ArtistSM Entertainment
Jaehee
Kim Dae-young (김대영), known as Jaehee (재희), born June 21, 2005 in Daegu, South Korea, is the main vocalist of NCT WISH (엔시티 위시), SM Entertainment's Japanese-majority NCT sub-unit. At 179.7 cm with a Gemini birth sign, Jaehee was scouted by SM in January 2023 after attending an NCT 127 performance -- inspired specifically by member Jaehyun's stage presence -- and joined the competition pool after just three months of training, the shortest trainee period of any NCT WISH member. His precise control and ability to hit high registers reliably give the group its central vocal identity.
NCT WISH debuted on February 28, 2024, with Jaehee's voice serving as the expressive core of each release. The group continued with their second mini album poppop (April 14, 2025) and third mini album COLOR (September 1, 2025), ahead of their debut full-length album Ode To Love (April 20, 2026). Born and raised in Daegu, he attended Hyosung Middle School and Yeungnam High School before training with SM. Off-stage, he is known for taking on the most technically demanding vocal parts in the group's catalog, with steady improvement since debut attracting attention within SM's development pipeline.
1 articles3 creditsDebut: February 28, 2024South Korean
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Discography
2026
Ode To LoveAlbum
2024
WishfulAlbum
2024
WishSingle
Fans Also Ask
Who is Jaehee from NCT WISH?
Jaehee, born Kim Dae-young (김대영) on June 21, 2005 in Daegu, South Korea, is the main vocalist of NCT WISH, SM Entertainment's Japanese-majority NCT sub-unit. He was scouted by SM in January 2023 and joined the survival show NCT Universe: LASTART after only three months of training, the shortest trainee period among NCT WISH members.
Is Jaehee Korean?
Yes, Jaehee is South Korean. Born Kim Dae-young (김대영) on June 21, 2005 in Daegu, he is one of two Korean members in NCT WISH alongside leader Sion. The remaining four members, Riku, Yushi, Ryo, and Sakuya, are Japanese.
How did Jaehee get scouted?
Jaehee was scouted by SM Entertainment in January 2023 after attending an NCT 127 concert. He was drawn to the label after watching NCT 127's AY-YO performance and was inspired by member Jaehyun. He trained for just three months before competing on NCT Universe: LASTART, where he secured a spot in NCT WISH's debut lineup.
What is Jaehee's position in NCT WISH?
Jaehee is the main vocalist of NCT WISH. His vocal strengths include strong high notes and falsettos, which give the group a distinctive expressive range. He is considered the group's lead voice across their discography, from their 2024 debut single Wish through their upcoming 2026 full album Ode To Love.
