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NCT 127

NCT 127 is the second unit of South Korean boy group NCT.

History[]

On July 1, SM Entertainment announced NCT's second unit, NCT 127. NCT 127 is based in Seoul, with the number 127 representing the longitude coordinates of Seoul. The unit consists of eight members: Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan (formerly known as Donghyuck) and later added Johnny, Doyoung, and Jungwoo. On July 7, they had their official debut stage on the music program M Countdown, performing their title track "Fire Truck" and "Once Again" from their album. Their debut EP NCT #127 was released digitally on July 10 and physically on July 11. The 3rd season of NCT Life, which features NCT 127 in Paju, premiered on July 16, 2016. On July 29, the unit released the single "Taste the Feeling" for the project SM STATION in collaboration with Coca-Cola.

On December 27, NCT 127 announced that they would be making a comeback with the addition of two members, Johnny and Doyoung. On January 5, 2017, the music videos of "Limitless" was released and the unit had their comeback stage on M Countdown. Their second mini album NCT 127 #LIMITLESS was released digitally on January 6, 2017 and physically on January 9, 2017.

NCT 127 received "Best Newcomer" awards from the Mnet Asian Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards and Seoul Music Awards.

On March 14, 2018, NCT 127 will release a music video for the song "TOUCH", which will be a part of the NCT 2018 EMPATHY album.

In September 2018, SM Entertainment announced that the unit will be releasing their first studio album NCT #127 Regular-Irregular on October 12, 2018, which is going to include Jungwoo as a new member of NCT 127 and it was promoted by the title track "Regular", which was released both in Korean and English. Furthermore, the repackaged version of the album, NCT #127 Regulate, featuring "Simon Says" was released on November 23 and due to his preparations to debut in NCT's fourth, Chinese unit, WayV, Winwin halted his activities with the unit and didn't participate in the promotions activities for the reissue. On December 19 it was also confirmed that Haechan would be taking a hiatus after suffering an injury.

On March 18, 2019 NCT 127 released "Wakey-Wakey", the title track off of their debut Japanese studio album, Awaken, which has seen its daylight one month later, on April 17. During the same month, they've also announced the release of their fourth mini-album, NCT #127 We Are Superhuman on May 24, 2019, featuring the title track "Superhuman", as also "Highway to Heaven", which was previously showcased during the North American leg of their NEO CITY – The Origin tour. Besides this, We Are Superhuman became the group's second project to enter Billboard's weekly album charts and the English version of "Highway to Heaven" was released on July 18, however one month later, SM announced that Jungwoo will take a break from the activities due to health issues and it was revealed in November he will rejoin the group at the start of the next decade. Additionally, NCT 127 have performed at multiple events outside of South Korea in a span of next months, including the Global Citizen Festival and Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

The group began the new decade with the release of a shortened music video for "Dreams Come True", the final track off of their second full-length album, titled Neo Zone as a gift to their fans and the part of the "127 Day". The clip also marked Jungwoo's return from his hiatus. Before the release of the album, which was supported by the title track "Kick It", other songs from it were revealed since mid-February of 2020 until its official release on March 6 and on May 18, NCT 127 also have managed to release Neo Zone: The Final Round as its repackaged version. The group was also a part of NCT's second project, RESONANCE and the song "Music, Dance" was released along with twelve other tracks from its first part on October 12.

On February 17, 2021, the group released their second Japanese mini album, LOVEHOLIC, which was promoted by the title track "Gimme Gimme". Later, in late June of the same year they collaborated with Dynamic Duo on the single "Save" released under Amoeba Culture as a part of Samsung's campaign, Save the Moment with Samsung Memory. On June 28, it was revealed through SM Entertainment's presentation about their future as a company that NCT 127 is preparing for the release of their third full-length album and its repackage and ultimately, everything was confirmed by its members during the online fanmeet to celebrate their 5th debut anniversary, with moreover announcing the project's release for September. Sticker, NCT 127's third Korean full length album was ultimately released on September 17 to a commercial success, recording 2.2 million pre-orders in total, selling 2.4 million copies within a week after its release, reaching the top 3 of the Billboard 200 chart and the title track of the same name achieving the so-called "Music Show Grand Slam". By the end of October, the repackage of the project, Favorite has seen its daylight. In early November, both Sticker and the repackage sold over 3.58 million copies in total, making it the best selling album released by an artist under SM Entertainment. To promote the releases, the group embarked on their second world tour, Neo City: The Link, starting from December 17 with three shows at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.

In 2022, the Neo City: The Link tour would later continue with stops in Japan from May to June, which brought over 220,000 spectators in total, a special 2-day concert titled Neo City: Seoul – The Link+ and held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium, as well as Southeast Asia from July to December.

In mid-August of the same year, both SM and NCT 127 announced the release of the group's fourth full length album, 2 Baddies on September 16 along with the title track of the same name. The album sold 1.5 million copies in its first week, becoming the highest-selling album by an SM Entertainment act within its week debut. In January 2023 the album surpassed 3.2 million sales following the release of its reissue titled Ay-Yo, making it NCT 127's second triple-million selling album. Following this, NCT 127 earned the title of the second K-Pop act in history to have three albums debut in the Top 5 Billboard Albums chart.

Neo City: The Link concluded in January 2023 in Mexico City. On the 30th August 2023, NCT 127 released a four episode long documentary series under streaming platform Disney+ named NCT 127: The Lost Boys. On October 6th 2023 NCT 127 released their fifth studio album Fact Check, alongside its title track of the same name. Following this, the group embarked on the third world tour, Neo City – The Unity in November 2023.

On April 15th 2024 Taeyong enlisted in the Soth Korean Military, becoming the first NCT member to do so. The group released their 6th Korean studio album, Walk, on the 15th July 2024, along with a title track of the same name. Taeyong participated in the album, however was not present during promotions due to enlistment. Taeil departed from NCT 127 and NCT on August 28, 2024, following criminal allegations. On November 4th 2024 Jaehyun became the second NCT member to enlist in the South Korean Military.

Members[]

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 Johnny 
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 Taeyong 
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 Yuta 
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 Doyoung 
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 Jungwoo 
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 Mark 
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 Haechan 
  • Johnny (쟈니) – Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist
  • Taeyong (태용) – Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Center, Visual, Face of the Group
  • Yuta (유타) – Lead Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist
  • Doyoung (도영) – Main Vocalist
  • Jaehyun (재현) – Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper, Visual
  • Jungwoo (정우) – Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper
  • Mark (마크) – Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Vocalist
  • Haechan (해찬) – Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Rapper, Maknae

Inactive Members[]

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 Winwin 
  • Winwin (윈윈) – Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Visual (currently focusing on activities for NCT’s fourth sub-unit, WayV)

Fomer Members[]

  • Taeil (태일) – Main Vocalist

Discography[]

Studio Albums[]

Mini Albums[]

Live Albums[]

Digital Singles[]

Featurings[]

Collaborations[]

  • [2021.06.04] Save {with Amoeba Culture)

OST[]

  • 2021: "Freeze" [Kartrider x Line Friends OST]
  • 2021: "Amino Acid" [Analog Trip NCT 127 OST]

Studio Albums[]

Mini Albums[]

Digital Singles[]

Digital EPs[]

Digital Singles[]

Featurings[]

  • 2019: "So Am I" [Ava Max - So Am I]

Collaborations[]

  • [2019.02.22] Let's Shut Up & Dance (with Jason Derulo & Lay)

Concerts & Tours[]

Tours[]

World Tours[]

Filmography[]

TV Show[]

Links[]

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