LUCAS, a former member of the K-pop boy group NCT,, has parted ways with SM Entertainment following the conclusion of his exclusive contract, which officially ended on April 24, the agency announced via Weverse.
Contract conclusion
In a statement, SM Entertainment expressed gratitude to fans and noted that they continue to support him as he embarks on a new chapter.
“We will cherish every moment shared, from the early trainee days to the various activities LUCAS took part in after his debut, and continue to support him as he begins this new chapter,” it said. “We kindly ask you to support LUCAS’s new journey with encouragement.”
The news follows the departures of labelmats TEN and MARK Lee from SM Entertainment. On April 3, MARK confirmed that he would leave both NCT and his agency after 10 years. His departure took effect on April 8. On April 6, TEN also announced that he would not renew his contract with SM Entertainment, with his contract ending on April 8, but that he will continue participating in WayV and NCT activities.
Music career
LUCAS made his debut in 2018 as part of NCT and its sub-unit WayV. In August 2021, he halted group activities following accusations of gaslighting, infidelity, and manipulative behavior toward multiple women who said they were his former partners. In May 2023, he officially left both groups.
Afterward, he shifted focus to a solo career, releasing his single album ‘Renegade ‘in April 2024.