“Lucas Is Back?” NCT Lucas’s New Instagram Updates Might Indicate His Return As An Idol
NCT‘s Lucas has been away from the public eye for over a year, but two surprising new updates have given fans hope that he may be returning as an idol in the near future.
Lucas has been on an indefinite hiatus after gaslighting accusations were made against him in August 2021. After halting all activities, Lucas has continued to receive criticism, but many fans have been vocal in supporting the idol, hoping to see him return.
Most recently, Lucas was included in the NCT reality show welcome to NCT Universe, which seemingly confirmed that he is still a member of NCT and WayV.
BRO THEY SHOWED AND MENTIONED LUCAS AS PART OF WAYV IN NCT UNIVERSE EPISODE 9 OMFG?!?!!?!?
— VANCT 💚 AY-YO 💗 (@NEOVANCT) January 17, 2023
The idol also posted a song recommendation and picture of the moon to his Instagram a week ago, which fans were overjoyed by.
OH MY GOD LUCAS MY BOY WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN pic.twitter.com/pIy2dha7wI
— lucas pics (@wykarchive) January 24, 2023
But now, in his latest Instagram update, Lucas shared a short clip of a dance video, showing off his undeniable talent.
Fans were beyond ecstatic at the video, as they hadn’t seen Lucas during his hiatus.
GUYS LUCAS JUST POSTED HE'S IN THE DANCE STUDIO IM GONNA CRY pic.twitter.com/XlBwldiqzH
— dina🎭 (@WAYVSI0N) February 1, 2023
LUCAS IS BACK pic.twitter.com/OgRMyt0JhH
— 444 (@xuxisgal) February 1, 2023
OMG OMG OMG LUCAS IS COMING BACK FOR REAL THIS IS NOT A DRILL EVERYONE LUCAS IS FUCKING BACKK 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/nIRjzSooSX
— thia noona ²⁶ (ᓀ‸ᓂ) (@dotaebby) February 1, 2023
But fans soon had more reason to celebrate as SM Entertainment‘s CEO Lee Sung Soo (also known as Chris Lee) uploaded a picture with Lucas to his Instagram.
The CEO even uploaded the post to his Instagram story, tagging Lucas.
Fans also noticed that Lee Sung Soo supportively commented on Lucas’s dance video, and Lucas pinned the comment.
Chris lee commented on his dancing video and Lucas pinned it pic.twitter.com/TcUO8S8p8S
— 🍓❄️ || superM in 2023 (@icyfruity_) February 1, 2023
Although neither post is an official announcement that Lucas will finally be returning as an idol, fans are confident that these updates mean Lucas will be making his return shortly.
LUCAS IS BACK ?????? HELLO #%^? pic.twitter.com/26WbmV5w36
— dina🎭 (@WAYVSI0N) February 1, 2023
#LUCAS he’s back.
stronger than before. pic.twitter.com/MjqwdUxDhJ
— ٰ (@miffys_heart) February 1, 2023
I hope I'm in reality💚
I miss you so much Lucas😭😭😭#LUCAS #WeLoveYouLucas pic.twitter.com/9isDc5EbOj— vee🦁(IA) (@veebluecas) February 1, 2023
THE WAR IS OVER IM CRYING #LUCAS pic.twitter.com/uXDocUjVmI
— ᴊᴇꜱꜱɪ (@neosbbygrl) February 1, 2023
Surprise yeorobun!!! Lucas is back!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/m13BhNASFq
— LUCASSSSSS 🦁 (@kaikidance) February 1, 2023
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NCT’s Lucas Surprises Fans As He Returns To Social Media With Unexpected New Update