SM Entertainment’s Recent NCT DREAM Announcement Sparks Fears Of Contract Termination
Fans have expressed fears about the recent announcement made regarding NCT DREAM.

It was recently announced that NCT DREAM would embark on a new concert tour sometime this year. No details have yet been given, beyond the concert’s title being a continuation of their previous tours.
NCT DREAM – THE DREAM SHOW 4
COMING SOON!#NCTDREAM #THEDREMASHOW4#NCTDREAM_THEDREAMSHOW4 pic.twitter.com/1eB6YLtZGQ— NCT DREAM (@NCTsmtown_DREAM) April 29, 2025
The group has been questioned about The Dream Show 4 multiple times over the last few months, with members sharing that the opening shows would take place some time during the summer. While tours are usually a source of excitement for fans, this announcement has been met with mixed reactions.
For one, the group’s previous tour, The Dream Show 3 ended less than six months ago and the group have not had a comeback in the time since, though one is expected shortly. Many have expressed wishes for the group to have time to promote this upcoming comeback, as well as have solo activities.
tds3 just ended 5 months ago.. what's the rush? no one wants tds4 THIS YEAR just let them promote their comeback properly. reduce the number of fansign events, let them attend more music shows/festivals, give them a proper rest, & most importantly allow them to do SOLO ACTIVITIES https://t.co/pA1Pqubc0T
— da 𐙚 (@haechanprints) April 29, 2025
Why so rush? aren't we waiting for our 7dream to comeback?? why isn't the comeback info released? we want 7dream's comeback to be done as well as possible, well prepared, good promotion and content everywhere. Please release the comeback article https://t.co/EpErVh8KN6
— nom! (@Mrsfunnom) April 29, 2025
The short time between the two tours has led many to question SM Entertainment’s reasoning, with some under the belief the company is pushing forward for the sake of finances. Others believe the group’s contracts might have something to do with the timeline.
Many artists are under 7 year contracts with usually three year extensions, and with 2016 being NCT DREAM’s 10th year, some believe the rush is due to this. Some fear that one or more members has plans to terminate their contracts with SM.
Is someone going to leave? Why are they rushing TDS 4? Tf. https://t.co/fqePoDfXYE pic.twitter.com/sGIejmNEQ7
— eya | Lucid 0505 🌸 (@dprleleya) April 29, 2025
why is sm rushing tds4? they can start it by 2026 tbh. did they lose so much money, or they're trying to milk so much from the dreamies before contract renewal because they're weighing the chances of the members renewing? they couldn't even give them proper rest & schedules.
— 순순이's bff (@jenoleeader) April 29, 2025
Someone is 100% leaving SM since they push the tour so soon 💀 and I HOPE it's gonna be Haechan because that fucking company does NOTHING for him. He's been working his ass off since he was a child and SM overworks him constantly with zero solo activities he deserves better
— mon²⁵ is LUCID n GNARLY (HOLO'25) (@hyucksdrama) April 29, 2025
oomf said sm are rushing cause renjun is not renewing 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
— ♡ (@renjuns323) April 29, 2025