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Singer Ten leaving SM Entertainment but staying with groups NCT and WayV Part 1

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Kpop Boy Bands Always
Published
Apr 26, 2026
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466
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Summary

Ten has officially ended his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment, though he will remain a member of NCT and WayV. The episode also tracks a recent wave of high-profile departures from the agency, including Taemin and Lucas.

Topics

  • Ten
  • SM Entertainment
  • NCT
  • WayV
  • Taemin
  • K-pop
  • Galaxy Corporation
  • Lucas
  • SHINee

Highlights

  • Main idea: Ten's contract with SM Entertainment has ended, but his participation in NCT and WayV activities will continue
  • Main idea: A significant number of NCT members, including Lucas and Mark Lee, have recently transitioned away from SM Entertainment
  • Practical takeaway: Taemin's solo career is now managed by Galaxy Corporation, while he remains with SHINee under SM
  • Failure mode: The departure of key members like Lucas and Ten highlights the ongoing instability in SM's long-standing idol lineups
  • Main idea: Taemin's move to Galaxy Corporation places him in the same agency as G-Dragon

Chapters

  1. 0:00 Ten's Contract Update: Details regarding Ten's departure from SM Entertainment and his continued status in NCT and WayV.
  2. 1:00 The End of the Exclusive Contract: An analysis of the official announcement regarding the termination of Ten's exclusive agreement.
  3. 3:00 Tracking SM Departures: A review of other NCT members, such as Lucas, who have also left the agency.
  4. 5:00 Taemin's New Agency: Information on Taemin's move to Galaxy Corporation and his solo career trajectory.
  5. 7:00 The Galaxy Corporation Connection: The surprising news of Taemin joining the same agency as G-Dragon.