Haechan (Korean: 해찬; Japanese: ヘチャン) is a South Korean singer under SM Entertainment. He is a member of the boy group NCT and its sub-units NCT 127, NCT DREAM, and NCT U.
Career
Pre-debut
In 2013, he was cast into SM Entertainment, through SM Weekly Audition.[1]
On July 17, 2014, he was introduced as a member of the pre-debut trainee team SMROOKIES. In August 2014, he appeared on Exo 90:2014, a reality TV Show starring EXO, alongside other members of the SMROOKIES program, where they performed songs from the 1990s.
In 2015, he appeared on Disney Channel Korea's The Mickey Mouse Club as a Mouseketeer alongside other members of the SMROOKIES program. The show aired from July 23 to December 17, 2015, and was hosted by Leeteuk of SUPER JUNIOR.
2016–present: NCT, solo endeavours
On July 7, 2016, he officially debuted as a member of the 2nd unit, NCT 127, with their mini album NCT #127.
On August 25, 2016, he debuted as a member of the 3rd unit NCT DREAM, with the single "Chewing Gum".
On March 14, 2018, NCT released their first full album as part of a large-scale project uniting all of its subgroups: NCT 2018 Empathy.
Personal life
Health
On January 6, 2023, SM Entertainment released a statement stating that Haechan will be taking a break from promotions to receive treatment and recover his health due to experiencing abnormal conditions (heart palpitations, chest tightness, etc).[2] On January 27, 2023, SM Entertainment gave an updated statement regarding Haechan and revealed that his condition has improved and that he will be returning to activities starting with NCT 127's comeback with Ay-Yo.[3]
Discography
Collaborations
- "Snow Dream 2021" (with Yeri, Chenle, Jisung, Ningning) (2021)
- "Conextion (Age of Light)" (with Doyoung & Mark) (2022)
- "N.Y.C.T" (with Taeil) (2023)
Features
- Mark - "+82 Pressin'" (2025)
OSTs
- "Good Person (2022)" (2022)
Writing credits
- All credits adapted from KOMCA, unless stated.[4]
| Artist | Song | Album | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | |||
| NCT DREAM | "Like We Just Met" | ISTJ | Writing |
| NCT U | "N.Y.C.T" | Writing Composing | |
| 2024 | |||
| NCT DREAM | "Flying Kiss" | Dreamscape | Writing |
| "Best of Me" | |||
Filmography
Variety shows
- The Mickey Mouse Club (Disney Channel Korea, 2015)
Trivia
- His fans donated over $2,500 in approximately 3 hours to be able to have a pudu at the Los Angeles Zoo named after him.[5]
- He loves classic Disney movies with The Lion King being his favourite.[6]
- He is a huge fan of popular boy group SHINee (who are also his label mates) and legendary American pop star Michael Jackson ("The King of Pop").[7]
Gallery
- Main article: Haechan/Gallery
References
- ↑ Dispatch: Seven idols made their way to SM through audition
- ↑ Soompi: NCT’s Haechan To Temporarily Halt Promotions For Health Reasons + To Sit Out NCT 127’s Tour
- ↑ Soompi: NCT’s Haechan To Resume Activities Starting With NCT 127’s Comeback
- ↑ KOMCA: Searching Works (search 10039530 under Writers & Publishers)
- ↑ Soompi: Los Angeles Zoo Names Newborn Pudu Deer After NCT’s Haechan After Successful Fundraiser Campaign
- ↑ Paper Magazine: NCT 127's Global Takeover
- ↑ Koreaboo: These 15 Idols & Groups All Named Legendary Sunbaes SHINee As Their Inspiration
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