Doyoung (도영) - Singer (NCT / NCT 127) Profile & Timeline

Doyoung is a South Korean singer, best known as a member of NCT and its subunits, who has also launched a solo career. He is scheduled to begin his mandatory military service as an active-duty soldier in the Army on December 8, 2025.

Career Timeline

Comprehensive chronicle of Doyoung's journey to global stardom

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Music

Release of 'Soar' Solo Album

On June 9, 2025, Doyoung released his second solo album 'Soar', a 10-track exploration of band-driven rock. Featuring collaborations with notable Korean artists, the album blends emotional depth with powerful instrumentation to comfort listeners and affirm his artistic identity.

June 9, 2025

Doyoung's second solo album 'Soar' blends lyrical emotion with powerful rock instrumentation, aiming to comfort listeners and affirm his artistic identity.

Solo Debut with 'Youth' Album

On April 22, 2024, Doyoung made his solo debut with the album 'Youth', becoming the third NCT member to launch an individual career. The 10-track release, featuring rock-infused songs like 'Little Light', introduced his introspective sound and paved the way for his follow-up album 'Soar'.

April 22, 2024

Doyoung's solo debut album 'Youth' introduces his introspective, rock-infused sound as the third NCT member to go solo.

Release of 'Golden Age' Album

NCT's fourth studio album 'Golden Age' dropped on August 28, 2023, featuring Doyoung on the high-energy hip hop track 'Baggy Jeans'. This marked his return to a major group comeback after nearly two years, highlighting his vocal strength and the group's evolving sound.

August 28, 2023

NCT's fourth studio album 'Golden Age' has been released, featuring Doyoung's vocals on the high-energy hip hop track 'Baggy Jeans', marking his return to a major group comeback after nearly two years.

Debut of Dojaejung with 'Perfume' EP

Doyoung debuted in NCT's new unit Dojaejung on April 17, 2023, with the release of their first EP 'Perfume'. The group celebrated with a special launch show the day before, marking a major step in his musical journey.

April 17, 2023

Doyoung debuted in NCT's new subunit Dojaejung with their first EP 'Perfume', expanding his musical career within the group.

Release of 'Sticker' Album

NCT 127 released their third studio album 'Sticker' on September 17, 2021, marking their first full-length release in 1.5 years. Member Doyoung praised the album's quality and innovation, emphasizing the group's dedication to meeting fan expectations.

September 17, 2021

NCT 127's third studio album 'Sticker' represents their innovative return after 1.5 years, meeting fan expectations with high-quality effort.

Awards & Honors

Billboard 200 Debut with 'Regular-Irregular'

NCT 127 made history in October 2018 when their debut album 'Regular-Irregular' entered the Billboard 200, becoming only the second K-pop boy band to do so after BTS. Doyoung saw this achievement as a pivotal moment leading up to their first solo concert.

October 2018

NCT 127's debut on the Billboard 200 with 'Regular-Irregular' marked them as the second K-pop boy band to achieve this, a milestone Doyoung saw as a meaningful step toward their first solo concert.