On February 21, excitement surged among fans as photos of former NCT member Lucas appeared online, fueling speculation about his upcoming solo debut. According to those who shared the photos, Lucas went to Budapest, reportedly to film a music video for his solo comeback. While the idol and his team are staying quiet, fans have gathered several pieces of evidence to support their theory that his return is imminent.
#Lucas Katanya kamu lagi syuting di budapest today😭 pic.twitter.com/hwE8uhdZTo
— Kikyo Soo (@IlmaKikyo) February 21, 2024
First, an SM Entertainment staff member was also spotted in Budapest. This staff member is known for their role in casting and scheduling for SM artists. Fans believe they accompanied Lucas to the set of his music video shoot.
NEW INFOS: https://t.co/GIg7YS3ix4
— boraಇ lovely runner♡ free 🇵🇸 (@yoo_boraaa) February 21, 2024
But that’s not all. Lucas’s recent public appearances suggest that SM Entertainment is laying the groundwork for his solo career. Earlier this month, Lucas attended Ten’s fan concert in Seoul alongside NCT members Jaehyun, Johnny, and Mark. Before that, he received a shoutout from SHINee‘s Key at another show.
Are you excited to see Lucas again?
Fans have also been monitoring social media. On February 23, SM Entertainment launched official accounts for Lucas on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). The agency has yet to post anything on either account, but they did use his new logo and profile photo to set them up.
https://www.tiktok.com/@neocoffeebean/video/7338739002180177194?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6908322787502065153
OMG LUCAS NEW INSTA POST AND OFFICIAL SM INSTA???😭😭 pic.twitter.com/wRWBYoYEz4
— boraಇ lovely runner♡ free 🇵🇸 (@yoo_boraaa) February 23, 2024
Lucas went on an extended hiatus in 2021 amid accusations of abuse, cheating, and gaslighting from his exes. The first accuser came forward on August 23, 2021, and more followed suit. Despite the absence of conclusive evidence, he still received significant backlash, leading him to issue an apology. Unfortunately, the damage had already been done. In May 2023, he officially left both NCT and WayV but stayed with SM Entertainment to go solo.
Now that all signs are pointing to his imminent solo debut, the question is: Are you excited to see Lucas again? – K-Pop News Writer
Featured Image: It’s clear that Lucas will return. But when? Source: UHD Wallpaper.