Lee Ha-neul: "Kim Chang-yeol, I've been living off the songs I created"... Unintentionally disses again [Star Issue]

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Lee Ha-neul of the group DJ DOC directly refuted a malicious comment claiming he had been able to make a living thanks to Kim Chang-yeol.

On the 29th, Lee Ha-neul posted a Shorts video titled "Did I live off Chang-yeol?" on his YouTube channel 'Lee Ha-neul's Various Words'.

In the video, Lee Ha-neul mentioned a netizen's comment, saying, "They say, 'Without (Kim) Chang-yeol, I'd be whining in my 50s,' but I'm sorry to say that part is wrong, so I'll address it."

Lee Ha-neul argued, "I'm sorry, but I believe Chang-yeol has been singing and making a living just as much as he has because of the lyrics I wrote and the songs I created," adding, "That's also somewhat true."

Additionally, Lee Ha-neul emphasized his role in DJ DOC's music production process.

He stated, "I wrote almost all the lyrics for DOC songs and composed the music myself. Speak with some knowledge."

Continuing, he said, "It seems like I'm unintentionally dising Chang-yeol," noting, "When I was working in the studio preparing an album over a year, Chang-yeol only came by about 10 days that entire year." He then added, "There's nothing I can do. I can't refute this. This is the fact."

Meanwhile, Lee Ha-neul had been in conflict with Kim Chang-yeol since the death of his younger brother and musician, the late Lee Hyun-bae, in 2021. At that time, after Kim Chang-yeol posted a tribute message on social media, Lee Ha-neul strongly criticized him via comments, saying, "You killed my brother."

The two later reconciled, shown embracing in a video released in April 2024. Currently, Lee Ha-neul runs a restaurant together with DJ DOC member Jung Jae-yong.

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