WayV

WayV officially debuted on January 17, 2019, becoming the China-based unit of NCT. Their debut with the Chinese version of "Regular" immediately introduced them as a multilingual group designed to connect with audiences around the world. Source: SM Entertainment, Kpop Profiles

The original WayV members were Kun, Ten, WinWin, Lucas, Xiaojun, Hendery, and Yangyang. The group now continues as five members following Lucas's departure in 2023 and WinWin's departure in 2026. Source: SM Entertainment, Kpop Profiles

WayV has one of the most internationally diverse lineups in K-pop. The members represent China, Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, with Yangyang also holding German nationality after spending much of his childhood in Germany. Source: Member Profiles

Between them, the WayV members can communicate in Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, English, Thai, German, and basic Spanish, making multilingual interviews and fan interactions one of the group's biggest strengths. Source: Member Profiles

Leader Kun is much more than a vocalist. He regularly participates in producing, arranging, composing, and recording demos, helping shape WayV's musical identity behind the scenes. Source: SM Entertainment, Member Profiles

Ten is widely considered one of the strongest dancers of his generation. Beyond WayV, he represented the group internationally as a member of SuperM and later launched a successful solo career. Source: SM Entertainment, Kpop Profiles

Xiaojun and Kun became WayV's first official sub-unit when they released "Back To You" in 2021. Their vocal-focused project highlighted the group's impressive live singing ability. Source: Kpop Profiles

In the same year, Ten and Yangyang formed WayV-TEN&YANGYANG, releasing "Low Low." The song showcased the duo's playful chemistry while blending rap, vocals, and dance into a fresh pop sound. Source: Kpop Profiles

Several WayV members actively contribute to songwriting. Yangyang frequently writes his own rap lyrics, Hendery has contributed lyrics to multiple releases, and Kun has participated in composing and arranging music. Source: SM Entertainment, Member Profiles

Before becoming idols, the members pursued remarkably different paths. Kun studied music production, Xiaojun attended the Shanghai Theatre Academy, WinWin trained in traditional Chinese dance at the Central Academy of Drama, Ten was an award-winning gymnast, and Hendery originally planned to become an actor. Source: Member Profiles

WayV's dorm life became famous among fans because members constantly helped each other learn new languages. Ten learned Mandarin from Hendery, Ten taught WinWin English, and the group frequently switched between several languages in the same conversation. Source: Member Profiles

Animals are a huge part of WayV's identity. Ten owns three cats (Louis, Leon, and Levi), WinWin has two dogs (Figure and Penny), Yangyang's family dog Nian Nian became beloved by fans, and several members regularly share pet updates online. Source: Member Profiles

Variety content is where many fans fall in love with the WayV members. Hendery's unpredictable humor, Yangyang's quick wit, Xiaojun's dramatic reactions, Ten's dry sarcasm, and Kun's patient leadership create a chemistry that feels completely natural. Source: WayV content

WayV has consistently balanced careers across multiple entertainment industries. Beyond music, members have become actors, television mentors, fashion models, producers, songwriters, and solo artists while continuing group promotions whenever possible. Source: SM Entertainment, Member Profiles

The group has released music across a wide range of genres, including R&B, hip-hop, EDM, orchestral pop, contemporary ballads, and traditional Chinese-inspired concepts. Albums like Awaken the World, Kick Back, Phantom, and Give Me That demonstrate their musical versatility. Source: SM Entertainment

Despite lineup changes over the years, WayV has remained one of the cornerstone units of NCT's global project. The current five-member lineup continues to build on the foundation established by the original WayV members while expanding into new music, tours, and solo activities. Source: SM Entertainment

WayV is often praised for having one of the strongest vocal lines in NCT. Kun, Ten, and Xiaojun regularly perform challenging live arrangements, while the rappers and dancers continue to expand their vocal abilities with each comeback. Source: Live performances, SM Entertainment

The bond between the WayV members extends beyond work. Years of training, living together, traveling internationally, and supporting one another's individual careers have created genuine friendships that fans regularly see through behind-the-scenes content, livestreams, and concerts. Source: WayV interviews and content

More than six years after debut, the WayV members continue to evolve individually while maintaining the group's reputation for world-class performances, multilingual communication, and artistic versatility. Their unique blend of talent and chemistry has made WayV one of the most respected groups under SM Entertainment. Source: SM Entertainment