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

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Podcast: [Kpop Boy Bands Always](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kpop-boy-bands-always-6569955)
Published: 2026-04-26T17:24:51+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tasha-monell2/episodes/The-five-Kpop-idols-who-left-SM-Entertainment-Mark-Lee--Taemin--Lucas--Ten--and-Taeil-Part-2-e3igbid
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

Kpop, SM Entertainment, NCT, NCT127, Tao, Mark Lee, Taemin, Lucas, Kpop Idols, Contract Termination

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

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