Mark of K-pop band NCT to leave group and SM
Mark, a Korean-Canadian member of K-pop group NCT under SM Entertainment, will leave both the group and the agency after deciding not to renew his exclusive contract, the company said Friday.
The announcement came as a surprise to fans, as the details of Mark’s contract period had not been publicly disclosed and there had been no prior indication of his departure.
“After a long period of careful and thoughtful discussion with Mark regarding his future activities, we have mutually agreed to conclude his exclusive contract as of April 8,” SM Entertainment said in a statement. “Mark will conclude all activities as a member of NCT, including NCT 127 and NCT Dream.”
Mark debuted with NCT in 2016 and reportedly signed a 10-year contract with the agency.
The company added that, moving forward, NCT 127 will continue as a seven-member group consisting of Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo and Haechan. NCT Dream will continue as a six-member group consisting of Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle and Jisung.
SM Entertainment said it will continue to support the remaining members’ activities and expressed appreciation for fans’ ongoing support.
This story was originally published on The Korea Herald, an ANN partner of Dawn
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