Popular Third-Gen Idol Sparks Speculations Of “Never Returning” To Group With Recent News
NCT‘s WinWin has sparked speculations about his future as an idol with his recent announcement.
WinWin has not been active as an idol for some time, having sat out of multiple comebacks and tour dates, and there have been fewer updates from official accounts, with some even believing WinWin was hidden from official content.
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Recently, it was announced that WinWin was confirmed to star in a new C-Drama.
WayV’s WINWIN is confirmed to star in director Mao De Shu’s new modern Cdrama “Sunshine Through the Rain” playing the role of Chen Yanzhou.
“The story follows Zheng Yu, a biology student who's been living a life of hardship. Between part-time jobs, medical bills, and debts,… pic.twitter.com/c5iFybN6uS
— NCT BASE (@nctpopbase) December 9, 2025
While many fans were excited about the project, some thought it was clear that WinWin wasn’t returning to the group or idol activities anytime soon. Some thought it felt like “silent quitting,” where someone does the bare minimum in a job without actually resigning, sharing sadness that it has come to this.
He is never coming back lmao https://t.co/tPZSTTKDBy
— maya angelonew (@miumiuthong) December 9, 2025
WW’s situation feels like silent quitting. He’s still technically part of 127 and WayV but never participates in schedules/cbs. It feels like fans are the only ones holding on. https://t.co/uMCa2elP97
— Kass ❄️ (@jungwoosimp_) December 9, 2025
i am very happy to see how thriving his acting career is but seeing this brings me real tears bc it’s totally showing how he won’t be coming back as an idol anytime soon. being winwin biased is not for the weak istg https://t.co/76ofsP5fIU
— heidi ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･. (@winvway) December 9, 2025
bro is never coming back to wayv https://t.co/sVMWy8o4QX pic.twitter.com/i9Bww7vtJC
— meow💙 (@binsmint) December 10, 2025
I think we need to have a serious conversation…that man ain’t coming back https://t.co/4ZRBrxZlXz pic.twitter.com/QI9f9BOWdX
— AT MY COER¹²⁷ | ᓚᘏᗢ ♡ (@arosycomplex) December 9, 2025
WinWin’s recent hiatus started in 2024.
