Big news hit the fandom this week: Mark Lee announced he’s withdrawing from all NCT groups and has terminated his contract with SM Entertainment. Naturally, the fandom has been buzzing — and one old post has resurfaced that’s only added fuel to the conversation.
The post, shared on community sites, shows a simple drawing labeled as “Mark’s brain structure.” The sketch divides his brain into two halves — one marked “not knowing oneself” and the other marked “hallelujah.” Fans are pointing to that image alongside elements from his recent listening party and his farewell letter as reasons some supporters believe religion could be part of what’s behind his decision. Nothing official has confirmed any motive; these are observations fans are making as they piece things together.
Alongside the image, fans dug up screenshots from past posts and group content that some say contain “signs.” Netizen reactions ranged from jokey to heartfelt — a few common comments were that members ‘‘knew him well,’’ that Mark might be ‘‘figuring out who he is,’’ and that past content hinted at deeper, personal themes.
Here are a few concise, factual points to keep in mind as the story develops:
- Mark Lee debuted with NCT (first appearing in NCT U) in 2016 and has been active across multiple NCT units and the supergroup SuperM.
- He was born in 1999 and raised in Vancouver, Canada.
- The announcement in question is about his withdrawal from all NCT groups and the termination of his contract with SM Entertainment; no official reason beyond his statements has been confirmed by the company.
As always, fans are reacting in real time — sifting through old posts, screenshots, and his public messages for context. Whatever the reason, a lot of us are sending Mark love and hoping he’s doing OK. I’ll keep watching for any official updates.
Source: Koreaboo