[Official] Lucas, leaving SM after 3 years since departing NCT... "Exclusive contract terminated" (Full text)

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Lucas, a singer from the group NCT, has had his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment terminated.

On the 24th, SM Entertainment announced via the Weverse community that "the exclusive contract between our company and Lucas will be terminated as of April 24."

It further stated, "We will cherish the time we have spent together with Lucas from his trainee days through his diverse activities since debut, and we will support Lucas in his new challenges ahead."

It added, "We also ask fans to watch Lucas's new beginning with a warm gaze."

Lucas, who holds Hong Kong nationality and was born to a Hong Kongese father and a Thai mother, debuted with NCT U in 2018 and subsequently acted as a member of WayV and SuperM.

In August 2021, he was involved in a controversy over his dual nationality, leading him to take a period of self-reflection. After leaving NCT and WayV in 2023, he has continued his activities as a solo singer.

◆ Full text of SM Entertainment's official statement.

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

We sincerely thank all fans who have shown great love and interest in Lucas.

We would like to inform you that the exclusive contract between our company and Lucas will be terminated as of April 24.

We will cherish the time we have spent together with Lucas from his trainee days through his diverse activities since debut, and we will support Lucas in his new challenges ahead.

We also ask fans to watch Lucas's new beginning with a warm gaze.

Thank you.

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