Another surprising moment amid NCT’s 10th anniversary has hit fans out of nowhere. NCT’s Winwin will be leaving both his music agency, SM Entertainment, and the group, halting the group activities and leaving fans wondering what will happen next.
On July 8, SM Entertainment officially announced through NCT’s official Weverse channel that Winwin’s exclusive contract will conclude on July 9, 2026. Fans are completely heartbroken as the music agency has announced that the decision was reached after extensive discussions with the artist.
WINWIN Weibo & Instagram Update
Hello everyone, I'm WINWIN, Dong Sicheng.
From 2016 to 2026, ten years have passed. I wanted to sincerely write these words as a proper reflection on the past decade of my life.
Over these ten years, I went from being a trainee to a member of… pic.twitter.com/RwbPc6ffvl
— WayV Airlines ✈︎❄️ (@WayV_Airlines) July 8, 2026
“Winwin will conclude all NCT activities. We thank Winwin, who has been with us for over 10 years since his trainee days, and we will cheer for his future as he embarks on a new journey.”
It is well known that the idol has been actively pursuing an acting career in China, which might be the reason for this surprising decision. Recently, Mark and Ten’s contracts also concluded, making big changes to the boy band’s dynamics.
