The Highest is the first Japanese and sixth overall EP by the Chinese boy band WayV, the China-based sub-unit of boygroup NCT. It was released on digitally August 8, 2024 and physically on September 25, 2024 through their Japanese record label Avex Trax. The EP comprises six songs, including the lead single, "Go Higher".[1] It is the group's second consecutive release without the participation member Winwin, who was on hiatus from the group due to schedule conflicts with his solo activities.[2][3]
The Highest | ||||
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Released | August 4, 2024 | |||
Genre | J-pop | |||
Length | 19:37 | |||
Language | Japanese | |||
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WayV chronology | ||||
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NCT chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Highest | ||||
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Music videos | ||||
"Go Higher" on YouTube |
Background and Release
editIn early May 2024, SM Entertainment confirmed that WayV planned to release their first Japanese EP in the third quarter of the year.[4] On July 2, the EP was officially announced, with SM Entertainment and Avex Trax announcing that The Highest would be released on September 25, 2024.[1] The EP was later released digitally on August 8[5], with the physical release in Japan occurring on September 25. A music video for lead single "Go Higher" was released concurrently with the physical version of the album.
Promotion
editTo promote the EP, the group embarked on their first full concert tour On the Way, which began in Nagoya on August 17, with further stops in Kobe and Tokyo before continuing internationally.[3]
Track listing
editCredits adapted from Naver.[6]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arrangement | Length |
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1. | "Go Higher" | Mahiro |
| Moonshine | 3:17 |
2. | "Tempo" | MEG.ME |
| CX Lucas | 3:09 |
3. | "Deep Ocean" | Ayana Hibi |
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| 3:01 |
4. | "What A Good Time" | Yui Kimura |
| Lindell | 3:12 |
5. | "Images" | Akta |
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| 3:35 |
6. | "Bandage" | Yui Kimura |
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| 3:23 |
Total length: | 19:37 |
Release history
editRegion | Date | Format | Label |
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Various | August 8, 2024 | Avex | |
Japan | September 25, 2024 | CD |
References
edit- ^ a b "NCT(エヌシーティー) Website". NCT(エヌシーティー) Website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Ji, Seunghun (June 3, 2024). "The group WayV mentioned the absence of member WinWin.On the afternoon of the 3rd, a showcase was he." 매일경제. Archived from the original on September 8, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "NCT subunit WayV to embark on first concert tour 'On the Way'". Korea JoongAng Daily. June 18, 2024. Archived from the original on July 18, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "SM Entertainment shares Q3 plans: Albums from Taeyeon, NCT 127". Korea JoongAng Daily. May 9, 2024. Archived from the original on September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "NAVER VIBE(바이브)". VIBE (바이브) (in Korean). Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.