NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun departed via Incheon International Airport for Jakarta for NCT 127’s fifth tour stop.
October/2/2026 14:50
On the morning of the 2nd, NCT’s Taeyong, Haechan, and Jaehyun headed to Jakarta, Indonesia, via Incheon International Airport for “NCT 127 5TH TOUR 'NEO CITY : JAKARTA - THE REDLINE'.” *This article is based on interviews with local media. Please note that there may be variations in the photos. ・Doyoung and Jungwoo, who are in military service, also appeared at the venue! NCT 127’s fifth world tour has begun: “The 10th anniversary is not the end, but a new beginning.” ・NCT 127’s October 24 Saitama Belluna Dome performance will be broadcast live exclusively on WOWOW.
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