K-pop star Mark Lee leaves for SM Entertainment, NCT 127, and NCT Dream

K-pop agency SM Entertainment announced on the 11th. mark lee Label and boy group break up NCTwith its subunits NCT 127 and NCT Dream.

The 26-year-old’s departure from the group was announced in a statement released on fan platform Weverse on Friday afternoon Korean time. The agency said, “After a long and careful discussion with Mark about future activities, we mutually agreed to sign an exclusive contract as of April 8.” “Mark has concluded all activities as a member of NCT, including NCT 127 and NCT Dream.”

Lee has been a member of the 24-member boy group NCT since its formation in 2016. The group introduced the first system of division into several smaller groups, known as subunits, containing both rotating and fixed membership. Earlier this week, Lee Gon and NCT Dream members wrapped up their world tour with six performances in Seoul.

SM Entertainment said through Weverse, “Since Mark debuted with NCT in 2016, he has shown outstanding talent and versatility in both group and solo activities, and has performed brilliantly over the past few years.” “We are truly grateful for the time he spent with us and we wholeheartedly support him as he begins this new chapter of his journey.”

NCT 127 will remain a 7-member group (Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan), while NCT Dream will remain a 6-member group (Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung).

Mr. Lee I posted it on Instagram To deliver a message to his fans in both Korean and English, he said, “Of all the things my heart wants to say right now, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for loving, supporting, and making me who I am today.”

He later said in the post, “I will never forget the pieces of love and truth that each and every Czennie (NCT fanbase) has given me. I’m not playing here and I’m definitely not playing with your hearts,” and several members of NCT commented in support of Lee. “You make me want to be a better person, and I hope that my life decisions can have a positive impact on everyone who watches.”

Mr. Lee RReleased his first solo album, firstApril 2025, almost a year ago. “I feel like this album helped me find myself,” the Canadian rapper said. neck Ahead of its release.