On March 10, 2025, Star News revealed that Mark, a member of the popular group NCT, is set to release his highly anticipated first full-length solo album on April 7, 2025. Originally scheduled for a February release, the album was postponed due to a decision from SM Entertainment aimed at enhancing its quality.
The announcement has ignited excitement among fans, who have been eagerly awaiting this moment. One enthusiastic user on X remarked:
“Waited years for this but its really happening now kinda surreal since its a long time coming but so happy and proud of him.”
Fans from around the world shared their enthusiasm for the Toronto native’s long-delayed solo debut. Another user expressed their joy, stating:
“After 9 years of his career, mark finally going to have his official solo debut on April 7th april MOLO i can’t describe how i feel rn. congrats uri markieee, hope everything goes well.”
Comments continued to pour in, with one fan noting:
“Mark’s fourth debut is a solo; he finally gets to release his own first full-length album after 9 years,,, my heart feels so full and heavy, i’ll support this new chapter of yours that is about to begin mark.”
Further reactions highlighted the overwhelming support from fans. One individual called the album the “best thing ever happened”while others expressed feelings of luck and gratitude for being part of this milestone.
“So we’ll listen to mark’s songs, enjoy mark’s voice, buying mark’s album, seeing mark’s photobook, pulling mark’s photocard, and hopefully attending mark’s solocon.. BEST THING EVER HAPPENED IN MARKFS WORLD YEAYY.”
“Mark said his solo album will be like an autobiography and it’s personal for him. oh to have the privilege listening to his genuine feelings & stories.. we’ll be getting to know him and his works a little bit more! feeling so lucky and grateful for him.”
“Seeing mark being all smiley and excited in the live talking about his solo album releasing next month is just soo precious… like he said that he put his heart and soul into the album and it’s finally coming out so soon!!!! U DESERVE THE WHOLE WORLD MARK.”
NCT Mark’s Previous Solo Projects
Mark’s journey in the music industry began in April 2016 with NCT U’s digital single, “The 7th Sense.”He later joined NCT 127 in July and NCT DREAM in August of the same year. His career expanded in October 2019 when he became a member of SuperM. Mark’s contributions to NCT Lab include the tracks “Child,”released in February 2022, and “Golden Hour,”which debuted in April 2023.
In May 2024, he further showcased his artistry with the release of the digital single “200,”preceding his official solo project. In December 2024, Mark collaborated with rapper Lee Young-ji on the track “Fraktsiya,”which marked her second digital single.
Currently, Mark is on tour in North America alongside NCT 127. The group recently delighted fans with a performance in Toronto, marking their first show in the city in nearly six years as part of their Neo City — The Momentum world tour. They are set to conclude their U.S. leg of the tour in Los Angeles before heading to perform in Japan.