NCT 127
Vorlage:Short description Vorlage:Infobox musical artist NCT 127 is the second sub-unit and Seoul-based unit of the South Korean boy group NCT. The unit debuted on July 7, 2016, with their first extended play NCT #127, featuring seven members: leader Taeyong, Taeil, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan. That December, NCT 127 added Doyoung and Johnny to their lineup, followed by Jungwoo in September 2018.
Their name is a combination of the acronym for Neo Culture Technology and the number 127, which represents the longitudinal coordinate of Seoul.
History
Pre-debut: SM Rookies and NCT
All ten members of NCT 127 were originally part of SM Rookies, a pre-debut training team maintained by SM Entertainment.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
2016: Debut and new members
NCT 127 made their official debut with NCT #127 on July 10, 2016.[4] The EP debuted at number two on the Gaon Album Chart, and topped the chart by the third week of its release.[5] It also charted at number two on the Billboard World Albums Chart.[6][7] Their debut performance took place on Mnet's M Countdown, where they played the lead single "Fire Truck" and "Once Again."[8]
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.[9]
On December 27, SM Entertainment announced the addition of two new members to NCT 127: Johnny and NCT U's Doyoung.[10]
2017: Limitless and Cherry Bomb
On January 5, NCT 127 released the music video for "Limitless."[11] It was the title track of their second EP, Limitless, which was released on January 9.[12] The EP debuted atop Korea's Gaon Album Chart and the Billboard World Albums Chart.[13][14]
NCT 127 released their third EP Cherry Bomb on June 14, with the lead single of the same name.[15] The next day, the group performed the songs "Cherry Bomb" and "0 Mile" for the first time on M Countdown.[16] Billboard and Idolator both later named “Cherry Bomb” one of the best K-pop songs of the year.[17][18]
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.[19]
On May 23, NCT 127 released their Japanese debut EP Chain via Avex Trax.[20] It peaked at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart.[21]
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.[22]
On October 12, NCT 127 released their first full-length album, Regular-Irregular, which debuted at number 86 on the US Billboard 200.[23] The album also marked the addition of NCT U’s Jungwoo to the NCT 127 lineup, which now totals 10 members.[24] 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 .[25]
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.[26]
On November 13, SM dropped teaser photos of the group, announcing the release of their first album repackage, Regulate, and new single, "Simon Says".[27]
Members
This is a list of the members of NCT 127.[28]
Stage Name | Birth Name | Place of Birth | D.O.B. | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|
Taeil (태일) | Moon Tae Il (문태일) | Korea | June 14, 1994 | Main vocal |
Johnny (쟈니) | Seo Young Ho (서영호)/ John Seo | United States | February 9, 1995 | Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocal |
Taeyong (태용) | Lee Tae Yong (이태용) | Korea | July 1, 1995 | Leader, Main rapper, Main dancer, Vocal, Visual, Centre, Face of the Group |
Yuta (유타) | Nakamoto Yuta (中本悠太) | Japan | October 26, 1995 | Main dancer, Vocal, Rapper |
Doyoung (도영) | Kim Dong Young (김동영) | Korea | February 1, 1996 | Main vocal |
Jaehyun (재현) | Jung Yoon Oh (정윤오) | Korea | February 14, 1997 | Lead vocal, Lead dancer, Rapper |
Winwin (윈윈) | Dong Si Cheng (董思成) | China | October 28, 1997 | Lead dancer, Vocal |
Jungwoo (정우) | Kim Jung-woo (김정우) | Korea | February 19, 1998 | Lead vocal, Lead dancer |
Mark (마크) | Lee Min Hyung (이민형)/ Mark Lee | Canada | August 2, 1999 | Main rapper, Vocal |
Haechan (해찬) | Lee Dong Hyuck (이동혁) | Korean | June 6, 2000 | Lead vocal, Lead Dancer, Sub-rapper, Maknae |
Discography
- Regular-Irregular (2018)
Concert and tours
Headlining tours
- NCT 127 1st Japan Tour (2019)
Awards and nominations
References
- ↑ SM Rookies. In: SM Rookies. Abgerufen am 26. Juni 2018.
- ↑ SM Entertainment continues expansion with New Culture Technology. In: Kpop Herald. 23. Februar 2016 .
- ↑ (UPDATE) #NCT127: SM Entertainment Unveils Members Of New NCT Sub-Unit. In: Hype. Abgerufen am 12. Februar 2018.
- ↑ NCT 127 전곡 음원 공개, 보너스트랙까지 총 7곡 수록. In: Herald Corporation. 10. Juli 2016 (koreanisch).
- ↑ 국내 대표 음악 차트 가온차트! In: Gaon Chart. Abgerufen am 22. Januar 2017 (koreanisch).
- ↑ NCT Debuts on World, Heatseekers Albums Charts With 'NCT #127'. In: Billboard. 20. Juli 2016 .
- ↑ Su Mi Jeon: NCT Knows How to ′Taste The Feeling′ with Coca-Cola. In: Mwave. 29. Juli 2016, abgerufen am 26. Juni 2018.
- ↑ 원더걸스·비스트, 오늘(7일) '엠카'서 컴백 무대 최초 공개. In: Nate. News1, abgerufen am 26. Juni 2018 (koreanisch).
- ↑ NCT 127 drop surprise 'Switch' MV. In: SBS. 21. Dezember 2016 .
- ↑ NCT 127 to Make Comeback as 9 Member Group. In: Mwave. 27. Dezember 2016 .
- ↑ NCT 127 to Make Comeback Through Two Music Videos. In: Mwave. 30. Dezember 2016 .
- ↑ [뮤직IS] NCT 127 '무한적아', 러프버전 MV에 담긴 숨은 뜻. In: JoongAng Ilbo. 6. Januar 2017 (koreanisch).
- ↑ 2017년 02주차 Album Chart. In: Gaon Chart. Abgerufen am 8. April 2017 (koreanisch).
- ↑ NCT 127 Scores No. 1 Spot on World Albums Chart With 'Limitless'. In: Billboard. 26. Juni 2018 .
- ↑ Hong Dam-young: Rising K-pop rookie NCT 127 drops powerful 'Cherry Bomb' In: The Korea Herald, June 26, 2018
- ↑ T-ara, NCT 127 and Pentagon to Perform Comeback Stages on ′M COUNTDOWN′. In: Mwave. 15. Juni 2017 .
- ↑ The Best K-pop Songs of 2017: Critics' Picks, December 14, 2017
- ↑ » From BTS To HyunA, The Best K-Pop Songs Of 2017. In: www.idolator.com. Abgerufen am 24. Oktober 2018.
- ↑ NCT 127's 'Touch' Video: Watch. In: Billboard. 13. März 2018 .
- ↑ NCT 127 Release Music Video for Japanese Single 'Chain'. In: Billboard. 8. Mai 2018 .
- ↑ [Oh! 재팬] NCT 127, 일본 정식 데뷔..오리콘차트 2위로 진입. In: Osen. 24. Mai 2018 (koreanisch).
- ↑ Jason Derulo, NCT 127, and EXO's Lay to Release Michael Jackson Tribute Single. In: Billboard. 29. August 2018 .
- ↑ NCT 127 Chart History In: Billboard. Abgerufen am 24. Oktober 2018
- ↑ NCT 127 Explores the Depths of Reality on 'Regular-Irregular' Album. In: Billboard. 12. Oktober 2018 .
- ↑ NCT 127 Perform 'Regular' & 'Cherry Bomb' For U.S. TV Debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' In: Billboard. Abgerufen am 7. November 2018
- ↑ Vorlage:Citeweb
- ↑ http://www.kpopherald.com/view.php?ud=201811141104072241161_2
- ↑ Bell, Crystal. "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT K-POP GROUP NCT 127 (EXCEPT THEIR BLOOD TYPE)", MTV, Retrieved on 24 October 2018.