MARK released 'My Friend' today at 1 PM KST. It's his first single under Upper Room, the label he founded after leaving SM Entertainment and NCT. The track is a mid-tempo pop song built on a wistful guitar loop, capturing the emotion of closing one chapter and stepping into the next. MARK wrote, composed, and arranged the entire piece himself. It marks his first release in seventeen months.
The music video was directed by Gus Black, who chose to skip computer-generated effects and focus solely on real spaces and people. MARK moves through a cityscape behind glass, flower fields, forests, and a meadow at sunset, shedding his jacket and breaking into a run. The visuals rely entirely on light and location, with no artificial embellishments.
Upper Room is the independent label MARK established after his departure from SM. 'My Friend' is the first track released through the company, offering a preview of the musical direction he'll pursue. Over the repeating guitar loop, his vocals calmly unfold the process of letting go and moving forward. The song is both a farewell and a statement.
Seventeen months is not a short break. But during that time, MARK built his own label and prepared music he could oversee from start to finish. 'My Friend' is the result. The music video is now available on YouTube. How are you receiving MARK's new chapter?
The music video was directed by Gus Black, who chose to skip computer-generated effects and focus solely on real spaces and people. MARK moves through a cityscape behind glass, flower fields, forests, and a meadow at sunset, shedding his jacket and breaking into a run. The visuals rely entirely on light and location, with no artificial embellishments.
Upper Room is the independent label MARK established after his departure from SM. 'My Friend' is the first track released through the company, offering a preview of the musical direction he'll pursue. Over the repeating guitar loop, his vocals calmly unfold the process of letting go and moving forward. The song is both a farewell and a statement.
Seventeen months is not a short break. But during that time, MARK built his own label and prepared music he could oversee from start to finish. 'My Friend' is the result. The music video is now available on YouTube. How are you receiving MARK's new chapter?
FAQ
When was Mark's 'My Friend' released?
Mark's 'My Friend' dropped today at 1 p.m. KST. It's his first new single through Upper Room, the label he founded after leaving SM and NCT, marking his comeback after a year and five months.
What is Upper Room?
Upper Room is the independent label Mark established after departing SM Entertainment. 'My Friend' is the debut release from this label, with Mark handling all the writing, composing, and arrangement himself.
Who directed the 'My Friend' music video?
Director Gus Black helmed the 'My Friend' video. Shot entirely without CGI using real locations and natural light, it features scenes across cityscapes through floor-to-ceiling windows, flower fields, forests, and sunset-lit plains.
