An alleged plan regarding NCT and SM Entertainment is circulating on social media platform X, sparking speculation among K-pop fans around the world. According to the leaked schedule:
- January 10, 2027: SM Entertainment merges with A20, with Lee Soo Man making his official return to SM.
- January 15, 2027: SM presumably cancels NCT“infinite system”, designing two new units: NCT A20 AND NCTX.
- January 25, 2027: visual teasers for both new features NCT units will be revealed.
- February 1–25, 2027: Promotional preparations for NCT A20including member introductions and debut tracks.
- March 1, 2027: NCT A20‘s, with a nod to the final scene of the music video NCTX.
- April 1, 2027: promotions for NCTX get started, potentially with members from NCT A20 AND Desire NCT.
The original post sharing this plan has since been deleted, leaving fans excited but wary about the validity of the rumors.
Lee Soo-man had previously sold his SM shares to HYBE in 2023, stepping away from day-to-day operations amid economic tensions involving Kakao, SM and HYBE. After the sale, Lee Soo-man and HYBE publicly supported each other and signed a non-compete agreement.
After leaving the Korean entertainment industry, Lee Soo-man has been mainly active in China, founding the company A20. New rumors suggest a potential return to Korea and SM, with ambitious plans NCTit’s the next chapter.
Fans are now speculating how NCT A20 AND NCTX could fit into the group’s existing structure and whether Lee Soo-man’s return could signal major changes for SM Entertainment’s future.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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