Popular Idol’s Comeback Announcement Met With Ridiculous Speculations Involving Charlie Kirk

The release date is the source of it all. Koreaboo 16 minutes ago A popular third-gen K-Pop idol’s new comeback has drawn some unexpected pushback, involving the American right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. Charlie Kirk | WSJ The idol in question, former NCT member Mark Lee, recently released a music video teaser for his upcoming single, “My Friend.” Mark Lee | Pinterest MARK LEE drops the music video teaser for 'My Friend.' Out September 10. pic.twitter.com/2zcfvh0RaL — Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) September 2, 2026 As soon as the announcement was made, netizens joked that the song was about Charlie Kirk, since the release date coincided with Kirk’s death anniversary. for those that don't know mark had a friend named charlie kirk that died on september 10th https://t.co/4lXM4VyqJI — leila (@haiboki) September 2, 2026 on charlie kirk’s day oh im sure https://t.co/uV0XlHiSYN — Naevis -77.82X-78.29 (@naevisualizer) September 2, 2026 oh my god he’s trying to resurrect charlie kirk https://t.co/FPBzQBLZ4O — gaylord ✦¹²⁷ (@127PARTYGIRL) September 2, 2026 ofc hes dropping it on charlie kirks death anniversary thats his role model https://t.co/mxzBiYLaig — eunsung oomf 🤍 (@idntt21) Septem...