NCT Mark’s Departure Sparks Viral Fan Theory About Reason

NCT’s Mark is facing a wave of fan speculation after rumors spread that he might leave the group to pursue religious music.

The controversy began when a post went viral online, pointing to clues in Mark’s handwritten letter and a recent listening party setup. Fans noticed a cross displayed behind him during the event, fueling the theory.

In his letter, Mark mentioned leaving to chase a longtime dream. Known for his strong faith and as the son of a pastor, many believe this hints at a shift toward religious music.

“Since this is a time that wraps up those 10 years, I think I’ve gathered all the emotions I’ve kept in my heart and spent a long time thinking deeply, and finally decided to take on this new dream. I became curious about what a fully realized version of that dream would look like, and I wanted to challenge myself properly and dive into it. I want to truly find what my music is, what it means to me, and how I can share it with the world… and achieve it.”

A fan theory posted on X (formerly Twitter) quickly gained traction:

“It seems like Mark is leaving to do religious music… If you look at his handwritten letter and the listening party, there was a cross behind him…”

— suuunnlin

The theory spread fast across online communities, with some fans agreeing.

Another netizen claimed Mark’s announcement date was deliberately chosen to match the day Jesus died, adding more fuel to the speculation.

“Seeing how all the rumors are right, I think the rumor that he changed his mind about it 20 times is also true. It also seems like he changed his mind 20 times in order to match the date to April 3, the day Jesus died. The other members were strung out while he flip-flopped, but the reason was just so he could match his announcement to the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. They said that he’ll join an agency run by his family and release CCM music. If so, then why did he do a gap investment?”

— MiniPeler

Fans continue to discuss Mark’s future as more details emerge.

Read more about Mark’s departure below.

Mark Personally Addresses Fans Following His Departure From NCT