On August 2, NCTzens were sent into a frenzy with the release of a dance video featuring NCT’s Shotaro and a mysterious dancer. The pair sparked speculation all over NCity, dancing to EXO’s “Growl” on SM Entertainment’s PinkBlood social media pages and garnering hundreds of thousands of plays in a matter of hours. Fans of the band suspect that the mysterious dancer could be a new NCT member, though nothing has been officially confirmed.
NCTzens put on their detective caps immediately, even pointing out a brand new logo on the jackets seen in the video, furthering speculation that a new unit is set to make their debut very soon.
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Earlier this year, SM Entertainment launched Instagram and TikTok accounts featuring the PinkBlood name. The name itself is a homage to the entertainment company’s symbolic color, pink. The account has since featured a plethora of K-pop idols under the company, reacting to fan content and participating in fan-made challenges themselves.
Fans’ Reactions
Curious fans around the world took to Twitter to share their excitement and hilarious tweets over the new dancer! Here are some of the best reactions:
Detective nctzens we need your help https://t.co/bJiIPsgkg5
— 𝄞ophia (@nana_sunbeam) August 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/wyjzn/status/1422130878604398593?s=20
The chemistry of the new guy and shotaro 🥰💖 pic.twitter.com/1wuPBCwPXj
— shotaro bot 🦦🧋 (@tarocakey) August 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/i96jw/status/1422132402160238593?s=20
mark's bday live, xiaojun play v, shotaro growl cover with rumored nct new member… pic.twitter.com/xrl3d4b74O
— nicole (@itsjuntastic) August 2, 2021
HELLAUR THE CAP SAYS GREEN AND THE NCT COLOR IS NEO CHAMPAGNE PEARL HES DEFINITELY A NEW NCT MEMBER TRUST ME pic.twitter.com/2Da3DonNt7
— en (@karominju) August 2, 2021
in ncity every unknown member is called Matthew until further notice. It’s like a place-holding name
— yomiverse (@CENTERlTUS) August 2, 2021
DetectiveZens Decoding the Mystery
NCTzens, who were burning with curiosity, vocalized their theories and suspicions on Twitter.
no something is brewing in nct with pinkblood recently cause they’re always dressed and on some form of a set what’s going on??? also the recent radio silence coupled with content from mostly a while back??? something is afoot
— TaroTea ¹²⁷🧋🇵🇸(1st RII7edent) (@0tter_TaroMilkT) August 2, 2021
New logo, new member, new unit? 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/cUppmBWhfc
— shotaro bot 🦦🧋 (@tarocakey) August 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/sr21bot/status/1422157796854968324?s=21
nct 2021 new member place your bets pic.twitter.com/HQ84NLZWA5
— carms🍬 (@NE0HYUCKS) August 2, 2021
https://twitter.com/MechanMel/status/1422142460822577157?s=20
Though little to no information has been released about the mysterious person featured in the video, NCTzens are bursting with excitement over a potential new member!
Want to read more about Shotaro and his dance? Check out our coverage of his “Wake Up” dance performance!
Thumbnail courtesy of SM Entertainment
