NCT Taeyong‘s ’WYLD': A Must-Listen Album Blending Hip-Hop and Alternative Rock - Are You Ready?

Kang Da-yoon | 2026.05.09

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[MyDaily — Kang Da-yoon] NCT's Taeyong is showcasing an impressive range across genres.

Taeyong's first full-length album, WYLD, is set to arrive at 6 p.m. on May 18 across streaming platforms. The record features 10 tracks, including the title song "WYLD."

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One standout, "Hypnotic," fuses jazz and breakbeat into a loose, freewheeling hip-hop track. Over a beat built from lo-fi piano textures, weighty bass and driving drums, Taeyong delivers an infectiously catchy hook.

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"Run" is a kinetic pop-and-alternative-rock number propelled by racing drums, crisp claps and aggressive overdriven riffs. Taeyong's clear, open vocals ride a nostalgic band sound, while retro touches and futuristic arpeggiated synth lines are woven together with careful precision.

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Taeyong's debut full-length album WYLD will also be issued in physical form on May 18.

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