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JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, and HAECHAN have renewed their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment


July 14, 2026
JOHNNY, TAEYONG, YUTA, DOYOUNG, JAEHYUN, JUNGWOO, and HAECHAN have renewed their exclusive contracts with SM Entertainment
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The situation
Seven NCT members have renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment, a move that ensures their continued participation in the group. This development is significant given the recent contract renewals and expirations in the K-pop industry. The renewed contracts likely mean NCT will continue with its current lineup for the foreseeable future.

What the internet did with it

  • — "finally some good news, was worried they'd go down the same path as some other groups"
  • The news was met with a generally positive response on Theqoo, with many fans expressing relief that the members have chosen to stay with SM Entertainment, although some users did express concerns about the group's future activities and lineup.
  • A comment on Instiz noted that the contract renewal is a *_사이다_* (a satisfying or refreshing moment) for NCT fans, who have been waiting for news about the group's future.

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The open question
The status of the remaining NCT members' contracts, including Mark, Jeno, Haemin, and others, remains unconfirmed, leaving a question mark over the group's complete lineup and future plans.

Top Comments from Reddit

u/Reasonable_Ninja5708
I feel like so many people were absolutely sure that Yuta wouldn't renew lol.
u/LadyDrakkaris
Yup. I thought he would do what Ten did - leaving SM but staying with NCT. I am happy, though. Hope he got a good deal to decide to stay with SM.
u/127ncity127
yuta thrives under Avex which has a partnership under SM anyone that was saying he wouldn't renew haven't been keeping up with NCT 127 since COVID. Yuta lives in Japan and SM doesnt seem to bother him to do too many random 127 schedules. Plus he literally has 127 tatted lol
u/joesen_one
Yeah he’s gotten a bunch of activities and solo music since they let him do his own thing in Japan
u/127ncity127
once they set the expectation that he was rarely going to do 127 Vibe I figured he was happy with his arrangement with SM aslo Yuta is really honest on his radio program and all he's done since taeil was kicked out was reassure people that the group is living on
u/Strawberuka
Plus this is a renegotiation - I'm sure that he absolutely has critiques of this malevolent company, but hopefully the biggest issues (for him) were addressed through the process.
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