Series synopsis
NCT Universe: LASTART is a South Korean reality television series that premiered on ENA on July 27, 2023. It ended on September 28, 2023. It stars Kwon BoA, Eunhyuk, Jang Jin-young and Sion.
Finally, NCT is launching a new unit! This is SM's first pre-debut reality show to launch the last unit of NCT. It will be the first show to reveal the debut process of SM idols. Who will be selected to debut with SMROOKIES in the new NCT unit?
Premise
Finally, NCT is launching a new unit! This is SM's first pre-debut reality show to launch the last unit of NCT. It will be the first show to reveal the debut process of SM idols. Who will be selected to debut with SMROOKIES in the new NCT unit?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kwon BoA as Self - Main Host
- Eunhyuk as Self - Main Host
- Jang Jin-young as Self - Main Host
- Sion as Self
- Riku as Self
- Yushi as Self
- Jaehee as Self
- Ryo as Self
Supporting cast
- Sakuya as Self
- Anderson as Self
- Heitetsu as Self
- Kim Minsoo as Self
- Ryu as Self
- Jungmin as Self
- Kassho as Self
- Haruta as Self
Guest cast
- Key as Self / Special Judge
- Donghae as Self / Special Mentor
- Ryeowook as Self / Special Judge
- TAEMIN as Self / Special Mentor
- Hyoyeon as Self / Special Judge
- MAX Changmin as Self / Special Mentor
- Xiumin as Self / Special Mentor
- Ten Lee as Self / Special Mentor
- Leeteuk as Self / Special Judge
- Johnny Suh as Self / Special Judge
- Haechan as Self / Special Judge
- Taeyong as Self / Special Mentor
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 27, 2023 | September 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The ten candidates for the next NCT unit are introduced along with SION and YUSHI, the fixed members.Revealing the whole process of SM idols’ debut! SM’s first-ever survival show, NCT Universe : LASTART, will select the last unit of NCT, an ever-expanding group. The top artist directors have come together for the new NCT team. Asia’s number 1, BoA, King of the Korean wave, Eunhyuk of Super Junior, a special artist director, KEY of SHINee. SMROOKIES, SION and YUSHI, whose debut is confirmed, and ten trainees who must seize the chance to debut. Their first step is the two-member stage mission. The trainees’ skills are revealed for the first time with tension in the air. How will they be evaluated through the first mission? The trainees’ new start to debut as the last unit of NCT, NCT Universe : LASTART. |
July 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The trainees continue to present their performances for the two-member mission. Their rankings get revealed. The first step toward the ten trainees' debut, the two-member stage mission! The SM trainees present vocal, rap, and dance performances with tension in the air. The artist directors give favorable comments and harshly criticize them as well. An appearance of a trainee with a tone that’s never been heard in SM? The rankings of the first mission finally get revealed! A special benefit for SMROOKIES and the top four trainees is revealed! Who will be the TOP4 that gets closer to their debut as NCT’s new team? The trainees’ new start to debut as the last unit of NCT, NCT Universe : LASTART. |
August 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The second step toward the ten trainees' debut, Group Mission with SM Hits! Which mission songs among numerous SM hits are given to SMROOKIES and the ten trainees? Revealing the whole process of team selection, practice, and behind-the-scenes of the trainees who are divided into two groups. Which guests secretly visited SMROOKIES and the trainees, who were practicing for Group Mission with SM Hits hard, and surprised them? The best solo male artist, the master of unrivaled performance and stage themes, TAEMIN of SHINee. And a one-point lesson from Dong Hae of Super Junior, an all-round entertainer who can dance, rap, sing, and compose. The trainees keep making mistakes during rehearsals as they are nervous. Will SMROOKIES and the ten trainees be able to finish their performances successfully? |
August 10, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ENA |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | September 28, 2023 |
| Status | ended |