NCT Members’ Response To Mark Lee’s New Label Sparks Mixed Reactions

Just two months after Mark left SM and NCT, an account named uprmlabel was created, confirming Mark as the CEO.

The account posted several reels revealing the story behind Upper Room.

UPPER ROOM

a room, prepared before the name.
written before it was spoken.
before the noise of the world began, we record in the oldest way possible.
the wind carries what is written.
the moment the breath touches all stillness awakens.

“but seek first the kingdom of God and… pic.twitter.com/wMJtTRPPRw

— ٰ (@joyfularchives) June 3, 2026

In particular, NCT members also showed support for Mark’s new start with Chenle commenting on the reel…

…and Haechan liking the post!

However, fans expressed divided reactions to the members’ actions.

• “Please support your friendship behind closed doors.”
• “Just congratulate him in private. We understand that everything was handled well after contract expiration, but fans are not family. Why do we have to see members supporting a member who withdrew from the group?”
• “But why can’t he congratulate him?”
• “Why can’t he congratulate Mark? Didn’t Mark leave on good terms after his contract finished?”
• “Can’t you guys just congratulate him through the group chat?”
• “They don’t think of the fans at all..alright then.”

Mark Personally Addresses Fans Following His Departure From NCT

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