"NCT 127의 리더이자 SM 대표 댄서"
NCT 127의 리더이자 SM 대표 댄서
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.
소속사
SM Entertainment
데뷔일
2016-07-07
팬 별명
Tyong, TY, Tae, Daddy Long Legs (팬덤 별명), Prince of SM
특기
댄스, 래핑
개인기
SM의 에이스
🎯 취미
❤️ 좋아하는 것
food
Gopchang (곱창), ramyeon, anything he cooks himself
color
Black and white
season
Autumn
animal
Cat
🎤 솔로 활동
📖 데뷔 전 이야기
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.
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.
💡 알아두면 좋은 것
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.
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