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ISTJ is NCT Dream's 3rd full length album.
On the 17th of June 2023, the Broken Melodies M/V Teaser was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 19th of June 2023, the Broken Melodies M/V was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 21st of June 2023, the Broken Melodies Performance Video was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 7th of July 2023, the Poison Track Video was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 9th of July 2023, the 7 Dream Production: Stranger Seven video was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 15th of July 2023, the ISTJ M/V Teaser was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 17th of July 2023, the ISTJ M/V was released, along with the physical and digital release of their 3rd full length album of the same name.
Owned by SM Entertainment
On the 26th of July 2023, the ISTJ Dance Video was released.
Owned by SM Entertainment
By July 17th, 2023, the albums pre-orders had surpassed 4.2 million copies, a new record for NCT Dream.
In the first week of sales, the album sold over 3.65 million copies, becoming the 3rd highest selling album in it's first-week in South Korea.
ISTJ won NCT Dream a total of 4 music show trophies, winning once on Show Champion, twice on Music Bank and once on Show! Music Core.
Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung wrote the lyrics for the track Like We Just Met, with Mark, Jeno and Jaemin also co-composing on the track,
ISTJ peaked at No.1 on the Circle Albums Chart, No.2 on the Oricon Albums Chart, No.28 on the Billboard 200 Chart and No.3 on the Billboard World Albums Chart.
Circle Sales = 4,279,203+
Oricon Sales = 118,047+
US Sales = 45,000+
Total sales so far = 4,442,750+
*YouTube views correct at time of writing post*
The M/V for Broken Melodies has so far gained 26,980,579 million views, with the views continuing to increase.
The M/V ISTJ has so far gained 67,373,233 million views, with the views continuing to increase.
ISTJ was released in 4 versions: Photobook, Vending Machine, Poster and QR.
The Photobook version has 2 versions: Introvert and Extrovert. They are set out in a paperback book style case and comes with the Cd, photobook, poster, folded poster, sticker sheet, random polaroid and a random photocard.
The Vending Machin version is set out in a box case an comes with the Cd, photobook, folded poster, sticker sheet, random postcard, random unit card and a random photocard.
The Poster version is member based and is set out inside the poster and comes with the member poster, member postcard set, 4 random stickers and a random photocard.
The QR version is member base and set out in a little box like playing cards and comes with a paper ornament, image card, random sticker and a random photocard. First-press also came with a bundle set box and a random photocard.
Photobooks for all versions are different.
Track List:
ISTJ
Broken Melodies
Yoghurt Shake
Skateboard
파랑 (Blue Wave)
모래성 (Poison)
SOS
Pretzel (♡)
제자리 걸음 (Starry Night)
Like We Just Met
I have the Extrovert Photobook version, and while it's a basic layout, I love that the pages are glossy. It makes it feel like it's a fashion magazine. The only thing I ever dislike about these types of layouts is that the pages eventually come loose.
I love the photobook, I think the styling and setting in perfect as it really makes them stand out in each picture.
The album itself I can only describe as mature Dream, each track is different and gives off a mature vibe while still having that NCT Dream style. I think this is one of the reasons I adore this unit so much as they have been able to mature and grow with their music.
I love the intro into ISTJ, it sets of the vibe that it's going to be a track that's going to go hard. I love that the verse's flow differently to the chorus'. This really is a track that gets you up and dancing and singing along.
ISTJ
One of my favourite tracks on this album is Broken Melodies. I love the melody, the vocals, the raps and how the songs flows throughout. I think seeing this song live, made me love and appreciate it so much more than I did when it was originally released.
Broken Melodies
I think Yoghurt Shake is such a cute song and it's definitely the type of song we always tend to get with NCT Dream. It gives of a cute and youthful vibe, which is how to me Dream debuted. I love that even as they get older we still get these youthful type of songs. I love that with songs like this Dream can experiment and play around without making it sound too childish for them.
Yoghurt Shake
For me Skateboard wasn't really a track that I listened to a lot or really thought about, but seeing it live definitely amped it up for me. This is such a fun upbeat track.
Skateboard
I love the melody for 파랑 (Blue Wave). It gives me spring/summer vibes driving round in the car while the sun's out. I also love how the sing alongside the melody and vocalize together.
파랑 (Blue Wave)
Another of my favourite tracks on this album is 모래성 (Poison). I love everything about this track, it's really catchy. The vocals, the raps, the melody, it's all just perfection. If any song was going to give them that mature sound and vibe, then it's this song. It shows that they're a really versatile group.
모래성 (Poison)
Another track I love on this album is SOS. I love the melody of this track and I find it really catchy. It's definitely a track that gets stuck in my head.
SOS
You would think with a name like Pretzel (♡) it would be more of a cute upbeat song, but it has a more of a darker sound to it.
Pretzel (♡)
The melody for 제자리 걸음 (Starry Night) is really pretty, I love that it's a mid-tempo ballad. I love their vocals and raps in this track. I especially love their vocals in the chorus.
제자리 걸음 (Starry Night)
Pinky PeachyLike We Just Met is a stunning song and knowing that the members wrote the lyrics makes me love it even more. The melody is stunning and their voices fit it perfectly. I love their vocals on this song the harmonisation is stunning, and the raps don't seem out of place either, even against the soft melody.
Like We Just Met
NCT Dream never fail to release an amazing album, I love all the NCT units, but I have to be honest and say Dream have a special place in my heart. I think it's because I've been able to watch them grow along with their music. I'm always excited whenever a comeback is announced and I'm excited that I get to see them perform again with SMTOWN in London, alongside the rest of the NCT units, as well as legends like TVXQ and Hyoyeon of Girls' Generation.
What were your thoughts on ISTJ?
Do you have a physical copy?
Which version(s) did you get?
What were your thought on ISTJ as the title track?
Do you have a favourite track on the album?
Let me know in the comments below.
See you soon!
안녕
(Annyeong)
さようなら
(Sayonara)
再见
(ZaiJian)
Bye
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