The stark difference in statements between WinWin leaving NCT and the company and Mark leaving has sparked major shock and heartbreak.
Winwin | WinWin Weibo
On July 8, it was announced that WinWin was leaving both NCT and SM Entertainment after his contract finished.
Winwin Leaves NCT And SM Entertainment
It comes shortly after Mark was announced to have left both NCT and SM Entertainment.
Mark Lee Withdraws From NCT — Leaves SM Entertainment
Amid both idols leaving, a fan is going viral after sharing the differences in the statements made by SM Entertainment regarding Mark and WinWin. The OP alluded to how much longer Mark’s was compared to WinWin’s and used it to link to the consensus that “nobody gaf.”
the difference oml nobody gaf pic.twitter.com/2WILMbhfbT
— ._. (@catdrm) July 8, 2026
While some fans pointed out the difference between WinWin and Mark’s role in NCT, with WinWin being absent for a long time, others were heartbroken and claimed it showed SM Entertainment’s poor treatment of WinWin since he debuted.
sm has always hated winwin so blatantly its disgusting
— ems (@tastelvr) July 8, 2026
all that essay for a confederate bum https://t.co/yK26cv3lE4
— seth 🍋 (@saladvatore) July 8, 2026
Not surprise sm always act like his not part of the grp in the 1st place💀💀
— Karlos (@Sa2Karl) July 8, 2026
this pretty much sums up SM’s treatment towards winwin over the last 10 years https://t.co/lR7Xgj0r8a
— lix the yushi muncher 🍉 (@fluffieaito) July 8, 2026
this is so sad im glad he’s free https://t.co/IfyeCePTWG
— evelin 🌳˙⋆✮ SEEING AESPA (@jaetstars) July 8, 2026
fck u @SMTOWNGLOBAL genuinely https://t.co/a2iK6pP4XJ
— ˙𐃷˙ (@oryulating) July 8, 2026
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