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NCT 127 (Korean: 엔시티 127) is a sub-unity of the group of South Korean boys NCT, formed by smenantainment. The group made their debut on 7 July 2016, with the game extended “NCT#127”, with an original range of seven members: Toeil, Toeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark and Haechan. Doyung and Johnny joined the unit in December 2016, before the release of their second EP “Limitless”, while Jungwoo completed the training in September 2018, in view of their first studio album “Regular-Irregular”.
The name “NCT 127” combines the acronym for the technology of the neo culture with the number “127”, the longitude coordinate of the city of Seoul.
Biography
- Group name: NCT 127 (En City 127)
- Date of debut: 7 July 2016 (South Korea)/ May 16, 2018 (Japan)
- Company: SMANTERTAINMENT
- Members:
- Current: Johnny, Yuta, Doyung, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan
- Inactive: Toeyong, Jaehyun, Winwin
- Forms: Toeil
- Official color: Pearl Neo Champagne
- Name Fandom: NCTZEN 127
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Career
NCT 127 debuted on 7 July 2016, with the single “Fire Truck”, initially made up of seven members: Toeyong, Toeil, Jaehyun, Mark, Haechan, Yuta and Winwin. Their debut album “NCT #127” has exceeded iTunes graphics in several countries and the group has achieved significant success both nationally and internationally from the beginning. They also left their mark being one of the first subunits of NCT to perform on popular international platforms such as “The Ellen Degeneres Show”.
In January 2017, NCT 127 published “Limitless” with the track of the title “Limitless”, which passed multiple music charts in South Korea and earned them their first victory for the musical show. This was followed by the release of “Taste the feeling” in collaboration with Coca-Cola, marking another international milestone.
In June 2017, the group published the iconic “Cherry Bomb”, which became a favorite by fans and one of their signed tracks. Known for its powerful choreography of rhythm and surprising, the song established the unique musical identity of NCT 127. The track contributed to consolidating their presence on global musical graphics and has obtained recognition internationally.
In 2018, NCT 127 participated in the NCT 2018 project with the song “Touch” as part of the album “Empathy”. Later that year, they debuted in Japan with their mini “chain”, which presented the single “touch” and earned traction on the Oricon rankings of Japan, making it one of the first NCT subunits to have a significant impact on the Japanese market.
In 2019, NCT 127 released “We Are Superuman” in May, a mini-album that saw the global success, with the track of the title “Superuman” which has become one of the most streamy songs of the year. The international fame of the group has grown further with their US promotions, including performances at the main music festivals.
In 2020, the second album of NCT 127 “Neo Zone” saw an immense success, at the top of the Gaon album ranking and making them one of the best-selling K-pop groups of the year. Their Rebickage album, “Neo Zone: The Final Round”, has further consolidated their position in the sector. The group also published the English version of “Highway to Heaven”, marking their first release in English.
In 2021, NCT 127 released “Sticker”, their third studio album, which passed the Billboard 200 ranking, becoming the first NCT subunit to reach this company. Their single “adhesive” has also become a global success, which has traced on several international graphs. The group continued their series of successful exits, with Rebickage’s album Favorite In October, which was welcomed with critical success.
In 2022, NCT 127 published “2 Baddies”, which was a commercial success and became one of their most successful albums. The group also expanded their global fan base with international tours, including stops in North America and Europe.
In 2023, NCT 127 returned with their “Ay-Yo” Rebickage album in January, marking another milestone in their career. Despite the challenges for health, such as Haechan, Johnny and the temporary pauses of Toeil, the group continued to thrive, with “Ay-Yo” that has achieved success in Korea both in Korea and internationally.
Later in 2023, NCT 127 published “control of the facts” in October, which was praised for its musical diversity and innovative sound. The album has further consolidated their reputation as one of the most influential k-pop groups of their generation.
In 2024, Taeyong enlisted in the army in April. The group celebrated their sixth anniversary of their debut in Japan with the release of “Colors” in May. They also announced their next album “Walk” in July. However, in August 2024, the group faced a significant change since Taeil was confirmed to leave the group following accusations of sexual crime, marking a difficult moment in their career.
Despite the challenges, NCT 127 continues to maintain a strong presence in the K-Pop sector, with numerous prizes, albums at the top of the ranking and an international fan base in continuous growth. Mama, Melon Music Awards and Golden Disc Awards received more prizes for their contributions to music and their influence continues to grow globally.
Discography
Korean
Studio album
- NCT #127 Adjust-irregular (2018)
- NCT #127 Regular (Repackage) (2018)
- NCT #127 Neo Zone (2020)
- NCT #127 Neo Zone: The Final Round (Repackage) (2020)
- Sticker (2021)
- Favorite (RIFFACKAGE) (2021)
- 2 Bad (2022)
- Is-Yo (Repackage) (2023)
- Fact control (2023)
- WALK (2024)
Live album
- Neo City: Seoul – The Origin (2019)
Mini albums
- NCT #127 (2016)
- NCT #127 Limitless (2017)
- NCT #127 Cherry Bomb (2017)
- NCT #127 We are superhuman (2019)
Special individuals
Promotional singles
Remix singles
- Registration Vol.1: Kick it Remixes (2020)
- Registration Vol.13: Remix Adhesives (2021)
- Inscream Vol.21: 2 Baddies Remixes (2023)
- Registration Vol.29: Remix of control of the facts (2024)
Collaborations
- Save (with the love culture) (2021)
OSTS
- Kartrider X Line Friends Ost Part.1 (“Freeze”) (2021)
- Analogue journey NCT 127 OST (“amino acid”) (2021)
Release of participation
- Scream Records-K-Pop Scream 1 (“Fact Check (Spearman Remix)” and “Gas (Demicat Remix)”) (2024)
- SMTWN – 2025 SMTWN: The Culture, The Future (“You in Vague Memory”) (2025)
Japanese
Studio album
Live album
- 2nd Tour ‘Neo City: Japan – The Link’ (2022)
Mini albums
- Loveholic (2021)
- Chain (2018)
Digital singles
- Touch (2018)
- First Love (2021)
- Sunny Road (2023)
- Colors (2024)
English
Digital eps
- Subsequent session: NCT 127 (2018)
Digital singles
- Highway to Heaven (English version) (2019)
Collaborations
- Let’s Shut Up & Dance (with Jason Derulo & Lay) (2019)
Characteristics
- Ava Max – So Am I (2019)
Made on NCT 127
- The name of the team was scheduled in advance, with Lee Soo-Man who presented him on January 27, 2016.
- They became the first NCT subgroup to win a place n. 1 on m! Countdown to June 2017.
- NCT 127 won the first place on Music Bank in October 2018.
- The group has a diversified series with members of Korea, Japan, Canada and the United States.
- Winwin, an original member, reduced his activities with NCT 127 after Wayv debut in January 2019, leading to disputes due to the lack of an adequate announcement by the Agency.
- Despite the internal struggles and fans’s background, the group continued to thrive as unit of 9 members.
- In 2020, the official Twitter account of NCT 127 was violated by the Hacker Oirmine group, attracting considerable attention.
- The group is known as the “male choir” due to their exceptional vocal skills.
