Without You (NCT U song)

"Without You" is the second single of South Korean boy group NCT U, the first unit of NCT. It was released digitally on April 10, 2016 by SM Entertainment, just a day after the group's debut single "The 7th Sense". Musically, "Without You" was described as an EDM rock genre song with intense electric guitar sounds.[1]

"Without You"
Single by NCT U
from the album NCT 2018 Empathy
ReleasedApril 10, 2016 (2016-04-10)
Recorded2016
StudioSM Booming System
Genre
Length6:52
LabelSM
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)Yoo Young-jin
NCT U singles chronology
"The 7th Sense"
(2016)
"Without You"
(2016)
"Timeless"
(2018)
NCT singles chronology
"The 7th Sense"
(2016)
"Without You"
(2016)
"Fire Truck"
(2016)
Music video
"Without You" on YouTube

Background and release

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At midnight of August 10, "Without You" sung by NCT U's Taeil, Jaehyun, and Doyoung was released through various sites. The single includes a Chinese version of the song as a bonus track which additionally features vocals from then-SMROOKIES member Kun.[2]

Composition

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The lyrics of this song tell us about the happiness of understanding each other and living together in an era of intense competition.[3]

Music video

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SM Rookies (now-NCT member) Winwin appeared.

Track listing

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No.TitleLyricsMusicArrangementLength
1."Without You"Yoo Young-jinMatt Schwartz, Ki Fitzgerald, John Reid, Yoo Young-jinYoo Young-jin3:25
2."Without You (Chinese Version)"Kinyo LimMatt Schwartz, Ki Fitzgerald, John Reid, Yoo Young-jinYoo Young-jin3:25
Total length:6:52

Charts

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Chart (2016) Peak

position

South Korea (Gaon)[4] 126
US World Digital Songs (Billboard)[5] 3

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from album's liner notes.[6]

Studio

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Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "SM 신인그룹 NCT U, 싱글 '일곱 번째 감각' 발매 카운트다운 돌입…멤버 도영·태일 공개". www.ajunews.com. 2016-04-06. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  2. ^ bnt新闻 (2016-04-06). "SM公司新男团NCT U将发两首出道曲(图)". ent.sina.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2019-08-21. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  3. ^ ""SM新人グループのユニット"NCT U、光る歌唱力…2つ目の新曲「Without You」を公開". Kstyle. Archived from the original on 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  4. ^ "국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트!". gaonchart.co.kr. Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  5. ^ "NCT U". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  6. ^ NCT (2018). NCT 2018 Empathy (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.