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NCT

엔시티

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Name:
NCT
Aliases:
Neo Culture Technology
Hangul:
엔시티
Fandom:
NCTzens
Debuted On:
Apr 9, 2016
Generation:
Gen 3 | 2012 - 2017
Group Type:
Boy
Last Comeback:
Apr 8, 2026
Tour Announced:
Jun 12, 2026
About NCT
NCT, short for Neo Culture Technology, is a groundbreaking South Korean boy group formed by SM Entertainment in 2016. What sets NCT apart from other K-pop groups is its revolutionary concept of unlimited members divided into various sub-units that are constantly evolving and expanding, embodying the vision of a group with limitless possibilities. NCT's unique structure allows members to participate in multiple sub-units and collaborate across different concepts, styles, and languages, making the group highly versatile and globally appealing.
Music Label
SM Ent.
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NCT • Timeline
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NCT WISH encore concerts (part of first solo concert tour)
Announced
Apr 16, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9
Encore concerts scheduled as part of the group's ongoing first solo concert tour (which spans 30 shows across 18 regions).
New NCT 2026 website (2026NCT.com) to go live
Announced
Apr 8, 2026 • Release • Score 0.8
NCT announced that their new website, 2026NCT.com, will go live at 12 p.m. KST.
NCT teases full-group return as NCT 2026
Announced
Apr 8, 2026 • Comeback announced • Score 0.9
NCT released a teaser at midnight KST announcing a full-group return under the name "NCT 2026" for their 10th anniversary and unveiled a new logo.
Ten's exclusive contract with SM Entertainment ends
Announced
Apr 7, 2026 • Contract change • Score 0.9
SM Entertainment confirmed it has concluded Ten's exclusive contract as of April 8, 2026, and said it will coordinate so Ten can participate in WayV and NCT activities in the future.
Ten's contract with SM Entertainment concludes
Announced
Apr 7, 2026 • Contract change • Score 0.9
Ten's contract with SM Entertainment will conclude on 2026-04-08. He will continue participating in NCT and WayV activities when possible.
Mark to leave NCT and SM Entertainment
Announced
Apr 7, 2026 • Lineup change • Score 0.9
SM Entertainment announced that Mark will leave NCT and the management company effective April 8.
Mark departs NCT
Announced
Apr 2, 2026 • Lineup change • Score 0.9
Mark, a long-time member and core performer across multiple NCT units, announced his departure from the group following SM Entertainment's confirmation.
Mark ends contract with SM Entertainment and leaves NCT
Announced
Apr 2, 2026 • Contract change • Score 0.9
SM Entertainment confirmed that Mark will end his contract and leave NCT, bringing an end to his group activities.
Mark to terminate contract with SM Entertainment
Announced
Apr 2, 2026 • Contract change • Score 0.9
Mark will terminate his contract with SM Entertainment, ending his 10-year association with NCT.
Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT
Announced
Apr 2, 2026 • Contract change • Score 0.9
Mark will terminate his contract with SM Entertainment, ending his 10-year association with NCT.
Mark departs NCT
Announced
Apr 2, 2026 • Lineup change • Score 0.9
SM Entertainment's April 3 statement confirms that Mark is leaving NCT.
NCT 127's "Sticker" surpasses 100 million YouTube views
Announced
Mar 31, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
On April 1, 2026, at around 7:51 p.m. KST, NCT 127's music video for "Sticker" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming their fourth music video to reach that milestone after "Cherry Bomb," "Kick It," and "2 Baddies."
Taeyong digital single release
Announced
Mar 2026 • Release date announced • Score 0.8
Taeyong is reported to release a digital single next month (not a prerelease from his upcoming album).
NCT Wish to release first studio album in April 2026
Announced
Mar 2026 • Release date announced • Score 0.9
Boy group NCT Wish will release its first full-length (studio) album next month (April 2026), according to the report.
Jaemin thanks Namgoong Min for sending coffee truck to NCT DREAM encore concert
Announced
Mar 28, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
On March 29, 2026, Jaemin thanked actor Namgoong Min for sending a coffee truck to the venue of NCT DREAM's encore concert "THE DREAM SHOW 4 : FUTURE THE DREAM."
NCT Dream — The Dream Show 4 finale concert (KSPO Dome, Seoul) — March 28
Announced
Mar 27, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9
NCT Dream will perform at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on March 28 as part of the closing leg of their fourth concert tour, The Dream Show 4: Future the Dream Finale. Lotte Cinema will exclusively screen this performance at select locations.
NCT WISH releases first teaser for "Ode to Love"
Announced
Mar 22, 2026 • Comeback announced • Score 0.9
NCT WISH released the first teaser and kicked off the countdown to their April comeback.
NCT Dream — The Dream Show 4 finale concert (KSPO Dome, Seoul) — March 21
Announced
Mar 20, 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9
NCT Dream will perform at the KSPO Dome in Seoul on March 21 as part of the closing leg of their fourth concert tour, The Dream Show 4: Future the Dream Finale. Lotte Cinema will exclusively screen this performance at select locations.
Jaemin sends 30 Shinsegae gift certificates to fans for White Day
Announced
Mar 13, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
NCT's Jaemin surprised his fans by sending 30 Shinsegae gift certificates as White Day gifts.
Jaemin (NCT) sends White Day mobile gift vouchers to fans
Announced
Mar 13, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
Jaemin of NCT Dream sent fans 30 mobile gift vouchers (100,000 won each) on White Day via the fan communication platform Bubble.
NCT U's "Make A Wish (Birthday Song)" surpasses 300 million YouTube views
Announced
Mar 7, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
NCT U's music video for "Make A Wish (Birthday Song)" exceeded 300 million views on YouTube, becoming NCT's first music video to reach the milestone.
NCT U's "BOSS" MV surpasses 200 million YouTube views
Announced
Mar 5, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
NCT U's music video for their 2018 song "BOSS" surpassed 200 million views on YouTube on 2026-03-06 at approximately 11:53 a.m. KST. The video was originally released on 2018-02-19.
NCT Dream Seoul concerts — The Dream Show 4: Future The Dream
Announced
Feb 2026 • Concert • Score 0.9
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 M Countdown
Announced
Feb 25, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8
NCT JNJM performed on the February 26 episode of M Countdown.
NCT JNJM — Both Sides EP release
Announced
Feb 22, 2026 • Release • Score 0.9
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.
Release of subunit mini album "Both Sides"
Announced
Feb 22, 2026 • Release • Score 0.9
Jeno and Jaemin (NCT) will release a subunit mini album titled "Both Sides," containing six tracks including the title track.
NCT JNJM debut — mini album 'BOTH SIDES'
Announced
Feb 22, 2026 • Release • Score 0.9
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 confirms cast lineup for 'Crash 2' — NCT's Jisung joins Season 2
Announced
Feb 12, 2026 • Lineup change • Score 0.9
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.
NCT WISH's "Cham Cham Cham" YouTube Short reaches 100 million views
Announced
Feb 7, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
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.
JNJM debut EP 'Both Sides' (debut as subunit)
Announced
Jan 2026 • Release • Score 0.8
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.
Doyoung donates 100 million won to World Vision
Announced
Jan 29, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
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.
NCT JNJM debut announced
Announced
Jan 25, 2026 • Release date announced • Score 0.8
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.
Last six shows of NCT Dream's international tour sold out
Announced
Jan 22, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8
SM Entertainment announced that the last six shows of NCT Dream's international tour have sold out.
NCT (NCT DREAM) earn Circle Chart certification
Announced
Jan 12, 2026 • Milestone • Score 0.7
NCT (NCT DREAM) were included in Circle Chart's latest batch of official certifications (Million and/or Platinum) announced by the chart.
NCT Wish additional album (2026)
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8
NCT Wish plans to release another album later in 2026 following their April release.
NCT Wish Japanese single (2026)
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8
NCT Wish plans to follow their April release with a Japanese single later in 2026.
WayV tour (Q3 2026)
Announced
2026 • Tour announced • Score 0.8
WayV is scheduled to embark on a tour in the third quarter of 2026.
WayV album release (Q3 2026)
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8
WayV plans to release an album in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the anniversary activities.
NCT Dream new album (Q4 2026)
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8
NCT Dream is scheduled to release a new album in the fourth quarter of 2026.
NCT Dream meet-and-greet (Q3 2026)
Announced
2026 • Fan meeting • Score 0.8
NCT Dream will hold a meet-and-greet event for fans in the third quarter of 2026.
NCT 127 tour (Q3 2026)
Announced
2026 • Tour announced • Score 0.8
NCT 127 is set to embark on a tour in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the anniversary activities.
NCT 127 album release (Q3 2026)
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.8
NCT 127 is scheduled to release an album in the third quarter of 2026 as part of the 10th anniversary project.
NCT 10th anniversary project "NCT 2026"
Announced
2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8
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.
Anniversary tours planned
Announced
2026 • Tour announced • Score 0.7
NCT will hold tours to commemorate its 10th anniversary.
Anniversary albums planned
Announced
2026 • Release window announced • Score 0.7
NCT will release albums as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.
NCT 10th anniversary
Announced
2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8
NCT will mark its 10th anniversary with a series of activities including albums, tours and pop-up events.
Mark departs NCT (part of recent wave of departures)
Announced
2026 • Lineup change • Score 0.7
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 10th anniversary (2026)
Announced
2026 • Milestone • Score 0.8
NCT 127 is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026.
NCT 127 to headline KCON LA 2026
Announced
2026 • Concert announced • Score 0.9
NCT 127 announced as a headliner for KCON LA 2026.
NCT (NCT 127) announced as KCON LA 2026 headliner
Announced
2026 • Concert announced • Score 0.9
KCON announced that NCT 127 will be a headlining act at KCON LA 2026.
Taeyong appeared as storyteller on Defense Media Agency series 'These Days in the Military'
Announced
2026 • Milestone • Score 0.9
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.
Taeyong returns from military service
Announced
Nov 2025 • Hiatus status change • Score 0.9
Taeyong returned from mandatory military service in December (year inferred from article).
NCT rank among top album sellers in 2025 (listed as NCT Wish)
Announced
Oct 2025 • Chart peak • Score 0.8
NCT (listed in article as NCT Wish) are named among the leading acts in 2025 album sales (data through November).
NCT WISH — COLOR (third EP) release
Announced
Aug 2025 • Release • Score 0.8
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.
Mark — The Firstfruit release
Announced
Mar 2025 • Release window announced • Score 0.9
The 13-track solo album 'The Firstfruit' by NCT's Mark was released in April 2025, led by the single '1999.'
"Color" posts personal-best first-week sales
Announced
2025 • Milestone • Score 0.8
The group's third EP, "Color," surpassed 1.39 million copies in first-week sales, setting a personal best for the act.
NCT (NCT Wish)'s Color ranks No. 11 on IFPI Global Album Sales Chart (2025)
Announced
2025 • Chart peak • Score 0.8
NCT (subunit NCT Wish)'s release "Color" placed No. 11 on the IFPI Global Album Sales Chart for 2025.
Taeyong EP 'Tap' release
Announced
Jan 2024 • Release • Score 0.9
Taeyong's second EP 'Tap' was released in February 2024.
Taeyong EP 'Shalala' release
Announced
May 2023 • Release • Score 0.9
Taeyong's first solo EP 'Shalala' was released in June 2023.
NCT debut
Announced
Apr 8, 2016 • Milestone • Score 0.9
NCT (via sub-unit NCT U) made its official debut when it released the single "The 7th Sense."