FIRST READ · MON 7 AM ETTHE WEEKEND LEXICON · SAT 9 AM ETHaechan
- Stage name
- Haechan
- Birth name
- Lee Dong-hyeok
- Born
- June 6, 2000
- Hometown
- South Korea
- Position
- Main vocalist of NCT 127 and NCT Dream
- Agency
- SM Entertainment
- Fandom
- NCTzen
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Haechan is a South Korean singer in NCT, the SM Entertainment group, and is known as an all-rounder and a standout main vocalist. He has been active in NCT 127 and NCT Dream, and he also took part in the NCT U unit. His soulful voice, rich tone and playful stage presence have made him one of the group's most versatile performers. In September 2025 he stepped out on his own with the album TASTE, becoming the seventh NCT member to release a solo record.
Where they grew up
What they do show is that he came to music through SM Entertainment, which placed him in NCT, and that he debuted in NCT 127 in July 2016 with "Firetruck". He went on to join the NCT Dream and NCT U units as well. Years of group work, plus learning from SM songwriter DEEZ, shaped the sound he later brought to his solo debut. He has described TASTE as a reflection of the music he grew up with.
Birth details: billboardphilippines.com
In their own words
“I’d say DEEZ. He’s one of our songwriters. I’ve learned a lot from him and I want to continue to learn from him moving forward.”
- DEEZ SM Entertainment songwriter and producer whom Haechan named as a top musical influence, saying he has learned a lot from him. koreaboo.com
Timeline
- 2016Debut with NCT 127
Debuted in July 2016 with the track "Firetruck", as one of the original seven members of NCT 127.
- 2016NCT 127 grows
Doyoung and Johnny joined NCT 127 in December 2016, expanding the group Haechan debuted in.
- 2021Hot Sauce era with NCT Dream
Spoke about his influences while promoting the group's full-length album Hot Sauce.
- 2025Guest on Mark's The Firstfruit
Shared the ninth track, "+82 Pressin'", with Mark on Mark's first solo album, released in April.
- 2025NEO CITY: THE MOMENTUM tour
Completed NCT 127's fourth world tour.
- 2025THE DREAM SHOW 4: DREAM THE FUTURE
Finished the Seoul concerts of NCT Dream's fourth world tour, which continued through Asia.
- 2025Go Back To The Future
Released NCT Dream's fifth full-length album on July 14, led by "CHILLER".
- 2025Solo debut with TASTE
Released his first solo album on September 8 with lead single "CRZY"; physical editions sold out in pre-orders on several platforms.
Latest
- Debut solo album TASTE releasedcontactmusic.com
- TASTE solo album announced
The album was set for September 8, making Haechan the seventh NCT member to put out a solo album.
billboardphilippines.com - Solo debut confirmed by SM Entertainment
News broke of a September solo album while he was wrapping up NCT 127's NEO CITY world tour and NCT Dream's Seoul shows for THE DREAM SHOW 4.
kpop.exchange - NCT Dream album Go Back To The Future
Haechan took part in the group's comeback album, led by the track "CHILLER".
billboardphilippines.com
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- unitedbypop.com: NCT's HAECHAN shows his true solo potential with TASTE
- contactmusic.com: NCT's Haechan drops debut solo album Taste
- kbizoom.com: NCT 127’s Profile – The “Neo” Revolution of K-pop (2025 Updated)
- koreaboo.com: NCT DREAM Names Their Top Musical Influences
- billboardphilippines.com: NCT's Haechan To Release First Solo Album 'TASTE'
- kpop.exchange: Haechan of NCT Confirmed for Upcoming Solo Debut
Last researched Nov. 12, 2026