SOURCE: 마크, NCT 탈퇴 발표 후 첫 심경 "미안하고 고맙다"
Mark, who is leaving NCT as they celebrate their 10th debut anniversary this year, shared his feelings with fans for the first time since announcing the end of his exclusive contract and his departure from the team.
On the 6th, Mark stated through the fan communication platform Bubble, "I wanted to say this directly, but this wasn't something I could decide based on my emotions alone," adding, "You all must have been very surprised. It must have been a hectic and difficult weekend for you all. I'm so sorry and thank you."
Previously, on the 3rd, Mark revealed the reason for his departure in a handwritten letter he posted on his social media.
He shared, "As I reach the end of my 10-year contract, I began to think about what the greatest dream I could pursue." He continued, "I became curious about what the exact, completed version of that dream would look like, and I wanted to fully immerse myself and dive into it."
SM Entertainment and Mark will conclude their exclusive contract on the 8th, 10 years since his debut in 2016. Mark has been the most active member of the group, participating in various units such as NCT U, NCT 127, NCT Dream, and SuperM.
With Mark's departure, NCT 127 will continue as a 7-member group and NCT Dream as a 6-member group. Mark stated, "No matter what kind of music I make, I will never forget where I started," signaling his new journey as a solo artist.
