[Edaily Reporter KIM HYUNSIK ] The group NCT DREAM is releasing its sixth full-length album to mark the 10th anniversary of its debut. This is the first full-length album the group has released since reorganizing into a six-member lineup following Mark’s departure and after all remaining members signed contract renewals with their agency, SM Entertainment (SM). Having achieved significant success in both the music and live performance sectors, all eyes are on what new records they will set with this album.

NCT DREAM will release their sixth full-length album, “DREAM AFTER DREAM,” on the 9th. This is their first new release in about a year since they released their sixth mini-album, “Beat It Up,” last November. The album features a total of 10 tracks, including the title track “Boogie Woogie.” All tracks will be released at 6 p.m. today via various online music platforms.
This album marks the group’s 10th anniversary and conveys a message of reflecting on the past while moving forward toward new dreams. The album title, “Dream After Dream,” signifies “endless dreams.”
The title track “Boogie Woogie” is an up-tempo dance song that blends the vintage vibe of 1970s disco-funk with modern synthesizer sounds. It creates a lively atmosphere driven by rhythmic percussion and bass lines. Member Jaemin co-wrote the lyrics, expressing gratitude to those who have been with the group over the past 10 years and a determination to continue moving forward together.
◇Starting as NCT’s youth team… Growing into a leading K-pop boy group
NCT Dream debuted in August 2016 as a teen group with an average age of 15.6. At the time, the group operated under a system where members would “graduate” as they grew older, but later shifted to a fixed lineup. Starting with their debut song “Chewing Gum,” they expanded their presence by producing numerous hit songs such as “My First and Last,” “Hot Sauce,” “Hello Future,” and “Candy.”
Album sales serve as a key indicator of NCT Dream’s journey in the K-pop industry. They achieved their first million-seller status with their first full-length album, “Hot Sauce,” released in 2021. Subsequently, including their second album “Glitch Mode” and third album “ISTJ,” all three of their full-length albums—when combined with their repackaged versions—each surpassed cumulative sales of 3 million copies.

In particular, their third studio album, *ISTJ*, released in 2023, set a new personal best with first-week sales of 3.65 million copies according to Hanteo Chart. First-week sales—sales recorded during the first week following an album’s release—are considered a key indicator of the size and purchasing power of a dedicated fanbase.
They continued their streak of million-seller releases thereafter. According to Hanteo Chart, their fifth mini-album *DREAM( )SCAPE*, released in 2024, and their fourth studio album *DREAMSCAPE* recorded first-week sales of approximately 2.46 million and 1.66 million copies, respectively. Their fifth studio album, “Go Back To The Future,” and sixth mini-album, “Beat It Up,” released last year, also recorded approximately 1.01 million and 1 million copies, respectively.
While recent sales have declined slightly compared to 2023, when album sales peaked, the group has maintained a streak of 10 consecutive million-selling releases, demonstrating the strong purchasing power of their fanbase.
They have also set major milestones in their concert activities. Since their debut, NCT Dream has held four world tours, performing at major venues both domestically and internationally. Following a solo concert at the Olympic Main Stadium in Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex, they expanded their stage to venues such as the Tokyo Dome in Japan, the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, and the Taipei Dome in Taiwan.
Last March, they held six Seoul finale concerts at the K-SPO Dome in Olympic Park to cap off their fourth world tour, drawing a total of 66,000 attendees. By selling out every seat—including those with limited visibility—they demonstrated their strong drawing power.
Additionally, in August, they held a fan meeting to commemorate their 10th debut anniversary at the Inspire Arena on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. Both performances were sold out, drawing approximately 23,000 fans. The members looked back on the past 10 years with fans by showcasing the hoverboard used in their debut song performance, the trophy from their first No. 1 music show win, and their Grand Prize trophy.

◇“We’ll continue to move forward together, sharing the same dream”
This year brought a major change for NCT Dream. Member Mark left the group in April after terminating his exclusive contract with SM. As a result, NCT Dream was reorganized into a six-member group consisting of Runjun, Xeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung.
Subsequently, in August, news broke that all remaining members had renewed their contracts. Following Haechan, who had already renewed his contract, Runjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chen Lu, and Jisung also signed new contracts with SM and decided to continue their activities as a group. Against this backdrop, the release of their sixth full-length album holds special significance as it is the first full-length album NCT Dream has released since reorganizing into a six-member group.
Through their agency, Chen Lu said, “I’m happy to be able to share good music with you on the 10th anniversary of our debut,” adding, “Since we prepared this album with great effort, I hope everyone will be satisfied with it and enjoy it.” Ji Seong stated, “Since it’s been a while since we’ve presented a new album to our fans, I’m a little nervous, but I’m also very excited and looking forward to it.”
Jeno said, “Through this new album, I want to convey the message that we’ll continue moving forward together, sharing the same dream,” adding, “I hope you’ll look forward to the new moments we’ll create together.” Jaemin shared, “Through this album, I want to express just how much happiness we’ve felt over the past 10 years thanks to the love ‘Sizni’ (our fan club’s nickname) has shown us, and how precious that love has been to us.”
NCT Dream, which debuted with an average age of 15.6, has now become a group with an average age of 25.3. Attention is focused on whether they will continue their streak of million-selling albums with this full-length album released to mark their 10th debut anniversary. Regarding their future goals, Runjun stated, “We want to perform on more global festival stages,” adding, “We want to share NCT Dream’s music and energy with even more people.”