Iron Man may love you to 3000, but NCT’s Mark Lee, the newest web-slinger in town, has reset his “rockstar romanticism” to 200, ahead of his debut album due next year .
After setting a soul-searching mood with his previous solo track, Child, following an eccentric soundscape fused with an inside fan joke at the Golden Hour, Mark Lee releases his highly anticipated single 200 on Thursday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. Issued. KST.
For his brand new solo project, the iconic member of SM Entertainment’s ever-evolving K-pop group sampled Olmos’ North Star. Actively contributing to the song’s lyricism and arrangement, Mark once again inspired his track with the distinctive 2000s sound that is closely associated with his previous works.
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Watch NCT Mark’s 200 Music Video
Diving into another “canon event” i.e. fan-inspired canon, the 99-born all-round artist finally takes up the mantle of the beloved Marvel web-crawler. Taking the action on the animated side of things, Mark’s rock-infused love track soon takes an unexpected turn as the rockstar jumps into the shoes of Spider-Man.
The soft 200s vibe combines with Mark’s passionate rap, drum sounds and synth bass to create a catchy tune that instantly reminds you of the artist’s personality.
While 200 highlights Mark’s innate rockstar identity, its accompanying track, 200 (Minhyung’s Version), dives back into a more retrospective, bittersweet and heartfelt acoustic reimagining of Star’s thoughtful and heartfelt Adds more emotional depth to the expression.
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As stated in the press release, the latter version will have a more profound impact on fans when heard at night.
Mark’s promise to expand his musical skills in his official solo debut album in February 2025 has been set in stone, with confirmation from his agency. Until then, fans can enjoy a glimpse of the Spider-Man-inspired comic strips released ahead of the track’s premiere. For now, MarkF (his fans) can enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep knowing that Spider-Mark is officially here to stay.
The multi-hyphenate artist has actively been a member of several NCT sub-units since the group’s debut in 2016. While in NCT 127 handling explosive rap verses and delivering hard-hitting dance breaks across all platforms, he is also the leader of NCT Dream who often joins in the harmony vocals as a sub-vocalist. His other iconic works also include reminding Korean Air passengers to “Enjoy your flight” as a member of SM Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM.