Mark has agreed to end his contract with SM Entertainment, ceasing all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM.
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Mark of NCT is leaving SM Entertainment. Today (3rd) afternoon, the agency SM Entertainment revealed, "After a long time of deep discussion regarding Mark's future activities and sufficient mutual talks, we have agreed to terminate the exclusive contract as of April 8." It continued, "Mark will end all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM," and explained, "In the future, NCT 127 will continue with seven members: Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan, while NCT DREAM will continue with six members: Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jemin, Chenle, and Jisung." Mark debuted as a member of NCT in 2016 and has gained popularity through both group and solo activities. NCT DREAM has completed their fourth tour, with members crying during the finale performance, raising concerns among fans. Mark has also released part of the trailer for the movie 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (video available). [Full official comment from SM Entertainment] Hello. This is SM Entertainment. We sincerely thank the fans who have continuously supported NCT. After a long time of deep discussion regarding Mark's future activities, we have agreed to terminate the exclusive contract as of April 8. As a result, Mark will end all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM. Since debuting as NCT in 2016, Mark has shown excellent abilities both as a group member and as a solo artist over the past ten years. We express our gratitude for the precious time we have walked together and sincerely support Mark's future endeavors as he begins a new leap away from the group. In the future, NCT 127 will continue with seven members: Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan, while NCT DREAM will continue with six members: Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jemin, Chenle, and Jisung. We will continue to provide full support for the activities of NCT members and will do our utmost for the fans who continue to show unwavering love. Thank you.
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