mark leaving nct is like spongebob quitting the krusty krab 😭😭😭 like good for him he was overworked but like thats the employee of the month every month
I decided to understand and respect all the feelings of Mark, whom I love, and to support him to the end.
I can't convey Mark's feelings on his behalf, but I would really appreciate it if you could listen to Mark's long-standing sincerity and concerns/thoughts without prejudice.
[PRESS] NCT’s Doyoung surprises with self-composed tribute song for fallen Cheonan sailors… the sincerity of ‘Soldier Kim Dongyoung’ #DOYOUNG#도영
“NCT’s Doyoung has revealed a self-composed song in honour of the fallen sailors of the Cheonan ship in conjunction with West Sea Defense Day, conveying his heartfelt message as Soldier Kim Dongyoung.
On the 27th, in observance of West Sea Defense Day, Doyoung released a tribute song dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Cheonan sinking.
At 6PM that day, he shared an update via Instagram, saying, “It’s been a while since I last greeted you. I’ve been spending my days meaningfully.”
He added, “As I spend my time serving as a soldier, I’ve been thinking about what I, soldier Kim Dongyoung, who makes music and sings, can do. I hope that through my small song, we can remember those we are grateful for.”
He also included the Korean flag and salute emojis along with the hashtag “#WestSeaDefenseDay.”
The released track is a self-composed song by Doyoung, said to contain his reflections and resolve as ‘Soldier Kim Dongyoung’ in light of the occasion. As both a soldier fulfilling his duty of national defense and an artiste, he expressed his tribute through music.
West Sea Defense Day, observed on the fourth Friday of March each year, is a national memorial day honouring those who sacrificed their lives in defending the West Sea, including victims of the ROKS Cheonan sinking. Doyoung’s choice to personally commemorate the day through song during his military service adds even deeper resonance.
Currently serving in the Republic of Korea Army’s 12th Infantry Division, Doyoung has recently drawn attention for his sincere and committed military service, including appearances at official government events.
On the 23rd, he attended the “Life Protection Project” dinner meeting hosted by Prime Minister Kim Minseok in his role as an Ambassador for Life, contributing to the spread of suicide prevention messages. At the time, he was seen in military uniform with short hair, seated next to the Prime Minister while discussing policy cooperation measures.
In addition, even after enlisting, he donated 100 million KRW to support youth preparing for independence. Both military officials and those in the entertainment industry have praised him as a role model public figure, honouring those who have served the nation while also caring for marginalised communities, even during his own service.”
[PRESS] Prime Minister Kim Minseok in conversation with NCT’s Doyoung
PM Kim Minseok is seen talking with NCT’s Doyoung during a roundtable meeting with Ambassadors for Life and the Office for Safeguarding of Life, held at the Prime Minister’s residence.
#DOYOUNG#도영
we haven’t got any doyoung updates for like 100+ days and suddenly he’s in one round table with the south korea’s prime minister?! NEVER LET THEM KNOW YOUR NEXT MOVE FR
Attendees at the Roundtable Meeting with Ambassadors for Life and Office for Safeguarding of Life:
- Prime Minister Kim Minseok
- NCT Doyoung
- Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister
- CEO of ES Nation
- President in charge of CR at Samsung Electronics
- Venerable Beomjeong
- Singer Mad Clown
- Chairman of the Life Insurance Social Contribution Foundation
- President of the Korea Suicide Prevention Association
- AI Business Leader at Naver Cloud
- Head of Netflix Korea.
251208 Doyoung’s Instagram Post
“This is Doyoung.
I will be enlisting in the military.
I believe many of you already know,
so rather than talking about the news of my enlistment, I wanted to share some of the thoughts and feelings I’ve had while working until now. So I decided to write a few words.
Looking back to 2016, from the time I first began releasing songs under the name “Doyoung” until now, I’m filled with gratitude toward everyone who, for whatever reason, has cared for me and liked me. I’d like to express that gratitude a little more specifically.
First, to all the SM family members who have worked with me and are still working with me, thank you for turning someone who simply loved singing into a respectable singer. Thanks to everyone I’ve been with, and everyone I’m with now, I began to dream bigger dreams.
Everyone, please don’t quit and wait for Doyoung to return! keke
Since I’ve started dreaming bigger, you’ll have to wait for me, okay everyone? keukeu
And to everyone who has worked with me, thank you so much. To the many music video directors, all the staff who shot my album shoots, photoshoots, videos, and content... thank you to every director and writer who has worked with Doyoung in any form for various things.
Thank you to all the songwriters behind the many songs I’ve sung as NCT’s Doyoung. And to all the broadcasting writers and PDs I’ve worked with,
from Show Champion and Lipstick Prince,
to Inkigayo, Master in the House, I Live Alone, and most recently, Thanks Buddy Club... thank you sincerely for being together with me.