
Taeyong (NCT 127) — Leader & Main Rapper
Taeyong (이태용) · Leader, Main Rapper & Main Dancer of NCT 127 · Born July 1, 1995 · Seoul · MBTI: INFJ · The perfectionist artist who built NCT from the ground up.
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Taeyong is known for his intense perfectionism, deep sense of responsibility as a leader, and a surprisingly gentle, caring side behind closed doors. He is introspective and artistic — spending free time drawing, writing lyrics, and cooking for members.
Real Name
이태용 (Lee Taeyong)
Position
Leader · Main Rapper · Main Dancer
Birthday
July 1, 1995 (age 31)
Nationality
Korean
Height
175 cm
MBTI
INFJ
Fan Nickname
"Tyong, TY, Tae, Daddy Long Legs (팬덤 별명), Prince of SM"
@taeoxo_nct
🎨 Hobbies & Interests
⭐ Favorites
🎤 Solo Activities
🤝 Close Group Members
🌟 Celebrity Friends
👨👩👧 Family
Has a younger sister he is close to. Grew up in Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Closest family member: His sister; he has mentioned her warmly in interviews.
⏮ Before Debut
Trained at SM Entertainment from around 2012. Featured in pre-debut SM ROOKIES promotional content. Faced significant online controversy in 2016 over past school bullying allegations, which he publicly addressed and apologized for.
Other Members
View Group →Why Fans Love Taeyong
Taeyong is widely regarded as one of the most complete performers in 4th-generation K-pop — a triple threat as rapper, dancer, and visual. His stage presence is magnetic, and his dedication to craft is unmatched.
- ·His freestyle dance clips regularly go viral — fans call him "stage gremlin" for how he transforms in performance mode.
- ·He writes and produces many of NCT's songs, giving the group an authentic artistic identity.
- ·His visual concept ranges from ethereal fairy-like looks to dark, intense stage personas — keeping fans perpetually captivated.
- ·Despite a cold stage persona, fan accounts reveal he quietly leaves snacks for staff and buys birthday gifts for every member.
- ·He openly shares his struggles with perfectionism and anxiety, making fans feel seen and less alone.
Words That Moved Fans
Taeyong's lyrics and off-stage words carry emotional weight that resonates with NCTzens worldwide.
- ·"I want to be someone who makes the people around me comfortable. That's the kind of person I want to be."
- ·"Even if I fall, I want to fall beautifully."
- ·"I don't want to be perfect. I want to be real."
- ·"NCT 127 is not just a team. We are family. And I will protect this family."
Taeyong's Memes & Iconic Moments
NCTzens have gifted Taeyong a treasure trove of meme-worthy moments that define fan culture.
- ·"Cleaning cam" — fancams of him tidying up the stage mid-performance went massively viral.
- ·His cooking Vlives, where he excitedly shows members (and fans) what he made, are a cherished tradition.
- ·The "Neo Zone" era stage outfit (spider-web suit) became one of K-pop's most iconic visual moments.
- ·"Taeyong-ah!" — his habit of exclaiming his own name when flustered spawned endless fan edits.
- ·His hand-drawn artwork shared on Bubble and Twitter regularly breaks engagement records for NCT.
Fun Facts About Taeyong
Lesser-known details that deepen appreciation for NCT's leader.
- ·He is one of the most prolific writers in NCT — credited on over 30 tracks across NCT sub-units.
- ·He completed mandatory Korean military service (social service worker) from December 2023.
- ·His MBTI INFJ makes him the "Advocate" type — rare, idealistic, intensely private yet caring.
- ·He has a habit of writing "127" on everything — notebooks, whiteboards, practice room mirrors.
- ·He was the first SM trainee to be revealed in the SM ROOKIES lineup, generating massive pre-debut hype.
Taeyong as Your Bias
Picking Taeyong as your bias means you are in for a lifetime of artistic intensity, soft moments, and perpetual amazement.
- ·Expect to be devastated by fancams at 2am — his dancing will ruin all other dancers for you.
- ·You will find yourself defending him fiercely and proudly, because loyalty is contagious.
- ·Prepare for emotional whiplash: terrifying on stage, absolutely soft when cooking ramyeon for the members.
Tips
- 💡Watch his solo stage "Limitless" performance from the 2017 SM Town concert to understand why fans call him untouchable.
- 💡Follow @taeoxo_nct on Instagram — his art posts and cooking photos are a direct window into his personality.
- 💡His rap in "Simon Says" is considered one of the hardest flows in NCT's catalog — study it to appreciate his technical skill.
- 💡His Bubble messages to fans (NCT membership app) are unusually personal and thoughtful — fans treasure screenshots of them.
Other Members
View Group →Last updated: March 30, 2026
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