NCT 127 is the second official sub-unit of South Korean boy group NCT formed by SM Entertainment. The sub-unit debuted in July 2016, consisting of its original seven-member lineup: Taeil, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan, with the release of their first extended play NCT #127. The album was a commercial success upon its release, earning the sub-unit several nominations, and eventually earning them the title of Best New Group at several South Korean music awards in 2016.
Members Doyoung and Johnny were added to the sub-unit in December 2016, ahead of their upcoming EP Limitless in 2017. Jungwoo was then introduced as the sub-unit’s tenth and final member in September 2018, followed by the group’s debut studio album, Regular-Irregular, in late October 2018. However, the group’s lineup has undergone further changes since then. Winwin’s departure and Taeil’s expulsion in 2024 meant that the group currently has eight members: Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan.
They finally achieved breakthrough recognition in 2017 with “Cherry Bomb”, hailed as one of the group’s signature songs and musical identity, and explored further international success with the release of their first studio album and its lead single “Regular” in 2018. The unit also ventured into the Japanese music scene with a Japanese version of their second single “Limitless”, and released an EP and a studio album in 2019.
NCT 127 has continued to expand their promotion globally, having signed with Capitol Music Group and Caroline Distribution for a worldwide marketing and distribution deal with the group’s home label SM Entertainment in April 2019, followed by the release of We Are Superhuman and their second Korean album Neo Zone, the latter of which became their first top five on the Billboard 200 and subsequently the sub-unit’s first release to sell over one million copies in May 2020.
Let’s get to know a little more about each NCT 127 member below:
Lee Taeyong was born on July 1, 1995 in Seoul, South Korea. In 127, he is the leader, main rapper, main dancer, sub vocalist, visual, center, and face of the group. Taeyong is also part of the unit NCT U, and the group SuperM.
Johnny, also known as Seo Youngho or John Jun Suh, was born on February 9, 1995 in Chicago, United States. He is the lead dancer, sub rapper, and sub vocalist of 127, and is also part of the unit NCT U.
Nakamoto Yuta, or simply Yuta, was born on October 26, 1995, in Osaka, Japan. Within 127, he performs as a lead dancer, sub vocalist and sub rapper.
Kim Doyoung, the main vocalist, was born on February 1, 1996, in Seoul, South Korea. In addition to 127, he is also a member of NCT U.
Jeong Yoonoh, better known as Jeong Jaehyun, was born on February 14, 1997, in Seoul, South Korea. In 127, he serves as the main vocalist, lead dancer, sub rapper, and visual. Jaehyun is also part of the sub-unit NCT U.
Jin Tingyou, also known as Kim Jungwoo, was born on February 19, 1998, and is the lead vocalist and lead dancer of NCT 127. Jungwoo is also part of the unit NCT U.
Lee Minhyung, or simply Mark Lee, is the main rapper, main dancer and sub vocalist of 127. He was born on August 2, 1999 in Toronto, Canada, but moved to Vancouver when he was very young. In addition to 127, he is also a member of the units NCT U, NCT Dream, and the group SuperM.
Lee Donghyuck, better known as Haechan, was born on June 6, 2000 in Seoul, South Korea. In 127, he performs as the main vocalist, lead dancer and maknae. In addition to 127, Haechan is also a member of NCT Dream and NCT U.
Dong Shicheng, aka Winwin, was born on October 28, 1997 in Wenzhou, China, and performs as a lead dancer and lead vocalist in 127. In addition to 127, Winwin is also a member of the units NCT U and WayV.
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