NCT's 4th Full-Length Album Garners Praise and Dominates Japanese Music Landscape

Boy band NCT [SM ENTERTAINMENT]

In a remarkable feat, boy band NCT's fourth full-length album, "Golden Age," has soared to the pinnacle of the Japanese music scene, securing the coveted No. 1 spot on Oricon's Weekly Album chart for the week spanning Sept. 25 to Oct. 1. The album, released on Aug. 28, has captivated audiences globally, triumphing over music charts in Korea and beyond, including the iTunes Album Chart and China's QQ Music Digital Album Sales chart.

Comprising 10 tracks, "Golden Age" showcases NCT's musical prowess and resonates with fans both within and outside Korea. The band's widespread appeal was evident during their recent concert extravaganzas, including the "NCT STADIUM LIVE ‘NCT NATION: To The World-in JAPAN'" series, where they enthralled a staggering 22,000 fans in Japan. They also electrified their home base in Korea with a concert titled "NCT Nation: To The World" on Aug. 26 at the Incheon Munhak Stadium.

NCT, known for its distinctiveness within the K-pop landscape, boasts an impressive ensemble of 23 members and five subunits, each contributing to the band's unique identity and vibrant musical style. The NCT franchise made its debut under SM Entertainment in April 2016, launching with the EP "The 7th Sense / Without You" by NCT U, a five-member subunit featuring Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Ten, Jaehyun, and Mark.

Dedicated fans of NCT, affectionately known as NCTzen or Czennie, have fervently supported the band, contributing to its resounding success and solidifying its position as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The chart-topping success of "Golden Age" further cements NCT's influence and artistic prominence on the global stage.

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