K-pop Boy Group NCT Dream Gears Up for a Year of Musical Triumphs

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NCT Dream, under the management of SM Entertainment, is poised to release their first album of the year, "Dream()Scape," on March 25. The EP features the title track "Smoothie" along with five side-B tracks: "icantfeelanything," "Box," "Carat Cake," "Unknown," and "Breathing."

The group aims to connect with the youth and navigate shared challenges through their music, as stated by SM Entertainment. The teaser image for the upcoming EP showcases a black and white butterfly stitched onto fabric with red thread. 

▲ A teaser image for NCT Dream's upcoming album / Courtesy of SM EntertainmentNotably, NCT Dream's previous release, the third LP titled "ISTJ," achieved success on both local and international music charts. In 2023, the album secured the No. 6 position on the IFPI Global Album Chart, marking the group's debut on the global stage.

Building on their achievements, NCT Dream is gearing up for their third world tour, "The Dream Show 3," commencing with three concerts in Seoul on May 2. The tour expands to major domes in Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, marking the group's first appearance at these venues.

The Asian leg of the tour spans Jakarta, Indonesia; Hong Kong; Bangkok; Singapore; and Manila, the Philippines, concluding in August. Subsequently, NCT Dream will embark on a tour across South America, North America, and Europe, lasting through November.

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