NCT 127's 10th Anniversary: Breaking Boundaries with Passion..."All Seven Members Will Unite on Stage Next Year"

NCT 127’s Seoul Concert Reviewed


Three Sold-Out Shows, 31,500 Fans Fill KSPO Dome

Five-Member Lineup Ignites Seoul Tour with Powerful Opening

Signature Hits Like 'Cherry Bomb' Bring Massive Sing-Alongs

Doyoung and Jungwoo Celebrate 10th Anniversary from the Audience

NCT 127 is performing on stage at their fifth solo concert, "NEO CITY: SEOUL - THE REDLINE," held on the 20th at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Provided by SM Entertainment

"Today, this moment at the 'Red Line' concert will never return. Don’t worry about your voice sounding strange on your phone, or your camera going out of focus. Just enjoy yourself with no regrets right till the end."

At the final show of NCT 127's fifth solo concert, 'NEO CITY: SEOUL - THE REDLINE,' held at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 20th, Jaehyun addressed the audience with these words. From September 18 to 20, NCT 127 held three shows at this venue, drawing an audience of about 31,500 people. Even seats with restricted views were sold out. The concert on this day was broadcast live in over 1,000 cinemas across more than 40 regions worldwide, including South Korea, Japan, the United States, and Canada, while the performances on the 19th and 20th were also streamed live via Beyond Live and Weverse.

Yuta remarked, "Three days went by in the blink of an eye," and added, "Since our concert is being streamed to the world, we’ll show everyone our passion." Taeyong said, "Thank you for spending your precious weekend with us on the final day. Since the tour is starting, we’ll visit each country as soon as possible. Please have fun and enjoy the show." Johnny, already soaked with sweat, said, "I'll be drenched again today, so I hope the audience will sweat a lot, too," suggesting the crowd make a wave. Taeyong also asked the standing audience to "have fun without any accidents."

The energy of the concert was high from the very beginning. They opened with 'Intro+Legacy,' then moved on to 'Step Up' and 'Walk,' followed by back-to-back performances of 'Simon Says,' 'Cherry Bomb,' and 'Lemonade.'

At the end of their signature song 'Cherry Bomb,' the silhouettes of the members appeared against a green-lit screen. As they delivered the final choreography to a powerful beat, the cheers from the audience grew even louder. Yuta said, "It's our choreography, but it even gave me goosebumps." Taeyong explained, "At first, some members said they wouldn't do part of the choreography, so I pleaded with them for two days. Thanks to them, the performance looked so much better." He then asked, "When will we be able to see 'Cherry Bomb' like this again?" Johnny responded, "As long as Czennie (the fandom) wants it, we can do it anytime."

During 'Punch,' a rectangular boxing ring crafted from lasers—13 meters wide and 10 meters long—encircled the five members. As the giant ring descended onto the stage, the song’s boxing-inspired tension heightened. Taeyong said, "Of all the stages on which we've performed 'Punch,' I don't think any have been quite like this one." The show featured over 100 lasers, lifts, a turntable lift, and a staircase set as part of the production.

NCT 127 is performing on stage at their fifth solo concert 'NEO CITY : SEOUL - THE REDLINE' held on the 20th at KSPO Dome, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Provided by SM Entertainment

NCT 127 is performing on stage at their fifth solo concert 'NEO CITY: SEOUL - THE REDLINE' held on the 20th at KSPO Dome, Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Provided by SM Entertainment

With Doyoung and Jungwoo serving in the military, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, and Haechan redistributed the existing songs’ vocals and choreography. The members shared the vocal lines previously performed by Doyoung and Jungwoo, with each taking turns even for the high notes. The choreography was also rearranged to match the movements and formations of the five active members.

In the latter part of the concert, during 'Piñata,' the energy reached its peak. As the intro played, the previously seated audience rose to their feet in unison, and the cheers grew even louder. The members made a dramatic entrance in a car decorated with NCT 127’s iconic poison dart frog pattern. They then raced through five songs without pause: their debut track 'Fire Truck' (rock version), 'Fact Check' (rock version), 'Kick It,' and this year’s title track from their seventh full album, 'Blingy.'

After a video reflecting on the past decade played, Taeyong said, "I don't know which moment stands out the most for you during our 10th anniversary, but I hope that when you look back on us, this is the moment that comes to mind as the best memory." Right after, a birthday song was played and a giant rice cake cake appeared on stage—a cake that Doyoung, who is currently serving in the military, had prepared.

The main screen then showed Doyoung and Jungwoo attending the show that evening. The audience recognized them immediately and greeted them with a huge cheer. Taeyong addressed Doyoung and Jungwoo in the audience, saying, "We're really looking forward to seeing you again. Everyone here has been waiting for you. Next year, we’ll all be back on stage together, giving our best performance."

NCT 127 is performing on stage at their fifth solo concert, 'NEO CITY: SEOUL - THE REDLINE,' held on the 20th at KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa-gu, Seoul. Provided by SM Entertainment

Yuta said, "I've wondered if there are other groups where the roles change with every concert. It can be tough, but every time we succeed, I feel proud," then added, "It’s great with just the five of us, but next year, when Doyoung and Jungwoo are back, it’s going to be even better." Jaehyun shared, "When I was 20, I used to wonder what our 10th anniversary would feel like, but now that it’s here, it turns out there’s nothing overly special about it. Pouring out everything without regrets and making the most of each day—that's what really matters." Johnny also said, "Starting our tour gives me good vibes and energy. The seven of us will stay healthy, do our best, and show the world what we can do together."

For the encore, they performed 'Paper Plane,' 'TOUCH,' and 'Promise You.' With the Seoul shows complete, NCT 127 will head next to Jakarta on October 3, followed by concerts in Hong Kong, Singapore, Saitama (Japan), Bangkok, Manila, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Macau—a total of ten destinations on their tour.

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