NCT's Taeyong roars back with self-produced album ‘WYLD’

Taeyong, the charismatic center of the 24-member K-pop group NCT, will release his first full-length album, "WYLD," on May 18, his management agency SM Entertainment said Monday. The 10-track record marks a pivotal juncture for the 30-year-old artist, marking a deliberate move away from his group's high-concept framework toward a more singular, interior vision. While the K-pop industry often prioritizes a centralized production model, "WYLD" is framed as a deeply personal undertaking. Taeyong is credited as a lyricist on all 10 songs and participated in the composition of nine, as well as the album’s broader production. This shift reflects a growing trend among senior idols seeking "all-around musician" status — a designation that emphasizes artistic autonomy over precise execution. The album’s sonic foundation follows a trajectory of increasingly adventurous solo work. His previous mini-albums, "SHALALA" and "TAP," served as early indicators of his genre-defying leanings, but it was his April 17 collaboration with the American artist Anderson .Paak on the single "Rock Solid" that

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