NCT DREAM Dance Practice Video Sparks Debate Over Blurred Figure: Mark Lee or Manager?
- A dance practice video for NCT DREAM’s “10th Anniversary Party,” released on YouTube, has triggered a debate among fans regarding the identity of a blurred figure appearing in...
- The speculation began shortly after the video's release on September 28, 2026.
- As the conversation grew, a significant portion of the fanbase countered the theory by identifying the figure as a member of the group’s management team.
A dance practice video for NCT DREAM’s “10th Anniversary Party,” released on YouTube, has triggered a debate among fans regarding the identity of a blurred figure appearing in the footage. While some viewers have speculated that the individual is former member Mark Lee, others have identified the person as a staff member frequently referred to by fans as the “pink slime” manager.
Claims of Mark Lee’s Appearance in Dance Footage
The speculation began shortly after the video’s release on September 28, 2026. Multiple social media users pointed to the blurred figure’s movements and stature as evidence that Mark Lee, who is no longer a member of the unit, was present during the rehearsal. One user on X (formerly Twitter), identified as @remleeyour, stated, maaf tapi sumpah ini tuh mirip mark banget
(sorry but I swear this really looks like Mark). Another user, @ainhannnn, asserted, thats def him the body language is really mark lee.
Identification of the “Pink Slime” Manager
As the conversation grew, a significant portion of the fanbase countered the theory by identifying the figure as a member of the group’s management team. User @jisunqpawrk shared, that’s pink slime manager btw,
while @babiioffgun1 added that the clothing and accessories aligned with the manager’s known appearance.
The nickname “pink slime manager” originated from a video in which member Renjun drew the staff member as a pink slime creature. The moniker has since become a point of recognition for fans who follow the group’s behind-the-scenes content. Supporters of this theory, such as user @blackpearlgrass, suggested that the figure’s behavior in the video was consistent with the manager, noting, that one time when haechan was getting his drink from him its more like him than mark.
Fan Reaction and Context
While the appearance of a blurred figure sparked immediate excitement and theories regarding a potential cameo by Mark Lee, the consensus among many followers shifted toward the more mundane explanation involving the group’s staff.