# NCT SHAKEUP: LUCAS EXITS SM ENTERTAINMENT

URL: https://technosports.co.in/nct-shakeup-lucas-exits-sm-entertainment-2/  
Published: 2026-06-22  
Updated: 2026-06-22  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The NCT era is officially shifting gears. Following the high-profile departures of Mark and Ten, Lucas has now cut ties with SM Entertainment. After eight years, his contract concluded on April 24, 2026. This marks a seismic structural transition for the collective, signaling that the K-pop giant’s massive, multi-unit experimental phase is evolving into a bold new future.