Mark Lee *insert crying emoji or pout emoji here*
On July 25, 2022, SM Entertainment released an official statement saying that NCT’s Mark tested positive for COVID-19. Because of this, he will be unable to join NCT DREAM in the upcoming “THE DREAM SHOW 2: In A DREAM” from July 29 to 31.
SM Entertainment’s statement is as follows:
“Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
NCT’s Mark was diagnosed with COVID-19 today.
Mark felt abnormal symptoms this morning, so he immediately underwent a rapid antigen test and was confirmed to have COVID-19. Mark previously received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine4. He has immediately halted all activities and is self-isolating and getting treated at home in accordance with the guidelines of the government health authorities.
As a result, NCT DREAM’s second solo concert “THE DREAM SHOW 2: In A DREAM,” which is scheduled for July 29 to 31, will be held with six members excluding Mark, so we ask for your understanding.
Our agency will strictly adhere to the instructions of health authorities, and we will consider our artist’s health and safety our top priority as we do our utmost to help him focus entirely on his recovery.
Thank you.”
NCTzens are rightfully dismayed and saddened by the news, especially after knowing how much the NCT DREAM members have been waiting for their solo concert—when they’ve finally reunited as 7 after their first concert only having 6 members.
Knowing how Mark would almost always apologize even when things aren’t going their way, NCTzens decided to send all of their assuring messages on social media and to his Lysn Bubble chat. The hashtag, #DontFeelSorryMarkLee and #GetWellSoonMark immediately trended on social media.
It isn’t and will never be your fault
#DontFeelSorryMarkLee— mlyn lee (@merlynsie) July 25, 2022
don’t be hard on yourself, we’re here with you 🙁 #DontFeelSorryMarkLee pic.twitter.com/Co2hWbXhf3
— mari ²⁰⁰ (@markzcity) July 25, 2022
we love you #DontFeelSorryMarkLee pic.twitter.com/j93HyE4HQT
— kar (@haelufff) July 25, 2022
please rest well, mark, focus on your recovery. just like you said, we'll be back stronger then ever, mark will be back stronger than everrr#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee#마크버블 #마버블 pic.twitter.com/tAW2koJrJm
— neℓ♪🐢✰ (@lelethelove) July 25, 2022
a compilation of mark getting hugs.. hope he feels all the love there is out for him today 💗#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLeepic.twitter.com/mW5XS1gdzL
— Ann (@ZVAIGZNES02) July 25, 2022
i will wait for you Mark! no matter how much it takes, your health always have to comes first!
please don't be to harsh on yourself, sometimes life doesn't always go as we want it to be, but maybe for a greater good 💚#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee pic.twitter.com/LZhiDs1VPz— 니타 (@taeyoyo_rose) July 25, 2022
it isn't and will never be your fault , always by your side
💖🍉#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMark pic.twitter.com/kZxIOTszgH— bbye.ㅡ (@bbyedec) July 25, 2022
don't blame yourself, rest well, take your medicine, have some good meal and let's meet again soon ♡#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee pic.twitter.com/K9RoEseLzx
— ⁰⁸ (@markfcore) July 25, 2022
u did well marklee 💐🫶🏻#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee pic.twitter.com/QvfdFOMljJ
— (・o・) (@286site_) July 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/kzhmin/status/1551477022480027649?s=20&t=Y62y8to84VVbc_Lw2FEhMA
Please don't blame yourself, we can't control things like this, sometimes universe is being cruel. You don't really have to apologize. We will wait for you and support you no matter what 💗 Thank you for everything #DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMark pic.twitter.com/BI5UYNPkHt
— ᴄᴀʀᴏʟɪɴᴇ¹⁰⁶⁺⁹⁴ (@anythingforlmk) July 25, 2022
yes we will mark!!! #DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee pic.twitter.com/yJDgGzwEM4
— Jessy 🍓(๑･̑◡･̑๑) (@ddalgi__bunny) July 25, 2022
Hope you do not overthink about it and please take a best rest and sleep well, too. Think yourself only for yourself. #DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee
— 사둥 ²⁰⁰ (@canadaboymark) July 25, 2022
마크야, 자책하지말고, 약 챙겨먹고, 밥도 빠지지 않게 잘막고, 기분 좋게 푹 쉬어서 우리 얼론 또 만나자ㅠㅠ
Always by your side💙#DontFeelSorryMarkLee#GetWellSoonMarkLee
— MarkLeeBar (@MarkLee_Bar) July 25, 2022
Get well soon, our hardworking NCT DREAM leader!
Update: NCT DREAM’s three-day concert, which was supposed to be held from July 29 to 31, has been canceled until further notice.
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