Mark Lee is issuing an apology.
The 26-year-old former member of boy band NCT apologized after photos surfaced of the singer wearing a gray and blue shirt with a Confederate flag on the chest, as seen in viral posts online.
His company Upper Room shared an Instagram Story on Tuesday (June 23) taking responsibility, per Billboard.
“We would like to extend our sincere apologies for the concern, discomfort, and disappointment caused by the vintage T-shirt that appeared in a recently shared photograph,” they wrote.
“The garment was selected solely as a vintage wardrobe item. However, upon recognizing the historical significance and sensitivity associated with the symbol displayed on the T-shirt, we took measures to ensure that it would not be visible in any official content. Despite these efforts, the image was subsequently shared externally.”
“We take full responsibility for this oversight. Upper Room and the artist unequivocally reject and do not tolerate racism, hate, discrimination, or any form of intolerance. We are also grateful to those who brought this matter to our attention. In response, we will strengthen our internal review procedures for wardrobe selection and content approval to help prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future,” the company went on to write.
Mark founded Upper Room after leaving NCT due to a “mutual agreement” between him and SM Entertainment.
Find out more about his departure from the group.
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