Sakuya Profile: Age, Height, Career, Facts & More
As the youngest member of NCT WISH, Sakuya combines a deep, clear rap voice with a laid-back personality and a stage presence that surprises people who expect only a cute maknae.
He trained for just one year before finishing in second place on NCT Universe: LASTART, and he has since been part of a group that sold more than a million copies of consecutive releases.
This complete profile breaks down everything fans want to know about Sakuya: his age, height, career, personality, and the fun facts that keep circulating through the fandom.
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Quick Facts About Sakuya
- Real Name: Fujinaga Sakuya (藤永咲哉)
- Stage Name: Sakuya (사쿠야 / サクヤ)
- Birth Date: November 18, 2007
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Chinese Zodiac Sign: Pig
- Birthplace: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (hometown Saitama)
- Position: Lead Rapper, Sub-Vocalist, Maknae
- Height: Approximately 176 cm (5’9″)
- Blood Type: AB
- MBTI: ENFP
- Nationality: Japanese
- Agency: SM Entertainment
- Group: NCT, NCT WISH
- Representative Emoji: 🥐 (Croissant)
Early Life and Background
Sakuya was born on November 18, 2007, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and his hometown is Saitama. He is an only child, and he trained at SM Entertainment for about one year before entering the survival show that decided NCT’s newest unit. Fan databases describe him as a very curious person, and he has said that his most charming quality is his laid-back attitude.
He has also said that if he weren’t a singer, he would be a swimmer, a hint at an athletic side that fans see in his smooth, controlled movement.
As the youngest member of NCT WISH, he joined the group while still a young teenager, which has made his growth over the first years of the group one of its more visible storylines.
Career Highlights
NCT Universe: LASTART Sakuya was revealed as a contestant on NCT Universe: LASTART on July 14, 2023, alongside Heitetsu. According to fan-wiki records, he placed fifth in the first mission, moved up to third in the second, dropped back to fifth in the third, and then climbed to second place in the final mission, which earned him a spot in NCT and the group then called NCT New Team.
The original lineup had seven members, but Jungmin returned to trainee status in October 2023 to focus on his health, leaving six members.
Debut as NCT WISH The group released the pre-debut single “Hands Up” on October 19, 2023, toured Japan with 28 shows across 10 cities, and was officially named NCT WISH on January 17, 2024. The group debuted on February 21, 2024, with the single “WISH,” released in Japanese and Korean versions, followed by the Korean single album Songbird in July 2024.
As lead rapper, Sakuya has been known for a deep, clear voice and precise Korean pronunciation, which stood out considering how recently he had begun training in South Korea.
A Million-Selling Run NCT WISH’s second EP, Poppop, released on April 14, 2025, sold more than 1.08 million copies, and the September 2025 EP COLOR sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week, according to Korean media.
In January 2026, the group released its first Japanese mini album, Wishlist, and it then toured through Into the Wish: Our Wish, its first solo concert tour, with 30 shows across 18 regions and sold-out encore concerts at KSPO Dome in Seoul from April 17 to 19.
The Ode to Love Era On April 20, 2026, NCT WISH released its first Korean full-length album, Ode to Love, a 10-track project led by a UK garage-based dance-pop title track and built around a story drawn from the mythology of Eros and Anteros.
Sakuya’s rap and dance contributions sit at the center of the group’s performance, and on September 7, Korean outlets reported that NCT WISH would release a fourth mini album in October 2026.
Personality and Public Image
Sakuya is known for an easygoing, curious personality that contrasts with the intensity he brings to the stage. Fans often describe his performances as stronger than his soft features suggest, with smooth, expressive movement and detailed hand gestures that stand out in group choreography.
He has also become known for his steady, friendly role within the group, especially in his friendship with Ryo.
The two are known as best friends, and the story of Ryo’s official color is a favorite among fans: Ryo doesn’t like yellow, but Sakuya picked it for him during promotions, and it became his color anyway.
That detail reflects Sakuya’s role in NCT WISH as the maknae who can tease the older members without breaking the group’s friendly atmosphere.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Sakuya is the youngest member of NCT WISH.
- He trained for one year before debuting.
- He placed fifth, third, fifth, and then second across the missions of NCT Universe: LASTART, according to fan-wiki records.
- If he weren’t a singer, he says he would be a swimmer.
- His representative emoji is a croissant.
- He is an only child.
- He chose yellow as Ryo’s official color, even though Ryo isn’t a fan of it.
- His MBTI is ENFP, and fans describe his charm as a laid-back attitude.
Social Media and Where to Follow
Sakuya appears across NCT WISH’s official channels, including Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and YouTube, where the group shares stage clips, vlogs, and tour updates.
His friendship with Ryo and his stage presence as a rapper are common highlights in fan compilations, and the group’s encore concerts and album press events in April 2026 offer plenty of recent footage to revisit.
As NCT WISH prepares for its next release, Sakuya’s development as the group’s youngest and boldest rapper is one of the stories fans are following most closely.
Conclusion
From a one-year trainee to a second-place finisher on NCT Universe: LASTART and the youngest member of a million-selling group, Sakuya’s career reflects fast growth and a calm, curious spirit.
Whether fans are drawn in by his deep rap voice, his smooth hand gestures, his laid-back personality, or his friendship with Ryo, Sakuya continues to prove why he is such an important part of NCT WISH.
As the group’s global reach continues to grow, all eyes remain on Sakuya to see how much further the maknae will go.
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