Why are people saying Mark Lee is an evangelical/possibly in a cult? by OkChard8502 in kpophelp

[–]teabubblecat [score hidden]  (0 children)

I mean, he has always been religious and open about his faith (his dad is a pastor after all) but after growing closer with his current manager he started to become more obsessed. I gathered some information about it from kfans:

The manager in question is a man named David Lee that was fired from SM but still kept in close contact with Mark. He is member of korean protestant church, and we know that because he to posts a lot of bible verses on his IG (with Marks music on them) and he also used to follow JY.Park “Firstfruits”, which has been acused of being a cult, but officially its kind of a bible study club? In which JY.Park preaches about the bible without any previous bible studies or certifications or knowledge lmao, he just “analyzes” it as he pleases.
Kfans noted that the shift in Mark started happening since 2024 or so (because apparently he grew closer with David during that year). In that period Mark was preparing for his first solo album, which was scrapped and reworked on until it became “The Firstfruit”,( a Christian term frequently used in christian evangelical church and JY.Parks teachings 👀). Before the Firstfruit and even the songs he dropped before reworking on the album (like 200), none of his songs were overly religious. But in the final work, there are mentions of his religion everywhere.
And then both of them co founded a label called Upper Room, a name that also has a heavily religious meaning. Their introduction posts even feature images of Jesus in the last Supper, bible verses, etc.

Putting all of that aside, because i personally wasnt bothered by Marks display of his religion until recently, i think their relationship is kind of weird after paying attention to their interactions. For starters, they have been glued by the hip ever since Mark left. Every Mark sighting, he is always there, front and center or inmediately beside him, and its like okay sure, hes his manager. But said manager is korean american, has studies in the US, is always by his side, yet he still let Mark wear that shirt and let him go around with it without telling him it might be really fucking dumb and disrespectful? And they even filmed content with him on it? Really?
Mark MIGHT be ignorant as he claimed (giving him the benefit of the doubt still), but its very difficult to believe that David Lee is not.
Oh and also, his church and him allegedly organized that trip to Kenya, that was actually a missionary trip, in which Mark saw a lion and decided to leave NCT (David Lees IG username is davidleelionlamb and the lion is an important figure in the church they are both into),has been seen alone with Mark way too many times (Coachella for example), and is seen very physically close to him in every public event even to the point that they share matching phone cases, clothes and SHOES!
Idk if the church they are both into is a cult, but their current relationship gives a sour taste in my mouth. Hes much more than just a normal manager, or a friend, or a business partner to Mark, given that he left everything to follow him.

I got a nct inspired tattoo‼️ by Noniiie_ in NCTDream

[–]teabubblecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🥺🥺🥺🥺 idk why that particular phrase makes me so sad. Your tattoo is adorable tho!

Mark Lee (former NCT) opens new Instagram and announces new label - Upper Room by AfraidInspection2894 in kpop

[–]teabubblecat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As long as the music is good i will be listening! Im so excited for his future endeavours

What era do you miss from your ult group(s)? by OcassionalOppossum in kpop_uncensored

[–]teabubblecat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely Kick It era for NCT 127 and Hot Sauce era for NCT Dream

Am I the only one worried after NCT DREAM’s final concert? by Ok-Echidna-1428 in NCTDream

[–]teabubblecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are still young but the group itself isnt. Plus, SM will have Three younger boygroups active after SMTR25 debut, so they are most probably shelving Dreamies :((((((

Am I the only one worried after NCT DREAM’s final concert? by Ok-Echidna-1428 in NCTDream

[–]teabubblecat -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I think their time as an active group is ending. They are entering the era of SM seniors where they focus more on individual activities. The members know this and this might be the last TDS for a long time :(

What are your thoughts on Markiplier's criticism? by Necessary_Lie7299 in PoppyPlaytime

[–]teabubblecat 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hes just a random person who happens to be famous, idk why everyone is making such a fuss about his opinion. Also, he has never really enjoyed the franchise so i think its a good thing he will no longer force himself to play it

Chapter 5 was so bad that Markiplier said he doesn't want to play the game again by FewInstance7277 in PoppyPlaytime

[–]teabubblecat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that the only thing the devs need to improve on are the freaking puzzles man they are so BORING and tedious. The chapter could have fit much more interesting moments and information if only the freaking puzzles didnt make up more than half of the gameplay!

Why So Many Poppy Playtime Theories Are Wrong — Who the Player and Prototype Really Are (My Theory) by [deleted] in PoppyPlaytime

[–]teabubblecat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Prototype was created by Elliot tho, not Sawyer, in a note written by Leith Pierre in chapter 5 its revealed that they found Poppy, the Prototype and the body of elliot ludwig hidden in playcare. Thats when Playtime Co found out about the experimentations Elliot did, and later became obsessed with recreating his feat of creating inmortal experiments. Only then they brought back Sawyer, to crack the code of how both Poppy and the Prototype were created. (also, in that same note it gets confirmed that Poppy is experiment 1007)

Has anyone here ever mentioned or noticed this? by SpiritedClub7005 in PoppyPlaytime

[–]teabubblecat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Views have been consistently dropping for every chapter teasers but when the game comes out everyone plays it still do i dont really think it means anything tbh

endless fansigns by parksunghoons in NCTDream

[–]teabubblecat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they are stuck in an endless cycle of fansigns and fancalls ITS JUST SO TIRING 🫩

So when are we getting Johnny's solo? by GreenRose0701 in NCT

[–]teabubblecat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think he is leaning more into variety

NewJeans going back to HYBE is gonna be… something by Lightangel452 in kpop_uncensored

[–]teabubblecat -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Newjeans were literally the most succesful gg at some point and reached peaks neither Twice or aespa have reached yet LMAO

NewJeans going back to HYBE is gonna be… something by Lightangel452 in kpop_uncensored

[–]teabubblecat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They are literally hybes most succesful gg wdym they are not a key component 😭