Mark, formerly of NCT, had a brief chat with fans Monday on a fan communication platform before closing his account. “I wanted to tell you in person before but it was not something I could act on based on my personal feelings … everyone must have been quite surprised,” he said. The idol apologized and expressed thanks, but told fans he would be back soon, trailed by a crying emoji. SM Entertainment made the announcement Friday that Mark will leave NCT and the management company effective April 8