this is so great. its so good because they are all super talented and most of them were already friends but also because i think they are all really nice guys too

i mean ok i may be biased but i cant think of a better group of people to work with (well except seventeen ofc. seventeen is a dream team to me)

This hierarchical thing in Korea, I still can't get used to it. The younger ones, even when it's only a couple years or even a few months, having to defer or yield to the elder. And I wondered if that was the reason Taeyong seemed to be more quiet than all the others.

In this group's promo videos, NCT looks as if they're working hard to stay on their best behavior. 😅 I understand how the hierarchy maintains peace and order but the dongsaengs look stiff and frightened. Ten and Lucas not hamming it up in front of a camera, whaaaaaat? Could it really be intimidation? Because in my eyes, Taemin's a superstar and none of them come close to Baekhyun's vocal prowess [RIP Jonghyun, SM's Bearer of Soul]. But they all know each other! And none of them have (or is it - haven't displayed?) Taeyong's and Mark's skill. Aside from that even, Taeyong has his own vocal style which makes NCT recordings stand out. I know he's working but I hope he gets to genuinely enjoy himself on this project.

These last couple of years, I've listened to these three groups more than I have American performers. Yet I held out pre-ordering SuperM's CD until... It's hard for me to purchase music I haven't heard unless it's recorded by real musicians I respect. But as soon as I heard "Ten on the Floor," I couldn't click "Pre-order now" fast enough on Amazon.

And I can't wait! I'm excited for this! ♫ Damn! ♫