Not K-pop, not C-pop – meet WayV, the Chinese boy group and NCT sub-unit topping iTunes charts but doing it their own way
Crowned best new Asian artist at Mnet’s MAMA awards, and with breakout EP Take Off topping iTunes streaming charts across the world, the multicultural Chinese-language boy band represent a new border-less ethos for Asian pop supremacy
WayV only debuted in January 2019, but the boy group already boasts a long list of achievements. A Chinese-language sub-unit of K-pop institution NCT, the mini album “Take Off” propelled WayV to the top of the QQ Music chart, China’s biggest music site, while follow-up “Take Over the Moon” reached top three in South Korea.
These seven rising stars look set to take over the music industry in the next decade. If you’re not on the hype train yet, then here’s why you need to be excited.
WayV won best new Asian artist
The group won the best new Asian artist title at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) in December, in recognition of recent accomplishments.
In January 2019, they released their debut EP “The Vision”, paving the way for the fast turnaround if follow-ups “Take Off” in May 2019 and “Take Over The Moon” in October of the same year.
To get in touch with fans, they even toured in China, South Korea and Thailand. Plus, members Ten and Lucas joined supergroup SuperM, also known as “The Avengers of K-pop”.
They have a reality show
WayV aired its 12-episode reality show Dream Plan last August 2019. The episodes feature the band members’ daily adventures as they work hard to achieve their dreams.
In the first episode, the group began their life in a farm by harvesting berries, planting crops and placing fertiliser. Their hardships gave fans a newfound appreciation for agricultural workers. It garnered 1.9 million views which is a testament to their strong fan base.
Hitting No 1 on iTunes