In a much-anticipated revelation, the official pre-debut lineup of NCT's NEW TEAM has finally been unveiled. Fans of the popular K-pop sensation have been eagerly awaiting this announcement, and it didn't disappoint.
Here's what NCT unveiled.
NCT's NEW TEAM Pre-Debut Members Revealed to Enthusiastic Fans
The big reveal took place on the program "NCT Universe: LASTART," which aired on ENA and TVing on September 7th.
This show served as a platform to select members to join the existing SM ROOKIES, Sion, and Yushi, in the new NCT unit.
After a series of rigorous missions, five outstanding individuals were chosen based on evaluations from respected artist directors BoA, Eunhyuk, and Jang Jin Young.
Special artist directors and SM NEW IP TF team members, who appeared in each mission, also played crucial roles in this selection process.
The final lineup for NCT's NEW TEAM is as follows:
- Riku
- Sakuya
- Daeyoung
- Jungmin
- Ryo
These talented trainees, who managed to secure their spots in the group, showcased skills that are on par with the two existing SM ROOKIES members, Sion and Yushi.
In the wake of their selection, the trainees expressed their gratitude and determination. They stated:
"NCT is a big name with great global influence, and we will strive to become members who can meet the expectations that come with it. We want to thank all the members who participated in this program and the people who supported us throughout every mission."
NCT's NEW TEAM to Shine at "NCT NATION" in Japan; Fans Eager for Name Reveal
NCT's NEW TEAM is gearing up for a pre-debut performance in September.
This performance is scheduled to take place at NCT STADIUM LIVE, titled 'NCT NATION: To The World-in JAPAN,' with events planned for Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka on the 9th, 10th, and Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on the 16th and 17th.
Furthermore, the group will embark on a pre-debut tour featuring an impressive 28 shows in 10 cities across Japan, commencing with a performance at Tokyo Line Cube Shibuya on October 8th and 9th.
With this exciting news, fans are now speculating if the official name for NCT's NEW TEAM will be revealed soon.
The new group will perform in all 4 nights of NCT Nation in Japan. They are already in Japan to prepare for the pre-debut performances
— 킨 (@itsnotkinkin) September 6, 2023
👉 Official name might be announced soon
👉 Showcase pre-debut tour in Japan: Tokyo, Hyoko - Kobe, Chiba, Aichi Osaka, Ishikawa, Fukuoka, +
The group's expansion to seven members for NCT Tokyo (instead of the initially announced six) has fueled anticipation, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next big announcement from the world of NCT.
The burning question on everyone's mind: Could the official name for NCT's NEW TEAM be unveiled in the near future? Stay tuned for more updates on this rising K-pop sensation.
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