NCT Timeline

Banpo Han River Park's Moonlight Rainbow Fountain will host water shows from Tuesday to Saturday choreographed to hit songs by NCT's various units (NCT 127, NCT Dream, WayV, NCT Wish and NCT U).

Six concerts in Seoul spread over two weeks in March as part of NCT Dream's international tour, The Dream Show 4: Future The Dream.

NCT JNJM performed on the February 26 episode of M Countdown.

First EP by NCT duo subunit Jeno and Jaemin (NCT JNJM), titled Both Sides, consisting of six tracks with a title track; release set for Feb. 23, 2026.

Jeno and Jaemin (NCT) will release a subunit mini album titled "Both Sides," containing six tracks including the title track.

NCT members Jeno and Jaemin will debut as the unit NCT JNJM with their first mini album 'BOTH SIDES' (six songs, includes the title track) on February 23, 2026.

ENA announced the cast lineup for the drama 'Crash 2', with Lee Min Ki, Kwak Sun Young, Heo Sung Tae, Lee Ho Chul, and Moon Hee reprising their roles, and NCT's Jisung joining as a new cast member for Season 2.

On February 8 KST, NCT WISH's "Cham Cham Cham" short-form video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making them the first K-pop boy group to reach the milestone with a YouTube Short on their official account.

SM Entertainment announced that NCT unit NCT JNJM (Jeno and Jaemin) will debut on February 23 with their first mini album 'BOTH SIDES', which will consist of six songs including the title track.

NCT's duo unit JNJM released its first EP "Both Sides" in February 2026.

JNJM debuted as a unit in February 2026 with the EP "Both Sides," which sold more than half a million copies and swept music charts.

NCT member Doyoung donated 100 million won to the NGO World Vision to support young people preparing to become self-reliant; the donation was announced by World Vision on January 30, 2026.

SM Entertainment announced that the last six shows of NCT Dream's international tour have sold out.

NCT (NCT DREAM) were included in Circle Chart's latest batch of official certifications (Million and/or Platinum) announced by the chart.

During the NCT Athletics Championships, member Yuta had to sit out the games because of an injury.

NCT gathered all units (NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, and NCT WISH) for an "NCT Athletics Championships" to celebrate their 10th anniversary, splitting into two teams to compete in events like tug of war, dodgeball, and a relay race.

SM Entertainment has filed criminal complaints against multiple individuals for actions causing fear or anxiety to Jisung (including violations of the Information and Communications Network Act, stalking, sexual crimes, insult, and threats). The agency recently filed a complaint against an individual who posted 462 malicious posts; investigations are ongoing.

SM Entertainment stated the court of first instance found the defendant's offenses (which continued since 2022) constituted defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act and criminal insult, and sentenced the defendant to a fine of 5 million won.

NCT is marking its tenth anniversary with a series of events, including a collaboration with Seoul Fashion Week and outdoor events across the city.

SM Entertainment said NCT will mark its 10th anniversary with a month-long festival across Seoul featuring musical fountain shows, exhibitions of stage costumes, giant art balloons, lighting events and more.

NCT's Jaemin returns to acting in Numbers after a six-year hiatus.

NCT's Jeno is noted as making his official acting debut in the coming-of-age sports drama Numbers.

Taeyong's WYLD is listed on Circle Chart's midyear album chart for the first half of 2026 (311,970 copies recorded).

Taeyong of NCT was included in the first artist lineup unveiled for the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer music festival.

The side track "Mermaid" was unveiled in advance at a solo concert in January.

Former NCT member Mark posted a message marking the 10th anniversary of his debut, thanking fans, apologizing to Czennie and others affected, announcing he has been 'wrapping things up' while thinking about next steps, and congratulating NCT on its 10th anniversary.

NCT Wish plans to release another album later in 2026 following their April release.

NCT Wish plans to follow their April release with a Japanese single later in 2026.

WayV is scheduled to embark on a tour in the third quarter of 2026.

WayV plans to release an album in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the anniversary activities.

NCT Dream is scheduled to release a new album in the fourth quarter of 2026.

NCT Dream will hold a meet-and-greet event for fans in the third quarter of 2026.

NCT 127 is set to embark on a tour in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the anniversary activities.

NCT 127 is scheduled to release an album in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the 10th anniversary project.

SM Entertainment announced an anniversary project titled "NCT 2026" to mark NCT's 10th anniversary with a series of albums, tours and pop-up events.

NCT will hold tours to commemorate its 10th anniversary.

NCT will release albums as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.

NCT will mark its 10th anniversary with a series of activities including albums, tours and pop-up events.

Mark was named among members leaving their groups as part of a recent wave of departures; no specific date was provided in the text.

NCT 127 is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.

NCT 127 announced as a headliner for KCON LA 2026.

KCON announced that NCT 127 will be a headlining act at KCON LA 2026.

NCT member Taeyong previously appeared as a storyteller on the Defense Media Agency's channel for the content series 'These Days in the Military', which features celebrities serving in the military.

Doyoung started his military service in December 2025.

Taeyong returned from mandatory military service in December (year inferred from article).

NCT (listed in article as NCT Wish) are named among the leading acts in 2025 album sales (data through November).

The group's third EP, COLOR, was released and sold 1.47 million copies in its first week; it also topped major domestic album charts and QQ Music's trending chart in China.

Taeil was sentenced to three years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping an intoxicated Chinese tourist alongside two accomplices.

The 13-track solo album 'The Firstfruit' by NCT's Mark was released in April 2025, led by the single '1999.'

According to the study covering up to the end of 2025, NCT is one of eight K-pop acts that have exceeded 10 million in total cumulative album sales.

Mark released his debut solo album The Firstfruit in 2025.

The group's third EP, "Color," surpassed 1.39 million copies in first-week sales, setting a personal best for the act.

NCT (subunit NCT Wish)'s release "Color" placed No. 11 on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart for 2025.

Taeil left NCT in August 2024 after allegations first emerged, and SM Entertainment terminated his exclusive contract.

Taeyong's second EP 'Tap' was released in February 2024.

Taeyong's first solo EP 'Shalala' was released in June 2023.

Sungchan left NCT in 2023; items believed to have been worn by him were later put up for sale at the NCT Flea Market.

Twitter's 2020 K-pop artist ranking listed BTS first, followed by NCT, EXO, Blackpink and GOT7 (top five); the top ten also included TREASURE, Seventeen, Tomorrow x Together (TXT), Twice and Ateez.

Mark contributed lyrics to NCT U's 2018 track "Boss."

NCT (via sub-unit NCT U) made its official debut when it released the single "The 7th Sense."