The term “nugu,” meaning “who” or “who is that” in Korean, has been part of the K-pop lingo gaining widespread use among listeners in the 2020s. In a highly saturated sea of idol groups, it has been used to refer to lesser-known artists as “nobodies.” Although it was first used to deride obscure acts, the word has been gaining more positive connotations over time, and is now used to describe under-appreciated groups waiting to meet their heyday.

Not even chart-topping success can drag these K-pop artists out of obscurity 

Former NCT Taeil's sex crime case has been referred to the prosecution by the police.

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Taeil's sex crime case referred to prosecution 

Taeil, former member of boy band NCT, was reported to the police for sexual assault on June 13 and questioned on Wednesday, according to the police and SM Entertainment.

Taeil reported for sexual assault in June, questioned on Wednesday

Former NCT member Taeil's sex assault was "not against a minor or male," police said Wednesday.

Taeil's sex crime 'not against minor or male,' according to police

Taeil of boy band NCT will quit the band after being reported to the police for a sex crime, his agency SM Entertainment said on Wednesday.

Taeil leaves boy band NCT after being reported for sex offense

Boy band NCT’s Jaehyun will release his solo debut full-length album, “J,” on Monday evening after holding a listening party earlier that day.

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NCT’s Jaehyun to release solo album ‘J’ after hosting special listening party

Boy band NCT’s Jaehyun will release his solo debut full-length album “J” on Aug. 26, his agency SM Entertainment said Wednesday.  

NCT's Jaehyun to release solo debut album on Aug. 26

Yuta of boy band NCT will make his official solo debut in Japan, his agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

NCT's Yuta to debut as soloist in Japan and go on tour

NCT 127 is embarking on a new journey with its sixth full-length album “WALK,” dropping on July 15.

NCT 127 gets ready to 'WALK' with sixth full-length album

Two men who illegally collected personal information from NCT and EXO members have been sued by SM Entertainment and fined, according to a statement by the agency on Wednesday.

Two men fined for illegally collecting personal information of NCT and EXO members

Boy band NCT 127 will release its sixth full-length album "WALK" on July 15, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

NCT 127 to release sixth full-length album on July 15

Boy band NCT Wish will release its single "Songbird" in Japan on June 24 and the Korean version on July 1, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

NCT Wish to release new single 'Songbird' with Japanese and Korean versions

SM Entertainment announced Wednesday it is taking legal action against those who spread rumors of NCT members Johnny and Haechan for allegedly engaging in prostitution and drug use in Japan.

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