Some netizens have discovered an indication of SM Entertainment’s future plans for former NCT member Lucas.
Lucas | SM Entertainment
In 2022, Lucas was at the center of a gaslighting and cheating scandal that would result in him being placed on an indefinite hiatus. In late May 2023, after nearly two years of an extended hiatus due to gaslighting allegations, it was announced that Lucas would leave WAYV and NCT.
| SM Entertainment
In the announcement, it was mentioned that Lucas would be active as a solo artist, and his own solo Bubble channel was opened shortly after where the idol has communicated with fans since.
| Dear U. Bubble
Lucas has also been spotted at other SM Entertainment artists’ events including NCT Ten’s solo debut, as well as SHINee Key’s concert, where the idol gave him a shout-out.
SHINee’s Key Gives Former NCT’s Lucas A Shoutout At His Solo Concert
It seems like these things were all prepping the idol for his return to the spotlight, as the huge hint is pointing towards.
After the changes to X’s (formerly Twitter) platform, anyone could buy verification or the blue check mark that would formerly signal it was an official account. These new verified accounts have different benefits as well, as seen with the fan account below.
To add a form of security for accounts that would need verification, like those for celebrities, X added an additional signaler in the form of affiliation to official organizations. For example, JYP Entertainment‘s groups are affiliated with the JYP Nation account and it is the same for those under SM Entertainment.
Recently, netizens discovered an account with the username @Lucas2060553 with a verification check and an affiliation with SM Entertainment.
Netizens have taken this as a sign of Lucas making a solo debut, and there have been mixed feelings. Many feel SM Entertainment has not done enough with their statements about Lucas’ scandal.
i fucking knew they’ve been soft launching his return for months pic.twitter.com/YAMZ7y9msz
— stephanie olive fan (@paintmeonce) February 20, 2024
and FUCK SM. https://t.co/HxizlIyvI9
— sasuke akgae (@uchihaseulgi) February 20, 2024
No one will ever understand why I hate SM and why I can’t forgive Lucas
HIS SCANDAL was the reason for the wayv hiatus and SM let them lose popularity.
And now without clarifying his allegations they’re still giving him a solo and what are wayv getting – mistreatment.
— Itsmaaaria (@Itsmaaaria22) February 20, 2024
Others are excited for the idol to return to promoting after so long.
lucas’ official twitter account has been opened!
https://t.co/fipEtLckBM pic.twitter.com/aVjBF08oKT
— lucas pics (@wyukheipics) February 20, 2024
Lucas! Finally! I love you @LUCAS2060553 pic.twitter.com/ZlXk9WWK2L
— Lucas on this day (@Xuxi_Today) February 20, 2024
thank you to my fellow lumis for never gave up on Lucas pic.twitter.com/XdiIPIWaJO
— haechanninie’s official wifey (@haechanie_wifey) February 20, 2024
There have been no official announcements yet from SM Entertainment.
