Episode

The five Kpop idols who left SM Entertainment Mark Lee, Taemin, Lucas, Ten, and Taeil Part 2

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Kpop Boy Bands Always
Published
Apr 26, 2026
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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

  1. 0:00 The Fifth Departure: Identifying Tao as the final member in the list of NCT idols who terminated their SM Entertainment contracts.
  2. 1:00 Legal Controversies and News Reports: A discussion regarding recent news articles and the legal consequences facing certain former members.
  3. 2:00 Current NCT127 Bias Rankings: A look at the speaker's current favorite members of NCT127 following the departures.
  4. 3:00 Conclusion: Final wrap-up of the episode.