After NCT exit, Mark Lee trades maximalism for stripped-down sound
Singer Mark Lee has returned to music, charting a new course after parting ways with K-pop group NCT. Lee debuted in 2016 and spent nearly a decade as a core member of NCT, performing as main rapper and main dancer across NCT 127, NCT Dream, NCT U and SuperM. He played a defining role throughout that 10-year span, and his April departure shocked fans and fueled intense speculation regarding his…
After leaving K-pop group NCT, singer Mark Lee has shifted his musical style from maximalism to a stripped-down sound. Lee, who debuted in 2016 and spent a decade as a core member of NCT, played a crucial role in the group's success as the main rapper and dancer for NCT 127, NCT Dream, NCT U, and SuperM. His departure in April shocked fans, sparking speculation about his future musical direction and personal beliefs.
In June, Lee faced criticism after wearing a T-shirt with the Confederate flag, which he later apologized for in August. Despite his apologies, Lee has continued to receive online harassment. The creative company he founded, Upper Room, issued apologies but has faced challenges in curbing negative online behavior.
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