It’s been three years since his first introduction.
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In July 2022, SM Entertainment introduced a new set of SM Rookies, all three of whom were supposed to be members of a new NCT unit.
This turned out not to be the case.
Two of the rookies, Eunseok and Seunghan (XngHan), were announced instead to join SM Entertainment’s new boy group, RIIZE. The third rookie, Shohei, was announced to take a health-related hiatus and vanished for several months.
In 2024, this changed — Shohei was announced as part of the lineup of MYTRO, a trot boy group created by SM Entertainment, which also included older idols. The group performed at an SMTOWN concert after completing the survival show and subsequently participated in other activities.
However, their debut, planned for early 2025, never materialized, and by May, all of the group’s accounts had been deleted. Fans again wondered what happened to Shohei, who shared a song seemingly venting out his anger over the situation.
Now, over three years after his initial introduction, Shohei finally appears to be debuting.
On November 6, the idol shared two new accounts on X and TikTok, which revealed he had signed to SM C&C as a new artist.
The idol also addressed fans on Instagram, stating that he was excited for his new start.
Hello, this is Shohei.
As a new season begins, I’ve felt a small but meaningful change in my heart.
After a lot of thought, I’m starting a new chapter with SM C&C.Thank you for supporting me from my trainee days until now.
During the moments when things were difficult and I felt like giving up,
your messages and encouragement truly became the light that kept me going.Now, I want to share my story and my heart with you again in a new way.
Knowing that you’re with me gives me so much strength, and I’m no longer afraid of beginning again.
Thank you, always, for your warm support. I hope you’ll stay with me as we walk forward together.I can’t wait to meet you all again. I’ll keep doing my very best, for you and for us.
Thank you
— Shohei
We are excited to see what the future holds for Shohei!