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- Stage name
- Renjun
- Birth name
- Huang Ren-jun
- Born
- March 23, 2000
- Hometown
- China
- Position
- Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer (NCT Dream)
- Agency
- SM Entertainment
- Fandom
- NCTzen
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Renjun is a Chinese vocalist and dancer in NCT Dream, the youth unit of NCT under SM Entertainment. After years as a group member who also performs on world tours, he stepped out on his own in June 2026 with a Chinese solo EP that drew strong early sales and a sold-out showcase.
Birth details: scmp.com
In their own words
“For each stage, I try to focus on the song and immerse myself into each of the stage concepts as if I’ve become the track”
Timeline
- 2000Born in Jilin province, China
Born in March 2000 in northeast China and raised speaking both Chinese and Korean.
- 2020Solo cover of "Fools"
Released his first solo cover, an English version of Troye Sivan's "Fools".
- 2023First US tour with NCT Dream
Took part in the group's "THE DREAM SHOW2 : In A DREAM" world tour, their first time touring the US as a team.
- 2026Solo debut EP "Echoes Between Us"
Released his first Chinese solo EP on June 1, 2026.
Latest
- Solo EP "Echoes Between Us"
His first Chinese solo EP came out on June 1, 2026, built around themes of healing, comfort and hope. It was rolled out through SM Entertainment and Tencent Music Entertainment, drew a strong first 24 hours on Chinese streaming platforms, and a solo showcase for it sold out quickly. The title track shares the EP's name, with B-sides "Gentle Slumber" and "Halo".
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Last researched Nov. 4, 2026