NCT 127 in Chicago: Superpowers, New Music, Hollywood Collabs & A Question For Fans!

Erik Zachary sits down with NCT 127 backstage at their first Chicago show to talk what it's like for Johnny to bring the guys home to meet his family, where their music is headed next, superpowers and more. As always, if you enjoyed it be sure to Like and Subscribe -- oh and let me know!
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[@user-sc3ge2ii1z]

*mark must've been relieved that he doesn't have to answer what 127 stands for*

[@mars8star]

Yeah 😂

[@justkath512]

sorry im new to nct but may i know what 127 stand for?

[@user-sc3ge2ii1z]

@@justkath512 127 is the longitude of Seoul. Meaning, they'll start from Seoul, basically because Seoul is their origin, and eventually spread their music to the world.

[@user-sc3ge2ii1z]

just realized i let out the wholeass inner mark lee in me 2 months ago

[@grooveaissance]

taeyong's scalp when I read the comment I swear I screamed

[@chickidnoguts1177]

Jaehyun believes in aliens 😂 Renjun you're not alone

[@nadiasekarnurjanah5887]

Jisung tho

[@pauljack2267]

Me too

[@Lin-rs9pw]

it doesn't make sense that we're the only creatures (animals too obv.) in the *entire* *universe* _so_ _it's_ _not_ _that_ _weird_

[@zara3016]

Me too

[@miepmiep4010]

I believe in Aliens too

[@amelh1203]

3:56 Taeil being like " *Mark you're my translator, your turn* " 😂

[@naveenadissanayaka2002]

Lmao

[@xrm9774]

The interviewer looks so amazed by nct, he is praising them so much. This the content we've been waiting 🔥

[@xyzwithez]

how could you NOT be amazed though 🤔

[@greciacastro9020]

@ErikZachary- But you were awesome as well, all around you are a great interviewer & brought a great atmosphere. Thank you!

[@husnulhotimah4237]

Very agree ^^

[@husnulhotimah4237]

@@xyzwithez thank you so much for having NCT 127, this is I'm waiting for ^^

[@bloom6120]

The ghost questions reminds me of when Doyoung thought Taeil was possessed because he sleepwalked to his closet and started banging his head on it lol

[@dpb4481]

Where was it mentioned originally?

[@TeenageWitch13]

@@dpb4481 In a radio show they did! I can't remember which one exactly but you can google NCT ghost dorm and find something! hahaha

[@greciacastro9020]

Oh my lord.. That sounds scary, poor Doyoung. Taeil is more unexpected than I thought, Lol! Taeilien indeed.

[@dongsicheng170]

Lol it reminded me of NCT Dream when Jisung made something fall in Renjun room and he wouldn't confess and made Renjun believe that it was a ghost ever since lol, of course, until Jisung told him that it was him lolol

[@karolinakaluzna]

Tyler Trinity The Jisung and Renjun ghost thing is one of my favourite NCT stories. I love how they did TMI about it and Jisung still wouldn’t confess it. Haha. What a little fiend. Hahahaha.

[@faith3650]

3:54 I can't even with the way taeil just passed the microphone to mark

[@user-lf8sr9hf2d]

He was just '''okay man you know your job-- '''

[@nrhusna]

it's so smooth and his expression i can't 😂 Taeil sure one of funny member in 127

[@dw-oc7uj]

Caratzen I love your name Seventeen + Nct

[@xizone6766]

HYUCK SAID I LIKE TOM HOLLAND IT’S A WIN FOR US ALL OMG

[@raeleelol]

ITS A WIN FOR AVENGER NCTZENS AND AVENGER NCTZENS ONLY

[@amybroeckaert726]

I died, I am so happy rn AAAAAAAHHHH

[@naveenadissanayaka2002]

Yeahh who doesn't like Tom Holland?

[@user-sc3ge2ii1z]

*"i like leonardo dicaprio"* ohhh, our JACK!!! ❤

[@user-sc3ge2ii1z]

@@jeonxgguk3534 HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE HAVE A GREAT LAUGH

[@theamazingspider-mark8688]

hyuck likes tom holland and mark radiates peter parker energy.. coincidence? i think tf not.

[@gleefully4965]

hyuck also has Tom Holland's Peter parker energy but either way I agree 😂

[@theamazingspider-mark8688]

@@gleefully4965 they share the same brain cells lmao so yes

[@hikariuchiha977]

Omg yess I thought tom Holland reminded me of mark 🙌🏽

[@maelanking3855]

i really really NEED a tom holland-mark interaction

[@rhiannonjennings282]

so very tru

[@ratnaindraswari9188]

Taeyong's hairstyle looks so good on him, he looks hot

[@lauraagarh]

Always 😍

[@AishiBhattacharyaOfficial]

And he's glowing too.

[@neotan9798]

Mehn he's always hot

[@asdkjgf]

nct: literally no one: Jaehyun: I believe in aliens

[@midasMix]

JAJAAAAJAJAJAJAJAJAA LIKE MEE :V

[@pauljack2267]

Well i strongly believe in aliens too(?)

[@seleneisdaname0417]

Look, me too. He ain't the only one

[@theamazingspider-mark8688]

Mark just can't stay still in one place. He's always moving his limbs or facial muscles lmao.. adorable baby.

[@tequieroriviera3037]

6:35 the way doyoung used to ask johnny to translate it with the same voicetone he just made.. and they exactly know the answer.. it was YES HONEY YES.. ALWAYS..

[@moon._.1159]

Taeil was like " Mark I'm older than you, just do what I say, translate" Hahaha so cute 💚

[@Rara-qe6sw]

I like when he said "bring all ur brothers" not members or friends😭

[@sebaekons1534]

Rara Tsa ikr i cried in the inside

[@angie-lc4uo]

9:08 taeyong’s leader side noticing haechan wanted to speak 🥺🥺

[@animebeast6679]

yeah i also notice that .. he is really great leader 😭

[@shakiraasakura4959]

yuta's laugh when he mistook will smith to sam smith....his laugh is contagious...😂

[@curiouscactus]

Woah I really like this interview especially because you put an effort in research about NCT thoroughly, and I love the opening, as someone who can’t go to their concert, I can see how the situation inside the concert hall. You captured their great moment where the lightstick switched color. I never saw an NCT interview which included their concert clip before. I thought it was from NCT concert vlog at fIrst 😂

[@user-nf4sg2zz2b]

Cactus Folk same

[@haughty_2172]

It's Chicago. Ofcourse, they have to pull it off for their Chicago man. 💚🤔

[@PLANETEXPL0RER]

this is probably my favorite nct 127 interview

[@maadimaadi6090]

For sure, Erik seems so genuine

[@NoctLightCloud]

same!

[@user-bk1dv5st9z]

3:55 Taeil 😂😂 I died here...the way he gave tge mic to Mark 😂 And I want to point out that the interviewer was very nice and interested to find out more about boys, thanks for that 💚

[@fullsun275]

Haechan waiting because they kept speaking over him.. he’s SO CUTE

[@mamamiamor1939]

full sun he looked like such a baby I was dyinh

[@justjillnojack]

lee donghyuck: i like tom holland yearbook quote right there. (shout out to hyuckzens + tom holland fans pls freak out with me holy guacamole the whole avocado i am ded)

[@PandoraFilesSubs]

Tom Holland/Nct fan here lmaoo

[@blam7477]

I want him to meet Tom Holland and Zendaya.

[@STAY_with_SKZ]

I'm here and I'm literally freaking out 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@valeaaaaaacccc]

Tom Holland + KPop That’s it that’s the comment

[@Lin-rs9pw]

_someone_ _should_ _tweet_ _this_ _to_ _tom_ _holland_ _or_ _something,_ maybe they can be friends yfm?

[@glorianeaquino1262]

Another great interview with a great host. Thank you for this, Erik Zachary 💚 God bless you 😊

[@xyzwithez]

thank you, Gloriane!!

[@winnie9025]

Mark is officially Taeil's translator 😂 why is he so cute😍

[@dprangel]

Mark: “I would like to uh taaan... time travel.” Johnny: “I thought you were gonna say I would like to tan.” 😂😂😂😂

[@anafricanreacts5245]

NCT for Grammys, Billboard, 2020

[@jocelynrosales2478]

Interviewer: “nctzens are respectful and positive” Me: 👀 u sure??

[@mayarafreitas237]

Jocelyn Rosales riiiight, I was like "yeah as if they weren't at Johnny's mother's house a few days ago"

[@theikonicatinyzen]

@@mayarafreitas237 ...and it's not like some of them didn't go on their tour bus and touch their stuff It really makes me sad and embarrassed when other fans do this kind of thing

[@mayarafreitas237]

That'sTheQueso or the ones staying at the same hotel as them, there's so many wrong things, tbh

[@milkpunk432]

johnny's face after he said that really said it all.

[@shashingdianon463]

And perverts...lol😅😅😅💚💚💚

[@fionalin6637]

Did anyone else notice when Haechan wanted to talk and everyone was rowdy but Taeyong was the only one paying attention and was like “Ok Haechan! Your turn” my heart?!??? COMBUSTED Taeyong you’re literally that one friend everyone needs

[@cherryblossomlhey880]

Yes! thank goodness Taeyong was so quick on that. His really a great and caring leader to Haechan and to all members.

[@applesauce4020]

yuta confusing Sam and will smith and them all laughing super loud is the best thing I’ve seen all day my mf heARTT

[@ania5378]

6:14 LOL can y’all imagine yuta hanging over the crowd like spongebob that one time 💀😭😂

[@KpopKnitter]

I just snorted so loud reading this comment XD

[@JiminsKookies]

Omg 💀

[@isispoulose854]

Lmfao

[@theogdeer]

ty did it

[@diannepetallar4949]

taeil: translate this mark: but im Mark from nct... taeil: okay Mark from nct translate this

[@ShaniBellla]

Shout out to Erik, like interviewing 9 people with some language barriers is not easy, and you did great. NCT really be like that, they really make it easy to fall in love with them.

[@TeenageWitch13]

This was such a laid back and pleasant interview! I really enjoyed this one! The pace was good and everything flowed really well. Thank you Erik!

[@xyzwithez]

ahhh thank you so much!!

[@zooz7215]

When Taeil stopped to use Mark as his translator I SCREAMED 😂🤣 I can’t with him

[@appleteacup5245]

Doyoung making Johnny as his translator and Johnny took it perfectly is cute

[@MrsAlmightyKey]

Doyoung making Johnny his translator and Taeil making Mark his lol

[@ur3487]

i'm living for yuta confusing will smith with sam smith lmao

[@yoonkatrinakim1864]

1:24 look at mark's face lmao so cute hahaha and the way yuta said "AHHH SO AMAZING" at 1:36 is so aaAaAcckK😂

[@linapradana]

To answer Doyoung, I'd say: I'll always love you and your works, guys! Just so you know, I always listen to your songs when i'm on my way to work, when I'm at office, on my way home and before I go to sleep at night. And in between, I always watch your old MVs or interviews or talkshows or stage performances. There's no single day without you guys becoming part of me. This interview is so sweet. It's nice of you to compliment the fandom. Thank you very much, Erik 😘

[@hmm600]

DAMN, your questions are so much more deep and unique. I really really loved your questions and how you kept it interactive. 💚

[@tdelioncourt1268]

​@Injeolmi The tasty rice cake Well, even if it's mostly NCTzen that will watch the videos, there are still some people who know absolutely nothing about them that will come across it. So yeah,generic questions are boring for us and them, but that's to get more people to know who they are.

[@ellie_jeann]

Haechan: Cloning NCTzens: Man, bad enough we can’t handle one...what makes you think we can handle more?

[@emems6620]

OMFG PLS TAEIL USING MARK AS A RAPID TRASNLATOR IM CRYING YES TAEIL

[@ania5378]

3:56 Taeil is like “mark you know your job” LOL

[@cooljesuschickita08]

When Yuta said Sam Phmis (trying to say Sam Smith), their confused pauses are so funny. Look at Heachan, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Jungwoo and Mark. I keep repeating that part to see their reactions. Hahaha. Yuta is so cute.

[@GymnasticChickz]

Why are we not talking about the way Jungwoo yells the *ROCK* at 8:50?? CUTEST HUMAN

[@shannonc9680]

BRUH I WAS WAITING FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO NOTICE LMAOOOO he's so freakin' cute

[@plantitasp]

Did you hear guys?! We are respectful because we reflect our idols. Keep being nice and respectful NCTzen, our pretty little grass. Let's spread love that's the way

[@monkeymai6335]

Taeyong 6:05 : "i want closer with my fans" Me : "YES PLZ SIR PLZ! IM BEGGING"

[@maelanking3855]

taeyong my baby is improving in english more and more in every interview i see

[@hmm600]

For a fandom to be praised by a someone who didn’t know NCT or NCTzens... it is a BIG DEAL. Thank you so much for making a fandom’s dream come true. Thank you for being so hospitable, interactive and innovative. Wish you all the luck and success in future, Erik 💚

[@voopytimes]

I can't wait for Will Smith to star with Yuta in the music video for the brand new collab of the talented and handsome Yuta Nakamoto and Sam Smith!

[@ellie_jeann]

I don’t know if anyone noticed but Yuta, Jaehyun, Taeyong, Taeil, and Mark all have their parted the same way and Yuta’s is parted the other way!

[@LimitlessTY]

I swear every time they are asked the super power question, Taeyong chooses a new answer

[@tanyakrotowa]

Limitless TY facts

[@ania5378]

0:48 TAEYONGS VOICE SCARED TF OUTTA ME LMAOOO

[@michellehtun7617]

i actually really like this interviewer, he seemed pretty chill and i love that he admitted that he didn't really know nct before - he went and learned stuff about them, probably watching performances and stuff.

[@moomingrass6472]

One of the best interview with NCT127, thank you Erik Zachary!!

[@Kaede1-1]

9:10 made me so anxious but it also showed such a respectful side of hyuck. Like he waited for his hyungs to be done talking

[@Kunn0ichiL3g3nd]

This guy is such a good interviewer. MORE OF HIM INTERVIEWING KOREAN ARTISTS, PLEASE!

[@brandiboo1231]

yes jaehyun is a fellow alien believer 👽👍

[@TDs303]

I love the interviewers personality, and the fact he took the time to phrase questions differently from about 90% of this press junket. It's important for journalists to know the interviewees beforehand and do their research so fans can have a diverse experience aside from the concert. That's the best kind of journalism. I also love this guys warm praises. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@katierachel2318]

thank you for such a polite and professional interview!! nctzens really appreciate your kindness! 💚

[@dreamies216]

JOHNNY DESERVES BETTER. He just came back home after 3 years and some unknown people just came to his house out of nowhere. HE JUST DESERVES BETTER. :(

[@preciousdayuta7761]

Jaehyun raises his hand answering he doesn't believe in ghosts. Then Jaehyun saying, "but I believe in Aliens" . He's funny😆

[@hmm600]

Give it up for ZACHARY! 👏 Amazing interview and questions.

[@veethegemini]

thank you for being so respectful and nice!! amazing interview 💚💚

[@MrsSiren]

When NCT was clapping for nctzens all I could think about was those fans that went on their tour bus and basically made Johnny coming home to eat with his family a meet and greet 😔

[@ihaveadegreeinmemes6377]

When he called us respectful :((

[@MrsSiren]

@@ihaveadegreeinmemes6377it's like how hard is it respect to someones privacy

[@kelvinzhang36]

The nose thing Mark does, it always gets me. It’s just sooooo cute. 🥺🥺😍 When Haechan said Tom Holland, it just melts my heart ❤️😭💘

[@user-yd5dy3gu4y]

To answer Doyoung: I often get very sad that y'all think that fans are going to leave you guys anytime soon, we weren't forced to love nct, this is what we chose, this is what makes us the happiest and doesn't matter 10 years from now, the feeling never changes when its real, the feeling of exitment for new comebacks and the happiness we all share together is something you cany let go of. So I think true fans would stay till the very end which I hope is in more than 20 years from now.

[@tyartdance1290]

Aww true

[@TheRegitakonyta]

To Kim Doyoung : I'll be supporting NCT until whenever as long as they don't disappoint me and give me a reason to leave NCT. Sincerely, Me 💚

[@natashalovesnct9830]

you sound like a fickle fan.... lol

[@TheRegitakonyta]

@@natashalovesnct9830 wait keep that on your mind. as long as they don't tell me to leave them, I always on their side.

[@aaviya]

The interviewer did such a great job. He said so much good things about NCT. Thank You Erik. The only thing is that, you can see how TIRED NCT is and how SLEEPY they are. Here comes SM staff at fault, i mean they should hook up interviews only when the member are feeling fresh...NCT due to their condition wasnt engaging at all. But they way they were trying to hide it all and being there was amazing. They are so hard working. I hope the SM Staff understands that. And yes rest is also important. We only want good for our boys.💚

[@TheJamieDiaz]

BLESS THE INTERVIEWER!! he seems so sweet and genuine we stan a king

[@artemislingersaker77]

YUTA😍😍😍😍

[@rhaenyrax]

If haechan choose cloning, i want him from one of his clones.

[@KK-re4qb]

I'm quite impressed at how he interviewed them like this was fun and chill and no repeated questions like every other interviews they did.

[@ania5378]

9:11 WELL SPIDER-MAN IS SITTING RIGHT THERE HAECHAN

[@Shayri01]

Nct Merch should say : - I'm like pretty grass - I'm not mad at it - Neo Culture Technology music to the world - I don't believe in ghosts but I believe in aliens (on a green shirt btw 💚👽😆)

[@maadimaadi6090]

Would you say you are an NCTzen now Erik? 🤪

[@xyzwithez]

OH the guys won me over even before meeting them, but getting to hang with them and seeing them live? Definitely a full-fledged NCTzen now.

[@AngieTomlinson35]

ErikZachary I’m welcoming you with open arms my friend!!!

[@user-lf8sr9hf2d]

@@xyzwithez OMG you sooooooo cute!!!💚💚💚

[@nkzy9438]

@@xyzwithez Awww that's so cute! Welcome to the fandom! You did a great job btw. Thanks!

[@elainevivi]

I'VE BEEN TELLING PEOPLE FOR YEARS THAT MINT MAKES ME SNEEZE, JOHNNY JUST VALIDATED ME

[@Daisy0701]

The interviewer definitely did his research and is thoughtful that this is probably their 50th interview so he didn’t ask obvious things like the meaning of the song. Good job !!

[@animebeast6679]

WOooOw nice hair style Taeyong .. i love you boy ..you beleive there is Gost .. and I believe in the existence of the Genie among them are good and some of them wicked 😰👍

[@tash1205]

"you got super luck rn" "yeah, we have nctzen's luck… but i want more." jaehyun roasting and complimenting us in one sentence, thank u darling

[@shienaidagurl20]

So far of all the interviews that they had this one is my favorite.

[@xyzwithez]

thank you!!

[@shienaidagurl20]

You’re very much welcome Erik, we’re very honored too as NCTZEN, hope you have enjoyed the concert. 😊

[@astrosung]

Content after content after content IM LOVING ITTTTT

[@izbow27]

jaehyun doesn’t believe in ghosts but does believe in aliens. that’s my man right there.

[@Booksarecool55]

We love someone as hardworking as Erik. Thank you for putting so much thought into this interview and actually doing research about them. All though are fandom isn’t perfect, thank you for acknowledging our better side and even telling NCT 127 about it. We love you! 💚

[@gayatripillai7154]

When Jaehyun said " I like Leonardo DiCaprio" I thought Jungwoo would say he likes Kate Winslet 🤣

[@malakshaheen8562]

The interviewer was amazing. The interview wasnt boring at all. Thank you ❤

[@caffeshoppe]

“Being global and bringing our music to a world wide view is what we always have in mind” And that’s why we love you guys. Because you recognize fans from all over the world. Because you’re spreading multi-cultural/multi-national/multi-ethnic sentiments just by existing. Thank you NCT. 👏💕

[@ericalauieseaguinaldo6337]

8:23 Donghyuck raising his hand like a kid who want to recite😆 he’s the cutest💚

[@mortiz3773]

Thank you for making them comfortable and doing research on them beforehand, i really enjoyed this interview and how amazed you seemed by them💚

[@maelanking3855]

no one: jaehyun: i BeLieVe iN aLiEnS

[@사랑-k2f7y]

TY wants to be strong like the hulk *TAEYONG SMASH* 👊🏼

[@hikariuchiha977]

When Jaehyun said Leonardo DiCaprio I was like " u look like him when he was young!!"

[@nalalala7584]

Haechan is a fan of Tom Holland this is all we ever needed tbh🙌🏻💞

[@A.rens_]

The interviewer was so respectful and kindness. Thanks, we appreciate it. 🙌💕✨

[@queenopinionada6086]

Nice interview!! You really make them feel so loved!! Thank you so much🥺

[@wonderscaping]

Very pleasantly surprised that NCT had to answer one (1) question they've answered before. Usually interviews are FULL of rehashed questions but this one was fun, different, and supportive. Thank you so much for this!!!

[@charicific]

yuta

[@stenesiis]

I really want to praise Erik for all the research he'S done and for all the VISIBLE energy he poured into this interview. Not only did he make nct feel very comfortable and appreciated but also considered us nctzens a lot. Thank you so much!

[@sydneykerouac]

This is definitely my favorite interviewer. He is so respectful and doesn’t ask the same questions as everyone else lol. Thank you Erik!

[@hmm600]

Thank you Zachary for your hospitality. We loved the interview ❤️

[@skydreamsedits5355]

Sweet Jesus, Haechan is just devastatingly gorgeous!! I wish I could have been in the front row at the concert to see him up close but it was still an amazing concert!! You guys rocked the house!