NCT DREAM

South Korean boy band and sub-unit of the K-pop group NCT, managed by SM Entertainment.Debuted on August 25, 2016, with seven members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, Jisung. Originally conceived as a teenage rotational unit with graduation system. Became a fixed unit in 2020. Known for youthful concepts and record-breaking albums.
  • Originally designed with a graduation system where members would leave upon turning 20 (Korean age), but SM Entertainment abolished this in 2020 after fan protests.
  • Mark temporarily 'graduated' in 2018 but rejoined permanently in 2020 when the rotational concept was scrapped.
  • Their 2021 album 'Hot Sauce' became the first million-selling album by a K-pop subgroup, solidifying their commercial dominance.
  • Haechan and Mark simultaneously promote in both NCT DREAM and NCT 127, requiring intense scheduling between units.