Mark, who left NCT, expresses gratitude and apologies to fans on the group's 10th anniversary, sharing his current situation and future plans.
April/10/2026 12:03
Mark, who left NCT, celebrated the 10th anniversary of his debut and conveyed feelings of gratitude and apology to fans. Mark revealed yesterday (the 9th) through a fan communication platform, 'Today marks exactly 10 years since debut,' and 'I wanted to express my gratitude to the fans who have been with me during that time.' He also shared his recent situation, saying, 'Recently, I have been taking time to organize various things and prepare for the future,' and 'I hardly look at social media and get information through people around me.' He particularly expressed deep gratitude for the support from his fans, saying, 'I was truly surprised and moved to see the support truck and positive messages,' and 'I am grateful beyond words.' He continued, 'I will return in a better form so that I can repay the support that fans send me,' showing his intention to return. At the same time, he repeatedly apologized, saying, 'I sincerely apologize to all the fans who were hurt because of me.' In the end, he said, 'I will come again next time,' and added, 'I sincerely celebrate NCT's 10th anniversary.' Previously, Mark ended his team activities with the expiration of his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment. Since his debut in 2016, he has been active as a core member in various units such as NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, so the news of his departure shocked fans greatly. Later, Mark explained his reason for leaving through a handwritten letter, saying, 'I began to deeply ponder my dreams at the time my contract ended,' and 'I want to fully focus on that dream moving forward.'
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