Iron Man may love you 3000, but NCT‘s Mark Lee, aka the newest web-slinger in town, has redefined “rockstar romanticism” in his latest solo endeavour, 200, ahead of his debut album slated to come out next year.
After setting the soul-searching mood with his previous solo track, Child, followed up by an eccentric soundscape fused with an inside fandom joke in Golden Hour, Mark Lee dropped his highly anticipated single 200 on Thursday, May 16, at 2:30 pm KST.
For his brand-new solo project, the iconic member of the ever-evolving K-pop group from SM Entertainment sampled Olmos’ North Star. Actively contributing to the song’s lyricism and arrangement, Mark once again inspired his track with the signature 2000s sound that’s been closely associated with his previous works.
Diving headfirst into another cannon fan-inspired theory, the’ 99-born all-round performer finally assumes the beloved mantle of the Marvel web-crawler. Slinging into action on the animated side of things, Mark’s rock-infused love track soon takes unexpected turns as the rockstar jumps into Spider-Man‘s shoes. 200’s soft 2000s vibe collaborated with Mark’s spirited rap, drum sounds and synth bass.
Watch NCT Mark’s 200 music video
While 200 delves into Mark’s innate rockstar persona, the accompanying 200 (Minhyung’s version) again dives into a more retrospective, bittersweet and heart-tugging acoustic reimagination that adds more emotional depth to the star’s thoughtful and heartening expression.
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As foregrounded in the press release, the latter version will likely affect fans more profoundly when listened to at night.
Mark’s promise to expand his musical prowess in his February 2025 official solo debut album has been set in stone, with confirmations rolling out from his agency.
Until then, fans may enjoy the sneak peeks of his Spider-Man-inspired comic strips released ahead of the track’s premiere.
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