Taeyong of boy band NCT will hold an exhibition and listening session ahead of the release of his first solo full-length album “WYLD,” his agency SM Entertainment said Tuesday.

The exhibition, which opens May 16 at Hyundai Card Music Library in Yongsan District, central Seoul, will explore the concept of “instinct” behind his upcoming release, according to the agency. The exhibition will run through May 18.


The pre-release listening session will take place at Hyundai Card Understage venue, located in the same building, from May 16 to May 17, allowing fans to hear all 10 tracks from the forthcoming album. The session will include behind-the-scenes explanations about the album's creation.

“WYLD” will be released at 6 p.m. on May 18 across major music streaming platforms.

Currently, pre-orders can be placed via online and offline music retailers.

BY LEE SOO-JUNG [lee.soojung1@joongang.co.kr]