Get to know the NCT members: Everything to know about NCT Dream

NCT Dream has evolved into a steady six-member unit within the larger NCT family. The concept of an ever-expanding roster still holds across the full group, which now counts twenty-four members spread across multiple subunits, but Dream itself operates with a fixed lineup. That stability followed years of experimentation with age-based graduation rules that once defined the subunit. The current members are Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung, each bringing distinct skills that keep the group’s sound and stage presence sharp.

Mark

Mark Lee, known in Korean as Lee Min-hyung, served as NCT Dream’s first leader and returned to the subunit in 2020 after an earlier move to NCT 127. The Korean-Canadian rapper and dancer also contributed to NCT U, NCT 127, and SuperM, handling rap verses, choreography, lyric writing, and occasional acting roles. He speaks English and Korean fluently and has working knowledge of Japanese and French. Mark’s contract with SM Entertainment concluded on April 8, 2026, ending his decade-long run with all NCT units and leaving Dream as a six-member group.

Renjun

Huang Renjun, born in Jilin, China, serves as a lead vocalist and lead dancer. Though born in China, he is ethnically Korean and attended a Korean ethnic minority elementary school before entering SM Entertainment already fluent in Korean. Ballet and contemporary dance remain his specialties, and he lists drawing among his main hobbies. His favorite film is Avatar, he dislikes coriander, and he counts Lay of EXO among his biggest role models.

Jeno

Lee Je-no joined NCT Dream the same day and hour as Jaemin. The South Korean member excels at sports and quickly mastered acrobatics for The Dream Show Challenge. Despite a cat allergy, he cares for three cats named Bongshik, Nal, and Seol. His YouTube series JSMR appears on the NCT Daily channel, and he plays both guitar and violin.

Haechan

Lee Dong-hyuck, known professionally as Haechan, grew up between Seoul and Jeju Island. He began piano lessons at age five and draws inspiration from Michael Jackson. The singer and dancer is also part of NCT 127, often leans into aegyo on variety shows, and handles much of the dorm cleaning. He cites SHINee’s “Replay” as the track that first pushed him toward a music career.

Jaemin

Na Jae-min, born in Jeonju and raised in Seoul, works as a lead dancer, lead rapper, and sub-vocalist. His hobbies range from badminton and anime to cooking, shoe collecting, and photography. A herniated disc forced a hiatus in 2017, yet he returned in 2018 and has remained active with fans ever since. His mother encouraged the idol path over an earlier plan to study medicine.

Chenle

Zhong Chenle, born in Shanghai, brings high-energy vocals and a love for basketball that rivals his passion for music. He favors Stephen Curry and once said he might have pursued a pro basketball career if not for K-pop. Chenle lives in a Seoul house purchased by his family rather than the group dorm, and he is known for his catchphrase “Oh my GAWD.”

Jisung

Park Ji-sung, the youngest member, serves as main dancer and lead rapper. He specializes in popping and locking, draws inspiration from SHINee’s Taemin, and once famously dropped his iPod after a cockroach prank by Haechan and Jeno. Jisung was homeschooled and stands as the tallest member of the current lineup. He co-hosts the YouTube series Chenji’s This and That with Chenle.

Recent Releases and Tours

Since the subunit settled into its fixed six-member format, NCT Dream has issued a steady stream of music and live performances. Dreamscape arrived in 2024, followed by Go Back to the Future in July 2025 and Beat It Up in November 2025. The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future tour ran through 2025 and 2026, bringing the group’s updated set lists to arenas across Asia and North America.

NCT Dream's 10th Anniversary Celebrations

With NCT marking its tenth anniversary in 2026, Dream has participated in the label-wide roadmap of albums, tours, and fan events. The subunit held its own fan meeting, DREAM QUEST, in 2025 and hosted an anniversary party that spotlighted both longtime tracks and newer material. These milestones underscore the group’s continued role as a core NCT act.

Side Projects and Sub-Unit Activities

Jeno and Jaemin expanded their schedules in February 2026 when they debuted the new subunit NCT JNJM with the EP Both Sides. The project showcases their rap and vocal chemistry outside the main Dream promotions while still feeding back into the larger NCT ecosystem. Other members continue to balance group schedules with individual variety appearances and brand work.

Current Group Dynamics and Future Outlook

After Mark’s departure in April 2026, the remaining six members have maintained a consistent release and touring cadence. Ongoing promotions tied to the tenth-anniversary celebrations keep the unit in the spotlight, and their long-shared history continues to shape set lists and fan interactions. The focus now rests on sustaining momentum through the next chapter of NCT’s larger story.