Mark, successful solo debut after leaving NCT.. First album after establishing his own agency achieves great success

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Mark (Mark Lee), a former member of the boy group NCT, has made a strong presence on domestic and international music charts.

Mark's new song "My Friend," released on the 10th, immediately topped Bugs' real-time chart upon release, garnering an enthusiastic response. It also secured the number one spot on Genie Music's latest music chart, signaling a promising start on domestic music charts.

Reactions continued on Melon as well. "My Friend" entered both the HOT100 and Latest Releases charts. In the trending search terms, the artist name "Mark" ranked first, while the song title "My Friend" came in second, confirming high interest in the new release.

Overseas performance is also noteworthy. "My Friend" topped the iTunes Top Songs Chart in four countries: Argentina, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. It further climbed to number two in Malaysia and Vietnam, and number three in Singapore, securing top positions across multiple countries and regions, proving its appeal to global listeners.

"My Friend" is a mid-tempo pop track that offers comfort to those pondering "what kind of love is the best" at the end of summer. With a nostalgic guitar loop serving as the main theme, it captures the moment of moving past one season and chapter toward a new beginning. Mark participated in all stages of the song's creation—lyrics, composition, and arrangement—carefully embedding his personal message throughout.

Notably, "My Friend" holds special significance as the first album released after Mark established his creative company, Upper Room. The music video also continues the "Back to Basic" direction Mark has pursued, presenting an unadorned appearance that authentically conveys the song's emotion.

Having achieved great success on both domestic and international charts with his first new release since founding Upper Room, Mark has received a green light for his new beginning. Expectations are high for what kind of music and stories he will unfold as a singer-songwriter moving forward.

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