Former NCT member Mark thanks his fans, congratulates NCT on 10th anniversary

Mark, a key member who long helped lead NCT, is leaving SM Entertainment and ending all activities with the group. Courtesy of SM Entertainment

Former NCT member Mark shared a message with fans as he reflected his career.

“Today marks the 10th anniversary of my debut. I have been so grateful over the years, and I wanted to express my thanks once again,” he wrote in a message posted on a fan communication platform.

He told fans that he has been wrapping things up and thinking about what comes next, while also letting them know that he has not been checking social media and has instead been hearing updates indirectly through close acquaintances.

“I heard that fans have been sending support trucks with encouraging messages and posting kind hashtags on social media. When I heard that, I was touched,” he wrote.

He expressed his determination to work hard and return, so he could repay the encouragement and affection his fans had shown him.

The message also included an apology, as well as his affection for the group.

“Once again, I apologize to Czennie and to everyone who went through hardship because of me,” Mark added. “I sincerely congratulate NCT on its 10th anniversary.”

On March 3, SM Entertainment announced the termination of Mark’s exclusive contract. As a result, he will also end all activities with NCT, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. In a handwritten letter, Mark said he wanted to focus on his own dreams, and received support from the other members.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.