Lucas: Former NCT member, career ruined because of cheating on fans, facing opposition to his comeback

Lucas was once one of the most anticipated faces of the Hallyu wave. However, his career journey was overshadowed by a series of shocking scandals, culminating in a love drama with a fan.

Portrait of a multinational idol and his meteoric rise to fame

Lucas, whose real name is Wong Huck Hi, was born on January 25, 1999, and is of mixed Chinese and Thai descent. Born and raised in Hong Kong, he possesses impressive language skills, able to communicate fluently in Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, English and a little Thai. This multicultural background has helped him easily adapt and stand out in the globalized entertainment environment.

In 2015, Lucas joined SM Entertainment after passing an audition in Hong Kong. During his trainee period, he received comprehensive training in dancing, singing, and rapping, the core elements of becoming a versatile K-pop idol.

In April 2017, Lucas was introduced through the group SM Rookies. On April 7, 2017, he appeared in Ten's music video "Dream In A Dream", marking the first step on the path to becoming a promising star. Lucas quickly made a strong impression not only with his handsome appearance, but also with his humorous, confident and sometimes "lovable" personality, creating a very unique charm.

Lucas' career really took off on March 14, 2018, when he officially debuted as a member of the main group NCT with Kun and Jungwoo, in the album NCT 2018 Empathy. Lucas featured in three songs of NCT U: "Boss", "Yestoday" and "Black On Black", quickly helping him attract a large fan base.

In December 2018, Lucas became part of WayV – NCT’s sub-unit that mainly operates in the Chinese market, consolidating his position in both key markets. 2019 was a particularly explosive year for Lucas when he was confirmed as an official member of the MC lineup of the hit reality show Keep Running seasons 7 and 9.

His charm, humor, positive energy and good interaction have helped him become a widely loved name in the billion-people country, expanding his scope of activities beyond music.

On August 7, 2019, Lucas was announced as a member of SuperM - a special group formed by SM Entertainment, gathering "aces" from top boy groups such as SHINee, EXO and NCT. SuperM quickly debuted in October with the single "Jopping" and had their first concert in Los Angeles on October 5, affirming their position as "Kpop Avengers" in the international market.

Lucas's presence in SuperM shows that SM Entertainment has placed a lot of hope in him as a representative face with the ability to reach out globally. He also regularly appears on entertainment programs in Korea, continuing to impress with his unique humor and personality.

Series of shocking scandals: From love drama to smoking scandal

However, when his career was at its peak, Lucas suddenly got caught up in a serious scandal, shaking his image and directly threatening his future career. The climax was on August 23, 2021, when Chinese media and the global Kpop fan community were stirred up by Lucas' love drama with many female fans.

One of them came forward claiming to be a die-hard fan and "exposed" her secret relationship with the male singer, releasing evidence in the form of text messages and audio recordings of their conversations. She also accused Lucas of never wanting to take a photo together, not revealing their relationship, and being disrespectful, even saying: "You and your fans are equally hateful."

After the breakup, the NCT member was said to have actively sought out the female fan many times, and all expenses were paid by the girl, showing a clear financial exploitation. The case became more complicated when not only one but many other girls simultaneously spoke up to accuse Lucas of similar behavior: emotional deception, "gaslighting", and systematic financial exploitation.

The evidence presented included screenshots of text messages, call recordings, and private dating details. The scandal caused a wave of outrage among the K-pop fan community, especially fans of NCT and WayV. Initially, Lucas's fans came out to defend their idol, but as the evidence grew more and more convincing, the fandom's defense gradually weakened.

In addition to the love drama, Lucas also caused controversy when he accidentally revealed a cigarette box during an Instagram chat, a sensitive issue for idols in Korea. This incident made his image "lose points" in the eyes of the public.

The hiatus, leaving the group and the comeback that "broke" all expectations

The pressure from the series of scandals was so great that Lucas had to face a strong boycott from fans. Under pressure from public opinion, on August 25, 2021, the male idol officially apologized to the public and fans. However, this apology did not seem to be enough to appease the anger of fans, many people still insisted on asking him to leave the group to avoid affecting the other members.

In mid-2023, SM Entertainment finally made an official announcement: Lucas would leave NCT and WayV, and indefinitely suspend all activities to self-reflect. This was seen as an inevitable end to his series of scandals, and also a move by the company to protect the overall image of the groups.

However, on March 8, 2024, SM suddenly confirmed that Lucas would officially return as a solo singer in April of the same year. This news quickly sparked a wave of outrage across the media and social networks, mainly directed at the "big guy".

Fans cannot believe that the company decided to create conditions for a "scandalous" artist, involved in serious ethical accusations like Lucas, to return, especially in the context of his scandals still causing controversy.

NCT fans were also particularly upset and called on Lucas and SM Entertainment to immediately remove the title "former NCT member" because they did not want the group to have any connection with him.

Some speculate that the reason SM Entertainment still allows Lucas to develop his solo career despite the scandals may be due to the remaining contract value or the potential of the Chinese market. However, many viewers still mock the male idol for being "shameless" for daring to return after serious scandals. Some people even make negative predictions about how his comeback will be received, showing that his path to return is full of thorns.

Lucas suddenly reappeared on social networks after 5 months of the love drama "catching fish with many hands" Rosé08:07:24 10/02/2022The latest move of the idol market has attracted the attention of many fans. NCT's Lucas got into a scandal in August 2021, when his ex-lover spoke out about cheating. The fire flared up when many other girls also claimed that the same thing happened to them. Recently, on...