NCT

NCT (Hangul: 엔시티) is a South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment.[2][3] Their name stands for the Hallyu localization project Neo Culture Technology, a term coined by SM founder Lee Soo-man to describe the group’s concept of having an unlimited number of members[4][5][6] divided into multiple sub-units based in various cities worldwide.[7][8]

The group’s first unit, NCT U, made their debut on April 9, 2016, with the digital singles “The 7th Sense” and “Without You.”[9] The second unit, NCT 127, based in Seoul, debuted on July 7, 2016, with the mini album NCT #127.[10] The third unit, NCT Dream, made their debut on August 24, 2016, with the digital single “Chewing Gum.”[8] The fourth unit, WayV, based in China, debuted on January 17, 2019, with the EP, The Vision.[11]