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 

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.

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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

Boy band NCT Dream will release the English single "Rains in Heaven" ahead of their world tour "The Dream Show 3: Dream( )scape."

NCT Dream to drop English single 'Rains in Heaven' Aug. 23

SM Entertainment has a dynamic third and fourth quarter ready with its heavyweight artists boy band NCT Dream, girl group aespa and other solo acts preparing to put out new music. 

NCT Dream, aespa, trot: SM Entertainment reveals plans for rest of the year

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.

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