Lucas Wong leaves NCT and WayV

nme.com:

Lucas Wong has left K-pop boyband NCT and its Chinese sub-group WayV.Today (May 10), Lucas took to his personal Instagram account to announce that he is leaving both NCT and WayV.

The news comes about a year and a half after the singer halted all activities following a cheating and gaslighting controversy.In his statement, Lucas said that his decision to leave NCT and WayV comes “after a long period of consideration”.

He added: “I am really sorry for the members, and I am also reluctant to part with this friendship that has been going on for so many years.”“I thought about it for a long time before deciding to quit, but in the end I thought it was a good decision for everyone,” Lucas added, while also hinted at possible solo career in the future. “In the days to come, I will try my best to become a more mature Huang Xuxi and a better Lucas.”A post shared by LUCAS (@lucas_xx444)Lucas’ label SM Entertainment has also since confirmed the singer’s departure from NCT and WayV.

In its statement, the agency said that the decision came after “deliberate discission” with Lucas.“We made a mutual decision to part ways with the group[s] NCT and WayV to pursue his individual endeavours,” SM Entertainment said. “Lucas is planning on showing his performance though a wide variety of individual works from now on.”SM엔터테인먼트입니다.