NCT Universe: LASTART

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.

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.

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?