NCT Without Mark? What Happens When a Group Loses Its Ace

"NCity is on fire."

That's what it seems like for NCTzens everywhere who, in the last few days have faced the unexpected bombshell news of Mark Lee saying goodbye to NCT and SM Entertainment. As if that wasn't bad enough news, days later, TEN also announced that he was leaving the company. But, crucially, TEN clarified that he would remain a part of NCT and WayV. 

Still, it's little salve for fans of the group (us included!) who have to now reckon with an uncertain future as key members of NCT have officially departed the group.

It's also hard NOT to think about other recent K-pop departures. So if you're in your feels about this era of NCT coming to a close, tune in and process thing with us.

Tune in to hear:

• What made Mark Lee's departure all the more shocking
• What impact each NCT member had in the group
• Mark's history at SM Entertainment — we saw him grow up!
• How Mark's Christian faith influenced his music
• How we define an "Ace" member in K-pop
• What Danielle, Heeseung, Manon and Mark have in common
• How 2nd and 3rd Gen K-pop groups dealt with missing members
• Our theories on why Mark left the group
• What might be next for Mark next
• Our hopes for NCT moving forward

It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila.

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