On August 28, 2024, SM Entertainment announced that Taeil would be leaving NCT due to an unspecified sexual offense. Despite this significant development, the remaining members of NCT have continued with their planned activities.Doyoung, a key member of the group, recently performed multiple dates as part of his 2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [Dear Youth] in Japan.
During the performance of his song “Rest,” Doyoung became visibly emotional, leading to a tearful moment that affected his singing. He briefly stepped away but returned to finish the performance. The day prior, Doyoung addressed the NCT fans, known as NCTzens, with a heartfelt message that quickly garnered attention on social media. He reassured fans that taking a break from following the group is okay and welcomed them to return whenever they felt ready.
it hurts because the reason of his tears and pain. It hurts because he should be happy and proud of his achievements but he thinks about how fans are feeling and telling us its okay to take a break. It hurts coz its not even his fault pic.twitter.com/N2Eg2iBaXY
Doyoung’s recent concerts have deeply touched many NCTzens, who have been moved by his emotional display and his support for his fans during this challenging time. In addition to his on-stage performance, Doyoung took to the Bubble app to share a heartfelt letter with his fans. In his message, he expressed his regret for the delayed communication and the impact his tears had on his performance.
Doyoung’s Letter Highlights
In his letter, Doyoung wrote:
“I’m really sorry for being so late, and for sending this message so late to fans, who must have been worried about me. I don’t even know how many times I struggled with how to write this, writing and erasing. The reason it took me so long to figure it out was that this time, I really wanted to think about myself.”
He mentioned that he had been waiting for a proper moment to address his fans without distractions and apologized for the delay. He expressed deep gratitude for the support he received at his concerts and acknowledged his emotional struggle during the song “Rest.”
“I cried a lot during the song Rest without realizing it, and I feel very sorry to the Czennies who came to hear me sing, as I wasn’t able to perform as well as I hoped. If anything I say is misunderstood or misinterpreted, it would deeply sadden me.”
Doyoung reassured fans that he remains committed to performing with all his heart and asked them not to worry about his singing. He promised to continue giving his best on stage and expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from his fans.
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