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 

Boy band NCT's Doyoung will release his new single on Dec. 9. The songs “hold special meaning as they express Doyoung’s heartfelt gratitude toward his fans for their constant love and support,” according to his agency, SM Entertainment.

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Boy band NCT's Doyoung to release new single

Jungwoo of boy band NCT will perform his new single “Sugar” for the first time during his debut solo fan meeting on Friday. The event, titled “Golden Sugar Time,” will take place at the Ticketlink Live venue in Olympic Park in Songpa District.

NCT's Jungwoo to perform new single 'Sugar' at fan meeting

Boy group NCT Dream has scored its 10th consecutive million-selling album with its latest EP “Beat It Up,” its agency SM Entertainment said on Monday.

Boy band NCT Dream hits 10th straight million-seller with 'Beat It Up'

Boy band WayV will release a special winter album titled "Eternal White" on Dec. 8, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

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WayV to release special winter album titled 'Eternal White'

Boy band NCT member Jungwoo is set to hold his first solo fan meet and greet on Nov. 28 before enlisting in the military, agency SM Entertainment said on Thursday.

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Boy band NCT member Jungwoo to hold first solo fan meet before enlisting in military

Boy band NCT Dream will release its sixth EP "Beat It Up" on Nov. 17, the band's agency SM Entertainment said Monday. The six-track album will carry the title track along with five others.

NCT Dream to release 6th EP 'Beat It Up' in November

Haechan of boy band NCT will make his solo debut with a full-length album titled "Taste" on Sept. 8, his agency SM Entertainment said Monday. The album will have 11 tracks, including lead track "CRZY," pronounced "crazy."

NCT's Haechan to make solo debut with album 'Taste' on Sept. 8

Boy band NCT Wish added new dates to its "Into the Wish: Our Wish" world tour in Hyogo and Tokyo, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

NCT Wish adds Hyogo, Tokyo dates to Japanese leg of world tour

Boy band NCT Dream is back on hoverboards for its fifth full-length album “Go Back To The Future,” a cinematic throwback gliding across the septet’s nine-year journey.

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Boy band NCT Dream goes 'back to the future' in fifth full-length album

Whatever one might expect from a K-pop boy band performance — from sugary boy-next-door charm to grown-up charisma — NCT Dream delivered, and then some, during its fourth tour “The Dream Show 4: Dream the Future.”

NCT Dream takes fans on time-traveling journey through the eras at Seoul show

Taeil, a former member of boy band NCT, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison and was immediately taken into custody.

Ex-NCT member Taeil sentenced to 3 years, 6 months for rape

Boy band WayV will release its seventh EP, "Big Bands," on July 18, its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.

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