Happy 26th birthday to the gorgeous, extremely talented chart-topping, record-breaking Singer, Dancer, Superstar and K-Pop Global Icon, the One & Only #HAECHAN! 👏��🥳🌎🌟👑💚
Haechan found fame as the Main Vocalist and lead dancer of the hugely popular groups NCT, NCT 127 & NCT Dream, 3 of the best-selling most successful Korean Bands of the Era! He's considered an "Ace" because he's a true all-rounder, excelling in singing, dancing and even showing solid sub-rapper skills! He's a standout vocalist, often called NCT's "fingerprint" or most recognizable voice, and is praised for his unique tone, high notes and emotional delivery. He is also a very powerful dancer with great live energy, shining through NCT's intricate choreographies! Haechan is frequently cited as one of NCT's top performers. His fancams often rack up massive views. His iconic stages include "PADO," "Whiplash," "Kick It," & "Boom!" Haechan has been key to NCT's massive success, but is also a hugely successful Solo Artist in his own right right. His debut studio album 'TASTE' (2025) powered by its incredible title track "CRZY," topped Korea's Circle Album and Hanteo charts, achieving platinum certification, and performed strongly internationally, hitting #1 on iTunes Top Albums in over 20 countries, confirming him as a compelling soloist beyond NCT!
It was Haechan's mother who greatly influenced his music taste, introducing him to songs like Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"! Michael became one of Haechan's role models and was the main reason he became an idol. Shinee's Taemin was also a major influence, inspiring him to audition at SM Entertainment. The First album Haechan ever bought was Shinee's Romeo (2009)! At 13, encouraged by his mother, Haechan attended the SM Saturday Open Auditions (SM Weekly Audition), performing "Baby" by Justin Bieber, "Hello" by Huh Gak, and "Ugly Duckling" by Son Seung-yeon. He was noticed for his impressive vocal performance, especially the Justin Bieber cover which highlighted his unique tone, helping him pass the audition and join SM as a trainee that same year. He trained for about three years before being introduced as part of the SM Rookies pre-debut team in 2014 and eventually debuting with NCT. In 2014, Haechan appeared in Exo 90:2014, a reality TV series in which Exo recreated music videos and performed popular K-pop songs from the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2015, Haechan starred in the Korean revival of The Mickey Mouse Club on the Disney Channel Korea hosted by Super Junior's Leeteuk! Haechan officially debuted as a member of NCT's 2nd sub-unit, NCT 127 with their debut single, "Fire Truck", on July 7, 2015! In 2016, Haechan debuted with NCT's 3rd sub-unit, NCT Dream on the digital single "Chewing Gum" on August 25. On December 13, 2019, Haechan joined the sub-unit NCT U on their track "Coming Home" under the SM Station project. In 2021, Haechan released a remake of the 2006 SM Town's song "Snow Dream" for SM Town's album 2021 Winter SM Town: SMCU Express, and in 2023, Haechan and Taeil released "N.Y.C.T." under NCT U!
On September 8, 2025, Haechan made a huge solo debut with his first full-length album 'TASTE'. The 11-track R&B/soul project, went straight to #1 on Hanteo and the Circle Album Chart in Korea, and was certified platinum for over 400,000 sales units, powered by its title track "Crzy" which reached #11 on the Circle Digital Chart. 'TASTE' earned Haechan his first solo music show win and confirmed him as a distinctive soloist beyond NCT!
Haechan has appeared in numerous group endorsements over the years with PUMA, Lotte Duty Free, Nature Republic, Coca-Cola, Penshoppe, and others. In late 2025, following his solo debut with 'TASTE', he landed his first prominent individual beauty endorsement as the male muse/brand model for NAMING, a Korean cosmetics brand, starring in campaigns for products like their Layered Fit Cushion and Glow Heart Lip Tint. This marked his solo modeling debut and was well-received for perfectly matching his warm, radiant image.
Haechan is known for his consistent and meaningful charitable donations, often supporting disaster relief efforts through major Korean organizations. He has donated millions of won to disaster relief, including ₩100 million for the 2023 Türkiye-Syria earthquake, ₩50 million for the Maui wildfires, and another ₩50 million to the Community Chest of Korea for the wildfire victims in the Yeongnam region of S. Korea. He also supports SM’s UNICEF music education initiatives.
Haechan has come a very long way, now one of K-pop’s most beloved ACEs, topping charts as a Solo artist and consistently touching fans hearts with his generous charity work. With his signature honey voice, dazzling stage presence, and ever-bright “Full Sun” charm, Haechan continues to shine brighter than ever!
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저는 진심으로 그의 목소리를 사랑해요. 노래하는 방식, 음색, 그가 담아내는 감정까지, 편안하면서도 강렬한 느낌을 줘요. 자꾸만 그의 목소리를 다시 듣게 되는데, 들을 때마다 똑같이 아름답게 느껴져요. 그는 정말 재능 있는 가수이고, 노래에 얼마나 열정을 쏟는지 느껴져요.
하지만 그의 매력은 재능뿐만이 아니에요. 그의 인품도 정말 좋아요. 무대 위에서는 언제나 최고의 모습을 보여주며 눈부시게 빛나고, 무대 밖에서는 얼마나 진솔하고 따뜻한 사람인지 알 수 있어요. 두 유닛으로 활동하는 콘서트에서도 모든 걸 너무나 자연스럽게 해내는 모습이 정말 자연스러워요.
제가 그를 더욱 존경하게 되는 이유는 그의 강인함 때문입니다. 성대에 문제가 있었음에도 불구하고, 그는 여전히 무대에 서서 우리를 위해 최선을 다했습니다. 그런 헌신은 결코 작은 것이 아닙니다. 그가 얼마나 자신을 아끼고, 자신이 하는 일을 얼마나 사랑하며, 자신을 응원해주는 사람들을 얼마나 존중하는지를 보여주는 것입니다.
마크가 그의 성격이 정말 좋다고 말했던 게 기억나는데, 드림 멤버들 모두 그가 가장 성숙하다고 했었죠. 솔직히 저도 그 말에 동의합니다. 그의 행동거지에서 그걸 느낄 수 있어요. 항상 장난스럽고, 다른 사람들을 놀리고 웃게 하지만, 사람들이 잘 모르는 그의 내면의 깊이가 있습니다. 우리는 그가 무대 뒤에서 어떤 어려움을 겪는지 잘 모르잖아요.
그는 두 유닛을 병행하며 끊임없이 일하고, 모든 것을 쏟아붓고, 이제는 솔로 활동까지 준비하고 있습니다. 결코 쉬운 일이 아닌데도 그는 정말 잘 해내고 있어요.
더 많은 사람들이 해찬이를 진심으로 아껴주었으면 좋겠어요. 무대 위에서 보여주는 모습뿐 아니라, 한 사람으로서의 그의 모습까지도요. 그는 정말 많은 사랑과 존경, 그리고 세상의 모든 좋은 것들을 받을 자격이 있어요.
팬으로서 우리는 서로의 한계를 잊지 말아야 한다고 생각해요. 우리는 해찬이의 소유물이 아니잖아요. 그저 그를 응원할 수 있는 행운을 가진 사람들일 뿐이죠. 해찬이는 불필요한 압박이나 기대 없이 평화롭게 살아갈 자격이 있어요. 우리가 할 수 있는 최소한의 일은 그에게 친절하고 존중하는 마음을 보여주는 거예요.
그리고 저는 앞으로도 조용히 해찬이를 응원할 거예요. 어떤 일이 있어도 그를 아끼고 아낄 거예요. 해찬이는 제게 정말 소중한 존재니까요. 🥺
HAECHAN SUPPORT TRUCK ADS
by SUNFLOWERS 🌻
DAY3 with 5 Support Trucks for HAECHAN 🥹
Thank you so much SFS for making this happen. Let’s continue showing our love and support for our shining FullSun!
📍 SM Building
⏰ Until 6PM KST
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@nct_menfess We urge SM Entertainment to protect their artist HAECHAN and submit lawsuits against those who spread malicious rumors and harass HAECHAN.
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