Limitless (NCT 127 EP)
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Limitlessis the second EP by NCT 127, the Seoul based sub-unit of South Korean boy band NCT. It marked their first album as a nine-member group, since the addition of Doyoung and Johnny in 2016. It was released on January 6, 2017 digitally and physically on January 9, by SM Entertainment.
The EP was a commercial success topping the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard's US World Albums Chart. The EP has sold 121,109 physical copies as of December 2017. The lead single, "Limitless" was named by Dazed Digital as one of the top 20 best K-Pop songs of 2017.
Background and release
On December 27, 2016, NCT 127 announced their second extended play, Limitless. It also introduced Doyoung (who had previously debuted in NCT U) and SM Rookies' Johnny as new members of NCT 127. Music video teasers were released for each member from December 27, 2016 until January 3, 2017. Two music videos of the title track "Limitless" were released on January 5. The EP was digitally released on January 7, 2017 it was physically released on January 9.
The song 'Good Thing' was released before for a collaboration with W Korea and Esteem models. Only Yuta, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Mark, and Winwin participated from NCT and the video was released on December 5, 2016.
Promotion
NCT 127 had their first comeback stage on M Countdown on January 5 where they performed "Limitless" and the B-side track "Good Thing". They held their first fansign for Limitless on January 12, 8:30PM KST at Seoul Women's Plaza.[citation needed]
Commercial performance
NCT #127 Limitless entered at number one on the Gaon Album Chart on the chart issue dated January 8–14, 2017. In the US, the EP topped Billboard's World Albums chart for the week ending January 28, 2017 and also entered at number four on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart.
The title track, "Limitless", entered at number four on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart for the week ending January 28, 2017.
Track listing
Credits adapted from Naver
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Limitless" (無限的我, Wúxiàn de wǒ; 무한적아; Muhanjeok-a) | Kenzie | KenzieHarvey Mason Jr.Kevin RandolphPatrick "J. Que" SmithBritt BurtonDewain WhitmoreAndrew Hey | Kenzie | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Good Thing" | JQ (Makeumine Works)Hyun Ji-won (Makeumine Works)TaeyongMark | Steve DalyTerence DeCarlo Coles | Steve Daly | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Back 2 U (AM 01:27)" | Jeon Ji-eun (January 8th (lalala Studio))Hwang Seon-jeong (January 8th (lalala Studio))Kim Jeong-mi (January 8th (lalala Studio))Taeyong | The StereotypesAugust RigoBumzu | The StereotypesAugust RigoBumzu | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Heartbreaker" (롤러코스터; Rolleokoseuteo; lit. 'Rollercoaster') | Hwang Ji-won | Coach & Sendo[ko]Jantine Annika HeijCimo Fränkel[nl]Rik Annema | Coach & Sendo[ko] | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Baby Don't Like It" (나쁜 짓; Nappeun Jit; lit. 'Acting Bad', sung by Taeil, Taeyong, Doyoung, Mark & Haechan) | G.SoulTaeyongMark | Jamil "Digi" ChammasJeremy "Tay" JasperJonathan "Perky Rain" PerkinsMZMCG.SoulMark | Orange Factory Music | 2:39 |
| 6. | "Angel" | Kevin Oppa (mr. cho)TaeyongMark | Cheongdam-dong Park Geon-wooKevin Oppa (mr. cho) | Cheongdam-dong Park Geon-woo | 4:09 |
| Total length: | 21:58 |
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japanese Albums (Oricon) | 13 |
| South Korean Albums (Gaon) | 1 |
| Taiwanese Albums (Five Music) | 4 |
| US Heatseekers Album (Billboard) | 4 |
| US World Albums (Billboard) | 1 |
Sales and certifications
| Country | Sales |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 121,109[citation needed] |
| Japan | 11,179+[citation needed] |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | January 6, 2017 | Digital download | SM Entertainment |
| Various | |||
| South Korea | January 9, 2017 | CD | SM Entertainment, KT Music |