According to an exclusive report by News1 on July 15, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Haechan, and Jungwoo have all signed new contracts with the agency, extending a partnership that has lasted nearly a decade. The report states that every NCT 127 member chose to continue with SM Entertainment based on their trust in both the company and one another.
Notably, members whose existing contracts had not yet expired including those currently serving in the military also agreed to renew their contracts early to ensure the group’s long-term stability and future activities. The collective decision is seen as another sign of the strong teamwork and unity that have defined NCT 127 throughout their career.
NCT 127 officially debuted on July 7, 2016, as the Seoul-based unit of NCT.
The group’s lineup evolved over the years:
- Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, and Haechan debuted with the original lineup in 2016.
- Johnny joined the group in 2017.
- Jungwoo became a member in 2018.
Currently, Doyoung and Jungwoo are fulfilling their mandatory military service.
Over the past 10 years, NCT 127 has established its signature “neo” musical identity with numerous hit songs, including: Fire Truck, Cherry Bomb, Touch, Kick It, Sticker, 2 Baddies, Fact Check, Walk. Known for their experimental sound and powerful performances, the group has remained one of SM Entertainment’s flagship acts throughout the past decade.
To celebrate their milestone anniversary, NCT 127 is scheduled to release their 7th full-length album on August 24, marking their first studio album in more than two years. The upcoming album will feature Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, and Haechan, while fans are also looking forward to the return of Doyoung and Jungwoo following their military service. Both are expected to resume full-scale activities after their discharge in June 2027.
With every member choosing to remain under SM Entertainment, NCT 127 has demonstrated its commitment to continuing as a team beyond its first decade. As the group prepares for its 10th anniversary comeback and future global activities, the contract renewals provide fans with reassurance that NCT 127 intends to continue writing the next chapter of its career together.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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