K-pop star Mark Lee departing NCT, SM EntertainmentMANILA, Philippines — The Hallyu world was taken on a whirl following the announcement of Korean artist Mark Lee's departure from label SM Entertainment and subsequently the boy band NCT. The agency confirmed that Mark is terminating his contract after a decade with NCT and its sub-units NCT 127 and NCT Dream. Mark later posted a handwritten letter on his Instagram, accompanied by typed version, addressed to fans and fellow NCT members. His fellow NCT members, to whom Mark said was "tearfully grateful and forever sorry" to "wholeheartedly" supported his decision to leave the group. He also released several studio albums and extended plays with the NCT 127 and NCT Dream sub-units.

Source: Philippine Star April 04, 2026 03:02 UTC