Former NCT member Mark will release “My Friend” on the 10th, five months after leaving SM, with a cinematic teaser and strong fan support.
September/2/2026 15:26
Former NCT member Mark will announce a new song five months after leaving SM Entertainment. Mark’s agency, Upper Room, announced today (the 2nd), “Mark will release the new song ‘My Friend’ at 1 p.m. on the 10th.” The released teaser video draws attention with cinematic visual beauty that moves back and forth between the city and nature. Mark’s 모습 facing nature against the backdrop of sunlight and grassland reflects the mood of “Back to Basic,” focusing on his unadorned, original emotions. In the beautiful scenery, it expressed the dream and energy of silently continuing to walk toward the next step. Mark recently opened the global fan communication platform Laylo, and in just one hour, as many as 42,392 fans sent DMs to Mark and applied for subscriptions, proving his unchanging popularity. Previously, on April 8, he left SM Entertainment (hereinafter SM), where he had been for about 10 years. SM said, “After a long time of deep discussion with Mark about future activity directions and after sufficient discussion, we agreed to end the exclusive contract as of April 8. Accordingly, Mark will end all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM.” After that, in June, Mark announced the establishment of the creative company Upper Room. ・Former NCT Mark, a T-shirt with a design symbolizing racism becomes controversial... he himself mentions the controversy again and apologizes again ・Former NCT Mark, eyes fixed on a stylish design! Reveals his carefully chosen office (with video)
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