SM Unveils New Chinese Boy Group WayV Featuring NCT Members
SM Entertainment dropped a surprising teaser for the upcoming debut of their brand new Chinese boy group, called WayV (威神V).
Titled, “SEE THE V”, the teaser introduced its members that include Ten, Lucas, WinWin and Kun from NCT, as well as YangYang, XiaoJun, and Hendery from SM Rookies.
The group had been rumored to be the Chinese subunit for NCT, much like how NCT 127 is the subunit for Seoul. However, SM Entertainment did not officially announce that WayV will be a part of NCT. They only clarified that the members can also promote as NCT.
WayV will be promoting not just in China but all over the world. They will be produced by SM Entertainment, but managed by a local joint label, called LABEL V.
Although Ten, WinWin, Lucas and Kun have already debuted, YangYang, XiaoJun, and Hendery will be making their debut out of SM Rookies for the first time! Although they may be newbies, they’ve already gathered a huge amount of fans thanks to their pre-debut promotions!
Each of the newly debuting members left a celebratory message on SM Rookie’s Twitter for their fans.
안녕하세요 ！양양입니다
우리 한국어 쓰는거 처음 봤죠?ㅋㅋㅋ
오늘 저희 smrookies 졸업 했습니다⭐⭐
그 동안 여러분들이 계속 응원해주셔서 너무 감사하고 앞으로도 저희의 다른 모습 계속 보여 드리겠습니다.❤❤#YANGYANG #SMROOKIES pic.twitter.com/Ooyyi1931W— SMROOKIES (@smrookies) December 31, 2018
“Hello ! It’s YangYang.
It’s the first time that you saw us writing ocean, right?ㅋㅋㅋ
We graduated SMROOKIES today⭐️⭐️
Thank you for continually rooting for us, and please look forward to our new image.❤️❤️”— YangYang
안녕하세요. 여러분 저는 샤오준입니다. 드디어 제가 데뷔를 하게 되었습니다.
그동안 많은 격려를 보내 주셔서 매우 기쁘게 생각합니다.
사랑해요!#XIAOJUN #SMROOKIES pic.twitter.com/SYwATQvpOt— SMROOKIES (@smrookies) December 31, 2018
“Hello. Everyone, my name is XiaoJun. I’m finally debuting. I’m very happy that I was able to receive so much support over my time here. I love you!”
— XiaoJun
시간이 참 빠르네요ㅎㅎ 제가 루키즈가 된 지 얼마 되지 않았는데 벌써 루키즈를 졸업하게 되었습니다. 하지만 이제부터가 시작이라고 생각합니다!! 앞으로 더 열심히 할 테니깐 저를 사랑해주시는 팬 여러분들 많은 응원 부탁드려요^^ #HENDERY #SMROOKIES pic.twitter.com/75imQnuqNm
— SMROOKIES (@smrookies) December 31, 2018
“Time goes by so quicklyㅎㅎ It’s only been a while since I joined SM Rookies but I’m already graduating. But I think of my new beginning as the start!! I will work really hard so I hope every fan who loves me will cheer me on^^”
— Hendery
WayV will officially debut in January, with their 2nd teaser dropping on January 2.
