Jaehwa Bernardo

Chinese singer and actor Winwin. Photo from WayV's X account


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K-pop star Winwin leaves NCT, label SM Entertainment

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783492975060WINWIN2.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Chinese singer and actor Winwin. Photo from WayV&#x27;s X account</div>Chinese K-pop star Winwin is leaving NCT and SM Entertainment, becoming the latest member of the boy band to part ways with the label.SM announced the news on Wednesday in a notice posted on the fan community platform Weverse.&quot;Following careful discussions with WINWIN, we have mutually agreed to conclude his exclusive contract, effective July 9,&quot; SM said.&quot;Accordingly, WINWIN will conclude all activities as a member of NCT,&quot; said the company, one of the leading record labels in the K-pop industry.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1783492885802photo_2026-07-08_14-06-42.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="633"/>Screenshot from Weverse</div>SM said it was &quot;deeply grateful&quot; to Winwin, noting he had been with the company &quot;for more than 10 years since his trainee days.&quot;&quot;We sincerely thank him for the time we have shared together and wholeheartedly support him as he embarks on a new journey,&quot; the label said.Born Dong Si-cheng, Winwin debuted in 2016 as a member of NCT 127, the Seoul-based subunit of NCT, a K-pop boy group with more than 20 members divided into multiple units.He has also performed with NCT U, whose lineup varies by release, and the China-based unit WayV.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/09/23/watch-boy-band-wayv-explores-intramuros">WATCH: Boy band WayV explores Intramuros </a></div>In recent years, however, Winwin has been largely inactive in his K-pop career, instead focusing on acting in China. He has starred in dramas such as &quot;Sweet Games,&quot; &quot;Perfect Match&quot; and &quot;A Splendid Match.&quot;Winwin is the latest NCT member to leave SM following the expiration of his contract with the company. Earlier this year, another member — Mark Lee — left both SM and NCT, while <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2026/4/6/k-pop-star-ten-leaves-sm-entertainment-stays-in-nct-1323">Thai idol Ten departed</a> the label but remained a member of the group.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/6/24/k-pop-star-mark-lee-embroiled-in-t-shirt-controversy-label-says-sorry-1420">READ: K-pop star Mark Lee embroiled in T-shirt controversy; label says sorry </a></div>

Chinese K-pop star Winwin is leaving NCT and SM Entertainment, becoming the latest member of the boy band to part ways with the label.

Chinese K-pop star Winwin is leaving NCT and SM Entertainment, becoming the latest member of the boy band to part ways with the label.

K-pop star Winwin exits NCT, label SM Entertainment

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K-pop star Winwin exits NCT, label SM Entertainment

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published July 08, 2026 02:54 PM PHT

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