NCT U

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NCT U is the first official sub-unit of the South Korean boy group NCT, managed by SM Entertainment. It stands out for its unique rotational concept, where members are selected for specific songs based on the concept and sound, rather than having a fixed lineup.Debuted in April 2016 with the singles 'The 7th Sense' and 'Without You'. NCT U pioneered NCT's overall concept of limitless members and rotational units. Releases tracks featuring varying combinations of NCT members selected to fit each song's specific style and requirements. Known for diverse musical experimentation.
  • NCT U debuted with two distinct tracks simultaneously: 'The 7th Sense' performed by Taeyong, Mark, Jaehyun, Ten, and Doyoung (a hip-hop/R&B track), and 'Without You' performed by Taeil, Doyoung, and Jaehyun (a Chinese version featured Kun) (a melodic pop ballad), showcasing the unit's core concept of flexibility.
  • The unit's name 'U' stands for 'United', representing the idea of different NCT members uniting for a specific project.
  • NCT U holds the distinction of achieving NCT's first-ever music show win on a major South Korean music program with 'Boss' in 2018.
  • They made history in 2020 as the first K-Pop group to perform at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with 'Make A Wish (Birthday Song)'.
  • NCT U's 2021 single 'Universe (Let's Play Ball)' became one of NCT's fastest songs to reach 100 million streams on Spotify.
  • The unit has released songs in multiple languages including Korean, Mandarin, and English, aligning with NCT's global 'to the world' ambition.