Canadian rapper and singer Mark Lee recently announced his departure from SM Entertainment and all NCT activities, including NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, effective from 8th April, 2026. This news has left the fans shaken and created a turning point in the present global K-pop world. SM Entertainment released an official statement on April 3, 2026, stating, "After a long period of in-depth discussions with Mark regarding the direction of his future activities and following adequate conversations between both parties, we came to a mutual agreement to conclude his exclusive contract as of April 8.