Mark is in full popstar mode.
The NCT member turned heads with the release of a performance video for his solo debut track '1999'—and fans are calling it a visual-musical masterpiece.
🌎 A Global Story, City by City
On April 9, SM Entertainment dropped the official performance video for Mark's title track 1999 from his first solo album The Firstfruit via NCT's YouTube channel.
The 3-minute-42-second video showcases Mark's life journey, visually represented through elaborate sets inspired by Toronto, New York, Vancouver, and Seoul—the four key cities from the album's theme.
💫 Full Popstar Vibes + Musical Theater Energy
Mark takes center stage like a true performer, leading a group of dancers with precision, flair, and charisma. The choreo? A mix of classic musical theater gestures and playful pops that match the upbeat track.
- 🕺 Expressive facial acting
- 🔄 Dynamic formation changes (including a visual nod to the number '9')
- 🎭 A stage layout that feels like a full-blown Broadway act
The result? A visually rich, performance-driven interpretation of Mark's musical identity.
🚀 Topping Charts Around the World
'1999' immediately made waves, landing on:
- 📈 QQ Music's 'Digital Album Sales' chart in China – #1
- 🎶 Japan's AWA Rising Chart – #1
- 🌍 iTunes Top Album Charts – #1 in 17 regions, including Brazil, Chile, Vietnam, Russia, Thailand, Norway, and Peru
📺 Music Show Promo Run Starts Now
Mark is taking his solo era to the stage:
- 🟣 April 10: Mnet's M Countdown
- 🟠 April 12: KBS-2TV's Music Bank
- 🟡 April 13: MBC-TV's Show! Music Core
Expect next-level stages, fan-favorite moments, and more '1999' magic.
[Photo Credit: SM Entertainment]
