Mark (Mark Lee), formerly of NCT, released a performance video for his new song "Happiest" on the 12th. The song, which came out on the 6th, is the second single on his independent label Upper Room and the third track on his full-length album "Windmill," due Dec. 4.
Mark (real name Mark Lee, Lee Min-hyung), a singer formerly of the group NCT, released a performance video for his new song "Happiest" on YouTube on the 12th. It shows Mark dancing with several dancers on an all-white set. It is the second video, following the music video that came out with the track on the 6th.
At a Glance
"Happiness within me, not by someone else's standards"
"Happiest" is an alternative pop/R&B track that moves in and out of falsetto over upbeat percussion. It sings about happiness found within oneself, rather than success measured against others. Bart Schoudel produced the song, and Josh Gudwin mixed it.
The music video was directed by American director Colin Tilley. Set in a year-end atmosphere, friends gather around a dinner table and talk about what they want most in life, and Mark answers, "true happiness." Mark's older brother, John Lee, also appears.
Independent after leaving SM and NCT… first new song in two months
Born in Toronto, Canada, in 1999, Mark debuted with NCT in 2016 and was active in NCT 127, NCT Dream and SuperM. He released his first full-length solo album, "The Firstfruit," last April, and this April he left NCT after ending his contract with SM Entertainment, 10 years after his debut. In June, he founded the independent label Upper Room.
His first song on Upper Room was "My Friend," released in September, which reached No. 1 on the iTunes song chart in four regions. "Happiest" is his second single, coming two months later.
Full-length album "Windmill" due Dec. 4
"Happiest" is the pre-release track from the full-length album "Windmill," due Dec. 4. The album will contain 12 songs in all; Mark took part in writing and composing every track and personally led the visual direction. It is his first full-length album since going independent.