SM Entertainment has formally addressed Lucas’ status.
In a statement on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, South Korean management agency and recording label SM Entertainment addressed the status of its artist Lucas. SM said that the idol, also known as Huang Xuxi, will leave as a member of groups NCT and the China unit WayV.
This move is “a result of a serious discussion with Lucas.” Whereby, both parties reached “a mutual decision [for Lucas] to part ways with the group[s] NCT and WayV to pursue his individual endeavors.”
Lucas will remain under the management of SM Entertainment despite his depature from his former groups.
Here is SM’s statement following on Lucas’ departure from NCT and WayV.
Hi, this is SM Entertainment.
We have an announcement to make regarding the future plans of Lucas.
After our discussion [with] Lucas, we made a mutual decision [for him] to part ways with the group[s] NCT and WayV to pursue his individual endeavors. We ask for your understanding and continuous support as this was a decision takem with much consideration to both the members and all the fans who have supported.
Lucas is planning on showing his performances through a wide variety of individual works from now on.
Once agwin, we sincerely appreciate [the] lavished love and support from all the fans and ask for your continuous support and interest in the future.
Thank you.
SM Entertainment’s official statement on the departure of Lucas from NCT and WayV (May 10, 2023)
Meanwhile, on his personal Instagram account, Lucas also penned a message to his fans regarding the news.
Hello, this is Lucas.
Today, I have an important announcement to share with you.
After much deliberation and reflection, I have made the difficult decision to part ways with the group[s] NCT and WayV. I sincerely feel sorry to the members, and it is with a heavy heart that I leave the long-standing friendship. It has been nearly 8 years since I first joined the members, and I am deeply grateful for their care and support. I will cherish these memories and never forget. I hope that the members remember me as Huang Xuxi, not just Lucas. I genuinely love them and will always support them from the bottom of my heart.
It took considerable time for me to reach this decision, and I believe [that] this is the right decision for the good of all. Moving forward, I intend to muster the courage to face the fans who have been waiting for me and to pursue individual endeavors. I believe the best way to repay the fans who support me is by continuing to deliver outstanding performances.
I will strive to become a more mature Huang Xuxi and an even better Lucas.
Lastly, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the fans and everyone who has continually supported me.
Personal letter of Lucas on Instagram (@lucas_xx444)
Lucas debuted as part of SM’s boy group Neo Culture Technology (NCT) in 2018, as part of its expansion from 15 to 17 members — where he debuted together with Jungwoo.
In 2019, the group formed a China-based unit named WayV, where Lucas joined Kun, Ten, Winwin, Xiaojun, Hendery, Yangyang. That same year, he also joined SM’s male super group ‘Super M.’ Currently, it is still unknown whether he will participate in Super M’s future activities.
Lucas took a hiatus in late 2021 after he was caught in the middle of a controversy surrounding his personal life prior to joining the boy groups.
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