Q. As a solo artist, what do you think is most important when creating music?
Taeyong: I feel that when writing songs now, there aren't many things I need to consciously pay attention to. The most important thing is whether I'm writing the song with a happy heart.
For example, if someone says, "The company needs this kind of song," then I might not be able to write it. For me, what's more important is whether I have the freedom to do what I want to do, and whether I have the freedom to express what I want to express.
๐: Didn't the contract renewal announcement come out a few days ago?
๐น: Yes
๐: I was so happy when I saw it. I really wanted to tell you this. From now on, don't worry too much, and keep making the kind of music you love. I'll always be on your side, supporting you and standing with you
๐น: Thank you~
๐: Thank you for staying with SM. Because of that, we have more opportunities to see you, and that makes me really happy
๐น: That's right~
๐: Just keep staying healthy
๐น: We all have to stay healthy~
๐: Promise
๐น: Promise๐ค๐ป
๐: Anyway, no matter what choices you make, I'll always support you
๐น: Thank you. From now on, let's be even happier together
๐: Yes~
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Q. What kind of inspiration do you get from seeing the other NCT members' solo activities ?
๐น: I think it's natural that we have a positive influence on each other. It's been that way ever since our trainee days. It's really meaningful to see how much we've all grown. This time, for example, I'll be promoting (N/T: the WYLD promotions in Japan) by appearing on Yuta's radio show. In the past, whenever we came to Japan, we'd all go on radio programs together. Now, it's amazing to think that I'm going on a radio show that Yuta hosts himself. Moments like that really remind me of how far we've all come
๐น: To be really honest, the songs by more recent groups feel more neo, don't you think?
๐: Neo... Neo first generation. But we've got that original vibe.
260716 [INFO] Billboard ranks #TAEYONGโs โWYLDโ as one of the best K-Pop songs of 2026 (so far)!
โTAEYONG has always carried one of the rawest textures in the NCT universe. โWYLDโ feels like its point of origin.โ
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