It occurred after Mark left the gtoup.
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Earlier this year, it was announced that Mark Lee would leave NCT and SM Entertainment. The idol has since taken steps to establish himself as a solo artist, while also becoming involved in controversies that sparked a wave of criticism.
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Still, fans were initially disheartened by the thought that the idol would not interact with the members of his former group, but recent events have seemingly proved this otherwise.
In Mid-June, the members of NCT DREAM shared mentioned that the members took a short vacation to Yangpyeong.
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On June 3, Jisung revealed that the trip was taken with seven people, while also showing reluctance to discuss the matter. For many, this signaled that the seventh person was Mark, due to his reluctance.
Turns out the Dream trip to Yangpyeong was actually with seven people😭😭
🐹: I wonder if I’m allowed to say this… Every time I’m about to say it, I suddenly stop myself.
🐹: But everyone… this is… haa..
🐹: We hung out as seven. We actually hung out as seven.
🐹: I don’t… pic.twitter.com/dek9QEjqOX
— Queen_♛ (@queennct_) July 3, 2026
Reactions varied, with some excited that the members reunited, even if just briefly, while others were not pleased due to Mark’s recent controversies.
they spent more than decade growing up together bruh.. thats not something that just disappears overnight 🤏🏼☺️ and more than anything, mark left for good. the only thing that changed is that we probably wont get to see their interactions for a while. but still, i just hope that… https://t.co/00ZdrsadEt
— zett is going to meet MARK LEE!! 💙🙇🏻♀️ (@flowaaid) July 3, 2026
this makes me more angry at mark like why can’t he just own up to his shit broooo you’re ruining this for everyone https://t.co/n4Pvet2Nug
— rie (@haechlvs) July 3, 2026
i don’t even know how to describe how i feel about this i can’t believe my first instinct when hearing about 7dream isn’t to feel happy anymore why did mark have to fuck up so badly i’m so fucking irritated i can’t even be happy https://t.co/I26f5KiaPv
— mila (yoit) (@haehoneybear) July 3, 2026
It seems that Jisung also saw mixed reactions, resulting in the idol sharing somewhat of an apology in a series of Bubble messages.
| Bubble
- “I think I overlooked the fact that everyone has very different perspectives.”
- “I still have a lot to improve, but as I learn from my mistakes, I’ll make sure no one gets hurt or stressed, and that I can bring everyone nothing but happiness. 🙂”
- “Whether it’s with the team or on my own, there will be lots of activities in the future, so I’ll focus on the happy future ahead.”
- “Don’t get sick, and have sweet dreams. 🥺”
While Mark is no longer a member of the group, it appears he will remain an influence at the least.
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