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Ten, a member of boy group NCT, will take on a new challenge.
SM Entertainment (SM) announced on the 6th that it will conclude its exclusive contract with Ten on the 8th. SM said, "I would like to express my gratitude to Ten for his outstanding capabilities as a solo artist as well as as a group after his debut, and I will sincerely support Ten's new start."
Fortunately, only SM will leave, and the group will continue its activities. SM said, "We will coordinate so that Ten can participate in WayV (WayionV) and NCT group activities in the future."

On the same day, Ten also shared his feelings about leaving SM on his personal SNS. He said, "In the future, I will continue my time with you as Ten of NCT and WayV. At the same time, I'm trying to start a new challenge as a soloist. "Since my debut with NCT U in 2016, the time I've been able to meet you as NCT and WayV is full of precious and happy memories in my life," he said.
Ten then thanked SM, saying, "There were many unfamiliar and afraid moments when I left Thailand at a young age and came to Korea, but all SM staff took care of me sincerely and were always on my side."
Although the choice was not easy, Ten, who said he would do his best to take responsibility so that he would not regret it, confessed, "I am truly grateful to the members who have always supported me to dream bigger, and I am deeply grateful to all SM who have trusted and been with me so far."
Only three days ago, the news of the end of Ten's contract came as a greater regret for fans, as it was reported that NCT member Mark would leave SM.
Fortunately, Mark will end all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, as well as SM, but Ten will maintain his group activities even after leaving SM.
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