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  "textContent": "Former NCT member **Mark Lee** has recently come **under fire** and issued an **apology** after being spotted in a T-shirt featuring a **symbol** tied to **far-right ideology.**\n\nThe backlash prompted a response from his independent agency, **Upper Room** , which posted a lengthy apoloy statement on their social meddia accounts on the 23rd. The agency stated:\n\n> _\"We sincerely**apologize** for the **concern** , **discomfort** , and **disappointment** caused by the **vintage T-shirt** seen in recently shared photos.\" _\n\nThe agency explained that once they realized the **historical background** and **sensitivity** of the symbol displayed on the shirt, they tried to make sure it **wouldn't be visible** in official content. They admitted, _\"**Despite these efforts, the image was still shared and has sparked concern.** \" _The agency continued:\n\n> _\"Regardless of our intentions, we recognize that we should have handled this with**much greater** **caution**. **Overlooking** this was entirely our **responsibility**.\" _\n\nThey also further added, _\"We understand**the seriousness** of the concerns that have been raised and **deeply apologize** for the **pain** caused by this incident.\"_\n\nWrapping up the statement, the company noted, _\"We sincerely**apologize** to everyone who was **hurt** , **offended** , or **disappointed** by this matter. We promise to act with a greater sense of **responsibility** , **awareness** , and **attention** in the future.\" _\n\nTo break down why everyone is so upset, the T-shirt Mark wore featured the **Confederate flag**. This was the official flag of the **Confederate states** that supported **slavery** during the **American Civil War**. Over the course of the 20th century, the flag became widely recognized as a **symbol of racism** and **far-right movements.** In fact, displaying or selling merchandise with the Confederate flag is actually **restricted or banned** in certain parts of the United States.\n\nThe situation is getting extra attention given that **Mark** is a **Canadian citizen** and literally just left SM Entertainment to establish his own independent label, **Upper Room** , making this a pretty **rocky start** for his solo chapter.",
  "title": "Former NCT's Mark Lee issues an apology after wearing Confederate flag T-Shirt",
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