With the departure of Sungchan and Shotaro, NCT now has 20 members in its lineup
This Wednesday, the 24th, SM Entertainment issued a statement through social media announcing that the idols Sungchan It is Shotaro will be leaving the NCT, after two years in training. According to the agency, the two should join new projects within the company.
Check out the translation of the full announcement!
“This is SM Entertainment.
First of all,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all the fans who love and support NCT. Below is our announcement that informs Sungchan and Shotaro’s future plans.
As members of NCT, Sungchan and Shotaro delivered wonderful performances. However, they will be wrapping up their chapters with NCT and debuting in a new boy group that will be released in 2023. We express our deep apologies and appreciation to the fans who have been supporting and eagerly waiting for them to debut as part of a new NCT group.
After much consideration and careful discussions with Sungchan and Shotaro in preparation for SM 3.0, we came to the decision that would best reflect the artists’ thoughts and each group’s artistic and musical direction. We ask for your understanding and support for Sungchan and Shotaro as they begin their new chapter.
NCT’s newest group will be the final group that will be part of NCT’s infinite expansion, so we have a goal to release one [grupo] with a distinct world view, and that faithfully represents the regional identity. In line with this, we will be increasing the number of Japanese members, revealing new members, and sharing their debut journeys with fans.
We will provide full support not only for the NCT members, but also for Sungchan and Shotaro. We again ask fans to show their continued and unwavering love and support for their future efforts.
Thanks”.
please note that Sungchan It is Shotaro debuted in NCT in 2020, during the “NCT 2020 Resonance Pt. 1″. With his departure, the group now has 20 members: Taeyeong, Taeil, Johnny, Yuta, Kun, doyoung, have, jaehyun, WinWin, jungwoo, mark, Xiaojun, Hendery, Renjun, Jeno, haechan, jaemin, YangYang, Chenle It is Jisung.
The most recent comeback with all members took place in December 2021, with the album “Universe”. Check out the video for the title track “Beautiful”!
Source: Recreio
