Within three days, NCT’s Mark and WayV’s Ten announced the termination of their exclusive contracts.
However, there was a major difference between their announcements: Mark would be concluding his contract with SM and all NCT activities.
However, Ten would be ending his contract with SM, but still continue to participate in NCT and WayV activities.
Not long after, both members personally addressed their departure on social media.
Mark Personally Addresses Fans Following His Departure From NCT
NCT’s Ten Personally Addresses Fans After Leaving SM Entertainment
As a result, fans had different reactions to Mark and Ten’s personal messages.
이마크랑 텐 계약종료 반응 다를 수밖에 없지
텐 < 그룹 유지하고 멤버들 안 내팽겨치고 팬 나누기 안함 대중 염불도 안함 웨이션 엔시티 다 언급
마크 < 장황하고 미사여구만 많고 실속 없음
소속 유닛 언급 없음 걍 갖다버림
열매 타령만 오지게하고 마지막까지 맠프 거리고 대중 충격 상처 타령 pic.twitter.com/61BOgcMAcQ
— 핑 (@MiniPeler) April 6, 2026
“Of course, there are bound to be different reactions to Mark and Ten’s contract termination.
Ten: keeps the group together, doesn’t abandon the members, doesn’t split the fans, doesn’t mediate the public, and mentions both NCT and WayV.
Mark: Just wordy with a bunch of strewn together language but no substance. Doesn’t mention groups at all and just straight up discards them. Obsesses over ‘fruits of labor’ and splits up using the term ‘markf’ and talks about the public shock and trauma.”
Meanwhile, Mark posted his message on Bubble following the announcement.
NCT’s Mark Sends First Message To Fans Following Departure From Group
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