K-pop group NCT U, a subunit of NCT, released the new single, “Marine Turtle,” featuring members Kun, Xiaojun, Renjun and Chenle.
This marked the ninth song released under SM Entertainment’s “NCT Lab” project. “Marine Turtle” is available now on various music sites including iTunes, Apple Music and Spotify.
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Released in both Chinese and Korean, "Marine Turtle" is a pop genre song that combines a guiding synth sound with a heavy 808 bass, electric guitar, and emotional vocal harmony, with lyrics comparing the will to move forward in life to a marine turtle hatching out of its egg and heading out to the sea.
In addition to being featured on the track, Chenle also participated in the song’s composition while fellow NCT member Mark helped write the lyrics, demonstrating the musical versatility of NCT members.
Meanwhile, Renjun and Chenle will be returning to the US this holiday season with NCT Dream for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball shows in Boston on Dec. 10, Washington D.C. on Dec. 11, and Atlanta on Dec. 14.