NCT members have recently undergone testing for COVID-19 and the results have now been revealed.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, SM Entertainment announced that NCT's makeup staff crossed paths with a confirmed case of COVID-19 at a certain hair salon. Because of this, the pre-recording of the boy group's performance for the KBS Song Festival has been canceled in order for all NCT members to receive testing for coronavirus as a preemptive measure.
The label also stated that the future planned activities of the boy band will be discussed depending on the test results. And on Dec. 18, SM Entertainment gave a follow-up regarding NCT's COVID-19 test results. The agency shared that all NCT members tested negative, hence, they will still take part in the recording of the KBS Song Festival today, Dec. 18.
NCT is one of the performing artists for the 2020 KBS Song Festival 'Gayo Daechukje," which will be held on Dec. 18 at 8:30 p.m. KST. The boy group is most likely to deliver its released songs this year, including the ones included in its recently-launched album titled "NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 2" like "Resonance" and "90's Love."
"Resonance" serves as the final track for the said album and combines NCT's songs "90's Love," "Make a Wish (Birthday), "Work It," and "Raise the Roof" into one song. All 23 members of the male group are said to have taken part in the single. Also, it was revealed the "Resonance" has been in the works since around a year ago during the planning stages of NCT's "Resonance Pt. 2."
"Resonance" was officially out on Dec. 4 along with its music video that showcased NCT's powerful and sharp performance, as well as the band's synergy as a full team. The song was performed at the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) on Dec. 6.
Meanwhile, "90's Love" is the title track if the album "Resonance Pt. 2." It is said to be a combination of 90s hip-hop and modern R&B that give off a "newtro" (new+retro) vibe that features fun upbeat, groovy drums, and a strong bass line. Sang by NCT members Mark, Ten, Haechan, Winwin, Jeno, Sungchan, and Yangyang, the single is about considering that precious things in the past have value. "90's Love" was launched on Nov. 23 alongside its music video.
In other news, NCT will be appearing on the global music show called "MTV World Stage in Indonesia 2020." The event will air to more than 160 countries all over the world via MTV channels on Dec. 25, with the show being broadcast in Korea at midnight KST that night.
"MTV World Stage" has been held in numerous different locations since 2010, featuring international celebrities showing outstanding performances. The upcoming event will take place online with Indonesia as the background using virtual production methods. The lineup of performing artists includes English singer Anne-Marie. Moreover, the Korean pop group is set to perform their latest tracks including "90's Love," "Make a Wish (Birthday Song)," "Work It," and "From Home."
Watch NCT's latest song "Resonance" below!
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Written by Mhaliya Scott