He also sent a letter to fans.
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On August 28, SM Entertainment announced Taeil‘s removal from NCT due to an unspecified sexual crime.
The remaining NCT members have had to continue their schedules despite losing a member. For instance, Doyoung recently performed multiple days as part of his 2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [ Dear Youth, ] in Japan.
2024 DOYOUNG CONCERT [ Dear Youth, ] in Japan – #TOKYO DAY 2🍀🤍#DOYOUNG #도영 #Dear_Youth#DOYOUNG_Dear_Youth #NCT #NCT127 pic.twitter.com/C3793opzAP
— NCT (@NCTsmtown) September 8, 2024
During his song “Rest,” Doyoung broke down in tears. He couldn’t stop crying, affecting his singing. So, he had to step away and return to finish the performance.
doyoung crying so much during rest that he couldn’t continue singing ㅠㅠpic.twitter.com/16HSTtkgdp
— 링 (@NCTDAOYlNG) September 8, 2024
doyoung cried so much while singing rest that he couldn’t continue singing and went backstage and then came out again to sing rest again ㅠㅠ
— 링 (@NCTDAOYlNG) September 8, 2024
rest lyrics is rly heartwrenching when u see how doyoung is crying like this😢😢 pic.twitter.com/D9xGsArIei
— little light 🤍🌊 (@ddoingxo) September 8, 2024
doyoung crying during dear youth today ㅠㅠ pic.twitter.com/jGZZlM9xwY
— 링 (@NCTDAOYlNG) September 8, 2024
According to concert-goers, Doyoung didn’t cry just once. He also cried during the concert’s ending.
doyoung crying again during the ending… my heart hurts so much 😭💔 pic.twitter.com/jzfm7pN4V6
— 링 (@NCTDAOYlNG) September 8, 2024
The previous day, Doyoung gave a speech that garnered attention on social media. He reassured NCTzens, telling them it’s okay if they need to take a break from being fans and that they can return anytime.
“everyone if perhaps, you want to rest from being a fan, it’s okay to rest. i’ll always be here so you can go back any time.” doyoung 🥹
pic.twitter.com/Gnz13Hte19— ✰ (@daintymkl) September 7, 2024
“i’ll continue to sing in my place with all my might.* everyone if perhaps, you want to rest from being a fan, it’s okay to rest. i’ll always be here so you can go back any time. i think it would be great if you can support me without any hardships”
pic.twitter.com/9FvnjH3M1C https://t.co/d09VlAansE— trishy (@mysekushiboo) September 7, 2024
Doyoung’s past couple of concerts moved NCTzens to tears. Many are sympathetic to him, knowing he is hurting but trying to encourage his fans.
from doyoung. pic.twitter.com/vLFGw7f8nu
— ✪ (@127stills) September 8, 2024
imagine telling your fans that you can rest and take a break if it’s already hard 🥺 but everyone is still there infront of you supporting 🥺 DOYOUNG 🫂
doie you are doing well, you did well, we can do this— together 🥺
— ja ✧.*。 (@NCT20RESONANCE) September 8, 2024
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
— little light 🤍🌊 (@ddoingxo) September 8, 2024
This is the most saddest cry ive ever seen from doyoung oh my god 😢😢😢😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/OhWC2U0CQ2
— little light 🤍🌊 (@ddoingxo) September 8, 2024
Doyoung also shared a letter via the bubble app. He apologized to fans for the late message and the tears that affected his singing. He reflected on his feelings after the recent events.
I’m really sorry for being so late, and for sending this message so late to (Y/N), 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. I was thinking about when it would be truly okay, when I could talk with (Y/N) without any other thoughts. It seems I needed more time, and that’s why it’s so late. I’m really sorry.
I was truly thankful for yesterday’s and today’s concert. Without realizing it, I cried a lot during “Rest,” and I feel very sorry for the Czennies who came to hear me singing as I couldn’t sing properly at the time.
If anything I say is misunderstood or leads to misinterpretation, I don’t think I’d be able to see that situation without sadness. So, aside from everything else, I just want to say one thing.
As always, I will sing my heart out in my place, so please don’t worry about my singing. That’s the most unchanging promise I can make. I will sing as much as you believe in me. Thank you so much for yesterday and today.
Starting tomorrow, as always, I think we’ll cherish each other even more than before and spend time together.
Have sweet dreams and sleep well.
— Doyoung
Previously, Doyoung’s first public appearance since Taeil’s scandal left many fans heartbroken. Read more below.
NCT Doyoung’s Appearance During First Schedule Following Taeil’s Sex Scandal Leaves Fans Heartbroken
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