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NCT 127 is the second sub-unit of NCT. They made their debut as a seven member boy group on July 7, 2016 with the release of "Firetruck". The number 127 refers to the longitude for Seoul, where they are based. The group made a come back on January 6, 2017 with two new members, Johnny and Doyoung. On September 17, 2018, Jungwoo was announced as the unit's newest member ahead of their comeback.
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History
Pre-debut
All ten members of NCT 127 were originally part of SM Rookies, a pre-debut training team maintained by SM Entertainment. In January 2016, SM founder Lee Soo-man announced plans for a new boy group, with several different units to be based in cities around the world.
NCT 127 was officially announced on July 1, consisting of previously debuted NCT U members Taeyong, Taeil, Jaehyun, and Mark, along with three newly debuting members: Yuta, Winwin, and Haechan.
2016-2017: Debut, new members, Limitless and Cherry Bomb
NCT 127 made their official debut with NCT #127 on July 10, 2016. The EP debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart, and topped the chart by the third week of its release. It also charted at number two on the Billboard World Albums Chart. Their debut performance took place on Mnet's M Countdown, where they played the lead single "Fire Truck" and "Once Again."
On December 6, NCT 127 released the music video for "Good Thing,” and on December 20, they released the music video for "Switch,” featuring members of the SM trainee group SR15B.
On December 27, SM Entertainment announced the addition of two new members to NCT 127: Johnny and NCT U's Doyoung.
2018: Empathy, Japanese debut, new member, Regular-Irregular, and Regulate
On March 14, 2018, NCT 127 released the single "Touch” as part of NCT 2018 Empathy, a full-length studio album that brought together all active units of NCT, and grouped them under the collective name NCT 2018.
On May 23, NCT 127 released their Japanese debut EP Chain via Avex Trax. It peaked at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart.
In August 2018, it was announced NCT 127 will participate in the single "Let’s Shut Up and Dance," as part of a global collaborative tribute to Michael Jackson.
On October 12, NCT 127 released their first full-length album, Regular-Irregular, which debuted at number 86 on the US Billboard 200.The album also marked the addition of NCT U’s Jungwoo to the NCT 127 lineup, which now totals 10 members. The album release was led by a performance of English version of the lead single, "Regular" and "Cherry Bomb" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! which also marked the group's first appearance on U.S. national television.
On October 21, NCT 127 released a digital EP, Up Next Session: NCT 127, exclusively through Apple Music. It contains alternative versions of previous singles "Fire Truck," "Cherry Bomb," and "Regular," as well as an original track, “What We Talkin’ Bout”, which features Marteen.
On November 13, SM dropped teaser photos of the group, announcing the release of their first album repackage, Regulate, and new single, "Simon Says".
On November 22, SM has notified the general public that Winwin will not partake in promotions for Regulate, as he will be contributing in promotions for WayV.
Members
| Name | Real name | Birth date | Position(s) | Years active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taeil
(태일) |
Moon Taeil
(문태일) |
June 14, 1994 | Main Vocalist | 2016–present |
| Taeyong
(태용) |
Lee Taeyong
(이태용) |
July 1, 1995 | Leader, Main Dancer, Main Rapper,
Sub-Vocalist, Visual, Face, Center |
2016–present |
| Yuta
(유타) |
Nakamoto Yuta
(中本悠太) |
October 26, 1995 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist, Sub-Rapper | 2016–present |
| Jaehyun
(재현) |
Jung Jaehyun
(정재현) |
February 14, 1997 | Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Visual | 2016–present |
| Mark
(마크) |
Mark Lee | August 2, 1999 | Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Sub-Vocalist | 2016–present |
| Haechan
(해찬) |
Lee Donghyuck
(이동혁) |
June 6, 2000 | Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer | 2016–present |
| Johnny
(쟈니) |
John Suh | February 9, 1995 | Lead Dancer, Sub-Vocalist, Sub-Rapper | 2017–present |
| Doyoung
(도영) |
Kim Dongyoung
(김동영) |
February 1, 1996 | Main Vocalist | 2017–present |
| Jungwoo
(정우) |
Kim Jungwoo
(김정우) |
February 19, 1998 | Lead Vocalist, Dancer | 2018–present |
| Inactive | ||||
| Winwin
(昀昀) |
Dong Sicheng
(董思成) |
October 28, 1997 | Lead Dancer, Vocalist
(Inactive due to WayV promotions, since November 2018) |
2016–present |
Discography
Korean
Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NCT #127 Regular-Irregular | |
| NCT #127 Regulate (Repackage) | ||
| 2020 | NCT #127 Neo Zone | |
| The Final Round (Repackage) | ||
| 2021 | Sticker | |
| Favorite (Repackage) |
Mini Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NCT #127 | |
| 2017 | NCT #127 Limitless | |
| NCT #127 Cherry Bomb | ||
| 2019 | NCT #127 WE ARE SUPERHUMAN |
Live Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | NEO CITY : SEOUL - The Origin |
Digital Singles
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Taste The Feeling |
Featured
| Year | Title | Song | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | NCT 2018 Empathy | Touch |
Japanese
Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Awaken |
Mini Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chain | |
| 2021 | Loveholic |
Singles
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Limitless | |
| 2018 | Touch |
English
Digital Mini Albums
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Up Next Session: NCT 127 |
Singles
| Year | Title | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Highway To Heaven |
Collaborations
| Year | Title | Song | Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Michael Jackson Tribute: Let's Shut Up & Dance | Let's Shut Up & Dance |
Featured Artist
| Year | Album | Song | Artist | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | So Am I (feat. NCT 127) | "So Am I" | Ava Max |
Filmography
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Members | Channel | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Weekly Idol | Taeil, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin | MBC Every 1 | Ep. 265 |
| 2017 | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan | Ep. 289 | ||
| NCT 127 Road to Japan | AbemaTV | Episodes: 4 | ||
| Family Discovery | Doyoung, Jaehyun | KBS2 | Chuseok Special | |
| 2018 | NCT 127 Road to Japan in Korea | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan | AbemaTV | Episodes: 10 |
| Hello Counselor | Doyoung, Jaehyun, Mark | KBS2 | Guest | |
| School Attack 2018 | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan | SBS MTV | Guest (Season 1: Ep.1) | |
| Idol Room | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan | JTBC | Ep. 23 | |
| Successful Fan LIVE | Ep. 2 | |||
| Happy Together | Taeyong, Jaehyun | KBS2 | Guest | |
| 2019 | Weekly Idol | Taeyong, Doyoung, Jungwoo | MBC Every 1 | Ep. 389 |
| NCT 127 X Star Road | Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo | OSEN (V-live) | ||
| Weekly Idol | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan | MBC Every 1 | Ep. 410 |
Endorsements
| Year | Brand | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Design United | Taeil, Yuta, Taeyong, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan |
| Supercomma B | ||
| Coca Cola | ||
| 2017-2018 | Korean Girls Scout | Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Taeyong, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, Haechan |
| 2018 | Astell & ASPR | |
| NBA Style Korea | ||
| KBEE (Korea Brand & Entertainment Expo) | ||
| M Clean | Doyoung & Johnny only | |
| 2019 | Jenim Sports Zero Odor Collection | Johnny, Taeyong, Doyoung & Jaehyun only |
Concert
Tours
- NCT 127 1st Tour: NEO CITY - The Origin (2019)
- NCT 127 2nd Tour: NEO CITY - The Awards (2020) (Cancelled)
- NCT 127 2nd Tour: NEO CITY - The Link (2021)
Japan
- NCT 127 Arena Tour: NEO CITY: JAPAN - The Origin (2019-2020)
Online Concerts
- NCT 127 - Beyond the Origin (2020)
- NCT : Resonance 'Global Wave' (2020)
- NCT 127 2nd Tour: NEO CITY: Japan - The Link (2022)
Fan Meeting
- NCT 127 FAN MEETING (2017)
- NCT 127 ONLINE FANMEETING 'OFFICE: Foundation Day' (2021)
Showcase
- NCT 127 JAPAN Showcase Tour "Chain" (2018)
SMTOWN
- SMTOWN Live World Tour V (2016)
- SMTOWN Live World Tour VI (2017)
- SMTOWN Special Stage In Hong Kong (2018)
- SMTOWN Live 2018 (2018)
- SMTOWN Special Stage In Santiago (2019)
- SMTOWN Live Culture Humanity (2021)
- SMTOWN Live 2022: SMCU Express @KWANGYA (2022)
Awards & Nominations
Korean
APAN Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Top 10 (Bonsang) | NCT 127 | Won |
| Represent Artist of this Year | Won | ||
| Best Performance | Neo Zone | Nominated |
Asia Artist Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best Rookie Award | NCT 127 | Won |
| 2020 | Best Artist Award (Music) | Won |
Asian Pop Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Best Group Overseas | NCT 127 | Won |
Gaon Chart Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | New Artist of the Year | NCT 127 | Won |
| 2018 | Album of the Year – 2nd Quarter | Cherry Bomb (mini-album) | Nominated |
| 2019 | Album of the Year – 4th Quarter | Regular-Irregular | Nominated |
| 2020 | Album of the Year – 2nd Quarter | We Are Superhuman | Nominated |
| 2021 | Album of the Year – 2nd Quarter | Neo Zone | Nominated |
| Neo Zone: The Final Round | Nominated |
Genie Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Performing Artist (Male) | We Are Superhuman | Nominated |
| 2020 | Artist of the Year | NCT 127 | Nominated |
Golden Disc Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | New Artist of the Year | NCT 127 | Won |
| Disk Bonsang | NCT #127 | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Cherry Bomb (mini-album) | Nominated | |
| Global Popularity Award | NCT 127 | Nominated | |
| 2019 | NetEase Most Popular K-pop Star | NCT 127 | Nominated |
| Popularity Award | Nominated | ||
| Disk Daesang | Regular-Irregular | Nominated | |
| Disk Bonsang | Won | ||
| 2021 | Album Bonsang | Neo Zone | Won |
| Disc Daesang | Nominated | ||
| Cosmopolitan Artist Award | NCT 127 | Won | |
| 2022 | Best Album Bonsang | NCT 127 (Sticker) | Won |
Korea Popular Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bonsang Award | NCT 127 | Won |
Korean Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best Pop Song | Cherry Bomb | Nominated |
Melon Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best New Artist | NCT 127 | Nominated |
| 2020 | Popularity Award | Nominated | |
| Album of the Year | Neo Zone | Nominated |
Mnet Asian Music Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Best New Artist (Male Group) | NCT 127 | Won |
| 2017 | Best Dance Performance – Male Group | Cherry Bomb | Nominated |
| New Asian Artist | NCT 127 | Won | |
| 2018 | Best Male Group | Nominated | |
| Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Won | ||
| Worldwide Icon of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Best Male Group | Nominated | |
| Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Worldwide Fans' Choice Top 10 | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | Best Dance Performance Male Group | Kick It | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Links
- Official Facebook
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- Official Youtube
- Official Instagram
- Official Weibo
- Official Vlive
- Official Snapchat
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