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
Key Releases
The Vision
Debut digital EP
Take Off
Second EP
Awaken the World
First studio album
On My Youth
Second studio album
Give Me That
EP
The Highest
Japanese debut EP
Milestones
Debut
WayV debuted with the digital EP "The Vision" under Label V/SM Entertainment.
Lucas departs
Lucas left WayV and SM Entertainment.
Japanese debut
WayV made their Japanese debut in 2024 with the EP "The Highest" (exact month per release).
Winwin departs
Winwin concluded his SM Entertainment contract and ended all NCT and WayV activities.
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."