Overview
- SM Entertainment said Monday that Ten’s exclusive contract will end on Wednesday, April 8.
- The label said it will keep in close contact with him so he can join NCT and WayV activities when possible.
- In an Instagram letter, Ten cited his 10th anniversary and a desire for new challenges, and said he will continue performing as Ten of NCT and WayV.
- Ten debuted in 2016 with NCT U and later joined China-focused WayV as well as the SM supergroup SuperM.
- The announcement follows Friday’s news that Mark Lee will depart NCT and SM, reflecting a wider K-pop pattern where artists retain group roles while pursuing solo work under separate management.