Dream()scape (pronounced Dreamescape) is the fifth Extended play (EP) by South Korean boy band NCT Dream. Released on March 25, 2024, by SM Entertainment through Kakao Entertainment, the album consists of 6 tracks, including the lead single, "Smoothie".
Background and release
On March 5, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that NCT Dream would be releasing their sixth EP, Dream()scape on March 25, releasing a teaser image. On March 24, a music video teaser for the lead single, "Smoothie" was released on the SMTOWN YouTube channel. Between March 11 and 15, five short movie-like trailers, titled "()Scape Film" were released.
A music video for "Smoothie" was also released on March 25, featuring band members playing a real-life version of Fruit Ninja. On the same day, the band held a press event in Seoul for the album.
In support of the EP, the band embarked on "The Dream Show 3: Dream()scape" world tour in May.
Critical reception Dream()scape received mixed reviews from critics. NME's Tássia Assis gave the EP three stars out of five, criticizing "Smoothie" as being "a predictable, borderline-exasperating track", while "the rest of the album is much more creative, cohesive and enjoyable". Cristina Jaleru of the Associated Press wrote that the EP "comes in and out of focus through a combination of tempo changes, innovative sounds [...] and catchy yet somehow forgettable hooks".
Accolades Listicles + Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement Publisher Year Listicle Placement Billboard 2024 The 20 Best K-Pop Albums of 2024 (So Far): Staff Picks 14th
Track listing
Credits Locations SM Wavelet Studio – recording (tracks 1–2, 4), digital editing (track 1) SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording (all tracks), digital editing (tracks 2, 4–5) SM Droplet Studio – recording (tracks 1, 3–6), engineering for mix (track 3) SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing (tracks 1–2) SM Aube Studio – recording (tracks 2, 6), digital editing (track 6), engineering for mix (track 6) SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing (track 3) SM Big Shot Studio – mixing (track 4) Doobdoob Studio – recording (tracks 5–6), digital editing (track 3) SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing (track 5) SM Starlight Studio – digital editing, mixing (track 6) 821 Sound – mastering (all tracks)
Personnel
NCT Dream – vocals Mark – background vocals (tracks 4–5) Renjun – background vocals (tracks 2–4) Jeno – background vocals (track 5) Haechan – background vocals (tracks 1–2, 4–5) Jaemin – background vocals (tracks 4, 6) Chenle – background vocals (tracks 1–5) Jisung – background vocals (tracks 3–6) Young Chance – vocal directing (tracks 1–2, 4–5) Ju Chan-yang (Pollen) – vocal directing (tracks 1–4), background vocals (track 6) David "Dwilly" Wilson – background vocals (track 1) Kang Eun-ji – recording (tracks 1, 4), digital editing (track 1) Noh Min-ji – recording (all tracks), digital editing (tracks 2, 4–5) Kim Joo-hyun – recording (all tracks), engineering for mix (track 3) Jung Eui-seok – mixing (tracks 1–2) Kim Hyo-joon – recording (tracks 2, 6), digital editing (track 6), engineering for mix (track 6) Eugene Kwon – digital editing (track 3) Nam Koong-jin – mixing (track 3) Dan Gleyzer – background vocals (track 4) Lee Min-kyu – mixing (track 4) Mingtion – vocal directing (tracks 5–6) Jang Woo-young – recording (tracks 5–6) Kim Cheol-sun – mixing (track 5) Jeong Yoo-ra – digital editing, mixing (track 6) Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Charts Album
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for Dream()scape Chart (2024) Peakposition Croatian International Albums (HDU) 4 Greek Albums (IFPI) 39 Japanese Combined Albums (Oricon) 2 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 2 South Korean Albums (Circle) 1
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for Dream()scape Chart (2024) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon) 4 South Korean Albums (Circle) 1
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for Dream()scape Chart (2024) Position Japanese Albums (Oricon) 63 Japanese Hot Albums (Billboard Japan) 76 South Korean Albums (Circle) 5
Single Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Smoothie" Chart (2024) Peakposition China Korean Songs (TME) 1 Japan (Japan Hot 100) 57 Japan Combined Singles (Oricon) 43 South Korea (Circle) 3 UK Singles Sales (OCC) 18
Certifications
Accolades +Music program awards for Dream()scapeSongProgramDate"Smoothie"Show ChampionApril 3, 2024M CountdownApril 4, 2024Music BankApril 5, 2024 Show! Music CoreApril 6, 2024
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