Lucas is proud of his clear eyes as his charm point (PHOTO: Pasya/Afro)“‘I Locked Myself in the Room for 6 Months. My Hair Fell Out in Clumps, and I Couldn’t Eat Properly. I Wonder Why I Behaved Like That Before… At That Time, I Wasn’t in a Normal State.’” This was the confession made by Lucas (25), who recently departed from the top Korean idol group NCT, on his personal video channel on February 24th. Lucas expressed deep regret to his former ‘NCT’ members, stating that he was truly sorry for his actions. He reflected on his past behavior, admitting that it was something he should not have done. ‘FRIDAY Digital’ extensively covered the troubles Lucas faced in an article published on May 15th of last year. This article resurfaced amidst the brainwashing suspicions surrounding the top Korean idol, with some parts being slightly modified. 60 push-ups in 46 seconds “I am truly sorry to my fellow members. It’s very disappointing when I think about the long-lasting friendship we had.” Lucas, formerly a member of NCT, posted a handwritten message on his Instagram on May 10th of last year. In the message, he announced his departure from both NCT and its sub-unit WayV, stating that he had been contemplating this decision for a long time. He mentioned his intention to pursue individual activities under his real name, Fan Shuixi. “Lucas was born to a Hong Kong father and a Thai mother. He officially debuted as a member of ‘NCT’ in February 2018. He has also appeared in Indonesian commercials and is a well-known model in East Asia. Known for his strong physique, being able to do 60 push-ups in 46 seconds, he is a highly popular artist in Japan as well.” (Entertainment industry insider) It’s intriguing why a globally popular talent like Lucas would choose to leave the group, even going as far as apologizing to his fellow members. It seems that the scandals surrounding Lucas that have surfaced one after another have had a significant impact.