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 

NCT Dream will release its fourth full-length album, "Dreamscape," at 6 p.m. on Nov. 11.

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NCT Dream to release fourth full-length album on Nov. 11

Jaehyun of boy band NCT will release a new EP titled "Unconditional" on Oct. 24.

NCT's Jaehyun to release 'Unconditional' EP

Filming for the Mays Entertainment drama "I Believe You," starring NCT's Jaehyun, has been on hold for four months due to investor issues, leaving cast and crew unpaid.

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Drama starring NCT's Jaehyun in limbo after investor pulls out

SM Entertainment terminated its contract with NCT member Taeil after he was indicted for sex assault, the agency said Wednesday.

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SM Entertainment terminates NCT member Taeil's contract after indictment

Boy band NCT Dream's ongoing world tour, "2024 NCT Dream World Tour," will conclude with a three-day concert at Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro District, western Seoul, starting Nov. 29, the band's agency, SM Entertainment, announced on Tuesday.

NCT Dream adds November Seoul concerts to ongoing world tour schedule

Moon Tae-il of boy band NCT has been indicted for sexually assaulting a woman with two other men, Chosun Ilbo reported Monday.

NCT's Moon Tae-il indicted for alleged sexual assault of woman with two other men

The nighttime beach, music and cool autumn breeze — three nights of the K-Music Season Good Night Concert wrapped up at the Haeundae Beach, each filled with different genres of music heralding the domestic music industry.

K-Music Season Good Night Concert energizes Busan with three days of waves, wind and sound

Jaehyun of boy band NCT will hold his first fan concert, "2024 Jaehyun Fan-con 〈MUTE〉," next month before beginning his mandatory military service in November.

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NCT's Jaehyun to leave fans speechless with pre-enlistment 'Mute' concert

NCT Wish held a press showcase on Tuesday to celebrate the release of its first EP, "Steady." Here are some pictures from the event.

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NCT Wish 'Steady' press showcase — in pictures

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

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.

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