The number “127” in NCT 127 represents the longitude of Seoul, South Korea. This is significant because it indicates that the group will be based in Seoul and will primarily promote in Korea and Japan. The name NCT 127 also represents the group’s ambition to spread K-pop to the rest of the world. By being based in Seoul, the group will be able to tap into the rich history and culture of K-pop and use it to create their own unique sound. Beyond their own transformation, their aspiration as artists is to connect people and generations, even bridging divides in the world.