NCT’s Doyoung Breaks Down In Tears Mid-Performance

He also sent a letter to fans.

On August 28, SM Entertainment announced Taeil‘s removal from NCT due to an unspecified sexual crime.

Taeil | SM Entertainment
Taeil | SM Entertainment

The remaining NCT members have had to continue their schedules despite losing a member. For instance, Doyoung recently performed multiple days as part of his 2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [ Dear Youth, ] in Japan. 

During his song “Rest,” Doyoung broke down in tears. He couldn’t stop crying, affecting his singing. So, he had to step away and return to finish the performance.

According to concert-goers, Doyoung didn’t cry just once. He also cried during the concert’s ending.

The previous day, Doyoung gave a speech that garnered attention on social media. He reassured NCTzens, telling them it’s okay if they need to take a break from being fans and that they can return anytime.

Doyoung’s past couple of concerts moved NCTzens to tears. Many are sympathetic to him, knowing he is hurting but trying to encourage his fans.

Doyoung also shared a letter via the bubble app. He apologized to fans for the late message and the tears that affected his singing. He reflected on his feelings after the recent events.

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I’m really sorry for being so late. I know this message is belated when you must have been worried about me. I struggled with writing this, typing and deleting so many times. The reason it took me so long to figure it out was that this time, I really wanted to think about myself. I was thinking about when it would be truly okay for me—when I could talk to you without any other thoughts. It seems I needed more time, and that’s why it took me so long. I’m really sorry.

I was truly thankful for yesterday’s and today’s concerts. Intended or not, I ended up crying a lot during ‘Rest,’ and I feel very sorry for the Czennies who came to hear me singing as I couldn’t sing properly at the time.

If anything I say gets misunderstood or leads to misinterpretation, I don’t think I’d be able to watch that unfold without sadness. So, keeping a lot of things unsaid, I do want to mention one thing.

As always, I will sing my heart out in my place, so please don’t worry. That’s the most unchanging promise I can make. I will sing for as long as you believe in me. Thank you so much for yesterday and today.

Starting tomorrow, as always, I think we’ll cherish each other even more than before and continue to spend time together. Have sweet dreams and sleep well.

— Doyoung

Previously, Doyoung’s first public appearance since Taeil’s scandal left many fans heartbroken. Read more below.

NCT Doyoung’s Appearance During First Schedule Following Taeil’s Sex Scandal Leaves Fans Heartbroken 

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