By Mafe Ramos | @singularityjem
On March 10, 2021, WayV, NCTโs Chinese sub-unit, released their third studio mini-album, Kick Back. Containing six songs with catchy beats, outstanding vocals, and powerful raps, the group came back stronger than ever. ย
An hour before the official release of the album and music video, the group shined on stage at their online showcase, performing tracks from their previous releases and three brand new songs from Kick Back.
Opening up the show with their 2019 breakout track โTake Off,โ the members exhibited an intense performance, showing their charisma and powerful vocals. Wearing their iconic outfits from the music video, it was reminiscent of how much theyโve grown as a group.
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WayV showed their fluid movements and versatility with a performance of two other previous releases. โBad Aliveโ from their first full album, Awaken The World, and โNectarโ from NCT 2020โs Resonance, all in different black and white outfits.
i need more of WayV's showcase pleaseeee but okay FINALLY THEY ARE COMING BACK CHECK OUT KICK BACK !!!#WayV_KickBack #WayV_KickBackShowcase #WayV_Kick_Back pic.twitter.com/eyfQ4toxug
— vivy (@injeolmie_s) March 10, 2021
The boys later returned in black suits to talk about aspects and choreography of the comeback. Each member explained their wish to express their true feelings with fans through the album and highlighted favorite parts.
โโKick Backโ was the most demanding song because the chorus part was the most difficult one. It’s the highlight of the song so we had to sing that part very intensely,โ said youngest member YangYang.ย
Kicking it off with a new stage, the group performed the first song from the new album โAll For Love.โ Described as a catchy trap, R&B song reminiscent of a sentimental night.ย ย
henderyโs intro for All For Love! #HENDERY #้ปๅ ไบจ #ํจ๋๋ฆฌ #WayV #WayV์_ํฅ๋ฐฑ #WayV_Kick_Back pic.twitter.com/z9GzbEqV0L
— for hendery (@HENGC0RE) March 10, 2021
Up next was the memberโs favorite track, โAction Figureโ the song features a brass instrumental sound and the group showed a charming stage with unique choreography. Lucas describes the lyrics as, โWanting to give hopes and dreams to others even though the reality is harsh.โ
The group changed into their fourth outfit of the night which included a color palette of black, white, and silver to perform the title track of the album โKick Back,โ an R&B song with a catchy melody. The stage incorporated a powerful combination of moves and an energetic dance break.ย
Kick Back feels mature yet there's a playful side to it, especially the choreo, like both the song and the choreo are so addicting ใ ใ it makes me feel excited with their energy and stage presence… really an addicting song, I love it a lot ใ as expected from charming WayV ๐
— Dyva๐ธ (@captainuwu) March 10, 2021
WayV closed the showcase showing their gratitude, love, and support to WayZeNi and challenged them to create a dance cover video of โKick Back.โ
Want more of WayV’s performances? Check out their stage during the SMTOWN Live concert here!
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