NCT127 TAEYONG on Mark's departure.
Q : This year Mark has left the group, and since you’ve been together for such a long time, I imagine the other members must have had a lot of different thoughts. Could you please share what kind of conversations you had after his departure regarding the future and direction of the team?
TAEYONG: And now, regarding Mark, as a member who has walked this path together for 10 years, I personally have a lot of respect for him. I know just how much he’s struggled over the past 10 years. Even as he’s been juggling two teams, watching him from the side has made me want to support him. But since everyone’s path is different, I’ll just say that I respect and support the path he has chosen.
"hes saying um a lot" is better than reading robotically from a prepared script. "took him 2 months" is better staying silent for the rest of his career.
if he didn't do this live then you'd STILL be on his ass for not doing anything. none of you will be satisfied
💬: jeonghan dreamed of becoming a teacher when he was young. what did teaching mean to you during your military service? is there a memorable experience you’d like to share?
👼🏻: i worked as an assistant teacher at a specialized school for students with disabilities, and while i was working there, i kept thinking that i was really glad i had ended up at this place of service rather than being assigned somewhere else
👼🏻: at first, there were parts that were difficult because i couldn’t adjust, but as i gradually got used to it and continued helping the children by their side, i grew attached to them, and i also felt a sense of fulfillment. i also felt that being able to spend that period being addressed as ‘teacher’ was really meaningful
👼🏻: usually, when you go to work in the morning, you’re so tired, right? but some of the children would greet me, saying, ‘hello, teacher jeonghan~,’ and somehow… in that moment, i felt really rewarded, and i naturally found myself smiling. i think i especially remember those children who would greet me so warmly in the morning
this is so heartwarming 🥺