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Ten To Leave SM Entertainment But Remain With NCT And WayV

On Monday, April 6, SM Entertainment announced that K-pop artist TEN will conclude his exclusive contract on April 8. Despite leaving the company, he remains a member of NCT and WayV.
TEN joined SM Entertainment 10 years ago, becoming the first Thai artist to debut under the label. He debuted with NCT in 2016, later joining the China-based sub-unit WayV and supergroup SuperM.
Reflecting on his 10th anniversary, TEN stated he decided to leave after "careful and extensive discussions" regarding his future. He expressed a desire to "take on new challenges" and "explore new possibilities" as a solo performer.
SM Entertainment will "continue to stay in close communication" to explore opportunities for TEN to participate in WayV and NCT activities. The agency expressed appreciation for his decade of contributions and wished him success ahead.
Mark Lee announced his departure from the label last week, preceding TEN's exit. Like other EXO idols, TEN will continue participating in group projects despite no longer holding an exclusive contract with the agency.

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