NCT’s Taeyong To Release First Full-Length Album, ‘WYLD,’ On May 18

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentNCT’s Taeyong To Release First Full-Length Album, ‘WYLD,’ On May 18ByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 28, 2026, 04:21pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Taeyong's WYLDSM EntertainmentNCT’s Taeyong is set to release his first full-length album, WYLD, on May 18, a defining moment in his solo career. WYLD is a deeply personal project for the K-pop artist as he takes on the leading role in the entire creative process. From writing the lyrics to all 10 tracks to composing nine of them, Taeyong flexes his creative side and gives fans an unfiltered look into his mind. He also shaped the album’s overall production.Since his solo debut with “SHALALA,” followed by his second mini album TAP, and most recently the single “Rock Solid (Feat. Anderson .Paak)” released on April 17, the South Korean rapper-singer is trying out different genres of music, pushing the boundaries as an artist beyond pop music. “Rock Solid (Feat. Anderson .Paak)” is not part of the new album. Today, he kicked off the countdown with his album rollout schedule across NCT’s official social media channels. Beginning May 4, fans can expect more posts, including teaser images and mood-sampler videos, showcasing a new visual and sonic direction. The campaign continues on May 13 with a highlight medley, followed by a music video teaser for the title track, “WYLD,” on May 17. With NCT’s 10th anniversary this year, Taeyong is defining his solo artist identity with WYLD, evolving and growing since his 2016 debut (he debuted as a solo artist in 2023).Taeyong's WYLDSM Entertainment if (!window.cnxel) { window.cnxel = {}; window.cnxel.cmd = []; var iframe = document.createElement('iframe'); iframe.style.display = 'none'; iframe.onload = func...