NCT

NCT is active as of 2026-11-15.

NCT is known to stand for "Neo Culture Technology." As the name suggests, it reflects the goal of being a new kind of group whose multiple units are active in different regions. In Korean it is pronounced "en-si-ti," and fans around the world simply say "N-C-T" letter by letter.

NCT began on April 9, 2016, with the debut song "The 7th Sense." It was released as a song by the unit NCT U, marking the starting point of NCT's multi-unit system. Other units then debuted one after another, each adding its own sound to the wider NCT family.

NCT is a multi-unit group in which several units are active under one name. The main units include NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV and NCT WISH, along with NCT U, whose lineup changes by project. Each unit has its own musical color and somewhat different focus regions.

NCT currently has 23 members: Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Haechan, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung, Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, Yangyang, Sion, Riku, Yushi, Jaehee, Ryo and Sakuya. The members are active across the group's different units, so it helps to know which unit each member belongs to.

NCT is under SM Entertainment. News for each unit, including NCT U, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV and NCT WISH, is shared through SM Entertainment's official channels and each unit's own official channels. Because there are many units, it helps to check which unit an announcement refers to.

NCT's official fandom name is NCTzen. It combines NCT with "citizen," and is generally explained as meaning people who live together in the world of NCT. The name covers fans of all the group's units, bringing everyone together under one shared identity.

Widely known NCT songs often include NCT 127's "Kick It," NCT DREAM's "Hot Sauce" and "Resonance," a project featuring multiple units. This is not an official list, and each unit has its own fan favorites, so there is a lot to explore. Release years can be checked on official music streaming services.

NCT's music stands out because each unit has a clearly different color. Some units lean toward experimental, intense sounds, while others offer a brighter, fresher mood. Part of the fun is listening across the units to find the style that suits your taste.

An easy approach is to pick one unit and start with its well-known title tracks. For example, you might begin with NCT 127's "Kick It" or NCT DREAM's "Hot Sauce," then branch out to other units that suit your taste. This order is only a suggestion, and songs featuring multiple units help you see the bigger picture of NCT.

In Korea, you can see NCT on music shows, at each unit's official concerts and at fan meetings. With several units, there are many schedules, so the official announcements from SM Entertainment and each unit's channels are the most reliable source. Official fan club information is posted there too. Please avoid scalped tickets and unauthorized filming.