On March 8, SM Entertainment confirmed that former NCT member Lucas will return to the music scene as a solo artist. An official from the label stated, “It’s true that Lucas is preparing for solo activities in April. More specific details will be revealed at a later time.”
However, the announcement has sparked a significant backlash among Korean netizens. Following Lucas’ departure from NCT due to controversies in his personal life, many have expressed their disapproval and scepticism about his solo debut.
Former NCT member Lucas to debut as a solo artist in April.
Korean netizens commented:
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“Who’s going to fangirl over him now?”
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“Why are they allowing him to debut as a solo artist?”
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“He’s going to continue activities in Korea?”
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“SM is just crazy.”
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“Does he even have the skills to perform solo?”
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“That is just amazing.”
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“In Korea??”
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“I guess if you want to go solo, you just cause trouble, leave the group, and stay low for a while.”
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“Okay…^^”
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“I wonder if there are even fans who still support him.”
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“SM should just invest more time and support for NCT instead of wasting it on him.”
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“This is why everyone is leaving SM.”
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“Why is SM taking care of him so much?”
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“He can just promote in China, why does he want to stay in Korea?”
As Lucas gears up for his solo debut, the divided opinions of fans and netizens alike highlight the challenges he may face in regaining public support.
