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On January 26, 2025, during the 2025 Australian Open, a lighthearted moment unfolded when NCT's Mark, Jackie Chan, and Liam Hemsworth were spotted seated together in the stands, watching a tennis match.
As the players engaged in a fast-paced rally, the trio's heads swayed in unison, following the ball's trajectory. This amusing display quickly caught the attention of spectators and fans worldwide, sparking a flurry of reactions on social media. The sight of Mark, Jackie Chan, and Liam Hemsworth together at a tennis match was unexpected, given their diverse backgrounds.
The 2025 Australian Open attracted numerous celebrities from various fields. Jackie Chan was spotted in the crowd during the men's final, where Jannik Sinner triumphed over Alexander Zverev. Liam Hemsworth, accompanied by his partner Gabriella Brooks, was also in attendance.
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Fans and netizens shared clips and images of the trio's synchronized movements, accompanied by playful captions and memes. One fan wrote:
"FANDOM CLASH FOR REAL"
Fans were fascinated to see the three big stars sitting beside each other at the 2025 Australian Open.
"It’s fascinating that their heads move in sync," one fan wrote.
"icb kpop and my fave sport to watch, tennis, finally intersect," another fan wrote.
"Sorry but I could never watch a tennis match like wdym I'll sit there shaking my head side to side for hours," another fan added.
The juxtaposition of NCT's Mark, Jackie Chan, and Liam Hemsworth's amusing serious demeanor led to widespread amusement. Some fans also wished for Jackie Chan and NCT's Mark to click pictures together.
"Never in my wildest dreams did i imagine mark lee would be sitting side by side with liam hemsworth watching tennis…….." a fan remarked.
"Why didn’t we get a picture with Jackie Chan??" another fan said.
"Liam hemsworth and jackie chan damn mark lee you are huge HUGE," another fan added.
More about NCT's Mark's solo endeavors
In October 2024, NCT's Mark Lee released his solo single 200, a rock-infused love song that serves as a prelude to his forthcoming debut solo album, scheduled for February 2025.
200 blended elements of rock and pop to create an upbeat track that explores themes of love and admiration. The accompanying music video, inspired by the Spider-Man franchise, features Mark navigating urban landscapes and performing dynamic choreography.
In December 2024, NCT's Mark Lee and South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji collaborated on the dynamic hip-hop track, Fraktsiya, released on December 16. The song is characterized by its heavy 808 bass, repetitive synthesizer sounds, and house-style chord progression.
The term "Fraktsiya," meaning "spy" in Russian, is used metaphorically in the lyrics to depict Mark and Young-ji as artists seamlessly navigating between the K-pop and hip-hop scenes.
The duo debuted Fraktsiya live at the '2024 KBS Gayo Festival' on December 20 and the '2024 MBC Gayo Daejejeon' on December 31, delivering electrifying performances that captivated audiences.
Before 200, NCT's Mark had released solo tracks through SM Entertainment's projects, including Child in February 2022 and Golden Hour in April 2023.
