Netizens didn’t hold back the criticism.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
Former NCT member Mark Lee‘s new song has sparked a wave of backlash and mocking from netizens after its release.
Mark Lee | @onyourm__ark/Instagram
Recently, Mark released his new song called “My Friend.”
Usually, Mark’s releases were from SM Entertainment, but this time it was Stone Music, known for artists not from big companies. Many called him a “khia” for this, which means someone who has lost relevance.
doing all that just to be a stone music khia https://t.co/Z9ZONRgPT9
— chel (@flocallings) September 10, 2026
you know it’s a khia when it’s from stone music https://t.co/LHMsgvv66c
— َ (@jennieslana) September 10, 2026
going from SM to stone is kinda funny https://t.co/A8jSTIQNDF
— rowie (@minseokslesbian) September 10, 2026
Some mocked the quality of his music, sharing that after leaving NCT, they were unsure of the route Mark wanted to take with his music.
why do all english speaking boy group members that make a huge fuss about leaving always end up making the same shawn mendes reject ass music https://t.co/unHrX6GdlH
— mikey’s velvet summer ꕤ (@brighterdaysrem) September 10, 2026
omg he’s really making youth group music https://t.co/gkFZJQojpY
— IM DONE. TZUTZU…baby…🏰 (@jeonghives) September 10, 2026
the way i thought nct was cooked without mark meanwhile my neochip has been reactivated with blingy and mark is down -100 in aura points cause he’s kinda just a jobless lame now 😕 https://t.co/APDU6DlyDN
— jar ☁️ (@huihyn) September 10, 2026
omg its so bland hes done for 💀 https://t.co/HfspAFDrIa
— sav ᛑᛗᛛ🫴🕸 (@ashebemine) September 10, 2026