Based on his visuals alone, NCT‘s Taeyong was incredibly street-casted by SM Entertainment in 2012.
SM Entertainment had no idea if he would possess the talent to become an idol based on visuals, but took a fateful chance that paid off in a major way.
Taeyong skilled for 4 years earlier than debuting in NCT U in 2016. Without a background in leisure, SM Entertainment’s dance coach initially informed the NCT member that they didn’t suppose he would make it as an idol.
I used to be a extremely dangerous dancer. My dance coach even mentioned, ‘I don’t suppose he’s going to make it.’
— Taeyong
Despite the preliminary doubt of trainers, Taeyong’s dedication and arduous work paid off, and he was in a position to be a part of NCT U, NCT 127, and SuperM. He’s now a multi-talented rapper, singer, dancer, and producer.
His drive, ardour, and pleasure in his crew led SM Entertainment to make him the well-deserved chief of NCT.
Since earlier than Taeyong’s debut, the proficient idol has been coping with a herniated decrease again disc that steadily causes ache
The ache from the damage particularly flared up throughout NCT 127’s “Cherry Bomb” promotions in 2017 because the members pulled off an excessive back-bending transfer that followers dubbed “The Matrix.”
In an interview in 2021, Taeyong and his fellow members opened up concerning the dangerous dance move sharing that it was particularly uncomfortable as a result of mic packs they wore. The mic pack poked into Taeyong’s backbone, and the promotional period was particularly painful for him.
While Taeyong labored tirelessly to provide every efficiency his all, the ache turned an excessive amount of in 2020 when he sat out of the group’s Beyond LIVE live performance—NCT: Resonance – “Global Wave” after his damage relapsed.
Fans expressed their anger with SM Entertainment, accusing the corporate of overworking Taeyong when he had a recognized damage, in addition to the remainder of the NCT members, who’re recognized to persistently have a packed schedule, with a number of members selling in multiple group.
at this level, sm ought to simply postpone the past reside, giving each jisung and taeyong sufficient time to recuperate totally and relaxation nicely. all of them deserve a break too, ever since n2020 began they have been having schedules nonstop. this live performance is a significant one too, songs from
— ◡̈ (@vorehak) December 24, 2020
NCT 127’s Taeyong, Jungwoo, and Jaehyun not too long ago guested on singer and entertainer Kim Jong Kook‘s fitness YouTube channel, where the NCT leader revealed just how severe his back injury is.
As the video started, the members shared why they selected to look on this system, and Taeyong revealed that he volunteered to be there.
I volunteered. [Jungwoo and Jaehyun] had been scheduled to come back.
— Taeyong
He additional defined why he needed to volunteer to be there, revealing the extent of his damage.
I’ve a critical again downside. It’s so dangerous that I get paralysis in my legs typically. So I signed as much as come.
— Taeyong
After the clip started circulating, netizens expressed their concern for Taeyong’s long-term restoration if NCT continues to carry out their intense choreography.
- “But back pain makes it difficult to even walk. How is he even dancing…? I hope he’s not destroying his body for his career. His agency should take better care of him.”
- “You know, watching K-Pop choreographies these days… I feel like idols are prone to injuries and health issues. And it goes for both male and female idols. Like, the moves are way too difficult.”
- “Isn’t there a GIF that once went viral? He was at some festival or concert. It was while he was performing ‘Cherry Bomb,’ and the camera caught it from a side angle. He literally falls on his back… When I saw it for the first time, I was like, ‘He has to pull off that move every time?’”
- “His back has been bothering him so much, he has to wear a spine brace when he practices…”
- “Wow… I see from the other comments that the choreographies he has to do are too difficult… Didn’t he undergo surgery for a herniated disc? I’m concerned.”
- “As soon as I saw this post, I thought of ‘Cherry Bomb’…”
- “If and when the paralysis doesn’t go away, he’ll have to get surgery. Sigh.”
- “I mean, it makes sense… Stop making him do choreographies that throw out his spine.”
For extra on NCT 127’s harmful choreography, try the article beneath:
The NCT 127 Dance Move So Dangerous It Injured Taeyong’s Back
Idols Done Dirty
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