NCT’s Lucas has given fans a ray of hope after six long months. The 23-year-old rapper posted a photo from Tom Cruise’s latest hit movie, Top Gun: Maverick, hinting at his return to the group. The rapper’s last update was six months ago, on February 9, 2022. It was a black and white photo of the sea and the sun with no caption.While that post was up for interpretation, the latest post of August 29 seems to be a direct message to his fans: He is going to push forward and keep his dreams alive because he is not worried anymore. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLucas’ latest Instagram post of August 29 is a screenshot from one of the scenes in Top Gun: Maverick. The picture captures the scene of a group of men playing by the beach. The photo holds a lot of importance as it is a scene when OneRepublic’s I Ain’t Worried plays in the background. The song’s chorus says,“I ain't worried 'bout it right now (right now) / Keeping dreams alive (hey!), 1999, heroes / I ain't worried 'bout it right now (right now) / Swimmin' in the floods (hey!), dancing on the clouds below”NCT’s Lucas says I Ain’t Worried a year after going on hiatus after scandalJaeSan✨Neo Seoul✨@Jae_San_I am so happy to wake up to Lucas update I just watched Maverick too recently and that scene really is a precious carefree scene. Just the guys having fun not worrying about their duties and task and the hardship/challenge they will soon endure in the movie. Much like Lucas 🥹534I am so happy to wake up to Lucas update 😭 I just watched Maverick too recently and that scene really is a precious carefree scene. Just the guys having fun not worrying about their duties and task and the hardship/challenge they will soon endure in the movie. Much like Lucas 🥹 https://t.co/kctAPILL4cAs “LUCAS UPDATE” began trending shortly after the rapper’s Instagram post, fans discussed the hidden meaning behind the picture and the song. As per the fans, the words “1999 heroes” hint at the rapper himself, as he was born in 1999. The first two lines of the chorus also signify the 23-year-old idol’s message of moving towards his dream and not letting the future worry him.Although just a screenshot, the post holds significant meaning for the fans who have been waiting a year to #ProtectLucas. The OT23 fans were ecstatic and close to tears after seeing the update. It has been over a year since the idol went on a hiatus, and many believe that it is a positive sign of him resuming his activities with NCT.Luman:Standby-Lucas@StandbyLucasLucas tag has been trending #1 on weibo ent-board for 2 hours, and still trending now#lucas#LUCASISBACK #WeLoveYouLucas439Lucas tag has been trending #1 on weibo ent-board for 2 hours, and still trending now😆#lucas#LUCASISBACK #WeLoveYouLucas https://t.co/9UbeBgcFf5YANA@yan_na_almLucas is baaaaaaacccckkkkkkkkkkk O my gad my 0T7 WayV and 0T23🥲 I’m waiting for a comeback SM!!!!!#LUCAS #WayV @WayV_official #NCT @NCTsmtown1Lucas is baaaaaaacccckkkkkkkkkkk O my gad my 0T7 WayV and 0T23💕🌱🌱🥲 I’m waiting for a comeback SM!!!!!#LUCAS #WayV @WayV_official #NCT @NCTsmtown https://t.co/A2cY0DWWcYTinay ☁@neoyongctyI'M A SOLID OT23 STAN BUT AT THE SAME TIME I'M HAVING MIXED EMOTION ABT LUCAS UPDATE. WE DESERVE A CONFIRMATION :((1082220I'M A SOLID OT23 STAN BUT AT THE SAME TIME I'M HAVING MIXED EMOTION ABT LUCAS UPDATE. WE DESERVE A CONFIRMATION :((PATUHI RULES‼️@nctzenbase🫶 LUCAS UPDATE AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW3024580🫶 LUCAS UPDATE AND EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW😭 https://t.co/Y0VXNzhgfaJessy 🍓(๑・̑◡・̑๑)@ddalgi__bunnyeverytime lucas update my hand shaking i hope there is a good news soon 6918everytime lucas update my hand shaking 😭😭😭😭 i hope there is a good news soon 😭باغبون آبی🦋 #WeLoveYouLucas@lilbluemoonnmy 1999 heroLUCAS UPDATE#WeLoveYouLucas#WelcomeBackLucas146my 1999 hero💙LUCAS UPDATE#WeLoveYouLucas#WelcomeBackLucas https://t.co/c1cWA4CZOgᴮᴱKim⁷ ♡'s Chenle LUCAS CAME HOME!@seokjinii_kimWAYV IS 7! NCT IS 23! LUCAS BELONGS IN NCT AND NOTHING WILL CHANGE THAT!!56011865WAYV IS 7! NCT IS 23! LUCAS BELONGS IN NCT AND NOTHING WILL CHANGE THAT!!쇼베 | All for Lucas Wong 🦁@lucaseuburgerLUCAS just posted a scene from a movie and he broke the internet yet again Keep your tweets coming 🦁#WeLoveYouLucas #LUCAS25277LUCAS just posted a scene from a movie and he broke the internet yet again 😭 Keep your tweets coming 🦁💛#WeLoveYouLucas #LUCAS https://t.co/JQWL3WMim4⚘@doiexinatoLUCAS INSTAGRAM POSTNCTZENS ;127233328LUCAS INSTAGRAM POSTNCTZENS ; https://t.co/IABH41G8JONCT's Lucas: Scandal, apology, hiatus and comeback View this post on Instagram Instagram PostA year ago, on August 25, 2021, the NCT rapper released a handwritten apology, and SM Entertainment announced his hiatus after an infamous scandal tainted his reputation. His sub-unit debut with fellow member Hendery was also canceled.The controversy involved alleged ex-girlfriends who accused the idol of gaslighting and manipulating them. It was one of the biggest scandals of 2021 that left the K-pop fandom in pieces.Both the personal letter and official statement mentioned that the NCT rapper was apologetic for his wrongful behavior in the past. However, his fans, who had “debunked” the evidence, demanded a statement addressing the issue at hand clearly. Another part of the fandom clearly expressed their wishes to have the idol removed from the group.JaeSan✨Neo Seoul✨@Jae_San_Here is the full investigation that has been going since allegations started. Read the proofs for yourself. LC was framed & is innocent. The full findings have been sent to SM for legal action.#LucasIsInnocent #ProtectLucas #SasaengOut@SMTOWNGLOBAL @WayV_official @dispatchsns2878315511Here is the full investigation that has been going since allegations started. Read the proofs for yourself. LC was framed & is innocent. The full findings have been sent to SM for legal action.#LucasIsInnocent #ProtectLucas #SasaengOut@SMTOWNGLOBAL @WayV_official @dispatchsns https://t.co/t0Kc35H837After the statement, the 23-year-old rapper went radio-silent. He was cut off from the 2022 Season’s Greetings merch, which further angered fans. Even though they rallied behind the agency to update them on Lucas’ indefinite hiatus, they only received a photo in February this year.With the update, fans now have a ray of hope to count on. Moreover, since it has been over a year, they believe Lucas will be able to join NCT and all the sub-units in their activities soon.