Popular Idol’s Romantic “Anniversary” Post Resurfaces “Dating Rumors” With Another Male Star

Previously, Mark Lee and NCT’s Haechan were found to be at the center of “dating rumors.”

The pair have always had a playful relationship that fans love, which was highlighted in a romantic Valentine’s Day post. Many referred to Haechan’s post as a “lovestagram,” featuring himself and Mark, calling it a “hard launch.”

MARK FROM HAECHAN’S INSTAGRAM POST???? literally the first four pics out of six are just mark ohmygod haechan the hard launch???? 😭 pic.twitter.com/aIBfowIMpS

— risa ᯓ ✈︎ (@xneojunx) February 15, 2026

Recently, Mark was announced to have left NCT and SM Entertainment, meaning that Mahae, as they are called by fans, would have fewer moments like this. As it seems, this was not entirely true.

On April 29, Haechan messaged fans on Bubble, recommending a song, saying he had listened to it often these days.

• Today’s song recommendation
• If you need to relax, give it a listen
• I’ve been listening to it a lot lately too—it’s really good

The song suggested was “ETA” by Justin Bieber, with lyrics that talk about being a distance from a loved one, or a long-distance relationship.

Mark has been spotted in America following his departure, specifically at Coachella where he watched Justin Bieber’s set. This, along with April 29 being MaHae’s “anniversary,” left many fans discussing how the messages related to Mark.

out of all the 365 days in the calender he chose APRIL 29 to post JB song about LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP 😭😭😭

— lyn ♡ 🐯ྀི 🐻ྀི (@markyourhaert) April 29, 2026

haechan listening to jb after mark spotted watching bieberchella… and the lyrics 😀

“out the window, got me looking out the street”
What’s your E.T.A.?
Distance only made us grow fonder”

well ! pic.twitter.com/SwGgnw0Afk

— risa ᯓ ✈︎ (@xneojunx) April 29, 2026

suddenly got remind with this clip 🥺

hc asking his (beloved) hyung, “when will u arrived?” ❤️‍🩹
pic.twitter.com/LsIQ8IZ8oh

— 🍳Gie🐯🐻 Firstfruit’s 🍏 Taste 🩷 (@onmysoulmahaeng) April 29, 2026

It seems the jokes and rumors will continue in the fandom even with Mark’s departure.

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