Episode
The five Kpop idols who left SM Entertainment Mark Lee, Taemin, Lucas, Ten, and Taeil Part 2
- Podcast
- Kpop Boy Bands Always
- Published
- Apr 26, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 183
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Summary
An examination of the high-profile departures of NCT members from SM Entertainment. The discussion focuses on the specific list of idols who terminated their contracts and the legal controversies surrounding certain exits.
Topics
- Kpop
- SM Entertainment
- NCT
- NCT127
- Tao
- Mark Lee
- Taemin
- Lucas
- Kpop Idols
- Contract Termination
Highlights
- Main idea: Identifying the five specific NCT members who officially ended their contracts with SM Entertainment
- Key detail: The list of departing idols includes Mark Lee, Lucas, Ten, Taemin, and Tao
- Controversy: Discussion of the legal ramifications and police involvement regarding recent news reports
- Personal perspective: A shift in fan bias rankings following these major lineup changes
- Context: The impact of contract terminations on the remaining NCT127 membership dynamics
Chapters
0:00The Fifth Departure: Identifying Tao as the final member in the list of NCT idols who terminated their SM Entertainment contracts.1:00Legal Controversies and News Reports: A discussion regarding recent news articles and the legal consequences facing certain former members.2:00Current NCT127 Bias Rankings: A look at the speaker's current favorite members of NCT127 following the departures.3:00Conclusion: Final wrap-up of the episode.