WayV Release First Winter Special Album: 'Eternal White'

Rosa Gulliver
Dec 8
3 min read

Rosa Gulliver of TINYGMUSIC | December 8, 2025

WayV, the acclaimed Chinese group of NCT, returns with their first Winter Special Album: Eternal White. The group flexes their refined vocal harmonies and versatility across seven new tracks that span chill R&B, dance-pop and symphonic ballad, all immaculately crafted to soundtrack the winter months.

YANGYANG told CLASH. "People will see another side of WayV's music." Check out WayV's latest interview HERE.

The title track “Eternal White” hemmed by British producer Shift K3y (aespa’s “Whiplash,” Becky Hill) is a pulsating dance-pop track blending rhythmic saxophone riffs with energetic drum beats. WayV shows no signs of slowing down this winter, as the new banger launches an ice-cool blast of powerful rap and emotive vocals.

KUN, TEN, XIAOJUN, HENDERY, and YANGYANG immediately set out to impress, opening with “The Fifth Season,” a rich acapella intro that centres on WayV’s tight vocal harmonies. The track is written by renowned British R&B and pop hitmakers MNEK, Tre-Jean Marie, and Ryan Ashley, who have worked with Little Mix and FLO.

“Moment In Time” written and produced by long-time NCT collaborators, LDN Noise is a moonlit R&B track swathed in dreamy vocals and a captivating 808 bass. For fans of WayV’s beloved hit, “Love Talk,“ this is a must-hear.

The romantic vibes flow through to the R&B mid-tempo “First Time,” composed and arranged by KUN. “Strange Tears” takes listeners to an introspective space. The lyrics explore how confronting an unfamiliar version of oneself amid inner confusion becomes an important part of personal growth.

The English R&B track “Stay,” co-written and co-produced by Dem Jointz (NCT, Rihanna) and Leon Thomas (SZA), draws out the album’s most unique storytelling, depicting tension between two people in a relationship coming to the surface.

The album closes on an epic and devastating note with “Lover After Me.” The grand symphonic ballad layers classical orchestration with modern pop sensibilities, giving us WayV at their most stripped back and emotionally raw. The lyrics convey feelings of regret at the end of love, along with a sincere wish for the other person’s happiness.

Eternal White” follows WayV’s seventh mini album BIG BANDS, which topped the digital album sales and mini album chart on China’s largest music platform QQ Music, as well as hitting Top 10 on iTunes Top Albums Chart in 16 regions. Following the release, WayV kicked off their second concert tour, NO Way OUT, in August with two sold-out shows in Seoul before taking it to Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Thailand.

About WayV

WayV (威神V) composed of members KUN, TEN, WINWIN, XIAOJUN, HENDERY, and YANGYANG is a subgroup of SM Entertainment group NCT. Known for their genre-blending sound, powerful choreography, and global appeal, WayV has built a strong foundation in the Chinese-speaking market while also expanding their presence worldwide. With standout hits like “Kick Back,” “Love Talk,” “On My Youth (English Ver.)” and “Give Me What,” the group has solidified their presence not only in South Korea and China, but across stages globally, including London's own O2 Arena at the recent SMTOWN LIVE in London. WayV made a historic debut in 2019 when their first mini-album Take Off topped iTunes Charts in 30 countries. Later that year, “Love Talk” became the first song by a Chinese group to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify. Their first full-length album Awaken The World swept China's QQ Music Rising Chart, with all ten tracks charting in the Top 10. In 2023, WayV hit the road for their fanmeeting tour 'Phantom,' which saw them perform in Europe for the first time, before going on to sell out their 'On My Youth' China tour. In 2024, they earned their first Korean music show win, the first all-Chinese group in history to do so with “Give Me That.” Most recently, their mini-album FREQUENCY placed in the Top 5 on iTunes in 17 countries, arriving mid-way through their first concert tour 'ON THE Way,' with 20 shows across Asia. In August 2025, they will begin their second concert tour, 'NO Way OUT,' starting in Seoul with two sold-out shows.