, 2017.