Lee Jong-hyun, a former member of CNBLUE, has announced that he will cease his social media activities.
On August 11, Lee shared on his social media, "I want to convey a story that I have kept in my heart for a long time," stating, "It has been eight years since I left the team due to my inappropriate behavior and immaturity, distancing myself from the world."
He continued, "Even while living as an ordinary person, I have always carried the burden of misunderstandings and criticisms directed at the team and its members due to my past actions. Some fans who cared for me may have thought I was shunned by the members, but that is not true, and it has always pained me that the members were hurt because of this."
Lee expressed, "I feared that my remaining with the team would cause greater harm and leave a stain on it due to my personal shame and mistakes that I could not fully disclose at the time. Leaving the team was entirely my fault and choice, and I must bear that responsibility."
He added, "Out of shame for my past misconduct and a sense of responsibility, I chose to leave the entertainment industry and live disconnected from the world. Since leaving, I have faced various trials in my personal life. However, I now want to confront my past mistakes and live honorably in the world as a human being."
Lee clarified, "This message is not written as a means to return to the entertainment industry. I want to prevent any unverified rumors or misunderstandings related to my current work as an ordinary person regarding specific brands and business matters."
In closing, he stated, "I will always sincerely support the members and CNBLUE, who created precious memories with me. This will be my last communication on social media, and I will not engage in further interactions. I am now returning to a completely ordinary life, reflecting on my past, and striving to live a life that is not shameful to society and to be a responsible person."
Lee Jong-hyun debuted in the music industry with CNBLUE in 2010. He became embroiled in controversy in March 2019 when it was revealed that he participated in a group chat with singer Jung Joon-young, who was involved in a scandal regarding the distribution of illegal recordings.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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