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With their synchronized choreography, bold aesthetic and dynamic performances bridging rap and song, seven-member K-pop group NCT Dream may appear similar to other rising boy bands from South Korea. But the group boasts a special feature: It consists only of members below the age of 20, as it’s fashioned as the youth subunit of umbrella group NCT. Together, Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung made headlines this year when their mini-album, “We Go Up,” peaked at #5 on Billboard’s World Albums chart and topped iTunes Albums charts in 15 countries. A big part of the group’s appeal is that they connect with teenagers, as teenagers. “More than just putting on a performance with great visuals and choreography, we really want our music to be a reflection of the thoughts and struggles that teens our age go through,” Mark tells TIME. The group’s title tracks have followed a narrative of the stages of adolescence, transitioning from innocence to rebellion—and growth. “For the older fans, I hope that NCT Dream could be a group that helps them reminisce and look back on their younger selves,” Haechan says. 

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