K-pop Group

WayV

威神V

WayV is a Chinese boy group and the fourth sub-unit of the SM Entertainment supergroup NCT, managed by SM's China-based sub-label Label V. The group debuted on January 17, 2019, with the digital EP "The Vision." As of 2026, WayV consists of five members: leader Kun, Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang. Former member Lucas departed in May 2023, and Winwin concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment on July 9, 2026, ending all of his NCT and WayV activities. WayV made their Japanese debut in 2024 with the EP "The Highest."

  • Sub Unit
  • Active
  • 3rd

Members

Kun Leader, Main Vocalist / Current / Leader
January 17, 2019
Ten Main Dancer, Vocalist, Center / Current
January 17, 2019
Xiaojun Main Vocalist / Current
January 17, 2019
Hendery Main Rapper, Visual / Current
January 17, 2019
YangYang Main Rapper, Maknae / Current
January 17, 2019
Winwin Lead Dancer, Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Visual / Former
January 17, 2019 - July 9, 2026

Upcoming shows (5 dates)

Part of 2026 WayV CONCERT TOUR [BORN THIS Way].

Chengdu Chengdu Financial City Performance Center
October 7, 2026
Changsha Hunan Helong Gymnasium
October 11, 2026
Xiamen Jiageng Gymnasium
October 14, 2026
Guangzhou
October 17, 2026
Yokohama Yokohama Arena
January 30, 2027

Key Releases

The Vision Debut digital EP
2019 / Ep
Take Off Second EP
2019 / Ep
Awaken the World First studio album
2020 / Album
On My Youth Second studio album
2023 / Album
Give Me That EP
2024 / Ep
The Highest Japanese debut EP
2024 / Japanese Release

Milestones

Debut WayV debuted with the digital EP "The Vision" under Label V/SM Entertainment.
January 17, 2019
Lucas departs Lucas left WayV and SM Entertainment.
May 10, 2023
Japanese debut WayV made their Japanese debut in 2024 with the EP "The Highest" (exact month per release).
January 1, 2024
Winwin departs Winwin concluded his SM Entertainment contract and ended all NCT and WayV activities.
July 9, 2026

Facts

WayV debuted on January 17, 2019, with the digital EP "The Vision."
WayV is the fourth sub-unit of NCT and is managed by SM Entertainment's China-based sub-label Label V.
As of 2026, WayV has five members: Kun (leader), Ten, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang.
Lucas departed WayV and SM Entertainment in May 2023.
Winwin concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment on July 9, 2026, ending all NCT and WayV activities after more than ten years with the company.
WayV's official fandom name is WayZenNi.
WayV made their Japanese debut in 2024 with the EP "The Highest."