Lucas Wong, a former member of NCT, is set to make his solo debut this year, according to his label, SM Entertainment. South Korean news outlet JTBC initially reported that ex-NCT singer Lucas Wong would be launching a solo career in April, with anonymous “music industry officials” cited as the source. SM Entertainment later confirmed the news and stated that detailed schedules would be disclosed at a later date.
Lucas Wong went on hiatus in August 2021 after a Korean netizen who claimed to be his ex-girlfriend accused him of gaslighting her. Following this public scandal, a Chinese netizen came forward with similar allegations that the singer was cheating on both users at the same time. Lucas Wong would later leave both NCT and its sub-group WayV in May 2023, but would remain signed with SM Entertainment. The agency remarked that Wong plans on exhibiting his talents through various independent works. Earlier this year, the Hong Kong-born K-pop idol addressed his past controversies in a two-part documentary titled Freeze and Unfreeze. Alongside the release of the documentary, SM Entertainment introduced new official accounts for Lucas Wong.
Aside from NCT and WayV, Lucas Wong is also part of the SM Entertainment supergroup, SuperM. However, the singer’s standing in the band is currently unclear, with the group having no releases since 2021. Lucas Wong’s solo debut will likely be a much-awaited event that shows how far he has come as an artist. Fans of NCT and WayV can look forward to seeing the development of Lucas Wong’s individual style, and a new page in his career. To this end, it will be interesting to determine what plans Lucas Wong has in store for his audience and supporters
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