NCT 127 return as five members on 'BLINGY' after enlistments, removal and departures

NCT 127's seventh album 'BLINGY,' out August 24 via SM Entertainment and Virgin Music Group, is their first as five members: Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun and Haechan. Doyoung and Jungwoo are in military service; Taeil was removed in 2024, Mark left SM in April 2026, Winwin exited in July 2025. The nine-track set follows 2024's 'WALK,' which peaked at No. 117 on the Billboard 200.