In 2019, K-pop boy band NCT spun off its fourth sub-unit, WayV. As NCT's first China-based collective, the group performed a familiar blend of hip-hop, dance, and pop with R&B-stylized vocals sung in Mandarin. Unveiled in mid-2018, they made their official debut in early 2019 with the single album The Vision. The next year, they issued their first full-length, Awaken the World. Additional EPs were released, alongside their participation in the full team efforts NCT 2020 and Universe.
WayV is comprised of veteran NCT members Kun, Winwin, Ten, and Lucas, who, individually, were...