K-pop group NCT 127 visits the Houston Zoo

Taeil, Jaehyun, and Doyoung of K-pop group NCT 127 visited the Houston Zoo before a Sunday concert in Sugar Land. Taeil, Jaehyun, and Doyoung of K-pop group NCT 127 visited the Houston Zoo before a Sunday concert in Sugar Land. Photo: Houston Zoo Photo: Houston Zoo Image 1 of / 59 Caption Close K-pop group NCT 127 visits the Houston Zoo 1 / 59 Back to Gallery

Before they whipped local fans into a frenzy, NCT 127 buddied up with a few animals.

Three members of the K-pop group visited the Houston Zoo Sunday morning and spent two hours roaming the exhibits, according to a spokesperson.

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Taeil, Jaehyun, and Doyoung "visited with cheetahs and saw flamingos and elephants."

Later Sunday night, NCT 127 performed at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. It was another example of the growing K-pop fanbase in the Houston area.

Joey Guerra is the music critic for the Houston Chronicle and also covers everything from "Drag Race" to "Idol." Follow him on Twitter. Send him news tips at joey.guerra@chron.com.