SM Entertainment Depak Sungchan dan Shotaro dari NCT

Olret – SM Entertainment telah membagikan pernyataan baru yang mengumumkan kepergian anggota NCT Sungchan dan Shotaro dari lineup. Proyek 'ekspansi tak terbatas' yang pertama kali dimulai dengan NCT U telah melihat sub-unit dalam bentuk NCT 127, NCT Dream, lineup bergilir di NCT U, NCT 2018, dan NCT 2021.

Telah terungkap akan segera berakhir dengan satu grup terakhir yang akan mengakhiri ekspansi.

Pernyataan lengkap SM Entertainment tentang Sungchan dan Shotaro

“This is SM Entertainment.

First and foremost, we would like express our sincerest gratitude to all the fans who love and support NCT. Below is our announcement that informs you on the future plans of SUNGCHAN and SHOTARO.

As NCT members, SUNGCHAN and SHOTARO have presented wondrous performances.

However, they will be closing their chapter with NCT

Fand debuting in a new boy group that will launch in 2023.

We express our deepest apologies and appreciation for the fans that have been supporting and eagerly waiting for them to debut as part of a new NCT group.

After careful consideration and discussion with SUNGCHAN and SHOTARO in preparation of SM 3.0. we have come to a decision that would best reflect the artists' thoughts and each of the group's artistic and musical direction.

We ask for your kind understanding and support for SUNGCHAN and SHOTARO as they begin a new chapter.

NCT's newest group will become the final group to be a part of NCT's infinite expansion, so we aim to launch one with a distinctive worldview that is truly representative of a regional identity. In alignment with this, we will be increasing the number of Japanese members,

unveiling new members and sharing their debut journey with the fans.

We will provide full support for not only the NCT members but also for SUNGCHAN and SHOTARO. We ask once again that fans show continuous and unwavering love and support for their future endeavors.

Thank you.”

Rencana masa depan Sungchan dan Shotaro

Menurut pernyataan SM Entertainment, kedua artis tersebut akan menutup babak mereka dengan NCT untuk menjadi bagian dari grup baru di bawah perusahaan. Tampaknya grup pria terakhir di bawah perluasan NCT yang tak terbatas tidak akan menyertakan Sungchan dan Shotaro.

Agensi juga menyatakan bahwa grup baru dari NCT akan mewakili 'identitas regional' dan memiliki lebih banyak anggota Jepang.