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Chenle
- Stage name
- Chenle
- Group
- NCT (16 members)
- Birth name
- Zhong Chenle
- Born
- Nov. 22, 2001
- Age
- 24
- Hometown
- Shanghai, China
- Position
- Vocalist
- Agency
- SM Entertainment
- Fandom
- NCTzen
- Debut
- 2016
- Generation
- 3rd gen
Chenle is a Chinese vocalist signed to SM Entertainment and the youngest member of both NCT Dream and the wider NCT collective. He was a known child performer in China before relocating to South Korea in 2016, where he debuted with NCT Dream. He has since stepped out on his own with the Chinese-market mini album Lucid in 2025. As of April 2026, he is part of the six-member NCT Dream lineup that is now treated as fixed.
Where they grew up
Chenle was born in Shanghai, China, and began performing as a child. Before he ever joined a K-pop agency, he was a recognized young singer on Chinese television and even performed with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in Austria. As a child he put out three recordings in China: Tomorrow in 2010, My Wing in 2011, and a concert album, Music With You, in 2014. He is listed as having studied at the Beijing Contemporary Music School. In 2016 he moved to South Korea, signed with SM Entertainment, and soon debuted with NCT Dream.
Birth details: kpopping.com
Chenle: quick answers
- What is Chenle's real name?
- Chenle's birth name is Zhong Chenle. kpopping.com
- When is Chenle's birthday?
- Chenle was born on Nov. 22, 2001, and is 24 years old. kpopping.com
- Where is Chenle from?
- Chenle is from Shanghai, China.
- What is Chenle's position in NCT?
- Chenle's position in NCT: Vocalist.
- When did Chenle debut?
- Chenle debuted with NCT in 2016.
- What agency is Chenle with?
- Chenle is with SM Entertainment.
- What is NCT's fandom called?
- NCT's fans are called NCTzen.
- Who else is in NCT?
- Chenle's bandmates in NCT are Taeyong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark, Haechan, Winwin, Ten, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin and Jisung.
In their own words
“Even if others may not see it, I often feel that I'm lacking in many areas. When I feel that way, I focus on practicing.”
“I think I can see my own growth when I can admit to my faults and imperfections.”
“I hope to grow closer to him and speak with him more. I can learn a lot from him.”
- Stephen Curry Named alongside The8 as a current role model during the same Weibo live. koreaboo.com
Timeline
- 2010Child singer in China: Tomorrow
Released the album Tomorrow as a young performer in China.
- 2011My Wing
Released his second child-era album in China.
- 2014Music With You
Put out a concert album in China.
- 2016Move to Seoul and SM Entertainment
Relocated to South Korea and signed with SM after earlier TV work in China and a performance with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
- 2016Debut with NCT Dream
Debuted with NCT Dream in August 2016. The digital single Chewing Gum as his debut release.
- 2020Elle interview
Spoke with Jisung, as the youngest members of NCT, about growth and practice in Elle's July issue.
- 2025Solo EP Lucid
Released his first solo EP in China on May 5, 2025, more than ten years after his child-singer albums.
- 2026Crash 2: Fury Road Pt.1 OST
Listed with an OST release in his discography.
Latest
- NCT Dream six-member lineup
After Mark's final departure announced for April 8, 2026, NCT Dream continues as six members: Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung.
gulfnews.com - NCT Dream bandmates Jeno and Jaemin launch the NCT JNJM unit
Their EP Both Sides arrives Feb. 23, 2026. This is a bandmates' project rather than Chenle's own work, but it shapes NCT Dream's current activity.
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Last researched Nov. 5, 2026