NCT’s Yuta Responds To Shotaro’s Handwritten Letter Of Departure From The Group

SM Entertainment recently announced that Sungchan and Shotaro were “closing their chapter with NCT” in favor of joining the company’s upcoming boy group.

Sungchan and Shotaro. | Numéro Tokyo

The news hit fans hard, especially after Shotaro uploaded a handwritten letter thanking fans for supporting him until his departure from the group—and into the future. There was another member who wanted to share his thoughts.

| @_shotaroo_/Instagram

Since Yuta and Shotaro have had many promotions together, including a show, he addressed the news as well.

Yuta and Shotaro | @yuu_taa_1026/Instagram

Yuta was hesitant to share everything on his mind but reassured fans that Shotaro could handle whatever comes his way. He commented under Shotaro’s letter, “I have so much I want to say… But, it’ll be fine if it’s you ”

Yuta’s comment under Shotaro’s letter that was uploaded to Instagram. | @_shotaroo_/Instagram

Fans were even more heartbroken about the news when seeing Yuta’s response, recalling the unique bond between the two Japanese members and the time they spent together over three years.

yuta’s reply to shotaro’s letter… pic.twitter.com/wBAbWSNeO3

— ِ (@chirinhae) May 24, 2023

shotaro was yuta’s first and only japanese brother in nct ???? pic.twitter.com/iwFUiJQsV1

— rie (@ioyudons) May 24, 2023

Despite the members most likely knowing the news beforehand, they’re still trying to process it like fans.