NCT’s Mark in Hot Water Over McDonald’s Deal
NCT’s Mark is facing backlash after his recent brand deal with McDonald’s. Fans are outraged over the collaboration as McDonald’s has become a pro-Palestine boycott target.
Boycotts surged when reports revealed a McDonald’s franchise in Israel decided to provide free meals to IDF soldiers and local hospitals; over 100,000 meals are believed to have been donated.
Despite not being an official boycott target by the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) Movement, the organization now includes it as an encouraged boycott.
Many fans have vocally pressured Mark and his label, SM Entertainment, to distance themselves from McDonald’s. But their silence on the growing complaints has only fueled further outrage.
Recent fallout: NCT DREAM members went live after a concert. Renjun awkwardly mentioned Mark’s McDonald’s ad, which led to noticeable discomfort among the members, suggesting they were instructed not to discuss it.
Fans took to social media, expressing frustration.
“It became so awkward after Renjun said something about the Mark McDonald’s collab,” one user tweeted. “Yeah, they knew the fans are against the collab but still said nothing.”
Another remarked,
“SM knows which means Mark also knows, the disappointment has doubled…”
The incident has sparked intense discussions online. Many feel that SM and the members are disregarding the validity of fans’ concerns.
“The bigger problem here is SM and their staff are obviously aware of the backlash but simply don’t care,” stated another fan.
As NCT’s Mark continues his partnership with McDonald’s, tensions rise, fueled by their perceived silence on the issue. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation.
