NCT’s Taeyong shared photos from his Japan trip, enjoying time with Jaehyun, local food, and Pokémon-themed treats and cards.
October/29/2026 14:02
NCT’s Taeyong enjoyed free time in Japan with Jaehyun. Today (the 29th), Taeyong posted several photos of his stay in Japan through his social media. He enjoyed taking a two-shot photo with Jaehyun and strolling around town with an umbrella. He also showed photos of eating oden at a restaurant, displaying his friendly charm. In particular, his 모습 eating taiyaki shaped like a Pokémon character and opening a large number of cards from the same series also drew attention. NCT 127 successfully held “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : SAITAMA - THE REDLINE'” at Belluna Dome in Saitama on October 24 and 25. To commemorate the concert, a limited-time pop-up event is being held at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado” until November 1. Following their Japan performances, they will hold concerts in Bangkok on October 31–November 1, Manila on December 12, Taipei on January 2, 2027, Kuala Lumpur on January 9, and Macau on January 16. • NCT 127 to hold a limited-time pop-up event in Tokyo from October 16! • Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are in military service, also came to the venue! NCT 127 launches its fifth world tour: “The 10th anniversary is not the end, but a new beginning.”
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