The K-pop landscape is fracturing. SM Entertainment confirms Mark Lee has officially exited NCT after a decade-long reign.

Meanwhile, the HYBE empire faces intense scrutiny as Heeseung leaves ENHYPEN and Danielle departs NewJeans. With Manon on hiatus, fans are sounding alarms over a recurring pattern of industry instability.

The era of the original lineup is over—the K-pop revolution starts now.