NCT Mark’s Latest Instagram Story Sparks Mixed Reactions

NCT Mark is facing backlash over his latest Instagram story.
The controversy began when Mark posted a UN challenge on his story, tagging celebrities including Eric Nam and Erika Titus. This sparked a heated reaction online due to the identities of those he tagged.
Mark is already under scrutiny for connections to brands facing active boycotts, making this incident fuel the fire.
Many critics called out Mark for tagging what they called “known Zionists” and accused him of blocking Palestine comments through his tagged circle.
“mark tagging known zionist eric nam AND palestine comment blocker erika titus to do a dance challengefor the un……”
— kayci ⭑ (@togekissyy) Nov 6, 2025
“mark tagging eric nam… he’s not beating the zionist allegations i fear”
— nina¹²⁷ (@sweeteahaechan) Nov 6, 2025
“So Mark Lee really is a zi0nist, mind you Eric Nam and Erika Titus are known zionists, those brand deals (with McDonald’s etc.) were just the soft launch, this one is the hard launch “
— mv (@formulastepout) Nov 7, 2025
“mark really had to tag zionist eric nam and erika who be blocking palestine comments for what a social un movement or whatever gen so ironic”
— taz (ᓀ‸ᓂ) (@mishtidoyo) Nov 7, 2025
But not everyone is against him. Some fans and netizens jumped to defend Mark, praising his UN work and calling out double standards compared to other idols.
“imagin you’re telling someone to partake in something good that you started with the UN and somehow the chronically online people try twisting it to fit their narrative but then this is the same fandom who thinks a member congratulating him on a brand deals is them trying to…”
— alya (@marklmhg) Nov 7, 2025
“Interesting how NCTzens largely ignored Mark’s collab with the UN for days. Yet, they suddenly want to have a ‘why is no one talking about this?’ discussion only because of the specific person Mark tagged for a challenge.
Mind you, one of those idols who wrapped his body with…”
— #TheFirstFruit¹⁹⁹⁹ | 마크 Mark Lee (@CEOMarkLee) Nov 7, 2025
“im so tired of those fucked up mark haters that i dont even care if any other fandom come after me i dont care fuck you all u guys are unbelievable dihonest and coward
there is not a fucking ig story that could be effective enough than a whole work with UN
fuck off y’all”
— kollenz (@its404gravity) Nov 7, 2025
Mark’s group NCT has also lost thousands of followers amid ongoing boycotts linked to his brand activities.

The drama continues to divide fans and netizens as Mark navigates the fallout from both his brand deals and his UN-related posts.