1, selling a staggering 1.2 million units on the first day.

Within a week, sales had doubled.

However, after 2001’s album, “Celebrity,” things began to change.

Joey Fatone, Justin Timberlake laughing

Therefore, when Timberlake made the decision to leave the group in 2002, fans were presumably devastated.

The album debuted at No.

2 on the Billboard 200, proving that Timberlake was a force all on his own.

NSYNC group while still together

This left Fatone with several thoughts about his friend’s solo endeavors.

However, miscommunication seemingly left NSYNC not knowing the full extent of the singer’s plans.

That’s what that was."

NSYNC at the 2023 VMAs

He’d also felt that musically, he was more dedicated than some of his bandmates.

NSYNC never announced a formal separation.

Despite such an abrupt ending, NSYNC’s remaining members have supported Timberlake.

However, NSYNC’s stars have always been supportive of Justin Timberlake.

In April 2019, when NSYNC performed at Coachella alongside Ariana Grande, Fatone defended Timberlake’s absence.

These days, NSYNC is toying around with the idea of performing together once again.