NCT 127 officially debuted on July 7, 2016, with their first performance of "Fire Truck" on M Countdown and the release of their debut mini-album, NCT #127, on July 10, 2016. They are the Seoul-based sub-unit of the larger group NCT, with their name reflecting Seoul's longitude (127).
NCT 127 released their seventh full-length album "Blingy," whose title track features choreography the members described as among the most physically demanding of their career.
NCT 127 held a press conference on the release of their seventh studio album BLINGY in celebration of their 10th debut anniversary; members discussed the title track, pre-release track, and preparations for promotions.
NCT 127 topped both the overall digital chart and the digital download chart with their title track "Blingy." Their studio album BLINGY also entered the album chart at No. 2 for the week.
NCT 127 members renew contracts with SM Entertainment
NCT 127's music video for "Kick It" surpassed 200 million views on YouTube, becoming the group's first MV to reach the milestone and NCT's third overall MV to hit 200 million.
NCT 127 top Circle monthly digital download chart for August with 'Blingy'
BLINGY is NCT 127’s ninth album to enter the Billboard 200. The group also re-entered Billboard’s Artist 100 at No. 73, marking their 55th non-consecutive week on that chart.
BLINGY debuts on Billboard charts (Billboard 200 No.129; World Albums No.3; Top Album Sales No.11)
All seven members of NCT127 decided to stay with SM Entertainment and renewed their contracts, with some renewing in advance even if their contracts had not yet expired.