Taeyong WYLD Release Date: NCT Star’s First Full Album Arrives May 18, 2026

Taeyong WYLD has a confirmed release date: May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST. The NCT member’s first full-length solo album was officially announced at midnight KST on April 27, giving fans a clear countdown to one of his biggest solo milestones yet.¹

For anyone tracking the comeback calendar, this is not just another single drop. “WYLD” is being introduced as Taeyong’s first full album, with 10 tracks and a strong level of direct creative involvement from Taeyong himself.²

Taeyong WYLD Release Date and Time

The key date is May 18, 2026. “WYLD” will be released on global music platforms at 6 p.m. KST, which makes the timing especially important for international listeners planning to stream as soon as it becomes available.³

NCT’s official social account announced the date with the teaser wording: “TAEYONG 〖WYLD – The 1st Album〗 ➫ 2026.05.18 6PM (KST).”¹ That short announcement gives the core facts clearly: the artist, the album title, the project status as a first album, and the exact release time.

Because the current date is April 29, 2026, the album has been announced but has not yet been released. That means fans are still in the preorder and countdown stage, rather than the review or chart-performance stage.

Here is the compact version of the confirmed release information:

The preorder window is also now confirmed. NCT 127’s official Weverse notice lists preorders for “WYLD” from April 27 through May 17, 2026, at 23:59 KST, with official retail channels including Berriz X SMTOWN &STORE, Kyobo Book, Aladin, and YES24.⁴ Weverse Global also lists April 27, 2026, as the preorder start date and May 18, 2026, as the official release and shipping date.⁵

What Makes WYLD a Major Solo Step

The most important creative detail is Taeyong’s involvement across the album. “WYLD” contains 10 tracks, including the title track “WYLD,” and Taeyong is credited with lyrics on all 10 songs and composition on 9 songs.²

That matters because the album is being framed around his own voice as a solo artist, not only his performance identity. SM Entertainment described the album as containing a “stronger inner self and deep emotion,” a phrase that points to a more personal tone for the project.²

The release also follows a clear solo timeline. JoyNews24 reported that “WYLD” is Taeyong’s first new release after discharge and follows his earlier solo albums “SHALALA,” “TAP,” and the April 17 single “Rock Solid (Feat. Anderson .Paak).”³ Within that sequence, “WYLD” stands out because it is his first full-length solo album rather than a shorter release.

There is also useful context from the stage. OSEN reported on April 12 that Taeyong had completed his first solo Asia tour, “TY TRACK – REMASTERED,” after shows across six regions and nine performances.⁶ During the tour wrap-up, he asked fans to look forward to the new album, saying in translation, “I am also preparing the new album you will hear soon with my best effort, so please show it a lot of interest.”⁶

That comment now reads as a direct bridge into the May album cycle. The tour, April single, and first full album are all part of a tightly packed solo activity period that leads into “WYLD.”

Preorders, Charts, and Fan Questions

For fans buying physical albums, the preorder notices are especially practical. NCT 127’s Weverse notice points fans toward official retail options, while Weverse Global states that albums sold through its store count toward Hanteo Chart and Circle Chart.⁵

That chart detail is useful because many fans pay attention to whether purchases are reflected in Korean album-counting systems. The source material only confirms this chart-counting statement for Weverse Global, so it is best to check each retailer’s own notice when choosing where to buy.

When is Taeyong WYLD released?

“WYLD” is scheduled for release on May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST. The same date is listed in the official teaser announcement and in reports covering the album release plan.¹

Is WYLD Taeyong’s first full album?

Yes. “WYLD” is described as Taeyong’s first full-length solo album. It includes 10 tracks, including the title track “WYLD.”²

How involved is Taeyong in the album?

Taeyong is credited with writing lyrics for all 10 tracks and participating in composition on 9 tracks. That makes his creative role one of the central confirmed details of the release.²

When do WYLD preorders end?

The official NCT 127 Weverse notice lists the preorder period as April 27 through May 17, 2026, at 23:59 KST.⁴

The confirmed Taeyong WYLD release date is May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. KST, and the album is positioned as a major solo moment: a first full-length project, a 10-track release, and a record shaped heavily by Taeyong’s own writing and composition credits. For fans following his post-tour solo activity, “WYLD” is the date to mark on the calendar.

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