The latest news comes from the NCT group and their two members. Shotaro and Sungchan, who were originally planned to debut in NCT's sub-unit, were canceled. This news was conveyed by Jang Cheol Hyuk as CEO of SM Entertainment. "As NCT members, Sungchan and Shotaro gave their best.
However, they will close their part with NCT and debut with a new group in 2023," SM Entertainment said today, Wednesday, May 24, 2023. "We would like to apologize and appreciate the fans who supported and looked forward to them debuting with NCT's new group," the agency continued.
This plan is part of SM 3.0 that Jang Cheol Hyuk conveyed in a previous video. They consider this decision can reflect the artist's desire in music in the future. "We ask for understanding and support for Shotaro and Sungchan as they begin a new chapter," SM Entertainment said.
In addition, they mentioned the new group that will debut this year to be NCT's last sub-unit. Then they will focus on new male and female K-pop groups. NCT's final sub-unit will consist of Japanese members, without Shotaro. On the same day, Shotaro wrote an open letter to fans.
He thanked and appreciated the support of fans who were looking forward to his debut with NCT. "I want to thank the members who have treated me as family since I joined. I respect the cool and kind members. I am honored to work as NCT," Shotaro wrote. "I think my experience with NCT has strengthened me going forward.
I'll come back on a better side, so look forward to a little more," he said. Shotaro and Sungchan were introduced as NCT members in 2020 along with the release of NCT's 2020 album Resonance Pt. 1. They were planned to debut with sub-unit NCT but now both will debut with a new group SM Entertainment with SM Rookies.
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