NCT Dream’s Mark tests positive for Covid-19, will miss K-pop band's concert

Mark of NCT Dream tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be able to join the band’s upcoming concert, said label SM Entertainment on Monday. – Photo: SM Entertainment

Mark of NCT Dream tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be able to join the band’s upcoming concert, said label SM Entertainment on Monday.

The idol band is holding three concerts in Seoul from July 29, its first in-person gig in Korea in over 2 1/2 years. The concert, dubbed “In A Dream,” was to be the first since Mark rejoined the subunit in 2020 and drew more than 1.5 million fans concurrently when the tickets opened for purchase online. All tickets were sold upon release.

Only six members will be taking to the stage, and the last day’s live performance will be broadcast online as well.

The multinational subunit debuted with Chewing Gum in 2016 and first studio album Hot Sauce from last year was a million-seller as was the second LP Glitch Mode that came out in March. Both albums, combined with repackages, sold over 3 million units each. – By Hwang You-mee/The Korea Herald/Asia News Network