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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NCT Dream wraps up EPIC fourth solo concert; launches NEW album 'Go Back To The Future'
NCT Dream wrapped up their fourth solo concert series "The Dream Show 4: Dream The Future" at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome from July 10-12 with three sold-out nights, 60,000 fans. The concert coincided perfectly with the release of their fifth full-length album "Go Back To The Future" on July 14. Time Travel Meets K-pop Spectacle NCT Dream didn't just perform - they created an entire cinematic experience. The concert featured a time-travel theme that matched their new album's concept, complete with goggle-shaped stage designs and a massive 105m by 18m LED screen. To put that in perspective, that's bigger than a cricket field! The group premiered their double title tracks "BTTF (Back to the Future)" and "CHILLER" for the first time, giving fans an exclusive preview before the official album release. The VCR videos showed the members travelling through different time periods, while the venue's ceiling transformed with media facade displays that changed according to each song's mood. The production team literally turned Gocheok Sky Dome into a futuristic city, creating an immersive experience that had fans feeling like they were part of a time-traveling adventure. Global Reach Beyond Imagination What makes this even more impressive is how NCT Dream managed to connect with fans worldwide. The opening night was live-streamed to over 90 theaters across Japan, Taipei, and Hong Kong. The following nights were broadcast on Beyond Live, Weverse, and Japan's KNTV channel, allowing global fans to experience the magic from their homes. The group isn't stopping at Seoul either. Their world tour continues with stops in Bangkok (August 16-17), Hong Kong (August 30), Jakarta (September 27-28), Singapore (October 18-19), Taipei (December 6), and Kuala Lumpur (December 13-14). They're performing at some of Asia's largest venues, including Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium and Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium. The Emotional Journey of Nine Years What struck fans most was how the concert celebrated NCT Dream's nine-year journey while looking toward their future. The group debuted in 2016 with "Chewing Gum" and has grown from teenage rookies to stadium-filling superstars. During the concert, they reflected on this journey, telling fans, "We put so much time and effort into preparing this concert, and seeing Sizens (their fandom name) happy made all that time feel worthwhile". The new album "Go Back To The Future" contains nine tracks that tell the story of curious, quirky characters (the members themselves) who discover a time machine and travel through past, present, and future.
UPI
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Listen: NCT Dream releases new EP, 'Chiller' music video
July 14 (UPI) -- South Korean boy band NCT Dream is back with new music. The K-pop group released the 9-track EP Go Back to the Future on Monday, as well as a music video for the song "Chiller" the same day. A music video for "BTTF" dropped Tuesday. The "Chiller" music video shows NCT Dream members Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung dancing in what appears to be a video game. "Nowhere, nowhence I'm that chiller," they sing. "Cutting through the chaos -- thriller. Look close, look close, closely, I'm that stunner." In "BTTF," the K-pop stars appear to be hosting a meeting before before flying skateboards crash through the windows. The video shows them "tunneling through time."
Korea Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NCT Dream presents cheeky time travel story with ‘Go Back To the Future'
Boy band drops 5th LP ahead of its 9th debut anniversary NCT Dream has returned with its fifth LP "Go Back To The Future," a cinematic project that explores time travel and reflects on the group's history. Members embark on a journey to find their 'brightest selves,' traveling through the past, present and future in a search for identity and growth. It features two main tracks—"BTTF" and "Chiller" — along with seven B-sides. "BTTF" captures the story of NCT Dream gaining the power to change the future by traveling through time. The track's dynamic structure and signature synth bass evoke the mood of a sci-fi film. 'All the moments in our past are what made us who we are now, so we ultimately decided not to change anything,' said Renjun at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. 'The line 'I'm the future' keeps repeating throughout the song, and that's the core message we want to share with our fans.' Jisung emphasized the intensity of "BTTF" performance, describing it as a high-energy hip-hop dance track in the signature SMP style. 'It's so powerful that it felt like we weren't just singing, but literally shouting into the mic while recording.' The other main track, "Chiller," has experimental synths and unexpected transitions. According to Chenle, the song is a continuation of "BTTF," but with a more light-hearted twist. 'It's about embracing who you are and enjoying it to the fullest. It's witty and playful, which suits our personalities well.' While "BTTF" features intense and physically demanding choreography, "Chiller" offers a laid-back, confident contrast. ''BTTF' might be the most exhausting choreography I've ever done, but that's what makes it so fun to watch,' said Jisung. Jeno added, 'The dance for 'Chiller' has a funky hip-hop vibe with unique and clever moves.' A central item in the music video is the hoverboard, which symbolizes dreams. 'The hoverboard is like a portal. It lets us revisit forgotten memories and move forward. It represents our dreams and the journey they take us on,' explained Renjun. The music video also pays homage to the iconic film "Back to the Future" and even features the members wearing outfits from their debut days, staying true to the time travel concept. Ahead of the album's release, NCT Dream held its fourth solo concert, "The Dream Show 4: Dream The Future," at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul from Thursday to Saturday, where they premiered the new songs. 'The show opened with a cinematic VCR and kicked off with 'BTTF.' It was structured to reflect our past, present and future,' said Mark. Looking ahead to the ninth anniversary of its debut in August, Haechan teased more surprises. 'We may be nine years in, but our energy feels like we've only debuted nine days ago. And I'll just say something fun is coming later this year.'
Korea Herald
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
NCT Dream opens pop-up store for 5th LP
NCT Dream will run a pop-up store in Seoul in time for the release of fifth studio album, 'Go Back To The Future,' the group's label SM Entertainment announced Thursday. The store will run from July 10-27 under the title 'Time Riders,' themed as a calling for board crews to join the band to travel through time. The temporary space will offer a series of experiences, from a photo booth and sticker makers to random capsule machines. It is set to open in time for the first day of the septet's three-date show in Seoul. The concert will signal the beginning of its tour 'The Dream Show 4: Dream The Future,' which will resume in Bangkok the following month. The NCT subunit will visit Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur until mid-December.
Bangkok Post
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Bangkok Post
Rajamangala stadium to host NCT Dream in August
As the brainchild of SM Entertainment, NCT Dream stands out from other groups due to their dynamic, synchronised and cohesive performances, diverse music and experimental sounds. This iconic group will bring their impeccable performance to Bangkok at "The 2025 NCT Dream Tour in Bangkok". The concert is set to take place at Thailand's largest stadium, Rajamangala National Stadium, across two shows on Aug 16 and Aug 17. The concert will unfold under the concept of "Space-Time Travel", taking fans through a nine-year journey of dreams the members have envisioned and into the present full of remarkable achievements and forward into a new future that they will write with their fan club NCTzen. Over the years, NCT Dream has proven their extraordinary talent through chart-topping albums and globally acclaimed performances. All of their full-length albums have surpassed millions in sales, with hit tracks such as Hot Sauce, Glitch Mode, Candy, ISTJ, Smoothie and When I'm With You. Last year, the group released the album, Dream( )Scape, which conveyed the inner struggles and emotional conflict of youth. Following Dream( )Scape, the group launched the album Dreamscape which expressed excitement and freedom of an ideal world. These two albums were brought to life through the immersive world tour ""-- a performance that weaved music and storytelling flawlessly. The tour captivated audiences worldwide, spanning 37 shows in 25 cities across Asia, America, and Europe. This has led to even greater anticipation for the new album set to be released in July. Their fourth world tour " will kick off in Seoul from July 10–12 at Gocheok Sky Dome, Korea's largest indoor concert venue. Following Seoul, the tour will continue across major cities in Asia, including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur. Tickets cost 2,500, 2,900, 3,500, 3,900, 4,700, 5,200, 5,700, 6,000, 6,500, 6,800, 7,500 and 8,700 baht. Tickets can be purchased at and counter Service at all 7-Eleven stores nationwide. For more information, visit
