Dream()scape

Dream()scape (pronounced Dreamescape) is the sixth 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

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the EP's liner notes.

Studio

SM Wavelet Studio – recording (track 1–2, 4), digital editing (track 1)
SM Yellow Tail Studio – recording (all tracks), digital editing (track 2, 4–5)
SM Droplet Studio – recording (track 1, 3–6), engineered for mix (track 3)
SM Aube Studio – recording (track 2, 6), digital editing (track 6), engineered for mix (track 6)
Doobdoob Studio – recording (track 5–6), digital editing (track 3)
SM Blue Cup Studio – mixing (track 1–2)
SM Concert Hall Studio – mixing (track 3)
SM Big Shot Studio – mixing (track 4)
SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing (track 5)
SM Starlight Studio – digital editing (track 6), mixing (track 6)
821 Sound – mastering (all tracks)

Personnel