Heavy downpour did not stop the K-pop group NCT Dream from giving their all during their two-day stop in Bangkok, Thailand. As NCTzens braved the strong rains, the boys poured every ounce of passion and dedication into the stage, creating a weekend full of core memories. Here’s a recap of the unforgettable show brought to you by SEA Wave.
Two nights of unforgettable memories with NCT Dream | Photo from NCT Dream
The Dream Show
Composed of Mark Lee, Renjun Huang, Jeno Lee, Haechan Lee, Jaemin Na, Chenle Zhong, and Jisung Park, NCT Dream embarked on their fourth world tour titled “The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future” last July. Following the successful kickoff in Seoul, Bangkok is the first city outside South Korea to welcome the group. Over 60,000 fans filled Thailand’s largest stadium, Rajamangala National Stadium, where NCT Dream made history as the first K-pop group to hold two consecutive tours at this iconic venue.
Rajamangala National Stadium transformed into a time portal for The Dream Show 4 | Photo from of SMTown
The production itself was a spectacle with towering LED screens, moving platforms, laser show, custom-made confetti, and fireworks that transformed Rajamangala into a futuristic dreamscape. The stadium glowed with neo-pearl champagne lights as a stunning LED fan project lit up the words ‘9 Years, 7Dream,’ referring to the group’s 9th anniversary this year, and 7Dream referring to the group’s nickname. Hand banners carried heartfelt messages like ‘No matter how far, I will walk with 7Dream’ and ‘Dear Dream, I’ll be your home’. With this ocean of love for NCT, one thing is for certain–Bangkok truly deserves their title ‘NCT’s first love’.
Back to the Future
Photo from NCT Dream
The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future circles around the concept of travelling back in time, drawn from their latest album Go Back to the Future, opening with the title track “BTTF (Back to the Future)”. The opening song was followed by “Deja Vu”, “Ridin’”, “ISTJ”, and “Boom”, each track pulling NCTzens deeper into the time portal and capturing how far NCT Dream has come in the past nine years.
The futuristic stage softened into a nostalgic glow as NCTzens were swept back into the past during the next set. The boys sang “We Young” from their first EP, “Dunk Shot” from their first full-length album, and the timeless “Candy,” a nostalgic cover of the 1996 song by H.O.T. As fans relive their treasured memories with the group, the set felt like a reunion with the NCT Dream everyone in the stadium grew up with.
NCT Dream brought back the heat on stage with “Hot Sauce”, “Diggity” and “1,2,3” where they showed synchronization and charisma that drew thunderous chants across the stadium. Then as the energy of NCT Dream and NCTzens peaked, the atmosphere shifted with the heartfelt performances of “On the Way”, “You”, “La La Love” and “My Page”. NCT Dream’s harmony paired with the sweet voices of NCTzens wrapped the stadium in warmth and sincerity.
After the sentimental stage, NCT Dream unleashed another explosive stage with “Best of Me” and “Stronger.” As the concert neared its end, the seven boys treated the fans with their performances of the songs “Moonlight” and “Broken Melodies” that felt like love letters to NCTzens across the years. The stadium became a party as NCT Dream performed “Trigger the Fever” asking fans to stand up and dance with them.
The night reached its climax with “Hello Future,” bursting to life beneath a sky of dazzling fireworks. For many fans, the ending song was a promise between NCT Dream and their fans that beyond struggles and uncertainties, there is still a bright future waiting for them.
Dream the Future
The concert wouldn’t be complete without an encore stage and NCT Dream delivered it with “Chiller,” their latest track. Fans sang along as if refusing to let the night end. The energy soared even higher with “Rocket” and “ANL” as the members rode carts across the stadium to be as close as possible to their fans.
“It’s not something certain, and it’s not something easy for us to have the chance to perform in such a big stadium. We feel so happy when we’re on stage, and from here on we’ll always give our best,” NCT Dream’s leader Mark said during the concert.
7Dream during the encore stage | Photo from SMTown
Jaemin shared, “Today, once again, you gave me an unforgettable memory. Thank you so much for coming here to see the seven of us.” His words resonated deeply with 7Dream finally complete on stage–with Mark who couldn’t join the first tour after “graduating” from the group under the original system, Chenle who had to miss some stops during their second tour, and Renjun during the third. Now, all seven members stood proudly side on stage, showered by love and cheers by fans.
Never Goodbye
2025 marks the group’s ninth year together but one thing is for sure–their journey will continue. After their Bangkok stop, NCT Dream will bring The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taipei and in various cities in Japan.
Beyond group activities, the members are also establishing their own names in the music scene. Mark Lee just released his first solo album titled ‘First Fruit’ earlier this year while Haechan is also set to debut his solo career this September with ‘Taste’.
More than just a weekend concert, The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future is a proof to NCT Dream’s story–where they began, where they stand today, and how far they’ll go in the future.