Mark Nct Exit: SM Entertainment Confirms Contract Ends April 8, NCT Units Continue
mark nct is leaving SM Entertainment and ending all NCT activities, on April 3 (ET). SM Entertainment stated it reached an agreement with Mark to conclude his exclusive contract on April 8 after extensive discussions about future activities. The decision means Mark will wrap up work across NCT, including both NCT 127 and NCT DREAM, as the remaining members continue group schedules.
SM Entertainment: Contract to Conclude April 8 (ET)
In an official position issued April 3 (ET), SM Entertainment said it had “discussed in depth” with Mark “for a long time” about the direction of future activities, and that “after sufficient dialogue, ” both sides agreed to end the exclusive contract on April 8 (ET). The agency framed the move as a mutually reached conclusion following extended conversations, and confirmed that Mark will end “all NCT activities including NCT 127, NCT DREAM, etc. ”
SM Entertainment also included a direct message of thanks to fans, stating: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the fans who always give NCT generous support. ” The statement emphasized appreciation for the time spent together and pledged continued support for Mark’s next steps.
What Changes for NCT 127 and NCT DREAM After mark nct Departure
SM Entertainment laid out how the groups will proceed once Mark’s activities conclude. NCT 127 plans to continue with seven members: Johnny, Taeyong, Utah, Do Young, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, and Haechan. It also said NCT DREAM plans to continue with six members: Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung.
The agency added that it intends to keep supporting the activities of NCT members going forward, while also asking for continued support from fans. The announcement provides a clear operational picture for both units, while confirming that the exit covers all of Mark’s work under the NCT umbrella.
Immediate Reactions and Official Messages
The only on-the-record reactions available at this time are from SM Entertainment itself, which communicated both the contract end date and the planned continuation of unit activities. SM Entertainment said it was grateful for the “precious time” spent together and that it would “sincerely support Mark’s future leaving the team and starting a new leap forward. ”
The statement also underscored the agency’s stance that the decision followed extended dialogue, presenting the split as the end point of a long-running discussion about direction rather than an abrupt change.
Quick Context and What Comes Next
SM Entertainment noted that Mark debuted as part of NCT in 2016 and said he delivered strong performances over the past decade, including as a solo artist. The agency’s announcement centers on the end of the exclusive contract on April 8 (ET) and the immediate structural continuity of NCT 127 and NCT DREAM with updated member counts.
Next, the key near-term milestone is April 8 (ET), when SM Entertainment says the exclusive contract will conclude and Mark’s NCT activities will end. Until additional official statements are released, the confirmed roadmap is that NCT 127 and NCT DREAM continue with the listed members after mark nct wraps up his role across the teams.
