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NCT Dream is a commercially successful South Korean boy band and sub-unit of NCT. They have achieved ten consecutive million-selling albums, including their 2025 EP 'Beat It Up', and have expanded their global presence through world tours.
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Comprehensive chronicle of NCT Dream's journey to global stardom
Comprehensive chronicle of NCT Dream's journey to global stardom
NCT Dream released their sixth EP 'Beat It Up' on November 17, 2025, featuring six tracks focused on personal growth. On November 24, SM Entertainment announced it had sold approximately 1.06 million copies, making it their 10th consecutive million-selling album and extending the record that began in 2021.
NCT Dream will release their sixth EP 'Beat It Up,' featuring six tracks including a title song, as announced by SM Entertainment. This album signifies the group's first comeback in four months and focuses on themes of personal growth and determination, with the agency highlighting their confidence in future endeavors.
SM Entertainment announced that NCT Dream's EP 'Beat It Up' became their 10th consecutive million-selling album, extending the record that began in 2021, with approximately 1.06 million copies sold according to Hanteo Chart data.
In August 2025, NCT Dream celebrated their ninth debut anniversary, vowing to perform with the same passion as rookies. This milestone showcases their enduring dedication and hints at exciting new projects ahead.
NCT Dream marks their ninth debut anniversary by pledging to continue performing with rookie-like passion and promising exciting future projects.
NCT Dream released their fifth studio album 'Go Back to the Future' on July 15, 2025, featuring nine tracks and double lead singles 'BTTF' and 'Chiller'. The album explores themes of time travel and self-reflection, celebrating their journey and growth as they approach their ninth anniversary. It served as their last album before the upcoming EP, maintaining their momentum in the K-pop industry.
NCT Dream's fifth studio album, 'Go Back to the Future,' featuring nine tracks and themes of time travel and self-discovery, was debuted live at their Seoul concerts, tying into their tour's time-travel theme.
NCT Dream's fifth album 'Go Back to the Future' uses a time-travel theme to reflect on their past and future growth, celebrating their ninth debut anniversary with nine tracks including double lead singles.
NCT Dream released their fifth full-length album 'Go Back to the Future,' which served as their last album before the upcoming EP. This release maintained their momentum in the K-pop industry, leading to the announcement of their next project just four months later.
On February 14, 2025, NCT Dream released a cover of EXO’s "Love Me Right" for SM Entertainment’s 30th-anniversary album. The project celebrates the label’s legacy, with NCT Dream bridging generations of artists.
NCT Dream's cover of EXO's 'Love Me Right' is featured on SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary album, showcasing their role in bridging generations within the company.
NCT Dream released their heartfelt English single "Rains in Heaven" on August 23, 2024. Co-written by member Mark, the song connects with listeners through its emotional depth and universal themes of overcoming hardship.
NCT Dream's new English single 'Rains in Heaven,' co-written by member Mark, is a versatile and emotionally resonant release aimed at comforting listeners facing hardships.
NCT Dream released their fifth EP 'Dream( )scape' on March 25, 2024, featuring the lead single 'Smoothie' and five other tracks. The album explores themes of youth struggles and growth, aiming to inspire hope and dreams.
NCT Dream released their fifth EP 'Dream( )scape' featuring six songs exploring youth struggles and growth while aiming to inspire dreams and hope, as discussed at their promotional press conference.
NCT Dream announced a new EP in March 2024, continuing their musical journey under the NCT brand. While specific details remain under wraps, the release follows their string of successful albums.
NCT Dream is set to release a new EP, continuing their contributions to NCT's discography and K-pop presence.
NCT Dream released their third album 'ISTJ' in July 2023, featuring a title track exploring MBTI-based attraction. The album set a new career high with 4.2 million preorders, cementing their status among K-pop’s top-selling groups.
NCT Dream returned with their third full-length album 'ISTJ', featuring 10 tracks and achieving high album sales, demonstrating their strong fandom, commercial success, and continued musical evolution.
NCT Dream's third album 'ISTJ,' which explores MBTI-based attraction and set a career-high 4.2 million preorders, was promoted at a Seoul press conference where members thanked fans and reflected on their growth.
NCT Dream remained a top-selling male group in 2023, helping the K-pop industry achieve record album sales.
NCT Dream joined the full-group comeback on August 28, 2023, with the album 'Golden Age', their first LP since 2021. The release features all 20 members and includes standout tracks like 'Golden Age' and 'Baggy Jeans'.
NCT has released their fourth studio album 'Golden Age', their first full-group release since 2021, featuring all 20 NCT members including NCT Dream. The album contains 10 songs including the main tracks 'Golden Age' and 'Baggy Jeans'.
On June 19, 2023, NCT Dream teased their upcoming album 'ISTJ' with the pre-release single 'Broken Melodies'. This move built anticipation for the 10-track project, set to drop in July 2023.
NCT Dream will pre-release the song 'Broken Melodies' to build excitement for their upcoming 10-track album 'ISTJ' in July 2023.
On May 30, 2022, NCT Dream released the repackage album 'Beatbox', adding four new tracks to their hit album 'Glitch Mode'. The release, which later got an English version in March 2023, maintained their momentum ahead of their third album 'ISTJ'.
NCT Dream's repackage album 'Beatbox,' featuring four new tracks, builds on the success of their previous album 'Glitch Mode,' maintaining their momentum in the K-pop industry.
NCT Dream's 'Beatbox' repackage of 'Glitch Mode' boosted their cumulative sales to 3.61 million copies before their December 2022 release 'Candy'.
NCT Dream has released an English version of their 2022 song 'Beatbox' to connect with global audiences.
NCT Dream's repackaged album 'Beatbox' highlighted their artistic growth and set the stage for their 2023 album 'ISTJ'.
NCT Dream made their Japanese debut on February 8, 2023, with the single "Best Friend Ever." The title track and a Japanese version of "Glitch Mode" were released across streaming platforms, followed by the music video's premiere on SM Entertainment's YouTube channel two days later.
NCT Dream has officially debuted in Japan with the single "Best Friend Ever," featuring the title track and a Japanese version of "Glitch Mode."
SM Entertainment released NCT Dream's 'Best Friend Ever' music video on YouTube to promote their first Japanese single and expand its audience.
On December 16, 2022, NCT Dream released their winter EP 'Candy,' a remake of H.O.T.'s classic hit, which quickly soared on domestic charts. The EP surpassed 2 million preorders just days later, showcasing the group's enduring popularity and commercial success.
NCT Dream's winter EP 'Candy,' featuring a remake of H.O.T.'s 1996 hit and six diverse tracks, marks their musical comeback since March 2022 and is expected to continue their success and resonate with fans.
NCT Dream's winter EP 'Candy' has surpassed 2 million preorders, showcasing the group's strong commercial appeal and dedicated fanbase.
NCT Dream's 2022 remake of H.O.T.'s 1996 hit 'Candy' achieved high chart success, showcasing their talent for reinterpreting classic songs.
On March 28, 2022, NCT Dream released their second full album 'Glitch Mode', which broke their own record with 2.1 million first-week sales and demonstrated their global reach. The album's massive success, including 745,522 overseas copies sold on day one, solidified their status as a top K-pop group and set the stage for their subsequent repackage.
NCT Dream released their new album 'Glitch Mode' with 11 tracks, marking their comeback and contributing to the K-pop industry's revitalization during the pandemic, just before undergoing team reconfiguration and the abolition of their graduation rule.
NCT Dream's 2020 EP 'Reload' sustained their momentum and paved the way for their successful 2021 comeback with 'Hot Sauce'.
NCT Dream's second full album 'Glitch Mode' is highly anticipated and set for release late this month, following the success of their debut full album.
NCT Dream released their second full-length album 'Glitch Mode' on March 28, 2022, demonstrating their musical growth and achieving significant commercial success with preorders surpassing 2.03 million copies and first-week sales reaching 2.1 million copies, paving the way for a repackage release.
NCT Dream's 'Glitch Mode' sold over 745,000 copies overseas on its first day, showcasing their strong international fanbase and highlighting the crucial role of global fandoms in driving record K-pop album sales.
NCT Dream's albums 'Glitch Mode' and 'Beatbox' have collectively sold 3.61 million copies, demonstrating their significant popularity and commercial success.
On May 10, 2021, NCT Dream released their debut studio album 'Hot Sauce', marking their transition into adulthood and shattering records with over 1.71 million preorders and 3.42 million total sales. The album became the fastest-selling of 2021, earning million-seller status and peaking at No. 10 on Billboard’s World Albums chart. Its repackaged version, 'Hello Future', further solidified their global impact and artistic growth, initiating their streak of million-selling albums and establishing them as consistent chart-toppers.
NCT Dream's debut studio album 'Hot Sauce', featuring 10 tracks, achieved over 1 million preorders, highlighting its significant milestone and high anticipation. Released at 6 p.m., it marked their transition into adulthood and their first release as all seven members became adults.
NCT Dream's debut album 'Hot Sauce' achieved million-seller status in its first week, marking their first such milestone and becoming the fastest-selling album of 2021 while topping international charts.
NCT Dream's debut studio album 'Hot Sauce' and its repackaged version both achieved million-seller status, marking a major commercial milestone for the subunit.
NCT Dream's debut full-length album 'Hot Sauce' achieved a No. 10 spot on Billboard's World Albums chart and broke sales records with 3.42 million copies, cementing their status as a top K-pop subunit and setting a high standard for future releases.
NCT Dream's hit songs 'Hot Sauce' and 'Hello Future' marked a career high point, showcasing their artistic growth and achieving notable chart success.
NCT Dream released their first full-length album 'Hot Sauce', which began their streak of million-selling albums. This marked the start of their record-breaking million-seller achievement series. The success established them as consistent chart-toppers in the K-pop industry.
On October 12, 2020, NCT Dream contributed to the collaborative album 'NCT 2020: Resonance Pt. 1' as part of the NCT 2020 project. The group participated in 12 tracks, including the double lead singles 'Make A Wish' and 'From Home', reinforcing their key role in NCT's major releases.
NCT 2020, featuring members from NCT Dream, released the collaborative album 'NCT 2020: Resonance Pt. 1' with 12 songs and double lead tracks.
On April 29, 2020, NCT Dream made a dynamic return with their fourth EP 'Reload', energizing the K-pop scene during the pandemic. This release not only sustained their momentum but also paved the way for their successful 2021 comeback with 'Hot Sauce'.
NCT Dream released their new album 'Reload' ahead of their team reconfiguration and the abolition of the graduation rule, signifying their comeback and contributing to the K-pop industry's revitalization during the pandemic.
NCT Dream's 2020 EP 'Reload' sustained their momentum and paved the way for their successful 2021 studio album 'Hot Sauce'.
NCT Dream's 2019 EP 'We Boom', led by the hit "Boom", marked their sound evolution and commercial peak. The album later resurged in 2021, charting again and boosting SM's revenue from older releases.
NCT Dream's 2021 charting of 'We Boom' exemplified the backward spillover trend, boosting SM's old album revenue, while the hit song 'Boom' from the EP demonstrated their musical growth and cemented their status in K-pop with its commercial and fan acclaim.
NCT's three sub-units united on March 14, 2018, to release the collaborative album 'NCT 2018 Empathy', which showcased their diverse styles. The album topped iTunes charts in 18 countries and garnered over 200,000 pre-orders, reflecting the group's rising global appeal.
NCT Dream, NCT U, and NCT 127 united for the collaborative album 'NCT 2018 Empathy', showcasing their diverse styles. NCT Dream's inclusion with the song 'GO' demonstrated their integral role in the group, garnering significant fan support with over 200,000 pre-orders, and the album was promoted with a same-day mini concert.
In 2018, NCT Dream released their EP 'We Go Up', which re-entered Gaon's charts in 2021. This resurgence highlighted the group's expanding fanbase and boosted SM Entertainment's old album sales.
NCT Dream's 2021 chart re-entry with 'We Go Up' demonstrated their expanding fanbase and contributed to SM's old album sales growth.
In 2018, LG Uplus debuted a K-pop platform, later renamed Idol Plus, featuring NCT Dream and other top acts. This initiative offered a dedicated hub for K-pop content, showcasing NCT Dream’s prominence on major industry platforms.
LG Uplus introduced Idol Plus, a K-pop platform featuring NCT Dream and other top artists.
In 2017, NCT Dream debuted with the mini-album 'The First', which saw a resurgence in 2021 by charting in Gaon's top 100. This enduring popularity accounted for 42% of SM Entertainment's old album sales.
NCT Dream's album 'The First' saw a 2021 resurgence, contributing to 42% of SM's old album sales and affirming the group's lasting appeal through its Gaon top 100 ranking.
NCT Dream's 2017 hit 'My First and Last' quickly became a fan favorite and helped define their early sound. The track played a key role in boosting the group's rising popularity.
NCT Dream's hit song 'My First and Last' significantly boosted their popularity, defined their musical style, and remains a beloved fan favorite.
NCT Dream debuted in 2016 as SM Entertainment’s teenage subunit of NCT, known for hits like "Chewing Gum" and "Hot Sauce." The group has evolved from its youthful beginnings to a mature seven-member lineup, becoming one of NCT’s most popular units.
NCT Dream is a rotating-member boy band under SM Entertainment's NCT platform, debuting as part of an experimental K-pop project in 2016 with 'Chewing Gum' as NCT's third subunit, and has evolved from a youth-focused group to a successful seven-member adult act.
NCT Dream debuted with 'Chewing Gum' as teenagers, a youthful start that contrasted with their mature 2021 release.
NCT Dream won the Visa Fans' Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA Awards in Osaka. This victory highlights their dedicated fanbase and ongoing impact in K-pop.
NCT Dream received the Visa Fans' Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA Awards, underscoring their fan popularity in the K-pop scene.
NCT Dream earned a Best K-pop nomination at the 2024 MTV VMAs for "Smoothie," highlighting their global impact. The winner will be announced at the upcoming ceremony.
NCT Dream has been nominated for Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV VMAs for "Smoothie," reflecting their global influence in the industry.
NCT Dream has been nominated for K-pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, highlighting their ongoing global influence. The ceremony will be broadcast live from Los Angeles' Dolby Theater.
NCT Dream has been nominated for K-pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, reflecting their significant global impact and industry standing.
NCT Dream dominated the 2023 Melon Music Awards, taking home Record of the Year and Best Male Group. They also earned spots in the Top 10 Artists and Millions Top 10 Albums, highlighting their major influence in K-pop.
NCT Dream won Record of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards, along with other honors, highlighting their significant impact and success in the K-pop industry.
NCT Dream was nominated for Artist of the Year at the 2023 MAMA Awards, highlighting their continued influence in K-pop. Though NewJeans ultimately won the award, the nomination itself reflects the group's sustained success and industry recognition.
Despite not winning the 2023 MAMA Artist of the Year award, NCT Dream's nomination underscores their significant standing in the K-pop industry.
NCT Dream won the Worldwide Fans' Choice award at the 2023 MAMA Awards, showcasing their powerful global influence. The honor, determined by fan votes, was presented on the first night of the ceremony.
NCT Dream won the Worldwide Fans' Choice award at the 2023 MAMA Awards, highlighting their global fanbase and industry impact through fan voting.
NCT Dream's debut studio album 'Hot Sauce' made them million-sellers in May 2021. The album also topped Gaon's mid-year chart, cementing their commercial breakthrough.
NCT Dream's debut studio album 'Hot Sauce' made them million-sellers, topping Gaon's album chart and cementing their commercial success in K-pop.
In 2019, NCT Dream made history as the first Asian artists to appear on Billboard’s 21 Under 21 list for the second consecutive year. This achievement underscores their rising global influence and sustained success in the music industry.
NCT Dream has become the first Asian artists to be consecutively featured on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, highlighting their sustained influence and growing popularity in the music industry.
In 2018, NCT Dream made their debut on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, becoming the first Asian artists to earn this recognition. This achievement underscored their early impact and growing prominence in the global music scene.
NCT Dream is the first Asian act to debut on Billboard's 21 Under 21 list, recognizing them as top young artists.
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