NCT Winwin’s New Agency Contract Rumors Amidst Further Group Turmoil Following Mark Lee’s Departure

Significant contract changes are underway within NCT. Mark Lee is leaving SM Entertainment and NCT, while Ten is also set to end his contract with SM Entertainment. However, Ten will continue to be active as a member of NCT and WayV.

These reports have sparked widespread discussions among fans regarding the group’s future. Fans have begun speculating about the contract expiration dates of other members, with posts listing the expiration schedules for NCT members spreading widely on social media. Ten and Mark Lee’s contracts are scheduled to expire in April 2026, followed by Yuta, Winwin, and Haechan’s contracts in July of the same year. The AGS contract expirations include Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin, Hyeonjae, and Jisung, with Johnny’s contract set to expire in January 2027 and Jaehyun’s and Doyoung’s contracts in October 2027. It was also explained that Korean members’ contracts are extended during their military service periods.

Discussions centered on Winwin have intensified recently. Rumors emerged in China claiming that Winwin has signed a contract with a new entertainment agency. As a member of WayV, Winwin has focused more on acting projects in China rather than Korea promotions lately, which has fueled ongoing questions about his role within NCT.

Fans’ concerns were further heightened when Winwin was not mentioned at the group’s anniversary pop-up event. Many interpreted this as a sign that Winwin is distancing himself from official group activities. Winwin’s activities in China have long been managed separately from SM Entertainment, with him establishing his own studio and scheduling performances through Yuekai Entertainment.

Recently, new rumors surfaced suggesting that Winwin has signed a contract with Zhaosen Entertainment. Current artists under Zhaosen Entertainment include He Shiyu, Shen Jiayu, Li Yuzhen, and Wang Ding. These rumors spread rapidly among fans, coinciding with the estimated expiration of Winwin’s contract with SM Entertainment in July 2026.