1 definition by Fatin Ifah
NCT Dream is the third sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, formed by SM Entertainment in 2016 as the then teen-aged unit of NCT, later evolving away from their youthful image and being re-branded in 2021 when all the members finally became legal adults in Korea. The group debuted on August 25, 2016 with the single "Chewing Gum", with a lineup consisting of seven members: Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung, with an average age of 15.6 years old. NCT Dream has been internationally recognised as among the most notable teen-aged artists of their time, known for music reflecting the growth of the youth.
Although NCT Dream was initially formed to follow an age-based admission-graduation system, in which members would move on from the unit after reaching the Korean age of 20 (19 internationally), in 2020 SM Entertainment announced the admission-graduation system was to be removed, with previously graduated member Mark set to return, and NCT Dream continuing future activities as a flexible-style group with all seven original members.
Although NCT Dream was initially formed to follow an age-based admission-graduation system, in which members would move on from the unit after reaching the Korean age of 20 (19 internationally), in 2020 SM Entertainment announced the admission-graduation system was to be removed, with previously graduated member Mark set to return, and NCT Dream continuing future activities as a flexible-style group with all seven original members.
by Fatin Ifah October 4, 2021