Mark, Who Left NCT, Releases Self-Produced New Song 'My Friend' Today

Mark, who has transformed into a solo artist, is taking the first step on his new journey with the new song 'My Friend'.

Mark will release his new song 'My Friend' at 1 p.m. today through various online music sites both in Korea and abroad. 'My Friend' is a medium-tempo pop track addressed to those pondering "what the ultimate love is" at the tail end of summer. Accompanied by a hazy guitar loop that drives the main theme, the song portrays the moment of moving past a season and a chapter toward a fresh beginning.

In particular, 'My Friend' holds special significance as Mark's first new release since establishing his creative company, Upper Room. Having participated in the entire process from lyrics and composition to arrangement, delicately infusing his own message, Mark tells a more candid story through this new release, officially kicking off his journey as a singer-songwriter.

The music video eschews CGI and artificial effects, focusing purely on the scenes created by the music, the artist, and the space, continuing the "Back to Basic" direction Mark has pursued. Director Gus Black, who helmed the music video for American singer-songwriter sombr—winner at last year's MTV Video Music Awards—participated in the direction, cleanly capturing Mark's natural appearance and the emotion inherent in the track.

Mark, who debuted as a member of NCT in 2016, concluded his exclusive contract with SM Entertainment and wrapped up all group activities as a member of NCT and SuperM this past April, marking 10 years since his debut, and left the team.

Photo courtesy of Upper Room

Reported by Kang Kyung-yoon (SBS Entertainment News)
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