NCT 127’s Doyoung was “missing” from the group’s latest album 2 Baddies’ photo featuring all the members.To give more context, on September 16, NCT 127 released their fourth album, 2 Baddies.NCTzens received the album’s physical Digipack version and were quick to realize that member Doyoung was missing from the group photo on the back cover.There was chaos and confusion in the fandom and fans frantically began writing to the group’s agency SM Entertainment to understand what was happening.It was later revealed that SM Entertainment accidentally omitted NCT 127’s Doyoung from the group photo, inviting NCTzens' wrath online.“This is unacceptable and unfair on Doyoung. We demand action”: NCT 127 fans cry hoarse and demand the situation be rectified.✿ nct dream tds 2!!@moounara@nct_menfess hah sumpah doy Doyoung is missing in the group photo at the back of the digipack album version. This is unacceptable and unfair on Doyoung and fans' part. We demand @NCTsmtown_127 @SMTOWNGLOBAL to take action on this.21@nct_menfess hah sumpah doy Doyoung is missing in the group photo at the back of the digipack album version. This is unacceptable and unfair on Doyoung and fans' part. We demand @NCTsmtown_127 @SMTOWNGLOBAL to take action on this.NCT 127’s Doyoung left out in the group’s album photo; SM Entertainment issues clarification after backlashdoie 🐰☀️ // Super King Cow Baby@doyoungierenjun@jaesonsbaby @johkuns Its a combination of things. Here’s few problems that have happened recently: + Doyoung was the member that was forgotten on the digipacks & has shared that he’s been feeling burnt out lately & has lost his love for music rn & that he’s here bc of his loyalty to nct & nctzens27029@jaesonsbaby @johkuns Its a combination of things. Here’s few problems that have happened recently: + Doyoung was the member that was forgotten on the digipacks & has shared that he’s been feeling burnt out lately & has lost his love for music rn & that he’s here bc of his loyalty to nct & nctzens https://t.co/UvfOwRRxcvShortly after the mishap, SM Entertainment, the group's agency, issued a detailed statement in both English and Korean clarifying why member Doyoung was left out of the Digipack version of 2 Baddies, the group’s latest release.They acknowledged their fault and revealed that it was an accident that they sincerely regret and would like to apologize to NCTzens across the world.They admitted that they didn’t thoroughly check all the parts in the album’s jacket design process and apologized for their carelessness.They also revealed that the new editions of the album booklets will be re-printed, as they cannot cancel the ones already in production and will ensure that the new version will have Doyoung’s picture.Fans who have already ordered the digipack versions will receive the new and correct versions of 2 Baddies soon and details regarding the same will be announced at a later date.Fans were understandably upset with SM Entertainment and their carelessness and took to social media to share their views on it.“NCT 127 deserves better” fans wrote on Twitter.dita🌹🐰🐉@yongyoungyeonto sum up whats happening rn (cmiiw)1. nct 127 2 baddies achieved 33.1 M for its 24 hr views surpassing sticker2. doyoung isn't in the digipack cover3. the cb show is a huge mess, neos are upset, the fans aren't safe, technical issues are happening here and there529126to sum up whats happening rn (cmiiw)1. nct 127 2 baddies achieved 33.1 M for its 24 hr views surpassing sticker2. doyoung isn't in the digipack cover3. the cb show is a huge mess, neos are upset, the fans aren't safe, technical issues are happening here and there2 BADDIES OUT NOW@ovodo0I will never forget this day1. Doyoung was missing from the digipack2. They didnt even release the album sales which they do every time3. At the comeback show it was too hot and crowded many fans fainted4. And then in last there mics were messed upNct 127 deserve better24847I will never forget this day1. Doyoung was missing from the digipack2. They didnt even release the album sales which they do every time3. At the comeback show it was too hot and crowded many fans fainted4. And then in last there mics were messed upNct 127 deserve better“It’s deeply unprofessional” NCTzens retort and hope this never happens again.🏁 neo seoul bartender 🍸@waenjivillainYou've been producing and printing albums for decades. You KNOW that NCT 127 has 9 members and Doyoung is active in the group. It is DEEPLY UNPROFESSIONAL that he is missing in the group photo on the back of the 2 Baddies Digipack cover. Address this immediately, @SMTOWNGLOBAL.8825You've been producing and printing albums for decades. You KNOW that NCT 127 has 9 members and Doyoung is active in the group. It is DEEPLY UNPROFESSIONAL that he is missing in the group photo on the back of the 2 Baddies Digipack cover. Address this immediately, @SMTOWNGLOBAL. https://t.co/N1FzF7SFrEFans are wondering why there were not enough quality checks done to ensure smooth album production of 2 Baddies.‎ً@d0___0iewts lfb ic ph nct2 baddies digipack feta pasabuy— choose your own mem version (will get doyoung)— 495 ea , PAYO to secure— with kt0wn4u pob , from @/aerihopemust take all to push thru !!reply / dm ' mine + member 'look at thread below for avail members5567wts lfb ic ph nct2 baddies digipack feta pasabuy— choose your own mem version (will get doyoung)— 495 ea , PAYO to secure— with kt0wn4u pob , from @/aerihopemust take all to push thru !!reply / dm ' mine + member 'look at thread below for avail members https://t.co/VAjbWqNAVB🏁 neo seoul bartender 🍸@waenjivillainThis is a huge mistake. No one in your team thought to do multiple quality checks before sending these off to the printing company, @SMTOWNGLOBAL? Doyoung deserves better, even more so that he wants fans to look forward to this album.#SMTreatDoyoungBetter41This is a huge mistake. No one in your team thought to do multiple quality checks before sending these off to the printing company, @SMTOWNGLOBAL? Doyoung deserves better, even more so that he wants fans to look forward to this album.#SMTreatDoyoungBetterThis incident has pinched fans in particular because the group revealed the difficulties they faced while preparing for the album 2 Baddies and are especially remembering Doyoung’s words of how he is trying his best to do this for his fans.He had said:“I’m doing this because of you guys and our fans. If it wasn’t for that, I have no reason to be doing this.”elif 😵‍💫@doynomNCT 127 2 BADDIES PHOTOCARD TEMPLATE THREAD↳ includes normal album pcs , jpn usa target and korea exclusive for photobook & digipack and deluxe box pcsnct127 2baddies photocard pc mumo deluxe box deluxebox pcs doyoung jaehyun haechan jungwoo template wishlist8119NCT 127 2 BADDIES PHOTOCARD TEMPLATE THREAD↳ includes normal album pcs , jpn usa target and korea exclusive for photobook & digipack and deluxe box pcsnct127 2baddies photocard pc mumo deluxe box deluxebox pcs doyoung jaehyun haechan jungwoo template wishlist https://t.co/K5Nla8EwubNCT Brazil 🏁 2 BADDIES@NCTBrazil_[] A SM publicou uma carta aberta sobre a situação."Olá, somos a SM Entertainment.Nós confirmamos que a imagem do DOYOUNG não esta na versão digipack de "2 Baddies", quarto álbum do NCT 127.Nós sinceramente pedimos perdão aos fãs, a Doyoung e ao resto dos membros...(+) twitter.com/NCTsmtown_127/…NCT 127@NCTsmtown_127SM엔터테인먼트입니다.902100SM엔터테인먼트입니다. https://t.co/nf3f6XNnDX[🚨] A SM publicou uma carta aberta sobre a situação."Olá, somos a SM Entertainment.Nós confirmamos que a imagem do DOYOUNG não esta na versão digipack de "2 Baddies", quarto álbum do NCT 127.Nós sinceramente pedimos perdão aos fãs, a Doyoung e ao resto dos membros...(+) twitter.com/NCTsmtown_127/…Fans are relieved SM Entertainment took action as quickly as possible but hope they never repeat such a mistake again in the future.NCT 127’s Doyoung gets a shoutout from GOT7’s Jinyoung on InstagramNCT UPDATE@update_nctHalo, ini SM Entertainment. Kami telah mengkonfirmasi bahwa gambar DOYOUNG dalam versi DigipackAlbum ke-4 NCT 127 '2 Baddies' hilang.Kami dengan tulus meminta maaf kepada para penggemar, DOYOUNG, dan anggota NCT 127 lainnya karena gagal memeriksa semua bagian dengan cermat3Halo, ini SM Entertainment. Kami telah mengkonfirmasi bahwa gambar DOYOUNG dalam versi DigipackAlbum ke-4 NCT 127 '2 Baddies' hilang.Kami dengan tulus meminta maaf kepada para penggemar, DOYOUNG, dan anggota NCT 127 lainnya karena gagal memeriksa semua bagian dengan cermat https://t.co/eR1dTujAa6Some friendships in K-pop are precious and one such friendship is between GOT7’s Jinyoung and NCT 127’s Doyoung.Shortly after the “missing member” mishap by SM Entertainment on September 16, GOT7’s Jinyoung took to his personal Instagram account to promote member Doyoung’s latest album, 2 Baddies, by tagging the member’s personal Instagram account for support.Doyoung returned the favor by resharing Jinyoung’s story and wrote:“I love you Park Nyoung-gwi (Jinyoung’s nickname which was coined by Doyoung and BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on SBS’ Inkigayo).”For those unversed, the two K-pop idols hosted SBS’ Inkigayo from February 2017 to 2018 along with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo.🍂녕수니@autumnjinyoungDoyoung reposted Jinyoung’s story:“I love you Park Nyeong gwi”Sjsbdbxhxhs oh God this is such a surprise interactions after yearrsssss1224387Doyoung reposted Jinyoung’s story:“I love you Park Nyeong gwi”Sjsbdbxhxhs oh God this is such a surprise interactions after yearrsssss https://t.co/aejdlKA4EKMeanwhile, the group's fourth and latest album, 2 Baddies, has debuted at the number 2 spot on the worldwide iTunes album chart.The charming album is also ranked number 1 on the iTunes Top Album chart in numerous Asian countries. Not only that, the eponymous title track made a place for itself in the top 10 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in various Asian countries.