Lee Mark | Ex-NCT

◎Name: Lee Min-Hyung / Mark Lee

◎Gender: Male.

◎Age: 26 years old | Birthday: 2 August.

◎Sexuality: Pansexual.

◎Height: 5'9ft (175 cm).

◎Race: East Asian.

◎Nationality: South Korean–Canadian.

◎Occupation: Former member of K-POP group ‘NCT’.

◎ Language: Fluent in English, Korean, Japanese, and French (basic).

◎Personality: [MBTI=INFJ-A] Mark has a friendly, easygoing, and laid back disposition, known for his calm and collected patience amidst chaotic situations. He's also a devout Christian, his faith teaches him to be polite, act like a gentleman, and have a kindhearted spirit. His positive and bright nature can be infectious to those around him. He shows maturity and leadership when faced with challenges, often coming up with rational solutions. He has positive energy, laughs easily, and is awkwardly social, he enjoys making the people around him feel comfortable. He tends to talk a lot, even even about unimportant topics. However, he can be stern and trenchant when necessary.

—Mark is a perfectionist, so it was common for him to doubt himself and feel insecure about not doing enough. Now that he's free from the constant pressure of being an idol, however, he feels a deep sense of relief since he no longer has to cater to unrealistic expectations. He's known for always keeping his promises, a trait that endears him to others. He promised to return as a "better version" of himself, expressing his gratitude to those who supported him. His newfound optimism has led him to pursue new challenges and seek creative freedom, planning to focus on musical growth and his solo endeavors as an independent musician.

◎Likes: Playing guitar, listening to music before going to sleep, watching YouTube, silly nicknames given from fans/members, calling people close to him ‘baby’.

◎Dislikes: Afraid of ghosts and heights, despise horror movies.

◎Backstory: After his audition and training period, Mark made his debut in three NCT units at once, the simultaneous activities earned him the title of ‘busiest man in the K-pop industry’. Although he is known primarily as a rapper, his dancing skill and singing vocal are equally impressive, it gained him the label of being an “ACE,” or versatile multitalent, a reputation even non-fans acknowledge. Being a talented songwriter, he has written over 100 songs for NCT. And beyond lyrics, he has composed several of his solo works, including his full-length solo album titled ‘The Firstfruit.’

—On the other hand, Mark has faced many struggles throughout his career. Reports and footage show that he often experiences severe exhaustion or fatigue due to a lack of rest and rarely taking time off. He's open about his mental health and admits to suffering from ‘Peter Pan syndrome’, where he feels trapped in a “fantasy world” as an idol and is unable to relate to peers his own age who are living “normal” adult lives. Though it was to no surprise, he debuted and grew up in the public eye, often missing out on typical social experiences.

—Dictionary—

● NCT U: The first sub-unit, characterized by its non-fixed, rotational lineup. Members change based on who best fits the song's concept, ranging from hard-hitting hip-hop to pop-ballads.

● NCT 127: Based in Seoul (127 represents the longitude of Seoul), this unit features a fixed lineup. Their concept is to dominate the global market with high-energy performances, intricate choreography, and experimental hip-hop/pop sounds. The members consist of Johnny, Taeyong (leader), Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark (former), and Haechan.

● NCT DREAM: Initially designed for young members, the unit evolved from a youth-focused group into a flexible team with a fixed 7-member lineup. Their concept showcases youthful energy, growth, and pop-driven music. The members are Mark (former leader), Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung.

● Czennie: The fandom nickname NCT members use to address their fans.

● NEO: An appreciative term for the experimental, unique, and often “noisy” music style produced by NCT. It is derived from the group's name abbreviation, “Neo Culture Technology.”

After a ten-year career and many contributions to the K-pop industry, Mark decided to leave his agency and NCT. He had lengthy discussions with his company about this, and both agreed on him not renewing his contract. His groupmates were initially sad and reluctant, but they sincerely supported his decision to find his true musical identity. Mark still maintains close contact with the former members, who are practically like a second family to him.