Wayv is an NCT sub-unity based in China, which is currently made up of 6 members after Lucas’ departure.
Biography of Wayv
- Group name: Wayv (威神 V, Weishen V)
- Debut date: January 17, 2019
- Agencies: SM Entertainment, Label V
- Members: Kun, Ten, Winwin, Xiaojun, Hendery and Yangyang
- Former member: Lucas
Facts of Wayv
The name of the group, Wayv, is an acronym for “We are your vision”symbolizing that wayv will be the vision and dream that accompanies fans in all challenges. Meanwhile, Wayv’s official Fandom is called “Wayzenni” – A nod to the NCT Fandom name, which is”NCTEN“. Similar to the case of NCT, the official color of the Wayv fandom is the neo pearl champagne. Furthermore, even if Wayv is a group of fixed members, the composition of the members changes frequently.
Wayv’s net assets
According to Networthspot, Wayv’s estimated net heritage decreases by approximately 3.6 million dollars. However, there are other sources that hypothesize that this number is closer to 5.1 million USD. It is important to note that the real profits of Wayv and its members are not publicly revealed, so the above numbers are simple speculations.
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Wayv’s career
Pre-debut and training
Even before the debut, Wayv members were not foreign to the spotlight, with ten starting as TNT on Thailand “Teen Superstar” In 2011, Xiaojun competing on Zhejiang TV “X-Fire” In 2015 and the rest of the members who enter SM through a mix of global auditions and street casting from 2013 to 2018.
AS SM rookiesThey refined their profession as it appears in various projects. Ten present in “Exo 90: 2014”, Kun sang the Chinese version of NCT U’s “Without you” And he joined the promotional phases and Winwin was a dancer for NCT U’s “The seventh sense.”
Debut and growth
Wayv debuted on January 17, 2019, under the Chinese label of SM Label V with the EP đigital “The vision”led by a mandarin version of NCT 127 “Region. “The EP saw the success of the ranking, including a Billboard World Digital Songs Top 10 “Take off” He brought even more impetus, hitting the n. 1 on iTunes in 30 regions and landing on Billboard World albums.
Later that year, the 2nd EP of the group, “Take the moon” continued their trajectory upwards. “Moonwalk” It became an extraordinary title and Wayv got their first rumors about the Gaon ranking in Korea and the Beailboard ranking. Their English single “Love Talk” It was a moment of breakout, globally.
Later in 2020, Wayv became the 2nd group to keep a live online concert, joining the “Beyond Live” Series of concerts. Their first complete album “Awaken the world” Arriving in June and became their first release in the ranking in Japan and earns the best places in Chinese and Korean rankings. The tracks “Torn Back Time” e “Bad Alive” He became the favorites of the fans, with the English version of the latter who gained gold on QQ Music.
Later that year, Wayv officially became part of NCT 2020Like the members Kun, Ten, Winwin, Lucas, Xiaojun, Hendery and Yangyang contributed to the album in 2 parts “Resonance NCT 2020”with “Nectar” receive remarkable praise and graphic performance.
Sub-unity, solo times and changes
2021 saw the release of “Relax”which became the first album n. 1 of Wayv in the Gaon ranking. The group also contributed with Ost as “every time” for the Chinese drama “Fall into your smile”.
In the meantime, they have been introduced under units, such as Kun and Xiaojun he dropped the ballad “come back to you”, while Ten and Hange brought a hip-hop advantage with “Bass bass.” A third unit (Lucas & Hendery) was set aside due to disputes surrounding Lucas. At the same time, the Winwin member established a personal study in China.
The end of 2022 brought “Ghost“, An elegant EP that marks the return of Wayv as 6 members following Lucas’s break. Despite the delays, the group launched a global fanmeeting tour and has restored their presence with renewed energy. Subsequently, Wayv released the 2nd studio album **” on my youth “** in November 2023, gaining them another platinum in the south.
In June 2024, the group returned with “Give me that”And for the first time, he brought home a victory for the musical show in Korea on SBS M’s “The show”. Their Japanese debut, “The highest”followed in August, together with their first concert tour “on the road” starting from Nagoya.
Their last EP “Frequency”Released in November 2024, once again he showed their multilingual skills and global appeal. Although Winwin sat down because of other programs, the rest of the group continued to push the boundaries.
Wayv discography
Chinese
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Studio album
Awaken the World (2020)
On my youth (2023) -
Mini albums
Decoll (2019)
Take the moon (2019)
Kick (2021)
Phantom (2022)
Give me (2024)
Frequency (2024)
TBA (2025) -
Special albums
Take the moon – Sequel (2020) -
Digital eps
The Vision (2019) -
Remix singles
“Registration Vol.23: Phantom Remixes” (2023)
“Phantom (Kun Remix)” (2023) -
OSTS
“Fall into your smile ost” (“every time”) (2021)
English
- Digital singles
“Love Talk (English version)” (2019)
“Bad Alive (English ver.)” (2020)
Korean
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Digital singles
“Go back (Korean ver.)” (2020)
“High Five” (2024) -
Release of participation
SMTWN – 2025 SMTWN: The Culture, The Future (“Juliette”) (2025)
Japanese
Wayv disputes
In 2021, the former member Lucas was entangled in various disputes on personal life. In particular, a person who claims to be an ex -lover of male idol said he had paid all the expenses as he came out with the male idol, that Lucas often forced her to have sex during her periods and who came out with various girls at the same time. In addition, the ex -girlfriend said that Lucas would hurt various other artists.
Following the accusations, Lucas published a letter of apologies by hand on Instagram and went on pause. His status in NCT and Wayv was left ambiguous for a long time, and it was not until 2023 which announced Lucas’ official departure from the two groups. He then debuted as a solo artist in 2024 while remaining under sm.
