NCT Members’ Contract Expiration Dates Leak Sparks Concern After Mark’s Departure

Mark is leaving NCT and SM Entertainment, sparking major fan concern.

On April 3, SM Entertainment announced that Mark would officially depart from both the group and the agency. The news shocked fans worldwide.

Mark addressed his departure personally through letters shared on his social media account. The announcement followed a now-deleted post claiming insider information about an NCT member leaving, which fans quickly linked to Mark.

Now-Deleted “Insider Info” That Leaked Mark’s Exit Also Alleges Another NCT Member Will Leave

With Mark’s exit confirmed, questions arose about the future of other NCT members.

Mark had been with SM Entertainment for 10 years since his debut with NCT, matching the typical contract length for SM idols. A recent post listing idols and their contract expiration dates circulated, fueling speculation about more departures.

The contract expiration timeline shared includes:

April 2026:
Ten
Mark

July 2026:
Yuta
Winwin
Haechan

August 2026:
Renjun
Jeno
Jaemin
Chenle
Jisung

January 2026:
Johnny

October 2026:
Jaehyun ([military] service period 1 year, 6 months)
Doyoung ([military] service period 1 year, 6 months)

Fans quickly reacted online, predicting more members might leave soon.

I just started laughing in disbelief it’s so over
— ⋆yam⋆ (@yammaxxing)

I think there’s a good chance at least 5 more people on this list leave by the end of this year.
— Jen | (@CapitalBelle)

by the end of next year ncity might be a ghost town…
— t (@ungodlyhwa)

Some fans also criticized the unusually long contracts, especially extensions due to military service.

sm is actually demonic for the 10 year plus extended contracts for military enlistment… your downfall is soon
— Dag (@mooncloud03)

Mark’s departure, a major blow to NCT and SM Entertainment, has left fans anxious about the group’s future. The situation remains uncertain as fans watch closely for updates on other members.