Over the past few months, look-alike contests have been gaining popularity worldwide, featuring competitions for stars like Timothée Chalamet, Zayn Malik, India’s Virat Kohli, and K-pop sensation Jeon Jungkook of BTS. As this trend continued, it was time for NCT’s Mark Lee to have his own look-alike contest.
The first-ever Mark Lee look-alike contest was announced to take place in New York and initially scheduled for December 7. However, it was later postponed to December 13 and the contest went on to even make headlines in Korean media. The anticipation only grew when Mark himself reposted about the contest, giving fans the first sign that the idol might actually attend.
NCT’s Mark Lee look-alike contest:
As the day of the event approached, it faced an unexpected obstacle when the police arrived to investigate, reportedly after a fan volunteered to take responsibility for the gathering. Amid a bad start, things turned out to be good as their suspicions proved true as the K-pop star showed up after the event began, accompanied by two security guards.
NOT THE PARK POLICE ALREADY CAME TO SHUT DOWN THE MARK LOOK ALIKE CONTEST 🙄🙄🙄 pic.twitter.com/5FPEK3xjDC
— laika stickah (@neosolos) December 13, 2024
Initially, Mark was all smiles in videos and photos, but the situation quickly escalated. Social media clips showed chaos erupting as fans began pushing and mobbing around him. According to attendees, Mark left shortly after arriving due to the disorder, with fans seen running and chasing after his vehicle.
241213 마크 닮은꼴
진짜 등판……. ㅁㅊ 뒤돌낫는데 마크::….: 머리 자르고 염색 ㅁㅊ pic.twitter.com/43sLdvJLPv
— 미음 xoxoxox (@902r) December 13, 2024
Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to even express how the fans should have showed decency and allowed the idol to enjoy the contest.
people running after mark…have some shame bruh omg embarrassed us all 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/X93GlYB0np
— mar 🛸 (@ynhoes) December 13, 2024
can you all stop mobbing mark in wsp there are literally hundreds of ppl still following him 💀 nctzens are insane pic.twitter.com/UiATSXjLkO
— matcha 🇵🇸 (@matchamusicc) December 13, 2024
More about Mark Lee:
Talking about the idol himself, he has officially begun the countdown for his highly anticipated new solo release. At midnight KST on December 12, he unveiled a stylish teaser for his upcoming single, “Fraktsiya”. The track is set to drop on December 16 at 6 PM KST and will feature the talented rapper Lee Young Ji.
MARK 【프락치 (Fraktsiya) (Feat. 이영지)】
➫ 2024.12.16 6PM (KST)#MARK #마크 #LEEYOUNGJI #이영지#프락치 #Fraktsiya#MARK_프락치 #MARK_Fraktsiya#NCT #NCT127 #NCTDREAM pic.twitter.com/gsnxlRSFoM— NCT (@NCTsmtown) December 11, 2024
The single promises to showcase Mark’s versatility as an artist, blending his signature sound with the electrifying energy that Lee Young Ji brings to the table.
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