NCT 127 Drops 'Piñata' Video Ahead of Seventh Studio Album, 'BLINGY'

Rosa Gulliver
Aug 11
3 min read

Updated: Aug 25

Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | August 11, 2026

NCT 127 Drops 'Piñata' Video Ahead of Seventh Studio Album, 'BLINGY'

NCT 127 has released the track video for “Piñata,” a new song from the group’s upcoming seventh studio album, BLINGY, which is out on 24 August via SM Entertainment/Virgin Music Group.

“Piñata” is a genre-blending track that brings rock and hip-hop together through electrifying guitar riffs, a funky bass groove and breakbeat-driven drums. A wild guitar solo and commanding rap chants propel the track forward with explosive energy, while the lyrics capture NCT 127’s confidence in turning every stage into a celebration—as exhilarating and unforgettable as breaking open a piñata.

The accompanying track video drops NCT 127 into the heart of a gritty, late-night Seoul, casting the members as a crew of streetwise fixers speeding through the city and taking on whatever comes their way.

https://youtu.be/s8BOZFalBI8?si=IOYw4sbH1MFZqrS9

Ahead of the album’s release, NCT 127 will headline KCON LA 2026 on Friday 14 August, bringing their signature high-energy performance to Los Angeles.

Following the release of BLINGY, NCT 127 will celebrate with “NCT 127 7TH ALBUM [BLINGY] COMEBACK LIVE PARTY” on 25 August at 8PM KST at Hall 10A of KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Ilsan, Korea. The event will feature performances of new songs from the album, along with conversations and behind-the-scenes stories about the making of BLINGY.

NCT 127’s seventh studio album, BLINGY, arrives 24 August at 6 PM KST across global streaming platforms. The nine-track album includes the title track “Blingy” and “Piñata.” Pre-orders for the physical album are now available through online and brick-and-mortar retailers worldwide.

About NCT 127

NCT 127 is the Seoul-based unit of NCT, SM Entertainment’s global K-pop group and brand. Named after the longitude of Seoul and comprised of seven members JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, and HAECHAN, the group is known for its bold, genre-blending music, cutting-edge visuals, and powerful performances. Since debuting in 2016, NCT 127 has built a distinct identity around NCT’s signature “NEO” sound, with standout releases including “Cherry Bomb,” “Kick It,” “Sticker,” “2 Baddies,” “Fact Check,” and “Walk.” The group has maintained a strong chart presence, most recently with their sixth studio album WALK entering the Billboard 200. Their fifth studio album Fact Check became their fourth No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart and sixth consecutive Top 10 entry, while 2 Baddies debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200, making NCT 127 only the second K-pop act to earn three Top 5 albums on the chart. The group has also appeared on major U.S. programs including Good Morning America, The Late Late Show with James Corden,Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Today Show. Their latest world tour, NCT 127 4TH TOUR ‘NEO CITY – THE MOMENTUM’, ran from January to May 2025 across Asia and North America, with its Newark show marking the 100th performance in the NEO CITY tour series. In August 2026, NCT 127 will return to the U.S. as a headliner at KCON LA 2026, setting the stage for their upcoming album.

ABOUT NCT

NCT, short for “Neo Culture Technology,” is a pioneering K-pop group and global brand developed by SM Entertainment. Built on a unique, scalable concept, NCT encompasses multiple teams including NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, and WayV, each with its own distinct identity and sound, collectively expanding the NCT Universe across the world. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, NCT has unveiled a year-long global initiative, NCT 2026, under the slogan “EVERYTHING, ALL AT ONCE, NEO,” spanning music releases, tours, and exhibitions around the world. Further details and updates available on the dedicated website (2026NCT.com).