Mark Lee Leaves NCT: A New Chapter Begins

0:00On April 3rd, Mark Lee is leaving NCT after nearly a decade with the group. SM Entertainment confirmed they mutually agreed to end his exclusive contract on April 8th. He'll wrap up all activities with NCT 127 and NCT Dream, marking the close of his time there since debuting in 2016. The company praised his talent and versatility in group and solo work. NCT 127 will keep going as a 7-member unit, with Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Do Young, Jinyu, and Haichon. Meanwhile, NCT Dream shifts to 6 members, Renjun, Jamo, Haichon, Jaman, Jaman, and Jisung. Fans have been buzzing since the announcement hit on April 3rd. Mark, born in Toronto, moved to Seoul in 2012 as a trainee and rose through NCT U 127 Dream and even Super M by 2019. His impact on the K-pop scene runs deep. SM plans to keep backing the remaining members fully.

1:02Mark dropped his first solo studio album last April in 2025, showing his range beyond groups. As he starts this new chapter, the NCT Family evolves, but the beats and support from fans keep pulsing strong. That's your update from Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.