Mark Lee (NCT) announced his departure from SM, wrote a "heart letter" after 10 years

Mark Lee shocked when he confirmed his departure from SM Entertainment after 10 years. This decision marked a major turning point, closing the journey at NCT and opening up a new future.

The news that Mark Lee is terminating his contract with SM Entertainment is becoming the focus of attention of the global K-pop community. After many years of accompanying NCT, the male idol officially said goodbye, closing a journey that lasted nearly a decade full of marks.

According to the announcement made on Friday, SM Entertainment confirmed that Mark will end his contract and leave the company in the middle of next week. The decision was not sudden but was the result of "thorough and prolonged discussions" between the two sides. This partly shows that this is a carefully considered option, rather than a surprise move.

Mark Lee debuted in 2016 as a member of NCT – a famous group with an unlimited member model. From the very beginning, he quickly asserted his position thanks to his outstanding rap ability, impressive performance skills and hard work spirit. Not only operating in the main lineup, Mark is also a familiar face of many units such as NCT 127 and NCT Dream, contributing to the overall success of the NCT brand in the international market.

Throughout his career at SM, Mark was considered one of the rare all-around artists. He not only takes on the role of a rapper but also performs well in vocal and choreography. The flexibility in style helps the male idol become a key factor in many of the group's music products. The company representative also emphasized: "Mark has been an excellent artist for the past 10 years, showing outstanding ability both in group activities and as a solo artist."

Besides group activities, Mark has also made his mark with individual projects. Notably, in April last year, he released his solo album "The Firstfruit", which received a lot of positive feedback from fans. This is considered a turning point that shows the maturity in the musical style as well as the male idol's own artistic personality.

Shortly after the news of leaving the company was announced, Mark posted a long letter to fans. In it, he could not hide his emotions when looking back on the past journey. The male artist shared that what he wants to say most now is "thank you" to those who have always loved and supported him.

Mark expressed his belief that this decision is not the end, but the beginning of a new journey. He writes that his heart does not feel this is the end, but "a new door is opening". Although admitting to being a little worried, the male idol still affirmed that this was not an impulsive choice but a well-thought-out decision.

In particular, Mark also sent a sincere message to the fan community – who have always accompanied him for more than 10 years. He affirmed that he will never forget the love and support that his fans have given him, and promised to continue working to become a better version in the future.

On the other hand, fans are expecting the next steps in Mark's personal career. With his talent and accumulated experience during the past time, he is predicted to continue to achieve success no matter which path he chooses.

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