NCT 127 Members Profile, Ages, Heights, & (Updated Facts!)

NCT 127 (엔씨티 127) is the second subunit of the boy group NCT and they debuted on July 7th, 2016, with the EP “NCT#127” under SM Entertainment. The group members are Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, and Haechan.

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NCT 127 Profile

Debut	July 7th, 2016
Active Years	2016–present
NCT 127 Members	Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan
Genre	K-pop/ Hip-Hop
Status	Active
Label	SM Entertainment
Oldest Member	Johnny
Youngest Member	Haechan
Fandom Name	NCTzen

NCT 127 Facts:

– NCT 127 is the second sub-unit and first fixed subunit of NCT.
– The name “NCT 127” combines the acronym for “Neo Culture Technology” with the number “127,” representing the longitude coordinate of Seoul, the city they are based in.
– The sub-unit members’ debut teaser photos were revealed in the following order: Haechan & Yuta, Winwin & Taeyong, Jaehyun, Mark & Taeil.
– Mark and Haechan are also members of NCT DREAM, and Winwin is a member of WayV.
– In April 2019, They signed a worldwide distribution deal with Capitol Music Group and Caroline Distribution via SM Entertainment.
– The group’s choreography is recognized for its intensity and complexity.
– NCT 127 members joined the company in the following order: Johnny – Yuta – Mark – Taeyong – Jaehyun – Taeil – Doyoung – Haechan – Winwin – Jungwoo.
– The group collaborated with Jason Derulo and Lay Zhang (EXO) on the single “Let’s Shut Up & Dance,” released on February 22.
– They were part of an original documentary series on Disney+ titled “NCT 127: The Lost Boys,” focusing on their childhoods, pre-debut lives, and international success.
– Their third mini album, “Cherry Bomb,” was announced to release on June 14, 2017, causing such anticipation that their official website crashed.
– Johnny and Doyoung joined the subunit on January 6, 2017 and Jungwoo was announced as a new member on September 17, 2018.
– They appeared on the American show “The Late Late Show With James Corden”.

Achievements

– The group achieved major success with just their debut album “NCT #127” as it managed to top charts globally and even reached #1 on Billboard’s World album charts.
– NCT 127 was the first Kpop artist to be recognized by Apple Music, as the “Up Next Artist” for October.
– The group performed at significant events like the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards and the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, making them the first Korean artist to do so.
– “Sticker” made history as the highest pre-ordered K-pop album in a single day. It achieved a significant position on the Billboard 200, reaching number three and becoming the highest-ranking K-pop album on the chart in 2021.

Magazines & Endorsements

– The group have appeared in advertisements for many brands including “Ivy Club”, “Lotte Duty-Free Shop”, “Nature Republic”, “Samsung” and “PUMA”.
– They have been featured in many notable magazines like ELLE KOREA, DAZED KOREA, ViVi, MEN’S NON-NO, and ELLE JAPAN.

Major Works

– Their popular songs include “Kick It”, “Cherry Bomb”, “Regular” and “2 Baddies”.

Awards

– They have won several awards including “Rookie of the Year” (Asia Artist Awards), “Artist of the Year (Bonsang)” (Hanteo Music Awards), and “Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10” (MAMA Awards).
– NCT 127 won the “Grand Prize” (대상 Daesang) award for their album “Sticker” at the 31st Seoul Music Awards in 2022.

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NCT 127 Members Profile

1. Taeyong

Stage Name	Taeyong (태용)
Birth Name	Lee Tae Yong (이태용)
Position	Leader, Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Visual, Center, Face of the Group
Birthday	July 1, 1995
Active Years	2016–present
Age	29 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Height	175 cm (5’9″)
Weight	58 kg (128 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	O

Taeyong Facts:

– His NCT 127 bias is Doyoung.
– Taeyong was sulky for a while because none of the members came to the MV shoot of his solo song “Shalala”. (MMTG)
– In his free time during global tours, he likes to go shopping with Jaehyun.
– He is the group’s sexiest member. (Spoti-Challenge)
– His favorite movies are Howl’s Moving Castle and Princess Mononoke. (NCT 127 KStyle TMI)
– His Indonesian name is “Tio”. (detikcom)
– He is considered the idea bank of the team.
– He always carries a beanie to dance practice as he hates hairs coming on his face while dancing.
– The first item he always buys from a brand he hasn’t tried before is a hat. (W Korea)
– He would like the power of self-healing out of all superpowers.
– He is the most emotional early in the morning when he riding to work and looking out the window while listening to music. (W Korea)
– He wants to experience the “Studio Ghibli” kind of romance because he likes old and nostalgic things. (Arena Homme+ Korea)
– He loves listening to classical music and often recommends them to fans.
– According to Jaehyun, Taeyong would be the most angry if they were to get banned from using social media for three months. (NCT HOME Exhibition)
– His favorite bands are NCT, SuperM, TVXQ, SHINee, EXO, and WayV. (Nylon)
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2. Johnny

Stage Name	Johnny (쟈니)
Birth Name	John Jun Suh
Position	Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Sub Vocalist
Birthday	February 9, 1995
Active Years	2012–present
Age	29 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	70 kg (150 lb)
Nationality	Korean-American
Blood Type	B

Johnny Facts:

– His NCT 127 bias is Taeil because of his beautiful voice.
– During free time on global tours, he goes to famous restaurants with other members. (MMTG)
– He was chosen as the most fashionable member in NCT 127. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– He has the loudest voice in the group.
– His favorite song from “Fact Check” is “Space”.
– He likes to listen to albums in order instead of on shuffle.
– He was chosen as the moodmaker of the group. (detikcom)
– He is a fan of Coldplay and Charlie Puth. (TheKstarNextDoor)
– He has the best body along with Jaehyun in the group.
– He buys undershirts from ZARA.
– Johnny hates wearing the same brand of underwear as the other members as it could get mixed up. (TheKstarNextDoor)
– The first concert he visited was H.O.T’s concert as a child in Chicago.
– If he weren’t a singer, he would like to be an actor. (Nylon)
– Mark said that Johnny is the fashion evaluator of the group and the members go to him for fashion advice.
– His favorite hobby is taking selfies.
– He likes to be called “Big and Cute” instead of “Chicago Hot Guy”. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– He would rather be a film director than a cafe owner.
– He loves drinking coffee and considers it his treasure. (NCT 127 Music Station)
– He used to watch a lot of Disney animes as a child.
– The first item he bought with his own money was a speaker when he worked in a sushi restaurant as a part-time worker. (Japan FC interview)
– The first CD he ever bought was “Mr.A-Z” by Jason Mraz.
– He would like to collaborate with Eminem.
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3. Yuta

Stage Name	Yuta (유타)
Birth Name	Nakamoto Yuta (中本悠太)
Position	Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist, Sub Rapper
Birthday	October 26, 1995
Active Years	2013–present
Age	29 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Height	176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Weight	60 kg (130 lb)
Nationality	Japanese
Blood Type	A

Yuta Facts:

– His NCT 127 bias is Mark.
– If he could have any superpower, he’d like the power to teleport.
– His keyword in life is “Balance”. (Anan Magazine)
– Among all members, Yuta and Jungwoo are considered the funniest.
– The members said that he never burps, sneezes or farts but Yuta said that he just doesn’t do it in front of people. (MMTG)
– Jungwoo said he can’t win against Yuta’s athletic abilities and passionate personality.
– He takes the best selfies in the group. (detikcom)
– His guilty pleasure is watching a sad drama alone at night and crying. (Nylon)
– He can’t use his left hand well, meaning he is completely right-handed.
– He wants to be the catalyst of energy during a performance that’s why he does energizing adlibs.
– He thinks he is similar to Jungwoo in terms of spilling food. (NCT 127 Official Book Vol. 3)
– He would rather go on “Heart Signal” than “I Am Solo”. (MMTG)
– He drinks green juice first thing in the morning after brushing his teeth.
– His favorite hair color is red.
– He feels the most powerful when he is on stage. (ELLE Japan)
– Jungwoo said that Yuta’s adlibs help him keep up the energy.
– His essential item is a Louis Vuitton perfume he always uses when going to work. (GQ Japan)
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4. Doyoung

Stage Name	Doyoung (도영)
Birth Name	Kim Dong Young (김동영‬)
Position	Main Vocalist
Birthday	February 1, 1996
Active Years	2013–present
Age	28 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	178 cm (5’10″)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	B

Doyoung Facts:

-Yuta thinks that Doyoung would lose to Jaehyun in a love triangle. (MMTG)
– His favorite song from NCT 127’s album “Sticker” is “Promise You”.
– He eats delicious food to calm down his temper. (SOHU KOREA)
– He said that he never gets angry with Johnny and that he makes him happy.
– The dish he can cook best is “Kimchi bokkeumbap”. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– If he could choose to cosplay anyone, he would choose Dr. Strange because he wants to have time-control power. (TV Guide)
– Jungwoo said that Doyoung pouts when he is in a bad mood.
– The fictional character that he resembles is Dory from Finding Nemo.
– He is most up-to-date on the activities of NCTzens and lets the other members know. (detikcom)
– He is a fan of BoA and AKMU. (TheKstarNextDoor)
– He thinks Haechan and Jaehyun are the most passionate members of NCT 127.
– He likes to eat delicious food like sushi or chicken when he feels down.
– Yuta said that Doyoung’s MC style gives an assuring feeling because he speaks fast.
– His favorite hair color is black. (ELLE Japan)
– According to Johnny, he is addicted to Instagram.
– His NCT 127 bias is Taeyong because he is the leader.
– He wants the group to try hopeful rock music like the bands Official Hige Dandism and ONE OK ROCK.
– His ideal male figure is someone who has a consistent expression and knows themselves well like Kyuhyun from Super Junior. (Elle Japan 2021)
– His guilty pleasure is drinking decaf Americano to wake up. (Nylon)
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5. Jaehyun

Stage Name	Jaehyun (재현)
Birth Name	Jeong Yoon Oh (정윤오) \|\| Jeong Jae Hyun
Position	Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Sub Rapper, Visual
Birthday	February 14, 1997
Active Years	2013–present
Age	27 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Height	180 cm (5’11″)
Weight	63 kg (139 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	A

Jaehyun Facts:

– His NCT 127 bias is Haechan.
– If he could have any superpower, he’d like the power of Captain America.
– Johnny said that Jaehyun has a lot of clothes with holes.
– He sang “Officially Missing You” for a festival in middle school.
– His favorite animations when he was young were animations from Nickelodeon and Disney like “Spongebob” and “Scooby Doo” but now he loves “Slam Dunk”. (TV Guide)
– In his free time during global tours, he likes to go shopping with Taeyong.
– He works out a lot and mostly focuses on training his back. (SOHU KOREA)
– He loves the Toy Story series, so he would love to cosplay as any character from Toy Story.
– He watches Netflix or hangs out with his friends in his spare time. (ESQUIRE Korea)
– His recipe for “tteokgalbi” was added to the menu of SMT Seoul Restaurant. (detikcom)
– His favorite hair color is ash grey tone. (ELLE Japan)
– His favorite song from the album “Sticker” is “Magic Carpet Ride”.
– His guilty pleasure is Pistachio ice cream. (Nylon)
– If he weren’t a singer, he would like to be a Theme park designer.
– Jaehyun believes he has “Golden Hands” since he is good with making things with his hands due to the fact that he played the piano since he was young. (ELLE 2020)
– He loved going on trips since he was a child.
– When he thinks of pure love, he thinks about Olivia Hussey’s ‘Romeo and Juliet (1968)’.
– He is addicted to Iced coffee.
– He believes that he, Doyoung, and Jungwoo sweat the most among the members. (ELLE Korea)
– He was chosen as the best chef in the group through a competition. (detikcom)
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6. Jungwoo

Stage Name	Jungwoo (정우)
Birth Name	Kim Jung Woo (김정우)
Position	Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer
Birthday	February 19, 1998
Active Years	2018–present
Age	26 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Height	180 cm (5’11″)
Weight	58 kg (128 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	AB

Jungwoo Facts:

– If he had a superpower, would like the power of the lucky man from X-man.
– He has recently started revealing his abs unprompted because he wants to bewilder people. (MMTG)
– He likes to plan his shopping trips while abroad in detail down to the time taken and distance between different stores.
– Yuta said that Jungwoo’s MC style makes people want to cheer for him.
– He said that he felt like floating paper when going against Jaehyun in a tug-of-war. (SOHU KOREA)
– If he could turn back time, he would like to go back to his trainee days to feel the pure enthusiasm of that time again.
– He got unanimously voted as the member who is always hungry. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– He has the most “aegyo” in the group. (Buzzfeed Celeb)
– His favorite Bruno Mars song is “Just The Way You Are”.
– If he could cosplay as anyone, he would choose to cosplay as Hulk because he thinks he would look sexier if he were more bulky. (TV Guide)
– He is a huge fan of Bruno Mars and he recently went to his concert in Seoul. (TV Guide)
– The fictional characters that resemble him are Bellsprout, Olaf, and Snoopy.
– He is the sunshine protector of the group. (detikcom)
– He is a fan of Taeyeon and Park Hyoshin.
– When he was in high school, he received a lot of confessions through his high school Facebook page. (TheKstarNextDoor)
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7. Mark

Stage Name	Mark (마크)
Birth Name	Mark Lee
Position	Main Rapper, Main Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday	August 2, 1999
Active Years	2013–present
Age	25 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Leo
Height	176 cm (5’9″)
Weight	61 kg (134 lbs)
Nationality	Canadian
Blood Type	A

Mark Facts:

– He would like to be a novelist or an author if he wasn’t a singer. (Nylon)
– His favorite song from the album “Sticker” is the title song.
– His NCT 127 bias is Yuta.
– If he had a superpower, he’d like to see through walls and objects.
– Mark laughs the most in the group. (detikcom)
– His favorite song from the “Fact Check” album is “Misty”.
– He is close friends with Kevin from The Boyz.
– His favourite nicknames include “aeyongi” and “Spider-Mark”. (Daebak Show)
– He moved to Korea in 2013.
– He was inspired by Bruno Mars and dreamed about becoming a singer.
– He prefers singing more than rapping or dancing.
– He wants to release a solo album that is casual in sound, almost like a mixtape, one day.
– After a long day, he takes a shower, does his skincare routine and ends the day with a face mask sheet. (Daebak Show)
– His dream is to have a solo career and be a professional writer. (Daebak Show)
– In his free time, he works on his solo projects.
– His hobbies include shopping and playing basketball with Chenle.
– If he could go on a vacation anywhere with anyone, he would go to Bali with Jungwoo, Chenle, and Ten.
– He considers his father as an ideal male figure because he is dependable for the family.
– He contributed to the lyrics of “Love is a Beauty”.
– The movie “The Notebook” and the song “First Love” from their Japanese album “LOVEHOLIC” come to his mind when he thinks about pure love. (ELLE Korea)
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8. Haechan

Stage Name	Haechan (해찬)
Birth Name	Lee Dong Hyuck (이동혁)
Position	Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Maknae
Birthday	June 6, 2000
Active Years	2016–present
Age	24 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Height	174 cm (5’8.5″)
Weight	58 kg (128 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	AB

Haechan Facts:

– If he had a superpower, he’d like the power of speed.
– He shares a similar sense of humor with Taeil.
– The members usually go to the restaurant that Haechan wants to go to. (MMTG)
– He is the most competitive member of the group. (detikcom)
– His guilty pleasure is watching Netflix while eating late at night in his room. (Nylon)
– He would like to be a regular student who likes music and dance if he wasn’t a singer.
– He would like to collaborate with PINKPANTHERESS. (Source)
– His strength is that he is always positive but his weakness is that he can be noisy at times.
– He thinks he’ll confess first in a relationship and considers himself the most passionate member.
– His ideal male figure is his father because as a man he puts his family first before everything. (ELLE Korea)
– He thinks NCT 127’s strengths are the teamwork of its members since they all think alike.
– He likes drinking tea and can drink up to 5-6 bottles of corn silk tea in a day.
– He uses his phone, spaces out, or listens to music during his time off. (Relay Interview)
– He likes eating Korean food or hot pot after concerts.
– His musical inspiration is DEEZ.
– He bought a large TV screen and speaker to watch dramas and movies better. (SOHU KOREA)
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Inactive Members

9. Winwin

Stage Name	Winwin (윈윈)
Birth Name	Dong Si Cheng (董思成)
Position	Lead Dancer, Sub Vocalist
Birthday	October 28, 1997
Active Years	2016–present
Age	27 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio
Height	179 cm (5’10.5″)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Nationality	Chinese
Blood Type	B

Winwin Facts:

– He loves to eat strawberries and chips as snacks.
– The hardest thing to film for him was the love scene in “25 Hours”. (Drama Tick)
– He didn’t like geography in school.
– The words he hears the most are “WinWin, you’re so cute!”. (hello82)
– Tiramisu is his go-to dessert.
– He often plays games on his phone.
– He learned horse riding for his film. (ELLEMEN New Youth)
– His favorite anime is “One Piece.”
– Korean phrases, like ‘Deo araero,’ are challenging for him to pronounce.
– He looks forward to meeting Japanese fans the most when he visits Japan. (NCT 127 Personal Interview)
– His all-time favorite food is hot pot.
– He doesn’t have many solo parts in NCT 127.
– WinWin’s favourite member in NCT is Haechan because he pulls a lot of pranks on him but he’s never annoying but cute. (TheKstarNextDoor)
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Former Members

10. Taeil

Stage Name	Taeil (태일)
Birth Name	Moon Tae Il (문태일)
Position	Main Vocalist
Birthday	June 14, 1994
Active Years	2016–present
Age	30 (in 2024)
Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Height	171 cm (5’7″)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Nationality	Korean
Blood Type	O

Taeil Facts:

– If he had a superpower, he’d like to be invisible.
– Taeil would choose Taeyong as his bias in NCT 127. (WIRED)
– He always focuses on his core while working out.
– He doesn’t like to think about complicated things and considers himself a simple person.
– According to Jaehyun, Taeil tends to get fixated on one task and completes it before moving on to other things.
– His guilty pleasure is eating ice from the freezer like a snack. (Nylon)
– He considers yellow as a color that represents him because it’s clear and has a unique presence.
– He would like to release a solo album when he is 100% satisfied with himself.
– He always works out before starting work to turn his switch on as an artist. (NCT 127 Official Book 6)
– He considers himself as a pacifist.
– His favorite song from the album “Sticker” is “The Rainy Night” because he likes the unique charm, especially the individual harmony recordings by all the members.
– Jaehyun said that Taeil likes to work out at home and adds various movements to common exercises to change them. (Self Portrait)
– He is considered the most childish in NCT 127 and is referred to as the “mat-nae” of the group.
– He got into a motorcycle accident in August of 2023 and underwent surgery. He is currently not involved in any group activities and is focusing on recovering. (Soompi)
– He was removed from NCT and all of its subunits on August 28, 2024 due to sexual offense accusations.
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