NCT Member’s Rumored Career Move Sparks Confirmation of Departure
Winwin is facing fresh contract rumors amid his absence from NCT activities and a possible agency switch in China.
Earlier this year, it was confirmed that Mark Lee would leave NCT and SM Entertainment. Soon after, Ten announced he would leave SM but stay in NCT and WayV. Fans then started looking closely at contract expiration dates for other members, sparking speculation about more departures.
According to reports, several NCT members’ contracts end in 2026, including Ten and Mark in April, and Winwin, Yuta, and Haechan in July. Winwin’s contract expiration in July has fueled rumors, especially since he has been inactive in Korea and focused on acting in China.
Winwin’s Chinese activities are managed outside SM Entertainment. He runs his own studio and is signed with Yuekai Entertainment. However, a viral rumor claims he recently signed with Zhaosen Entertainment, a company founded by Nie Xinyuan.
” #DongSicheng has signed with Zhaosen Entertainment, founded by Nie Xinyuan. Current artists of the agency: He Shiyu, Shen Jiayu, Li Yuzhen, Wang Ding.” — ForCdrama
Fans quickly reacted to the rumor, expressing surprise and speculation about Winwin’s future with NCT.
“damn,, it was nice having u while we could,, hope to see you do some great things at this new company” — doieswife !
“i guess he’s never coming back from china…” — mushu | shinhaeng debut
“ohhh we’re getting the announcement soon ” — riri ♡
The situation remains unclear as Winwin holds a dual contract with Yuekai, making the rumored move to Zhaosen Entertainment confusing. With his contract possibly ending soon, fans are watching closely for official updates on Winwin’s status in NCT and WayV.
His contract is set to end in 2026.
