SM Idol Apologizes For Mentioning Former Member

This only caused a bigger divide.

Recently, NCT DREAM’s Chenle left a comment in support of Mark Lee‘s new label.

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Just a few months after Mark’s departure from SM and NCT, he announced the launch of his new label, Upper Room.

However, this prompted a divided response from fans, with some unhappy to see Chenle react to a member who has withdrawn from the group.

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

Not long after, Chenle sent a message to fans regarding his actions.

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I got into quite a bit of trouble yesterday, but because everything you guys said was right, I am really thankful yet sorry. Keke.

— Chenle

However, his apology garnered even more mixed reactions from netizens.

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  • “He’s known Mark for over ten years, isn’t it ok to leave a comment?”
  • “You think it’s ok to mention a member who left the group even though he left amicably? I wouldn’t like it…”
  • “It’s best not to do it if fans don’t like it.”
  • “Why are fans being so overdramatic? It’s not like he left in a bad way…why can’t he mention him?”
  • “The members are all close, isn’t it ok to mention him?”
  • “Czennies just being Czennies..”
  • “Who likes a member who left the group being mentioned? He didn’t leave in a good way and had fans crying at the last concert.”
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