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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.

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Real Name

이태용 (Lee Taeyong)

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Position

Leader · Main Rapper · Main Dancer

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Birthday

July 1, 1995 (age 31)

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Nationality

Korean

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Height

175 cm

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MBTI

INFJ

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Fan Nickname

"Tyong, TY, Tae, Daddy Long Legs (팬덤 별명), Prince of SM"

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Instagram

@taeoxo_nct

🎨 Hobbies & Interests

Drawing & paintingCooking for membersWriting rap lyricsCollecting figurinesPlaying video games

⭐ Favorites

food: Gopchang (곱창), ramyeon, anything he cooks himselfcolor: Black and whiteseason: Autumnanimal: Cat

🎤 Solo Activities

Solo mini-album "SHALALA" (2024)Solo track "Long Flight" (2020)SuperM unit — debut 2019, US Billboard chart debutComposed/wrote many NCT 127 tracks including "Limitless" and "Simon Says"SM Entertainment songwriting & production credits

🤝 Close Group Members

JaehyunJohnnyMarkTen (WayV/SuperM)

🌟 Celebrity Friends

Kai (EXO)Taemin (SHINee)Chanyeol (EXO)

👨‍👩‍👧 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.

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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.

Last updated: March 30, 2026