i don’t want to start a fanwar or anything, but sungchan and shotaro leaving nct and redebuting with riize is literally the best thing happened to them :)) they finally have their own team, family, and they’ve been able to shine even more. as someone who’s been following them since day 1, i’m genuinely grateful they left since SM barely gave them any activities back then.. besides sungchan’s mc gigs and yt content. now as riize members, they get to release many songs, put out a full album, and actually do the things idols are supposed to do.
so please stop pushing the “sungchan and shotaro should’ve stayed in nct” narrative. i’m so sick of hearing it. just please respect RIIZE as RIIZE and not as anything else. even in another life RIIZE will still be RIIZE :)
i’m just glad i got to witness nct at their peak in 2020 and looked forward to every single episode of nct world. those were really some of the best days of being an nctzen.
Winwin leaving NCT was so inevitable but still sad that he was basically treated like he was already gone for the past however many years, and won’t get a proper goodbye
i sincerely wish winwin nothing but happiness as he starts this new chapter, finally free from sm. at the same time, i will never forget everything he shared with nct ☹️☹️☹️☹️
one thing about the members who left nct—they fulfilled their contracts and chose to leave when the time was right. that’s very different from leaving because of a scandal.
260708 #WINWIN
Hello everyone, I'm WINWIN, Dong Sicheng.
From 2016 to 2026 ten years have passed. I wanted to sincerely write these words as a proper summary of the past decade.
Over these ten years, I went from being a trainee, to becoming a member of NCT 127, and then a member of WayV. Looking back on this journey, I am incredibly grateful to have met and gotten to know so many people. I feel very fortunate that everyone I met was warm and sincere.
The photos I've collected over the past ten years take up more than half of my phone's storage. Every now and then, when I come across old photos from years ago, each one holds a story and always brings back so many memories.
Although there were times of exhaustion and hardship, and days when things didn't go smoothly, what remains in my heart are even more moments of happiness, joy, and gratitude. Looking back, all of those small yet genuine moments of light have become my greatest source of strength. Every step mattered, and every step shaped the person I am today.
I would like to thank every teacher, senior, and staff member at the company. Thank you for your guidance and for giving me the opportunity to start my journey. You gave the young, inexperienced, and uncertain me a starting point, allowing me to debut as part of a group, travel around the world, and meet and connect with the people who love us. You also gave me the chance to stand on stage for the very first time as an SM artist, and to experience the stage lights that belonged to me. Without this chapter of my life, perhaps many people would never have known me, and I would never have met so many people who love and support me. These ten years of experiences will remain precious memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Over the years, I gradually became clearer about the direction I want to pursue in the future: balancing acting and performing on stage, while taking my time to carefully create works that truly belong to me.
After much careful consideration and sincere discussions, the company and I have reached a mutual and amicable agreement. I sincerely wish SM, every team, and every member all the best in the future. May you all continue to shine brightly.
Lastly, I want to sincerely say thank you to everyone who has been by my side throughout this journey, and to everyone who has loved and supported me. For so many years, regardless of distance or where you were in the world, you stayed with me through every step of this journey and witnessed every performance. I remember every light that shined for us from the audience, and I remember how you embraced my imperfections. I may not always be good with words, but I have treasured every bit of your love and support, keeping it close to my heart.
I hope these past ten years have become a warm, beautiful, and unforgettable memory not only for me, but for all of you as well.
The road ahead is still long, and I will continue moving forward with everything I have gained and all the love I've received. I will continue to work hard, stay true to my original aspirations, and become an even better WINWIN.
And to everyone reading this letter, I wish you peace, happiness, and that all your wishes come true.
Dong Sicheng (WINWIN)
haechan: kalau gitu aku mau tanya, siapa yang paling di kangenin disemua nct, semua member ah— kecuali wayv
winwin: eumm orang yg disampingku, haechan
haechan: 🫂🥰🥰😍🥰🥰🥰